LizAnn

LizAnn has 30 years experience and specializes in LD,med/surg,psych,LTC(DON),home health.

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1. First Day on Job Tonight. I thought I didn't make out alive

   LizAnn replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in First Year After Licensure

   sorry to say...but we in this profession tend to eat our

2. Pros and Cons of dialysis nursing, please.....(I am considering Davita)

   LizAnn replied to LizAnn's topic in Nursing Career

   Marshall1- thank you for your thoughts. I was thinking along those lines, esp. after both the hours/schedule and pay had changed from the initial phone interview to the onsite

3. To move or not to move? Your thoughts/ suggestions please

   LizAnn replied to RNmeee's topic in Nursing Career

   I would not take the job. The stress of a new job, fairly new profession, not being with your spouse...not perhaps the wisest choice.

4. Registry RN position - New Grad Float pool

   LizAnn replied to kujomonster's topic in Nursing Career

   Could be good experience for you in general, also allowing you to help determine where your 'niche' will be in your nursing career. My concern with a new grad working float is this...make sure they...

5. 8-hour shifts save money?

   LizAnn replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

   The number of nurses working does not affect the medicare reimbursement. Hospitals are paid on a DRG basis..diagnosis related. In a LTC setting, it does make a difference in the 5 star rating,...

6. Interview tomorrow, need your help please

   LizAnn replied to SeekingNewCareer's topic in General Nursing

   'refer to policy and procedure manual' is good for many things, yet as a manager, I would not be impressed if I had asked the original questions above and was given this answer. It shows possibly low...

7. Communication Barriers with Preceptor

   LizAnn replied to pitaya's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I agree that we all have accents or some type of communication issues. And that as nurses, we must learn to communicate effectively despite barriers. However, when it pertains to communication...

8. Experienced Nurses Also Have It Tough

   LizAnn replied to springgarden's topic in First Year After Licensure

   An RN who resigns...turns down subsequent employment...then files for unemployment.

9. First Day on Job Tonight. I thought I didn't make out alive

   LizAnn replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Smile. Take a deep breath. You did survive as did your residents. :) Take baby steps to address 1 issue @ a time. It will improve. For example...start with the meds. Yes, our wonderful geriatrics...

10. Do you need an order to flush a G-tube?

    LizAnn replied to somedaypeds's topic in Home Health

    There is also probably a policy/procedure @ your home care company that refers to flushing G tubes. That could be a good reference point to help you determine how the order should be written, in case...

11. Pros and Cons of dialysis nursing, please.....(I am considering Davita)

    LizAnn posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have been contacted by Davita and will interview soon for a staff nurse position. I have many years experience in nursing, in various areas, none of which include dialysis. I was hoping for some...

12. Gero Psych

    LizAnn replied to Animal3's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You could also try getting input from the family members. I am my Dad's guardian. He has dementia. There are certain tricks he responds well with..ways I can get him to take his meds. Those ways...

13. Are 12 hour shifts going extinct?

    LizAnn replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard from management that it is easier to cover an 8 hour shift as opposed to an 12 hour shift, in the event of a call off. I wonder if that has anything to do with some places wanting to...