RN1822

RN1822

LTC, camp nursing, LTAC (new to this)

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  1. About transgendered patients

    I am in western mass and we recently had a MTF, with out the surgery, pt in an acute hospital that needed LTC for rehab. Our challenge was bed management as we did not have a private room available....
  2. New grad LTAC job

    Hello all, I accepted a position at a Kindred LTAC in MA. I was looking in the other forums and came across some posts suggesting a new grad stay away from LTACs. I would appreciate any information...
  3. For those working OR who have worked in LTC

    Good Luck at your new facility. I worked in several different positions in LTC for the last 8 years and was very happy to get out of LTC. My years of experience were exactly what you described. I am...
  4. class orientation

    I just took a couple of these test at my LTAC which is also my First RN position. The test were all open book and a PDR was made available to us. We all did fine and I think you will too. Remember...
  5. lpn as ADON?

    This is an interesting thread. I am a new Grad RN but worked as a nurse supervisor at a LTC facility in Massachussetts while I was in school. I have never seen an ADON that was a LPN but have seen...
  6. OK, so today one of the Respiratory therapist had some time and was nice enough to let me shadow him as he was caring for a pt that frequently decannulates. ( I work in LTACH). He put on two pair of...
  7. 2 glove technique? HUHH?

    I appreciate all the responses, I may have missed some sarcasm from the OT when he used the term "extra Sterile" which is one of the things that made me go "huhh?". I have watched the RT's and it...
  8. New grad LTAC job

    It is the Springfield location. I am writing all of these things down to go over them with my rep. Thank you so much for all this information I really appreciate it more than you can imagine. One...
  9. New grad LTAC job

    Thanks Esme, I am not sure what I need to know. I have zero union experience or exposure. I got a copy of the contract and it doesn't look like I have to do anything. I was worried that I would...
  10. New grad LTAC job

    Well, two days of orientation down and 12 weeks to go. All is going very smooth so far. Everyone has been very helpful, i will find out who my preceptor is tomorrow and will meet with them. They...
  11. I worked LTC for the last 9 years and the first year was the most difficult. It will get better. I agree that clustering activities is one of the keys. If you are on a medcart, overstock it as soon...
  12. New grad LTAC job

    Okay, so at 830 in the morning I start my first day or orientation. My bag is packed, stethoscope, lunch, snack, water bottle, chapstick, nursing credentials, pens, scissors, highlighters and...
  13. New grad LTAC job

    I go to first day of orientation on Tuesday and I will update with how long the orientation is scheduled to last. I think it is 12 weeks. I am so glad this forum was
  14. First RN job & it's pay

    31.86 in a hospital in central Mass as a new grad RN which is a pay cut from what I made as a LPN LTC nursing supervisor, 34.00 or weekend LPN PRN 35.00 in the Berkshires. I was surprised that I had...
  15. New RN in trouble-- Please help!!!

    If you think your current manager wants you out, she will probably give you a good or at least decent reference in order to avoid the performance improvement plan or the termination paperwork. Call...
  16. New grad LTAC job

    I start the first week of September. I am very excited about the position although I was so happy when they offered my the job I probably should have asked more questions. I am starting on the most...