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She can try if she likes but it will be laughed at. This is so typical of long term care. No-nothing boobs running the show....

Give me dickies genflex or give me death!

Yep sorry to hear this because a lot of times you dont see central lines very often in LTC/SNF settings so Im sure your not experienced and as a rule you all are probably not even looking at the dressings every shift if you arent running something so...

Dont press too much. Keep your head down and work hard. This is sort of natural, unpleasant as it is. Offer a hand when you are available, take care of the patients, give it time. If things on the unit are generally positive they probably just ne...

I like the Nike View III. Super old unremarkable design but they last and are comfortable. I cant so nursing clogs because i roll my ankles too easily. These also come in wides which i end up being more comfortable in after a 12 hour shift.

No perfume. I even steer clear of heavily scented lotions, washes, and shampoos before shifts. You have to take into consideration that you may be caring for someone in repertory distress or someone who is otherwise affected by fragrance.

Shame on your DON. No, an MDS nurse needs experience. Sounds desperate and short sided. State will chew you up, spit you out, and you will be the fall guy.

Hey, I just wanted to get something off my chest, and get a little feedback because something happened this week that has never happened to be before and as a newer nurse I'm not sure how I should handle it if I get called this week about it. I work ...

I could not function without my up to date glasses. Sounds like your vision is probably not as poor as a lot of people's vision can be without aides.

[h=1]Hey, I just wanted to get something off my chest, and get a little feedback because something happened this week that has never happened to be before and as a newer nurse I'm not sure how I should handle it if I get called this week about it. ...

Agreed. I have no problem, as an adult, admitting to exactly what I did and did not do, I just don't want to be a doormat either, and as a new nurse I wasn't exactly certain how much of this is really my fault, or what was expected of me, so I reall...

Thank you. I started this job about 7 or 8 months ago as a brand new nurse fresh out of school but I started on night shift, I've been on days maybe half of that time now, and I am still running into things that are new to me. I'm just really nervo...

Exactly, the patient should have probably been on an increased dose over the weekend. Thank you for your feedback. I completely own the fact that should have been addressed while I had him on the phone. The fact that it didn't happen after I left ...

Hi guys, as the title states, this is my first job as an RN and I was in psych previous to this so let's just act like I know nothing, because thats what it feels like. Are there any things I should know that are specific to rehab nursing?

Your beliefs are irrelevant.

I realize this is an old thread but I thought I would throw my 2 cents in. I would try to find out WHY its happening. It sounds like she has already been talked too, and it doesnt sound like she is STEALING meds, just getting ahead of herself mayb...

So, I got my license back in December but had to wait until recently to get a job because I had surgery and whatnot. Anyway, I started my orientation this week and I am overwhelmed to the point that I am wondering if I have made a HUGE career choice ...

So, after a good solid three weeks of being on the job prowl up until today I have had ZERO luck. It's doesn't help that I'm a new grad without a ton of experience but that is besides the point. There is a hospital down the street from me that has a ...

Thanks everyone. After speaking with HR I have decided that I like the rehab facility and will stay with them.

I dont know who you would "report" that to, but you probably should. You might continue your job search too. The interview is a time for both parties to put their best foot forward, if THAT is what they've got to offer, more than likely there is mo...

Well, you are right, but what I really mean is that at least here in kansas, you still dont hear about new grads taking months and months to find jobs. Everyone I know that I graduated with in December that has actively looked for a job already has ...

Be gentle with the kid, but let them know that it's noticeable. Ask them if they need anything, because you never know whats going on at home. The washing machine could be malfunctioning, they might not have the things they need to take care of the...

Yeah, I can see that. I think that nursing as a whole is a professional carreer, but some fields are more professional than others. Psych nursing, for example is pretty lax. I am an easy going person but even I look around sometimes and think "wha...

Yeeeeeeah, Here in the midwest were I live nursing positions are still considered a "sure thing" so to speak.

Yeah, I didn't mean to make it sound as though the NM were taking longer than they had a right too, but just that they are taking longer than the rehab facility, and I don't know how to put the rehab facility off in terms of making a choice because I...