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  1. New-ish RN, 30 residents please help!

    newrnltc posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello fellow nurses! I've been reading all nurses since I was a nursing student. I graduated in may last year. Started out in subacute rehab part-time - stayed for about 5 months, 20 residents/day....

  2. So Frustrated I Could Cry..

    newrnltc replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    Bad management is eveyrwhere... there is even a prayers for special help section.. "God, I am in need of your guidance and your protection from the evil in my place of employment" lol...

  3. When To Cut Back?

    newrnltc replied to SweetSouthernLove's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Did you get accepted for the Fall? 5 12 hour shifts is rough. Close to insanity even if it is a really easy unit. I do 6 8's. There will not be much time for anything except for work, decompressing...

  4. Taking ownership of pts

    newrnltc posted a topic in General Nursing

    Need to vent. I work in recovery in a teaching hospital. Every few months a new round of fellows and crnas come through. The most recent batch seems to be a little sloppy. For example one transferred...

  5. Taking ownership of pts

    newrnltc replied to newrnltc's topic in General Nursing

    lol I like that nightclub comment! Will save it for future reference. I changed the cuff as soon as I noticed and did indeed do the aforementioned plan of care & highlight it on my off going...

  6. Taking ownership of pts

    newrnltc replied to newrnltc's topic in General Nursing

    Well, we report to different managers/attendings. Theoretically feedback can be given by a staff nurse regarding a different discipline but the only time I've seen quick action is when a...

  7. I lost my love for nursing...thinking about quitting.

    newrnltc replied to mzsuccess's topic in Nursing Career

    I've worked in different NHs. Management and coworkers really make or break you. Residents I will always love but the way the facility is run really makes a difference on whether you feel optimistic...

  8. Taking ownership of pts

    newrnltc replied to newrnltc's topic in General Nursing

    Yea I guess the nausea and stool is not life threatening and they can pass off the pt like that. I was mostly bothered by the colleague that got upset at me pointing out the arm precaution. this all...

  9. Taking ownership of pts

    newrnltc replied to newrnltc's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I did not accuse anyone of anything. She admitted the pt had not been cleaned even once throughout the procedure. The room had MD, CRNA, RN, and techs w/new gown and sheets in the cabinet but she...

  10. Least stressful nursing specialty

    newrnltc replied to alby_dangle's topic in Nursing Career

    I feel clinic/office nursing is less stressful. The acuity use much lower, you deal with pts one at a time, doc is usually around so no need to page and wait...and wait while pt/family member is...

  11. Tips for a new PACU RN

    newrnltc posted a topic in PACU

    Hello AN! I currently work in out patient clinic and am going to pick up some time as an endoscopy recovery RN. The orientation is only 1 week on the floor and then I will get 2 pts and transition to...

  12. things are not what they seem

    newrnltc replied to newrnltc's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    agree!

  13. things are not what they seem

    newrnltc posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ever have a patient you seem to be connecting with/good rapport who turns out to be manipulative and ends up doing something that puts you in a tough spot: sneaks off to smoke, refuses monitoring when...

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

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

    Im not a new nurse. Ive had positions in a few specialties. However each time I go to a new unit I get that same "new grad feel". Dont know where things are, dont know the nuances of that unit.. heck...

  15. First day at new job New Grad- AFRAID

    newrnltc replied to RNla0044's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Review your shift everyday. Think of what you'd do differently/better and look up things you didn't know. Find a good resource person. Each day you will be more experienced then the

  16. things are not what they seem

    newrnltc replied to newrnltc's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lol several "all the times" and one "pretty common". I have to get better at spotting them. Not expecting special treatment from patients but I do still expect some decency from humanity. There are...

  17. Would love to hear tips from clinic managers!

    newrnltc posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Hello AN! Next month I'm starting a new position as a clinic manager of a physician's office. Duties besides delivering nursing care would be: -obtaining prior auths for procedures/meds -supervising...

  18. What exactly is ambulatory RN?

    newrnltc replied to Niki_RN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    same day, they walk in and walk out in under 23hrs. Pay depends on your

  19. Tips for a new PACU RN

    newrnltc replied to newrnltc's topic in PACU

    Sbfairy thank you so much for your reply! Ive been trying to learn as much about this as possible. You are right. It seems with endoscopy recovery it may be a bit easier to manage (I hope) because...

  20. Obamacare vs. The Affordable Care Act

    newrnltc replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    They need to watch this: The Simplest Explanation Of Obamacare. Ever.ts like the "for dummies series" that I had to read for

  21. How long are medications good after being drawn up in syringe?

    newrnltc replied to gobux90's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I've seen this in several places I've worked. In fast paced areas with high pt turn around I believe that most drawn up meds would be used within the week. As long as staff checks expiration dates...

  22. ER Nurse to clinic nurse...am I crazy?

    newrnltc replied to RNeef's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I think with your background of 5 years in the hospital it would be safe for to try out clinic without worry because you have solid acute care exp. If you don't like it you can just go back. Like...

  23. SNF job is a barrier to getting into the acute setting

    newrnltc replied to PeacockMaiden's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I feel like as a new nurse it would have been nice to be able to learn the ropes worth a good orientation, support team and other RNs around. Orientation in one ltc I went to was only 3 days. 2 of...

  24. SNF job is a barrier to getting into the acute setting

    newrnltc replied to PeacockMaiden's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sourapril, because that's what all hiring managers want. The acute care exp. Like OP, after hundreds of applications I wad unable to land even an interview as a new grad (nyc) so I ended up in SNF. In...

  25. Tested + for Hep B core ab igm despite vaccine, need advice

    newrnltc replied to laortiz1's topic in General Nursing

    Yes go see your pcp! They wont be able to know if you have a past, current, acute or chronic infection vs immunity from just one value. If I remember correctly its a collection of tests hep: core,...