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  1. Interview question: Tell us about a mistake you have made...

    PchezRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I was in an interview the other day and was asked about a mistake I have made. I was kinda at a loss for words and sat there for a moment thinking of what I could say without taking too much...

  2. I GOT THE JOB!!!

    PchezRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was completely taken back today when I finally recieved the job offer of my dreams! A JOB IN A HOSPITAL! :yeah:Now I know this may sound silly, but I have been working in a skilled nursing facility...

  3. Two Nurses dead in North Texas

    PchezRN replied to old-master's topic in Texas Nursing

    OMG! That is awful God bless the 2 nurses and their families. What a tragic

  4. Possible termination for HIPAA violations

    PchezRN replied to Magnolia619's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Magnolia: Glad to hear that you are still employed :yeah:I trust you have definitely learned your lesson and will continue to be a great nurse! I too, have also learned something from this thread, so...

  5. Possible termination for HIPAA violations

    PchezRN replied to Magnolia619's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    There were only 2 RNs out of like 30 people in general orientation for my hospital, but they still made it VERY clear that they audit charts and you WILL be terminated for accessing information on pts...

  6. I GOT THE JOB!!!

    PchezRN replied to PchezRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks again! Murze: There are soooooo many options available to choose from on google, and a lot of different ideas out there to help serve as a template for you. Thats how I made mine. Only advice I...

  7. I GOT THE JOB!!!

    PchezRN replied to PchezRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all! I'm very

  8. what's it like working at a LTC facility ?

    PchezRN replied to lvloverRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Things I always carry with me are a stethoscope, tape, tiny bottle of hand sanitizer, black sharpie marker, yellow highlighter(for d/c meds), couple good pens, scissors, and a pen light(falls=neuro...

  9. what's it like working at a LTC facility ?

    PchezRN replied to lvloverRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well I would imagine that the 3 day orientation probably consists of new-hire paperwork, videos you'll need to watch, learning about the facility, paperwork, etc, but the 2 weeks with a preceptor will...

  10. Why do Doctors think they are................God!!

    PchezRN replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

    I have a doc at my facility who will ALWAYS goes with the opposite of whatever you recommend. Like he doesn't want to go with you judgement because your just "the nurse". Drives me bonkers! Example:...

  11. I GOT THE JOB!!!

    PchezRN replied to PchezRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! Vanny: Most nursing homes are long term care, combined with skilled nursing/rehab. A lot of these facilites take new grads all the time. Problem is, be picky about which one you...

  12. what's it like working at a LTC facility ?

    PchezRN replied to lvloverRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in a skilled nursing facility where the nurse/pt ratio is 24:1. I think xtxrn said it beautifully and I could not have said it better! I do agree with the fact that it will feel a bit...

  13. I GOT THE JOB!!!

    PchezRN replied to PchezRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! It's definitely been a LONG time coming

  14. Interview question: Tell us about a mistake you have made...

    PchezRN replied to PchezRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I know! There are quite a few that I dread being asked, especially the behavioral ones. But, ultimately they are trying to find the "perfect candidate" so I anticipate as many different kinds of...

  15. Interview question: Tell us about a mistake you have made...

    PchezRN replied to PchezRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you! It feels great to hear that. I knew they didn't want to hear you have never made a mistake before because...well...let's be honest, the nurse who says he/she has never made a mistake...

  16. Nurse to Patient Ratio

    PchezRN replied to flg2008's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work in a skilled nursing facility where most of the pt's are just as acute as med/surg pt's and our ratio is 24:1 with 2 STNA's. Sometimes I feel it is a little ridiculous, but I manage. 11:1 on an...

  17. Interview question: Tell us about a mistake you have made...

    PchezRN replied to PchezRN's topic in Nursing Career

    It feels reassuring to hear that. I thought I should have mentioned the first time I had a needle stick(clean needle of course), only because it was injury to myself, and not "potential" injury to a...

  18. Interview question: Tell us about a mistake you have made...

    PchezRN replied to PchezRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you. I was just trying to be honest, and hope they will see it in that respect. I guess only time will tell for now

  19. Riskiest Decision

    PchezRN replied to PchezRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the

  20. Riskiest Decision

    PchezRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all! I am very curious to know...what would one say is the riskiest decision they have ever made in nursing? Any input would be greatly appreciated

  21. Was offered a position in a very strange way...need some advise!

    PchezRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello All, I was hoping to get some advise from some experienced RN's...I'm a fairly new RN who currently works at a skilled nursing facility and have been there for the last year now. I have...

  22. Was offered a position in a very strange way...need some advise!

    PchezRN replied to PchezRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it sounded to me like they pay you if you don't work out, and whether it's under the table, or by check with a 1099 at the end of the year...idk? But if they like you, then they will add you to...

  23. Was offered a position in a very strange way...need some advise!

    PchezRN replied to PchezRN's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I was wondering the same thing...if the MD is really tough to work with. I'm not sure exactly what i'll be doing there on the first day, but I was told he doens't currently have any RN's...