surfnbeagle

surfnbeagle has 16 years experience and specializes in ltc,hospice.

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1. 2016 2017 per visit rates per state DETAILS!!!

   surfnbeagle replied to RNLASVEGAS's topic in Home Health

   Anyone familiar with providing TPN in the home setting? I would be interested in hearing experiences with this. Thank

2. Motivating staff

   surfnbeagle replied to surfnbeagle's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   My first weekend and I survived! Actually, it went well. I am trying to be proactive, did a lot of rounds, answered lights, and tried to role model professional behavior. Some of the nurses have told...

3. Hospital or LTC

   surfnbeagle replied to Btj78's topic in General Nursing

   I believe that in any nursing setting, you learn as much as you want to learn. Take it a step beyond work, and google information regarding the any of the multiple diseases/ syndromes you encounter...

4. Hospital or LTC

   surfnbeagle replied to Btj78's topic in General Nursing

   Life is too short, stay where you are happy. You don't lose skills in ltc, there are quite a lot of skills to acquire! They may be different, but every specialty area has its own unique set of...

5. Suspended without notice

   surfnbeagle replied to RUN_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I would also like to mention, that they sound extremely disorganized. Their is no logic here, if they feel you should be suspended for performance reasons, then why let you work all week! I can just...

6. Suspended without notice

   surfnbeagle replied to RUN_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, definitely...do not sign anything without careful consideration. There are nurse lawyers out there. If they cannot answer your questions, you have the option to resign and that is your decision....

7. Suspended without notice

   surfnbeagle replied to RUN_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I am sorry to hear this happened. Administrators will often suspend someone while an investigation is going on, even though a nurse did everything she could have done in a particular situation....

8. New RN working Rehab/LTC Im overwhelmed. HELP!

   surfnbeagle replied to Jamie6RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I think all of the posters have given you some great advice! It sounds to me that your expectations for yourself are high, as seen by wanting to learn. We have all been there at some time or...

9. Why do most of the SNF/ LTC facilities not put their classified Ads on the internet?

   surfnbeagle replied to 50kn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I suppose it depends on where you live, I am in Fl and some of them do advertise on Craig's list. The best approach is to follow up in person, or just apply in person. I have seen resumes stuck in a...

10. Why the disdain for LTC?

    surfnbeagle replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in ltc and in a hospital. Unfortunately, I think too many people jump to conclusions without information. I have seen lousy nurses and excellent nurses in both settings. Sometimes this...

11. Which job to take pls help!!

    surfnbeagle replied to Laverne513's topic in General Nursing

    What interests you more? We have to look at the future, but go with what might is more interesting to you! There are so many other places to work than in a hospital, do what you want because life is...

12. Motivating staff

    surfnbeagle replied to surfnbeagle's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Thank you for replying. I always have supported my CNA's, I was an aide once myself and know how tough a job it is. My CNA's have been my eyes and ears, they are very much appreciated. I was mainly...

13. Motivating staff

    surfnbeagle posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Does anyone have any pearls of wisdom for motivating staff? I am considering working at a ltc facility that has a lot of room for improvement. During my interview with the DON, she was telling me...

14. LTC Emergencies - Not prepared!

    surfnbeagle replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Regarding the code status of a patient, ask someone to get the chart and bring it to you then you can actually see for yourself if there is a DNR in the chart. Things change, a new admission might...

15. RN going from HH to SNF/LTC, advice?

    surfnbeagle replied to HannahLeah's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good luck!!! You will do