Nurse Mentor Nancy

Nurse Mentor Nancy MSN, RN, NP

Geriatric Assessment, management and leadership

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  1. want a change. PACU? heart clinic? advice?

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to JeniRN's topic in General Nursing

    Here is an article I wrote that is on my website. Hope it helps. 3 Questions to Ask Yourself to Help You Decide On Your Next Career Move As a nurse, you have the opportunity to work in several...

  2. Tele interview Tomorrow. Need your help!

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to Idaho Murse's topic in General Nursing

    1. i like a suit myself. skirt or pants does not matter. make it neutral. you can't go wrong with navy or black. be conservative with shoes, makeup, jewelry and fingernail length and color. 2....

  3. Tele interview Tomorrow. Need your help!

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to Idaho Murse's topic in General Nursing

    I have interviewed at least a hundred would be nurses and want to be family practice residents and agree with all of the above posts. I would add the following: 1. Don't offer any critical info...

  4. Need Help with Charge Nurse

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to Sunnyday2235's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with caliotter3. Talk with the charge nurse first. There may be a misunderstanding. Know that if you already have had problems communicating, this may be difficult because trust is low. You...

  5. How long did it take you to feel like you knew what you were doing?

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to jennifers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Every time I switched to a new specialty it took me a good 6 months to start feeling I knew what I was doing, 12 months to be comfortable. You never want to ge too comfortable because that is when...

  6. What being an Agency Nurse did for me..

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to onetiredmomma's topic in General Nursing

    Been there, done that. When you work in a toxic environment, the expectations are unclear, your supervisor shows favoritism and gives you negative feedback that doesn't make sense or doesn't tell you...

  7. kardex

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Right on, Complete! Let's cut down on any unnecessary paper work or tasks that take away from what is really important. Let's do what we do best: Intervene to solve our patients' nursing problems,...

  8. kardex

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have 11 years experience as the day Nurse Manager/ADON, MDS coordinator and Fall Risk Coordinator in a 35 bed SNF that is part of a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community). Your idea of visiting...

  9. Feel Fortunate

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    You are so Kool! My mom sang that song to me when I was a little girl! I am fortunate that I have loved being a nurse for so many years because of the differences I have made in people's lives....

  10. Being prepared

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to twinduff's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to your instructor and find out what the expectations are of you as a student. In your current role, you may be limited to what you can legally do.If you cannot take an active part in the codes...

  11. The Worst Its Ever Been

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Droogie, RN, I support your idea of setting limits. We tend to take on more and more and don't say enough until we are burned out or leave because we are so unhappy and stressed out! We are not...

  12. The Worst Its Ever Been

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    This is scary for nurses and patients alike! Maybe 1,3 and 5 are the direct result of 2, 4, 6-12. Do the administrators of the hospital know about this? Has the DON talked with you about anything...

  13. Quick question...

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to iggy.minne's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a link that might help you get started: http://www.nursingschools.net/articles/how-to-choose-a-nursing-school/ Start thinking about your goals. If you are anxious to get your RN quickly and...

  14. Have you heard of this? Letter of Introduction?

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    eHow has a great article on what cover letters are and how to write them at http://www.ehow.com/how_2352038_write-letter-introduction.html Hope you get the