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  1. Nursing Home Pay ??

    Sweeti738 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Tomorrow I start orientation at a local nursing home. I live in North Carolina and I'm a new grad with no experience. We will be discussing pay rates and I have no clue what the going rate for an RN...

  2. Moving on...

    Sweeti738 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I am a RN that graduated spring of 2012. I got my first nsg job at a LTC facility on the rehab hall in October 2012. It wasn't what I wanted, but hey it was a job and I would get experience...

  3. Second Interview for Nursing Home

    Sweeti738 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hey everyone! Yesterday I got the call back for my second interview at a really nice nursing home. I'm really nervous, but excited. The first interview went really well. She asked the questions like...

  4. Just Completed My One Year of Probation on the Job!

    Sweeti738 replied to litlgrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So happy for you! Congrats!! It gives me hope that I can make it too!

  5. Pay Rates??

    Sweeti738 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Tomorrow I start orientation at a local nursing home. I live in North Carolina and I'm a new grad with no experience. We will be discussing pay rates and I have no clue what the going rate for an RN...

  6. New nurses in LTC

    Sweeti738 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey guys I've been working in a LTC facility since October 2nd. I've been on my own hall for about 3 weeks now. I'm feeling really torn right now because all the staff at my facility keep telling me...

  7. Advice for first job in a SNF?

    Sweeti738 replied to StaceFace1122's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey hun! I graduated in May and got my first RN job at in LTC. I would definitely say don't let the pt to nurse ratio intimidate you because on paper it seems impossible, but you can do it! You have...

  8. New nurses in LTC

    Sweeti738 replied to Sweeti738's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for your comments Spring_Peeper and CT Pixie! Since I originally made this post I have really thought about what I do get to do at work and you have helped me realize that I do utilize what...

  9. Must-have gadgets for the nursing student

    Sweeti738 replied to FDW630's topic in General Students

    My lifesaver was the Skyscape software. Our school had it on the "suggested" list of resources. It is pretty pricy, but it is definitely worth the investment. It has Davis drug guide, Tabers, Davis...

  10. Pay Rates??

    Sweeti738 replied to Sweeti738's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks everyone! Definitely gave me a heads

  11. Pay Rates??

    Sweeti738 replied to Sweeti738's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the

  12. What should I bring with me on my first day in LTC?

    Sweeti738 replied to Mrsearly2009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Tomorrow (oct 2) is my first day of orientation. I graduated early May of this year and I completely understand where you are coming from. I'm really nervous that I might have forgotten some of the...

  13. New grad in LTC as first job .. Good idea?

    Sweeti738 replied to live2run00's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I just graduated this May and have yet to find a job. I started out like most wanting a hospital job, but I quickly learned that I would not get there without some kind of experience under my belt. I...

  14. Second Interview for Nursing Home

    Sweeti738 replied to Sweeti738's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My interviews were a week apart. They called me to set up the second interview the day after my first interview. I know that it can sometimes take a week or more for a background check, but I would...

  15. Which has better pay?

    Sweeti738 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have applied to several LTC facilities and hospitals. I would like to hold out for a hospital because it would be better experience, but they just aren't hiring. I did get a call back from a LTC...

  16. Which has better pay?

    Sweeti738 replied to Sweeti738's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks Ashley! Thats what I was thinking too. Any job is better than no job at all!

  17. Where to find nursing journals

    Sweeti738 posted a topic in General Students

    I have to complete a research paper on evidence based practice of sexual assault screening of teenagers and I'm having a hard time finding nursing journals that are within the last five years. Any...

  18. Whats the Difference??

    Sweeti738 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can someone please explain to me the difference between Impaired Spontaneous Ventilation and Ineffective Breathing Pattern? Can I use them both in one care plan?

  19. What is a day in your life?

    Sweeti738 replied to Jmiami's topic in General Students

    I'm in my last semester of nursing school in an ADN program. Currently I am taking two nursing classes. I have clinicals on Mon-Tue for 6 hours, clinicals Wed for 8 hours, class Thursday from 8AM-3PM,...

  20. Septic Shock and Labs???

    Sweeti738 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i am trying to complete my labs for a client with septic shock and i'm having a lot of trouble. i know almost all of the abnormal labs are caused by the septic shock, but i have to be more specific...

  21. Septic Shock and Labs???

    Sweeti738 posted a topic in General Students

    I am trying to complete my labs for a client with septic shock and I'm having a lot of trouble. I know almost all of the abnormal labs are caused by the septic shock, but I have to be more specific...

  22. I need help with labs!

    Sweeti738 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ok so my patient has labs of rbc 4.12, h/h 12.7/35.5, and plt 126. He doesn't have anemia and these labs are from when he entered the hospital. He had ischemic heart disease with double bypass in 96',...

  23. Ineffective Peripheral Tissue Perfusion Question

    Sweeti738 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have a nsg dx of Ineffective Peripheral Tissue Perfusion R/T decreased hemoglobin concentration in blood and one of my interventions is to Turn and reposition patient with extremities at or lower...

  24. Ineffective Peripheral Tissue Perfusion Question

    Sweeti738 replied to Sweeti738's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes! I get it now! I was heading in that direction but I wasnt sure. Thank