racs09_RN

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1. New RN, interviewed at an LTC facility.....scared!!!

   racs09_RN replied to dianne777RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Really 24 residents for one CNA? That's too much to ask for from a

2. DILEMMA: Just got hired as a psych nurse BUT want to apply to new grad programs

   racs09_RN replied to RoyalNurseBSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   hi! i would like to ask how is the hiring process for private psych hospitals? i had an interview 2 weeks ago and was told i would receive a call after background check.. but still no call yet? how...

3. LTC in California for New Grads

   racs09_RN replied to racs09_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Where do you

4. Nclex preparation and requirements

   racs09_RN replied to scan87's topic in Nurse Registration

   Actually I graduated April of 2011. As soon as graduation i applied for eligibility in Cali. I was found eligible sometime around October. Then some of my classmates who took the Philippine Nursing...

5. Recent LVN grad, 1st time working in an assisted living TIPS PLS

   racs09_RN replied to angie1368's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   where are you guys? im looking for places that would give at least a week of orientation instead of 2 days

6. Any Foreign Grad from UPHR (Philippines)

   racs09_RN replied to kakay's topic in Immigration Advice

   I'm from UPHR Las Pinas also 2011 batch.. most of my classmates were denied here in CA.. I took the exam on Nov 18, luckily I have my license already. After that all of my friends got denied and...

7. LTC in California for New Grads

   racs09_RN replied to racs09_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

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8. LTC in California for New Grads

   racs09_RN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I'm still not sure if I wanna quit my first job as an RN. I only got 2 days of orientation then sent out on my own. I asked for more orientation, and said it was not possible. I'm a charge nurse who...

9. New RN no experience, might be hired by a nursing home? Need advice please!

   racs09_RN replied to jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   It's really tough. but i really think that you got into a good place. I was oriented for two days only and have 30-40 patients. But i couldn't last long. I kept asking for more orientation but it was...

10. I just need to vent to people who understand

    racs09_RN replied to thisismyname's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i feel the same way.. did you guys have 2 days of orientation also.. i wanna go to a place that have a longer

11. Recent LVN grad, 1st time working in an assisted living TIPS PLS

    racs09_RN replied to angie1368's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    how many days of orientation did you get.. i feel the like were on the same boat right

12. First RN job at LTC.. Please I need help badly!

    racs09_RN replied to racs09_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    where do you guys work? i need to go there.. im in

13. First RN job at LTC.. Please I need help badly!

    racs09_RN replied to racs09_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thanks guys for the advice.. but i already asked for more orientation.. the DON said that its not possible.. the management only allows 2 days.. the DON said that all ther new grads go through the...

14. First RN job at LTC.. Please I need help badly!

    racs09_RN replied to racs09_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I need some advice badly.. After 2 days of orientation i've been on duty for my first time.. and it was really horrible. they all taught me some things to speed up. but i wouldn't do it. i just...

15. First RN job at LTC.. Please I need help badly!

    racs09_RN replied to racs09_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you so much for your comments. I'm gonna talk to my DON again. If they won't give me more orientations, I'm gonna think things through whether I should stay or