Okayestdad78

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  1. RN's required to be sitters???

    Okayestdad78 replied to anneRN96's topic in General Nursing

    Though it can be literally mind-numbing as an RN you should be expected to perform all duties within your scope which includes being a sitter. Your fulfilling a patient need. I have had to do this as...

  2. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification (RN-BC)

    Okayestdad78 replied to oricha1984's topic in General Nursing

    I am taking this test in a month. I don't have a lot of Psych experience but I need it for a job I am applying for to be competitive. Any tips. I have the ANCC book, the momentix study guide, and a...

  3. NICU Nurse Resources

    Okayestdad78 replied to baby_nurse19's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'd save your $$$ until you start. Many hospitals offer free resources so peruse those first. As a new grad they should be dumping tons of education into you anyway so you won't have time to peruse...

  4. New RNs making more than experienced RNs

    Okayestdad78 replied to Brittanytaylor04's topic in General Nursing

    I'd contact your HR and ask about the "discrepancy". It sounds like your employer may have a potential issue when their wage practices are

  5. Where do I go from here?

    Okayestdad78 replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Telehealth, nurse recruiting, there are also many work from home positions. Care navigator, discharge coordinator, educator, quality managment, infection prevention, the list goes on

  6. Would this be considered abandonment?

    Okayestdad78 replied to Twinkle007's topic in General Nursing

    Yes by definition patient abandonment. You may also want to research how many hours straight RNs are allowed to work. Management is also obligated to ensure safe staffing is present. You cannot...

  7. Lazy patient

    Okayestdad78 replied to Katie622's topic in General Nursing

    If the patient is 100% able to provide the care themselves you document that they refused and yes leave them. It is unfortunate, yes but the patient is making the choice and patients are free to make...

  8. Lazy patient

    Okayestdad78 replied to Katie622's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely not. If they demonstrate the physical and cognitive ability you are only obligated to set them up, ensure that they are safe and leave the call light within reach. By allowing them to...

  9. Need input please

    Okayestdad78 replied to Marco Sosa's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Get the certified copies and beg for mercy. Be 100% honest and say you forgot about the incident. They probably only want to see that all fines are paid and that the case is closed. If your record i...

  10. Important items for Drug Card

    Okayestdad78 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Greetings, I am about half way through my LPN course, and six months away from starting my RN school. My question is "What important information should I be putting on my pharmacology cards to study...

  11. Frustrated.. LVN license delayed

    Okayestdad78 replied to Born2help's topic in LPN to RN

    I have only seen that happen processing people for the Army. When did they have you feel out that paperwork? I didn't get asked any of those questions while applying to the school I am in. Was it for...