MissRN7

I know this post is a few years old. Me too I want to know.

Hi I have been working per diem in ltac 6 mons now, 7-3p and I have 4-5 patients. I have a big issue I am always behind on med pass and I don't even have time to do wound treatments. Some issues that arise are a patient o2 sat are too low, elevated ...

Thank you Clovery, I appreciate your advise. Its true they expect you to do the impossible.

Hi All!! I am a new RN and hope to get job at a hospital or nursing rehab so I can build my nursing skills and confidence. I have heard rumors that some cna/pca dont check blood surgar of pts and just write a random number. What do you do if you susp...

Hello All, I am a new grad, I want to know what is the general rule for DNR residents who isexperiencing chest discomfort? The nursing policy at my place does notinclude any info on this. Do you call the health proxy if they want to reverse the code ...

Hi All! The pharmacy sends iv med w the rates on them to be infused at. I would like to know how can you verify that a pump rate for a IV med is correct? For example Levofloxacin 500 mg in 100 ml (NS) to be infused at 75ml/hr. Thanks!!!

Hi All, I am a new grad, I want to know what is the general rule for DNR residents who is experiencing chest discomfort? The nursing policy at my place does not include any info on this. Do you call the health proxy if they want to reverse the code s...

Me too I am also a new grad, its hard to get med pass on time, attending to acute issues, supervising aids, document in 8 hrs have (24 residents). Even when I do get a break I am so overwhelmed that I do some documenting. While the other nurses I wo...

Thank you all this was really helpful!!

Yes we do treat in LTC.

There should be enough nurses to provide adequte safe care, thats a big probably. Many Hosp, Ltc/Snf etc have toatally neglected pt safety by not having enough staff on the units. School teaches you the basics (perfect world), once you are out there...

Hi all!! I am a new nurse and was faced with this problem: A MD orders ceftriaxone for a pt. However the pt does not know if they are allegeric to lidocaine (NKA, no dental procedures ever in the past ). Do you reconstitute this medication with norma...

I totally agree.

health clinics working environment are laid back you mostly sit all day through out your shift. you will be doing telephone triaging, refill rx, fill out medication prior authorization forms for pts and administer vaccines. assist md/np with stitchin...

hi all!!! its always been my passion :redbeathe to have a career in nursing! i a new grad rn-bsn. i am getting frustrated that i cannot find any jobs. all the places i have applied to require 1 or 2 years experience working as an rn. how can i get ex...

Hi! :) I am planning to apply to a couple of RN residency programs. But first I would like to hear from those that have completed or is currently in a RN residency program. Do they offer relocation assistance? Do they offer loan repayment assistance?...

I am a jobless new grad RN with a BSN If it cost so much money to train new grads than don’t pay us full salary…it’s that simple. If nursing is truly your :redpinkhepassion, how much you get paid should not really matter (I have student loans too). ...

I am a new Grad RN with a BSN, who cant get an interview. Thank you for sharing your story, its encouraging.

thank you all who shared! working with pediatrics is a challenge. any acute influences can drastically change their vitals- stress, fear, pain i would need extensive training to work in this type of setting. i admire as new grads you feel confident ...

Thanks for the advice!! I really appreciate it! I am actually thinking of going into elderly home care.

thanks for your responses and suggestions. i have applied to a psych nursing job. i left phone messages and even sent out a resume and a cover letter to the recruiter, i have not heard nothing from them. i think i will just go to a staffing nurse age...