Melfldrn

Melfldrn

Ortho/Spine, Telemetry, SNF/Rehab

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  1. Night shift nurse responsibilities

    Melfldrn replied to bTRUE's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my facilty, i spend the majority of my time making sure all treatments were done, and most of the time I'm finding they were not..So on top of chart checks, med pass, double checking anything that...

  2. Christiana job

    Melfldrn replied to Melfldrn's topic in General Nursing

  3. Please tell me they are not all like this...

    Melfldrn replied to SwampCat's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Babyktchr, I can't stop laughing at "spectator sport where cheetos and mountain dew are involved"! I know these families all too well, as i worked in a private peds office for ten years. Those cheetos...

  4. Rant!!!

    Melfldrn replied to Melfldrn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I should also mention, I'm not singling out LPNs. I am quite aware of the imaginary line that is so frequently crossed between LPNs and RNs. That's why I'm so frustrated. I came into this job knowing...

  5. Rant!!!

    Melfldrn posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So im coming up on my one year anniversary of being an RN, I have a BSN. I was a MA for 13 years before and during nursing school. I work on a skilled nursing/rehab floor in a LTC facility, but our...

  6. Rant!!!

    Melfldrn replied to Melfldrn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You are correct, and I am actively seeking a new job. Basically yes, the LPNs speak to the unit managers who end up writing up these in service forms for the entire building to read and sign because...

  7. Interesting convo with a former coworker...

    Melfldrn replied to herculean's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I can sometimes get done in about an hour. I work night shift and I'm passing 6 am meds...which isn't as many meds as the day shift girls have....tons of blood sugars though! My co-worker on night...

  8. New RN grad-Is Doctors office work a dead end?

    Melfldrn replied to idahonurse5's topic in General Students

    I worked in doctors offices for 13 years as a medical assistant and graduated last year with my BSN. The office experience didn't help me at all the get any jobs, unfortunately...granted, i was an MA...

  9. Help me decide between a BSN and an RN (Associates)

    Melfldrn replied to nursefiona's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Haven't been on here in forever so just seeing these posts. Neumann was tough but worth it. Teachers are great, i felt the schedule was doable for the most part even if you are working. Just be...

  10. New To Rehab: Only 5 Day Orientation?

    Melfldrn replied to uthscsa2011's topic in Rehabilitation

    I was a new grad with about 2 months experience in Pediatric private duty nursing when I started at my Skilled Nursing/Rehab/LTC job. I was told I'd get a month orientation, but that turned out to be...

  11. Finding a Job as New Grad in PA

    Melfldrn replied to rnswife's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Im in the Philly area as well and graduated with my BSN in December. New nurse with no nursing experience but 13 yrs as a Medical Assistant. It was extremely difficult and frustrating to find a job,...

  12. To all nurses working in any setting of the healthcare field

    Melfldrn replied to Hopefuliz's topic in Nursing Career

    Any of those "technician" jobs aren't really going to pay the bills. Well, they will but they don't leave much money left for much else! I was a Medical Assistant for 13 years; basically you work in a...

  13. Christiana NICU Interniship

    Melfldrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone applied and heard anything back yet? I know all the materials were just due in last week but I wanted to start a thread so us applicants can keep each other posted as to any feedback from...

  14. New Grad RN concerned about new LTC job

    Melfldrn replied to Lynn52's topic in First Year After Licensure

    RNmo, you are lucky! Im supposed to be getting 2 months orientation, but all I've gotten was about 5 days, then turned loose on my own a few times, then I'll be back with the preceptor a day here and...

  15. Brand new RN, 2 weeks into job, made charge nurse....difficult staff!!!!

    Melfldrn replied to KristinaDuBois's topic in Nurse Management

    I am in the EXACT same boat as you right now. Two weeks at my first nursing job, oriented for 5 days then thrown on my own on a completely different unit with residents I don't know, and asked to work...

  16. Are there *any* jobs out there?

    Melfldrn replied to molleroni's topic in Nursing Career

    In the same boat in PA. Graduated December 2012, right now I'm doing pediatric private duty with I haaaate, but I need the money and that part is decent. Also in the process of getting through the...

  17. Christiana NICU Interniship

    Melfldrn replied to Melfldrn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm licensed in PA, so I have to jump through the hoops to get a DE

  18. Christiana NICU Interniship

    Melfldrn replied to Melfldrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I figured they'd get a lot of applicants, but I'm just freaking because of my financial situation. Also I'm not already endorsed for Delaware yet so I think that holds me back from being...

  19. Christiana NICU Interniship

    Melfldrn replied to Melfldrn's topic in General Nursing

    So upsetting! I had an interview last week at HCR Manor Care in Wallingford. Not sure where you're from but there are more positions open. The HR guy is a real nice guy and made the interview much...

  20. Christiana NICU Interniship

    Melfldrn replied to Melfldrn's topic in General Nursing

    Rejection email came today. Guess my 13 years in healthcare didn't sit well with them. Sorry, I'm

  21. How does your facility confirm you are giving all your meds?

    Melfldrn replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a new nurse, with 13 years in healthcare as a Medical Assistant, can someone please tell me what would possess ANY nurse to not give meds? The obvious question is why would you want to jeopardize...

  22. Christiana NICU Interniship

    Melfldrn replied to Melfldrn's topic in General Nursing

    Anything yet? Nada for

  23. Where to start a carrer change to nursing-Pittsburgh

    Melfldrn replied to Annie-pearl's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Oh and having a Bachelors or Masters in anything other than nursing means nothing to HR in the hospitals. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but just want you to have a heads up about what's going on...

  24. Where to start a carrer change to nursing-Pittsburgh

    Melfldrn replied to Annie-pearl's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Just a word of advice as far as diploma/associates vs BSN. It is EXTREMELY difficult for new nursing grads to find that first job. I have a BSN and I'm 4 months out of school with no call backs...

  25. Main Line Health Nurse Residency

    Melfldrn replied to Melfldrn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    ...also, I handed all my materials on the last day they were due because I was waiting for my transcripts. This may be another reason I haven't heard, if they are contacting people in the order the...