rm89

rm89 has 2 years experience and specializes in geriatrics.

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1. residents say the funniest things

   rm89 replied to N.U.R.S.E.'s topic in Nursing Humor

   We had this one dear old lady whose moods would turn on a dime. One day we had a church group who was singing and afterwards the preacher approached this lady and said, "____ I can see Jesus shining...

2. First RN Job!!!! (Plus interview tips and encouragement for new grads

   rm89 replied to rm89's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I did have 2 years experience as an LPN, and so far it has helped tremendously. However, I think a lot depends on the PDN company you work for. My company loves new grads, and the usual training time...

3. Phi Theta Kappa - Haven't we all been invited?

   rm89 replied to SDChargersGirl#31's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I joined my local chapter and it does look good on resumes, etc, because they only take those with a 4.0 GPA, and you have to keep your GPA above 3.5 to stay in. It also offer scholarships, etc. I...

4. First RN Job!!!! (Plus interview tips and encouragement for new grads

   rm89 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Just wanted to give a little encouragement to all the new grad RN's out there. I graduated Dec.12, and took my NCLEX on the 29th. I found out I passed 48 hours later. I began my job search immediately...

5. No shift differential

   rm89 replied to KSjo88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I work as a PDN on nights - I get shift dif and holiday pay. I think it depends on the

6. No shift differential

   rm89 replied to KSjo88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I worked in a SNF/LTC for 2 years as an LPN before I got my RN. They paid shift differential for nights, and we got holiday pay. They did not have a shift dif for weekends however. Most LTC places in...

7. Military LPN experience

   rm89 replied to kjharris's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I just graduated with my RN, with 2 years experience as an LPN. My 2 years experience really did stand me in good stead, but I didn't actually get a job in a hospital. I'm working private duty...

8. I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

   rm89 replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

   I would say that this instructor is very correct, and did a good job at not pinpointing anyone in particular and shaming them. In both my LPN and my ADN program, if we showed up out of dress code,...

9. Tips for a new lpn a a LTC Facility

   rm89 replied to jenn_32's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I currently work at a LTC facility, and have for almost 2 years. I worked the majority of that time on night shift with up to 36-38 pts at a time. You will learn who takes time, and who is fast. It...

10. Is it worth it?

    rm89 replied to TNurse4u's topic in LPN to RN

    Wow! Congrats! I'm sure it's hard to be put back in the place of a brand new nursing student when you've been in the field for so long, but hang in there! I myself graduate from an LPN-RN bridge...

11. LPN-RN transition

    rm89 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So I am and LPN, graduated in Dec. 2012. I've held my current job at a LTC/SNF since I graduated. I am planning to graduate in December with my RN and move to Colorado to be near family. I'll be in...

12. First time at a nursing home

    rm89 replied to Nica-RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Welcome to the U.S.! I am so sorry to hear that you have had such a rough experience so far. I know it's no fun to feel like you are drowning without help. I currently work in a LTC facility, and have...

13. When entering orders, please remember....

    rm89 replied to RNBearColumbus's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When charting in a computer, and you are trying to chart a stage 2 pressure ulcer, please don't chart a "stage 11." If you're wanting to use roman numerals, try "stage

14. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    rm89 replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    So far the weirdest i know personally is a girl named Precious. It's not too bad, until you realize her last name is Grubbs. So now you have "Precious Grubbs" Poor

15. Nursing gear passed on from older generation

    rm89 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    My aunt (who died when I was 6 or so) is the only other one in my family with any medical background. She worked as an RN for many years before she died of cancer. I was honored when my aunts sent me...