AngelicDarkness

AngelicDarkness

geriatrics, IV, Nurse management

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  1. Shift change incident--Who's responsibility?

    AngelicDarkness replied to qestout's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Tricky question. For myself, I would chart that it was shown to me, but I would ask the on coming nurse to file the incident report and follow up with the family. I know I'm staying late, but if there...

  2. professional way for new graduate to quit during orientation

    AngelicDarkness replied to nanner8691's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You can still politely quit, but from experience you probably will have to cut your ties with that company. Last week we had 2 new grads quit hours before their orientation day because they had other...

  3. Time off for Funerals???

    AngelicDarkness replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly, my facility is the same way. My co-workers husband's grandmother died, and they had to find someone to cover their shifts because it isn't immediate family. I worked for her. Who knows, in the...

  4. More attractive grads have better chances of getting hired?

    AngelicDarkness replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    lol This is news to me! I'm just a plain new grad, but I got hired because I bugged the heck out of my local DOCs and HRs, and networked my way into my

  5. Lpn and RN at the same time??

    AngelicDarkness replied to Nursejoymariea27's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I know you can, you just have to pay for each license and work within your scope of practice in that

  6. Motivational speaker- catheter story

    AngelicDarkness replied to Jenni811's topic in Nursing Humor

    Bahahaha! I loved

  7. i don't know

    AngelicDarkness replied to songiesongalia's topic in International Nursing

    I didn't know one can volunteer as a nurse at a facility. If you do, make sure you have great coverage for

  8. question about lpn

    AngelicDarkness replied to futurenurseOB's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I live in Canada, so I'm not much help on the US rules, but I recommend the IV course, and the maternity speciality courses for any RPN/LPNs entering

  9. A little "pick me up" for students and new grads

    AngelicDarkness replied to MICUBSNRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree - network, network, network. Business cards, health conferences, courses, and resumes. Email local hospitals, email local health advocates. You can get your name out there, and regardless the...

  10. serious question about a DNR order?

    AngelicDarkness replied to nobody067's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I know it is a one page form to fill out, and you can carry a copy of it with you as the original usually stays in your chart. A bracelet you could buy from medical stores, but carrying a...

  11. Skill level not high enough for acute care

    AngelicDarkness replied to hope3456's topic in General Nursing

    I fail to see the irony as 3rd year RNs were being trained and out skilled in the labs by 1st year and 2nd year RPNs (Edit: in my college). However, rather than being angry, or acting out, both the...

  12. First day on your own?

    AngelicDarkness replied to SP1CEGRL's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It does take some time. I missed BGs and BPs when I firsted started out on my own. I've been a new grad only 8 months, and it honestly clicked after I was there about 3 weeks. Going in early is a...

  13. Tips for night shift workers

    AngelicDarkness replied to texan2011's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for this post. I'm a night charge nurse, but I love my energy drinks. I will take a few ideas from this post, but I can't give up on the one thing that keeps me

  14. Will I ever become a nurse ??

    AngelicDarkness replied to Happynow2011's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Talk to the your nursing governing body, but I'm sure this won't stop you. Be honest, and explain your situation to

  15. How long should it take to pass meds to 44 to 45 residents

    AngelicDarkness replied to djsugar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have 80 residents, and it takes me an hour for supper meds, and an hour and a 1/2 for bedtime meds. I work 3-11 a few days every couple weeks. I'm usually on nights. I find with more practice, my...

  16. Is it as hard for Lpn's too?

    AngelicDarkness replied to UpstateNyDollCna's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Depends on where you live, but I believe you'll have no problem finding work:) Happy

  17. Disgruntled Unemployed New LPN Grad

    AngelicDarkness replied to spete39's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't even start on that one. I mean it. Seen enough of that attitude on the board lately, and it is irritating me. Congrats on passing the boards OP! I set up interviews before I passed mine and...

  18. Looking for opinions...

    AngelicDarkness replied to Vaxene's topic in General Nursing

    I don't recommend driving that far after a night shift. Is there a place you could book to crash after a night? Sounds like a great opportunity for your dream position though:)

  19. Best MD note

    AngelicDarkness replied to beckster_01's topic in Nursing Humor

    Very true! My psych placements were the only placements where MD orders would actually say Please and thank

  20. Feel guilty calling myself a nurse

    AngelicDarkness replied to mb1949's topic in General Nursing

    There is a nursing shortage. It honestly just depends on where you are located. If you're in an area where lots of grads are being pumped out, then it will be harder to find work. Hospitals are not...

  21. first job...NERVOUS

    AngelicDarkness replied to bumblebee2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I didn't have a preceptor. I trained with another nurse on 4 3-11 shifts, and then had a day off, and then start 3 3-11 shifts on my own. I can always call one of my co-workers if I have trouble, but...

  22. First med error

    AngelicDarkness replied to LPN9816aj's topic in General Nursing

    My teachers always prepared me that I would make one, and I did. Gave 1 capsule of an antibiotic instead of 2 capsules. Sad part is the patient noticed, didn't feel like telling me, and reported me...

  23. first job...NERVOUS

    AngelicDarkness replied to bumblebee2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had a week of training on evenings and a week of training on nights. I worked at my current employment roughly 6 months before they trained me on days. They offered me more training days if I needed...

  24. Flow Charge Nurse

    AngelicDarkness replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what else that position could do either. There isn't much she could do to "speed up the flow" in ED.....is it a mandatory position? Maybe she could be an assistant charge and help the...

  25. Just for fun.... re: call bells...

    AngelicDarkness replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a resident like that now. The remote is RIGHT beside her bed with her phone (or call bell in this case) and she called me to come pass her the remote. I also have a lot of patience but at that...