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Hi Sophie Hopefully, I will be in your shoes soon. I have applied for a variety of med-surg positions. Haven't gotten a job yet. Wondering how its going for you? Any tips?

My company has done the diabetics twice a day. These are patients who are unable to self administer due to a variety of reasons, most commonly dementia. It is covered by medicare, however the reimbursement is less than the actual cost. Same for IV's 2-3 times a day. We try to teach, but if they aren't teachable still have to give them the medicine. We use MAT charting.

We do computerized charting as well as paper charting. I find paperwork charting on admission much quicker than computerized. All consents, billing paperwork and such are still paperwork. Pros- It is nice to be able to check on recert due dates, look at other nurses notes if your covering, review orders etc Cons- I feel like i am spending more time on the computer than on the patient if that makes since A printed OASIS is 47 pages vs what 28ish? My company does all insurances and often times they want copies of all notes. Still killing trees.

Hello. new here. Kica I agree completely about avoiding benefits. I have a job, but I am looking for hospital experience (have none). I was an LPN for 5 years did SNF/ home health. Got my RN 5years ago and just completed my BSN. I have just been doing HH and private duty cases. All full time jobs posted are specialized and require years of experience. Med/surg and tele are PRN positions. I have probably applied to roughly 30 jobs in past 6 months. Only one telephone interview. Went great up to "what hospital did you work at?". She politely explained that training staff cost the units money, nurses with no hospital experience require longer training; add to that nurses quitting after only a few months increases the staff turnover rate. Still just want a chance to prove myself!