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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 in the nursing home is. If anyone has any knowledge...

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 to do what I really wanted. Over time I have grow...

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 "how would you deal with confrontation from family ...

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

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 in the nursing home is. If anyone has any knowle...

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 to get out now before I get stuck here. I originall...

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 to remember this is NOT a hospital and things are d...

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 Since I originally made this post I have really thought about what I do get to do at work and you have helped me realize that I do utilize what I've learned in school. I'm on the "rehab" hall so I'...

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 Lab book, RN notes, diseases and disorders and sever...

Thanks everyone! Definitely gave me a heads up.

Thanks for the info!

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 basics, but I'm hoping it will all come back to me o...

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 started applying to nursing homes and started gett...

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 definitely call them and ask about the status. Let t...

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 facility that was considering my application. In your...

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

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 help or tips would be greatly appreciated!

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? Thanks!

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, and class Friday from 8-12. I normally try to stu...

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 and explain why the shock causes them to be abnormal...

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 and explain why the shock causes them to be abnormal...

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', DJD, renal insufficiency, CAD, HTN, dyslipidemia,...

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 than the level of the heart q2 hours/prn. I'm not su...

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