Mom of Diskids replied to namiller1213's topic in General Nursing
I see 2 options: 1) attempt to internally transfer to another unit or 2) look elsewhere for employment! Don't waste another second being miserable. You'll never know what else is out there if you...
If you choose to go somewhere to have the proctored exam, you will get to choose from a list of approved places. I took all of mine at the public library. I didn't feel I was on display or being...
When I was a DON, I interviewed nurses for open positions. If someone had gotten upset over a patient they had cared for, I would not have held it against them AT ALL!!! :) I would interpret it as you...
It's a horrible feeling, isn't it???? I have 12 years experience and a Masters degree...... I couldn't get an interview if I paid for it myself! But I know of 2 nurses who both have 2 years experience...
Mom of Diskids replied to Angela2006's topic in Ob/Gyn
Just from personal experience, I have had a Hgb of 6.0-7.2 after all 3 kids and a D&C and have never been transfused. It was always explained that the body would replenish in healthy people over a...
Let's see...... I ask questions about tough situations the person has been in and how they solved it, how they deal with difficult residents/employees/families, best qualities, etc.....the standard...
At my LTC facility, ALL administrative nurses take call; MDS, Treatment nurse, Unit Managers, ADON, DON....... one person is on call each weeknight, and then two of them are on call each weekend (1...
Mom of Diskids replied to FurtureR's topic in Ohio Nursing
Ummmm, yeah....as a graduate of Good Sam, I will put my education up against ANY school in the area. It has a great reputation and provides a quality experience. High standards for entrance into the...
You do progress at your own pace, however your Capstone project, which is a culmination of everything you have learned, takes approximately 6 months to complete. Also, most of the courses have...
Unfortunately, there is a "stigma" in healthcare that LTC is below Acute care. I have known healthcare recruiters to snub there noses at anyone who even has the words "long term care" on their resume!...