Nurse Mentor Nancy

Nurse Mentor Nancy MSN, RN, NP

Geriatric Assessment, management and leadership

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  1. At a crossroads; Best path to take?

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to FreddyV_84's topic in Nurse Management

    Looks like there are pros and cons to either decision you make. Make a pro and con list for both decisions. See if it is clear from these lists what to do. If it is not clear what to do from...

  2. Managers, Nurses and Delegation: Who Has Authority?

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

    "I guess my main thing is: Where do you draw the line? It's important to be helpful while also not overworking yourself and failing to meet your own responsibilities. If I start saying yes to every...

  3. The Value of Mentors

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

    I do not think the onus has to always be on the mentee. As experienced nurses, I think we have to reach out to encourage and help new nurses. For over 20 years I have mentored and coached nurses in...

  4. Scared that I hate nursing

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to Fairyflakess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sounds like you are saying you are miserable at this job, and you are unsure what is different in this job than your last. Take the time to make a list of what you liked at your last job and what you...

  5. Thinking of quitting after orientation

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

    This is a difficult position to be in, especially for a new grad. Start by talking with your supervisor and share what you have posted here. Most managers/DONs would rather work with you than lose...

  6. Should I Go to Med School?

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to contentment's topic in Nursing Career

    I have worked in many roles in my 38 years of nursing, including being an adult nurse practitioner for 15 years. I have loved every one of them because of the challenges they presented and the...

  7. Marketing a business

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to RN_Entrepreneur89's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Instead of going thru the docs, see if you can network with any nurses or nsg organizations in the area. Offer to speak at public events so the general public will find out what you do. Make sure...

  8. Marketing a business

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to RN_Entrepreneur89's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Please describe better what services you would provide to what

  9. What Type of Nursing is Right for Me?

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to abeccone's topic in Nursing Career

    Here is an article I wrote about this subject, called, "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 different...

  10. Assessments every shift?

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to Ntheboat2's topic in General Nursing

    Are you saying that nurses that don't carry stethoscopes are not doing physical exams? Maybe they get the stethoscope when they need it instead of wearing around their neck. (That's what I like to...

  11. Assessments every shift?

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to Ntheboat2's topic in General Nursing

    Each patient should have had an initial/admission nursing assessment. That is the time when a head to toe assessment is critical. Then diagnoses were made with accompanying goals and...

  12. Behaviors and Failing to Chart Them

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

    Don't let the behavior of other nurses affect your own. Keep charting. Meanwhile, you can help solve the problem by being proactive. First, ask yourself how you would like to be treated if you...

  13. So, who LOVES LTC?? I need inspiration!

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

    I agree that one of the rewards of working in a LTF is the long term relationships with residents and their families. There are other advantages, too. Although CNAs often do much of the hands on...

  14. To break the contract or not....that is the question

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to jaznia15's topic in Nursing Career

    Congrats on juggling a full time nursing career and being a mom! Both can be stressful. Both can bring joy! I have read all your and the others' comments. To summarize: Sounds like the biggest...

  15. Would you do it all over again?

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to emttonurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In college majoring in speech pathology I spent six wks in the hospital recovering from a bad car accident. Through this experience I decided to become a nurse because I wanted to make a difference...

  16. nurses that are willing to answer some questions regarding their career!!!!!!

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

    -what role do the areas of communication, argumentation and debate play in the job? As a nurse manager it is important that my staff and I have 2 way communication. They tell me what is going on...

  17. nurses that are willing to answer some questions regarding their career!!!!!!

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

    Did you get a response? If not I would be willing to answer your questions. Let me know how you are defining

  18. Amoxicillin and Mono?

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to megwv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Go to this website and read page 333.

  19. When enough is enough - attitudes on the floor

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to amarilla's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good for you for standing up for yourself! You cannot change this kind of toxic environment alone. You need help. Your supervisor either doesn't realize this kind of behavior is going on or more...

  20. What are the major issues you have struggled with as a nurse?

    Nurse Mentor Nancy posted a topic in General Nursing

    What are the major issues you have struggled with as a nurse? Mine: Unrealistic demands from patients and families Doctors and nurses who treat you poorly Unsupportive nursing management and...

  21. How do you guys feel about shadowing?

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

    Depends on the nurse. I am hoping we will be continuing to develop a mentoring culture in nursing. All nurses would guide, encourage and inspire other nurses and potential nurses. My neice shadowed...

  22. Outpatient Nursing

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to nurse blondie93's topic in General Nursing

    Not to worry. If you love where you are now, stick with it until you find something else you love more! That is my motto. I always stayed in an area until I solved all the problems I could. Then I...

  23. Outpatient Nursing

    Nurse Mentor Nancy replied to nurse blondie93's topic in General Nursing

    Blondie, I agree with Kitty Hawk. The job choices you make depend on what your goals are. My first two years out of school I worked inpatient psych. I switched three different shifts in a wk and...

  24. How do you "bond" with your patients?

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

    Not to worry. You don't have to have a bubbly personality to be a good nurse or "bond" with patients. When I hear the word "bond, I think we are talking about establishing a good working relationship...

  25. Restorative Care Program

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

    Look at getting this book to learn about restorative nursing in long term care: The Long-Term Care Restorative Nursing Desk Reference By Barbara Acello Ask the DON what the issues were with the...