Flatlander

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  1. Please Help

    Flatlander replied to guest1136129's topic in General Nursing

    I have experienced job loss as a new grad in a similar hospital unit with a 12 week orientation. I was let go at the end of the orientation. I, too, was devastated and felt blindsided, not knowing...

  2. Trach suctioning without gloves??

    Flatlander replied to HopefulRN7's topic in Home Health

    I agree this seems to be the standard nursing

  3. Trach suctioning without gloves??

    Flatlander replied to HopefulRN7's topic in Home Health

    I always have to fight my agency to supply enough gloves for home care. I recently researched this subject online and the recommendations vary site to site. However all were in agreement that it is...

  4. First case - infant with g-tube

    Flatlander replied to notyetnurse's topic in Private Duty

    I recently started working in home care with a 14 month old with trach, g-tube, neuro deficits, etc. The family is very knowledgeable and willing to answer questions, demonstrate, train and so on. The...

  5. How do you quit a case, and do you feel guilty for it?

    Flatlander replied to nekozuki's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks for posting this, Nekozuki. I just left a case I was on for a year and 10 months. I had an injury that required me to be off work for 2 weeks following an almost 2 week vacation. When I asked...

  6. RN salary in Grand Rapids area?

    Flatlander replied to Macruzer36's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Home care private duty through agency, started out at $19/hr with two years' experience. No paid time off until 5 years' longevity. Raise of $1 (yes, you read that right) after one year. Jobs in home...

  7. Weight loss for nurses

    Flatlander replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    I need to lose 50- 60 lbs.Just read Gary Taubes' Why We Get Fat. Get your hands on it and follow the advice. This is the REAL science behind weight loss. Very full of latest research. When you're...

  8. 58 years old - Am I too old to start nursing school??

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

    I find the above arguments objectionable, though they may indeed be true. First of all, no new hire of any age is required to make a guarantee on how many years they will work for a particular...

  9. 58 years old - Am I too old to start nursing school??

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

    Wow. Where to start? I am 69 years old. I started an ADN program in a rural community college at age 62, graduating at age 64. It took me 9 months to find a job and I had some rough starts. I...

  10. How much free water to put in G-tube?

    Flatlander replied to JerseyCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've been researching this, too. I've found that Institute of Medicine (IOM) has new recommendations. Healthy men should have 3.7 liters fluid per day; healthy women should have 2.7 liters per day....

  11. How much do you make?

    Flatlander replied to middleagednurse's topic in Private Duty

    Just hired in Michigan at $19 an hour, 32 hrs per week. My rent is $875 a month (includes all utilities, cable, and internet.) I have car payment and student loans together totaling $500; $130 car and...

  12. Slower paced nursing for RN with 2.5 years of experience?

    Flatlander replied to no time rn's topic in Nursing Career

    What has happened in your career since your post in Feb. 2012? I find myself in the same pickle you describe above. It seems that success in nursing is all about being able to keep up the "fast pace."...

  13. Older Student/Over 60 years old

    Flatlander replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You'll be amazed how fast two years of school goes by. Study hard and learn as much as you can. A two year program crams an awful lot into a short time, but it is all necessary learning...there's no...

  14. Older Student/Over 60 years old

    Flatlander replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To paujos: I think your waitressing experience and the physical labor and truck driving will help you. Waitresses have to be fast, organized, and able to prioritize and delegate (you can use this in...

  15. Older Student/Over 60 years old

    Flatlander replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi. Nice to hear from this thread. Yes, I completed the ADN, was hired after 9 months on a cardio/acute care floor and was let go at end of orientation. That's why I stress getting performance reviews...

  16. Terminated at end of orientation.

    Flatlander posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    A Cautionary Tale (Feedback and advice would be appreciated....): Just wanted to say I was recently terminated after a 12 week orientation. The reason given was that I was not able to handle the level...

  17. Terminated at end of orientation.

    Flatlander replied to Flatlander's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been working in a home care job for awhile now. I have one patient who is total care, quadriplegic, with trach, g- tube and suprapubic catheter, lots of meds, suctioning, feeding, etc. It's...

  18. Best RN jobs to have more time for children/family

    Flatlander replied to babblingbrook's topic in Nursing Career

    Most 12 hr shift jobs are for 64 or 72 hrs per week. If you do five 8 hr shifts you might find that the pay works out the same. Also the regular schedule and ability to have evenings every night with...

  19. Resume advice?

    Flatlander replied to Nienna Celebrindal's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    How much can you expect to pay a professional resume

  20. Resume advice?

    Flatlander replied to Nienna Celebrindal's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Your current resume is basically a list of job duties, not a dynamic sales pitch for the job you want. Look carefully at the job announcements for jobs you think you might want. Make a list of the...

  21. In need of guidance and advice

    Flatlander replied to R_N_K's topic in Nursing Career

    Call up employers and nursing colleges in your area and arrange meetings with administrators, recruiters, and managers. You might even try your local government job services/employment offices. Since...

  22. 11 Months in Home Care trying to get out

    Flatlander replied to KNB3715's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When I read your resume, my first reaction was that it was too technical and not focused enough. Look at the job announcement and description of duties for the job you are hoping to land. Then tailor...

  23. Do I take too long to learn new skills?

    Flatlander replied to lorichka6's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for your honesty in this post. As another new nurse I will be very interested in hearing how others feel about on-the-job learning in a fast-paced, high-risk environment. Off the top of my...

  24. Nina Pham condition downgraded to fair

    Flatlander replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    One infuriating thing in this article is that the caregivers for her dog are described as wearing hazmat suits. Nurses caring for humans in a supposedly state of the art hospital get flapping, stupid...

  25. Help critique my resume!

    Flatlander replied to GCar's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Much better. I'd still like to see you bang it out under the summary. You've got a lot to crow about! High GPA's, etc. - What about, instead of "9 years health care experience" SUMMARY OF...