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...

  16. What have I gotten myself into.....?

    MountainRN53 replied to lgood905's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are lucky to be working on a busy Med-surg floor because you have the opportunity to learn so much so fast! I'm sure you will eventually say I don't need to do this or that anymore because I have...

  17. Has anyone worked in pediatric home health?

    MountainRN53 replied to gentle_ben_RN's topic in Pediatric

    I am so happy to have found this thread. I was called today for an interview to do home health with pediatrics. They gave me a "nursing test" of 55 questions and I missed 3...but they did not tell me...

  18. Help i"m overwhelmed and scared

    MountainRN53 replied to julimom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I achieved my degree when I was 40 and recall those days clearly. Preceptors lightning fast and most times half your age. Just go with the flow and relax. I'm not one to drink or take script meds but...

  19. How many do you Case Manage in a Certified Home Health Agency?

    MountainRN53 replied to fawnsternurse's topic in Home Health

    This is great info. Am sincerely considering getting back into HH after a bad experience at an LTC. I worked for over 11 years at a non-skilled staff agency and then became their field assessment...

  20. What exactly is so bad about LTC??

    MountainRN53 replied to MaybeaNurse7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I totally agree with the ratios and of course the mentally extensive residents. Two weeks ago I started at an LTC as an RN Staff Nurse. I was really impressed with the initial orientation process,...