MountainRN53

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1. Age Discrimination in Nursing

   MountainRN53 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   Great suggestions! My Nurse Supervisor and the Executive Director basically suggested I step down from my Supervisor position and take a pay cut. Due to excessive corporate meetings and my position...

2. this is getting old

   MountainRN53 replied to yoginurse29's topic in Psychiatric

   Psych nursing is extremely challenging and I commend anyone who can do it. I work with several high functioning dementia patients and even they get on my nerves from time to time. I agree with...

3. Passing meds-assisted living facility

   MountainRN53 replied to Shagce1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I have been in your shoes many times. As an RN, I too have been overwhelmed with those taking a multitude of meds including narcotics and patches. I can't imagine how you feel as a CMA. I oriented and...

4. Pretty sure I just failed NCLEX.... for the third time....

   MountainRN53 replied to MrMango's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I passed my test for the second time 20 years ago. But now I'm back in the NCLEX because I failed a pre-employment Medication test. There is so much to know and so many side effects and the drug calc...

5. Should I find a new job asap?

   MountainRN53 replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I'm a LTC nurse also. I have worked in over 10 different facilities in 4 different states. Some I brag about and others I do not. I resigned from the last place after 2 months of being assigned to an...

6. State Survey all this week.

   MountainRN53 replied to KRODD's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I wish my facility WOULD freak. I consider myself experienced since I've been in LTC for over 20 years, but P&P changes so often you never know what people are looking for. I have only been on...

7. Really in need of some time management help. :(

   MountainRN53 replied to Pat2012's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Thank You for sharing all your experiences. I am in the same boat. I have done LTC years ago but I don't recall it ever being as bad as it is today. The multitude of meds, sliding scales, younger...

8. 1st RN job, nursing home, 17-24 pts night shift,could use support

   MountainRN53 replied to blinky's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I feel your pain. I have been an RN for 19 years working LTC and home health in 4 different states! Everything you write is everywhere in LTC. I just started last week at a LTC after relocating to the...

9. 1st RN job, nursing home, 17-24 pts night shift,could use support

   MountainRN53 replied to blinky's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I agree with you 100% JCPRN! I am swamped with my job at a LTC. Have to fly through a med pass and I have those ones that roll up to my cart (from the other hallway) wanting their meds NOW! If a...

10. How many days of orientation?

    MountainRN53 replied to NewLPN11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have been an RN for 19 years in home health and in LTC. I was just hired last week at a LTC facility after relocating to the area. I am what the administration calles the "seasoned nurse" who was...

11. I think I committed career suicide

    MountainRN53 replied to Ernurse2012's topic in Emergency

    I agree with nurse mommy! You know in your heart, right away, that somethings not for you. In my first 10 years as an RN I worked at 10 different places and had an RN license in 4 different states...

12. Prioritizing in LTC, what is normal?

    MountainRN53 replied to brendacg's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At the same time, if any of my AAOx3 patients were up and waiting for me at my med cart, I would go ahead and give them their 7am meds. This is a huge issue where I work. Like certain ones know when...

13. How long was you orientation traing when you started in LTC?

    MountainRN53 replied to Mrsearly2009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One week (5 days) but I worked with one nurse who really helped me learn the computer documentation. The program wasnt difficult but there were so many things to remember. And God forbid an...

14. Starting in LTC as old "new" nurse with short orientation-- what should I review?

    MountainRN53 replied to ivyleaf's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello! My resume screams LTC and Home Health. I recently resigned from my 11 yr stint in home health and at the age of 59, I was hired at a long term care facility...once again. Nothing has changed...

15. Moving On

    MountainRN53 replied to RN-767's topic in General Nursing

    All I heard with my last job is money money, time is money, we cant afford this and that, you need to speed up and blah blah blah. I heard this alot from my last 2 jobs and I'm sure it's pretty much...