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  1. Nurse to patient ratio?

    sunshyne17 replied to hrb25's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Not sure what the average is but the job I start in Feb is

  2. New to Med-Surg nursing

    sunshyne17 replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I too, will be moving from SNF/LTC to med-surge in about a month. One thing I have to keep reminding myself of is to focus more on assessment at the hospital and less on getting meds on time. LTC/SNF...

  3. New Nurse tips

    sunshyne17 replied to NurseFMAC's topic in First Year After Licensure

    - Make peace with your CNAs - they can help by calling you to see wounds when your resident is being bathed so you don't have to rework. - Try to get ahead because at some point you will fall behind...

  4. Is it bad for a new RN grad to start in an assisted living facility?

    sunshyne17 replied to Cynnie24's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started in LTC a few months ago. Grateful for the opportunity but I have to get out. Assisted living will probably have more residents to each nurse since they are considered more stable. I am in...

  5. LTC is making me hate nursing!!!

    sunshyne17 replied to Angeljho's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    lol I laugh out of pure understanding - I am a new nurse, LTC, 2 months - I am slowly going

  6. 3-11 Admits

    sunshyne17 replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am do admissions for my short term rehab floor. And when there are no admissions, I clear out the orders at the desk, various assessments and treatments for both halls. Admissions take an insane...

  7. Stay at home mom wanting to go to nursing school

    sunshyne17 replied to Mrs. Silva's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know this is going to sound cruel but you SO should have started when it crossed your mind 5-6 years ago... Saying nursing school is hard is an understatement. You will have to successfully complete...

  8. New grads Need Not Apply

    sunshyne17 replied to elisiah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The nursing programs are trying to make a profit too so how honest do you expect them to be? You WILL have a good career assuming you get a job. I am in LTC now and got a job offer for a hospital...

  9. Flexible med times

    sunshyne17 replied to laderalis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love the idea of it. Nothing like waking up a resident for a breathing tx or a vitamin when they are already sleeping. If they had AM, NOON, PM, HS - they could do the BID, TID meds as long as the...

  10. Very discouraged...I regret not becoming a CNA during RN school.

    sunshyne17 replied to Cynnie24's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with caliotter. Deep breath and move on. I got into LTC right after graduating - make that resume impeccable and let your personality shine. Then just apply to other places while you are...

  11. I'm tired if being the new "new" nurse

    sunshyne17 replied to newbie_nurseRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    lol I feel your new nurse pain. It helps that I have had a career before this though. And that I am older but I do look younger than I am. All I have to say is fake the confidence and admit when you...

  12. PA NCLEX ATT number

    sunshyne17 replied to 11nick's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I graduated August 1, Paid for my test and registered on PA website August 16th, had my degree conferred Sept 1st Received my ATT Sept 6th Took boards Oct

  13. Nclex Jan 7 study tips

    sunshyne17 replied to LaurenRay1983's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just remember to take breaks. And manage your stress. After a while it all becomes so overwhelming that you can't even remember basic things. Just RELAX! I went for a spa day the day before I took...

  14. thinking about quitting night shift in LTC

    sunshyne17 replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like your sanity is more important than your job. Talk to your SO about it. If they are willing to bear the brunt of the bills while you look for work, go for it. Work agency or something. Just...

  15. new grad rn- can't find a job

    sunshyne17 replied to caitnconr's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I had no healthcare experience prior to graduating except that of clinicals. I can only say - sell yourself. If you are so lucky to get that interview, be that iconic "bubbly. chipper" nurse. I...

  16. Resume critique, applied to over 100 jobs without a single call back

    sunshyne17 replied to Jmira.BSN.RN's topic in Nursing Career

    I would remove the objective, break up the experience into chunks, and have a separate cover letter for soft/communication skills and what you are looking for. Being personable is not a skill, it's an...

  17. Don't know what to do

    sunshyne17 replied to pseudo_name's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new nurse too. I say if you started working there in April you have a good 7-8 months in. If they are giving you another chance on nights, stick it out a few more months. Hospital experience...

  18. Not the residents, not the work - It's THE STAFF!

    sunshyne17 replied to sunshyne17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    @ itzvalerie - I know where ever I go there with be a meanie nurse. I get that - nursing is my second career and degree so I have been in the "real world" before. HOWEVER I am not used to being...

  19. Not the residents, not the work - It's THE STAFF!

    sunshyne17 replied to sunshyne17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks Blackcat99 - you are so right. I am trying to hang in there. I really am. I was on desk duty last night - 2 people's jobs but one person wasn't there AND doing treatments because the treatment...

  20. New nurse struggling with assessment techniques

    sunshyne17 replied to livRN2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had that same issue in nursing school. I was listening to a 4yr old with diminished BS. My clinical instructor helped me distinguish the difference. We listened to her lungs at the top. It was...

  21. Not the residents, not the work - It's THE STAFF!

    sunshyne17 replied to sunshyne17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks so much for reading my vent. And eeffoc - I would SO not be surprised if it was the same person. I am not asking everyone to like me - it happens. People sometimes don't like you. But please...

  22. NG residuals

    sunshyne17 replied to kbear's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We record it and put it back

  23. New Grad on Medical Floor Need Advice and Support

    sunshyne17 replied to SanDiegoRN86's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I usually go in and write down who needs accuchecks (CNAs can't do it where I work), who's on peg tubes and who's going off the floor. I then go to the most "critical patient" then assess, etc etc. I...

  24. Where's the tipping point???

    sunshyne17 replied to RetSGT's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OP - you are still within the window to be considered by nurse residencies. They are looking for new nurses. TBH - i think part of it is how you come across. You have to get their attention first, and...

  25. Skilled Nursing Facility, New grad. Need Advise.

    sunshyne17 replied to rrp87's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sure thing! Most of what you will need to learn is being able to pass meds quickly, assessing a resident in less than 5 minutes and somehow being able to do a full head to toe assessment. Another...