Reigen

Reigen

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  1. Ready with agency to travel, but having reservations

    Reigen replied to alwayslearnin's topic in Travel

    The responses you stated, makes me think more of a local per diem type of nursing rather than travel nursing, since travel nursing involves a contract with a time lenght usually for 13 weeks. Work...

  2. Working in Colorado

    Reigen replied to JudithRn72's topic in General Nursing

    Agency does pay slightly more than a staff, depends on the agency. I work agency, yet also have to work full time in order to cover monthly expenses. Last week I got a whopping 6 hours per agency. So...

  3. Aggrevated LTC Nurse!

    Reigen replied to JTworoger's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    wow!!! This situation needs to addressed in several ways: First, the primary "refused" to treat his patient? Nursing thought this should have been addressed/treated and no new orders were obtain? A...

  4. Traveling with a pet

    Reigen replied to travel nurse2009's topic in Travel

    I travel with 2 dogs. I am very upfront I tell the agency I have 2 dogs, I must have a pet friendly apartment, pet deposit for the place I understand is my responsibility, and I think that $100.00 per...

  5. I had an epiphany today

    Reigen replied to nurse2033's topic in General Nursing

    I want to borrow, beg to use or just plain steal that and use your quote

  6. NURSEINTENNESSEE

    Reigen replied to nurseintennessee's topic in Travel

    Your nursing experience as a LPN will NOT count for traveling as a RN. You will need at least one year, and many places are wanting a travel nurse to have between 2 to 5 years experience before...

  7. Thought I was doing fine... THEN got a call from my manager.... :(

    Reigen replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear that "things said--- never happened". That statement alone certainly brings to my mind the old " eat the young". I am a well seasoned nurse (23 years next month as a RN and had 8...

  8. Diplomas and Degrees and Certificates, Oh My!

    Reigen replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    LPN programs are certificate in practical nursing type programs. RN programs have degrees either ASN/ BSN for entry into registered nurse practice. Further education at the college level is needed for...

  9. calling All-Nurses out there....

    Reigen replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    The other posters offered some good advice. I have one suggestion, have a list of what the requirements for the clinical rotation you are on. If you need to have more practice with (examples only...

  10. Does Colorado have a CNA/ patient min ratio?

    Reigen replied to bride2be's topic in Colorado Nursing

    from colorado code of regulations not a real "number" of staff, but the general requirements... part 7 - nursing services 7.1 organization. the facility shall have a department of nursing services...

  11. I get so frusturated....

    Reigen replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    First, I am sorry your shift ws "one of those". Second- about the other nurses medicating your patient-- I would be looking for their assessment charting. I would want to see what other interventions...

  12. The State is coming!!

    Reigen replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    [quoteSo today I was told that the state would be at our facility on within the week. I have no doubt that we are going to fail the inspection. It will be thru no fault of the staff, the blame will...

  13. Why aren't nursing homes doing 12 hour shifts???

    Reigen replied to GRAB1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Mine does 12 hour shifts in long term care, and yes, the majority of the "work" falls on the 05:45 to 1815 shift. problem is that NOONE wants to work 3 off 4. Most want to work 2 off 4 work 1 and with...

  14. New Additional Skin Grids (LTC) ?!

    Reigen replied to Zen123's topic in General Nursing

    We not only have to sign the CNA bath time skin report, we have to fill out an incident report on bruise of unknown origin and also fill out suspected abuse forms. There is also follow up forms that...

  15. What are the worst call in excuses you've heard?

    Reigen replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    These are some that I have heard: 1. I have to iron a blouse, so I can't come in. 2. My house fell over. 3. I have to wait for the air condinting man to come and fix it. 4. I found a dead body and I'm...

  16. Who's right: the RN or the LPN?

    Reigen replied to FutureMaleOhioNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hep B is given as follows: first dose date 00/00/00 second dose in one month or 30 days third dose in 6 months after first dose followed by a titer blood draw if you did not complete the doses in 2002...

  17. Contract Advice

    Reigen replied to globetrotterRN's topic in Travel

    I wish you a safe and happy journey in travel nursing

  18. Just sharing some good and happy news

    Reigen posted a topic in General Nursing

    My daughter graduated this morning with her ADN RN degree! She has a job, and "they" will be happy to wait until she takes the NCLEX-RN. Just wanted to let everyone know that there is a "new nurse"...

  19. Nurses not speaking english at work

    Reigen replied to Guest296136's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with a nurse who said ( and I quote) "Welcome to America, we speak English here". I tend to agree with that statement. Doesn't matter that I am fluent in several

  20. How to get a good report from previous shift?

    Reigen replied to Nurse_Tricia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    From your post I think I understand you might work in a LTC setting, rather than Acute Care? The next time you get/take report from this particular nurse, I would have a list of questions...Has anyone...

  21. weird interview...

    Reigen replied to aura_of_laura's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand weird interview...........I would like to think sstaffing option changes might mean vacation time needs coverage, perhaps a FMLA or other LOA needs to be covered as well, rather than...

  22. Nurses not speaking english at work

    Reigen replied to Guest296136's topic in General Nursing

    The part in your post that really bothers me is the "many times leaving me on the floor by myself " This is really not a good practice, and should be brought to your managers attention. Patient...

  23. Help please -Benefit for a fellow nurse

    Reigen replied to withasmilelpn's topic in General Nursing

    First I am SO sorry to hear about the return to work treatment of your co-worker and friend. I think what you are trying to do for a benefit for her is marvelous!! I would hope that you find a place...

  24. Ideas for a graduation party

    Reigen replied to Amber4383's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter's graduating this Sat 5/15 with her ADN and for her party we are using a clear table cloth and have clip art pictures of nurse/medical items to place uder it. We are also labling each...

  25. was i wrong?

    Reigen replied to Lissacheer87's topic in General Nursing

    When dealing with students who only have one or two patients, I have found it is best to say thank you for informing me, I shall follow up. This way the student feels as if their observations have...