Southern Belle RN

Southern Belle RN has 3 years experience and specializes in LTC, ALF DON, Admissions RN.

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1. Thinking about MDS - advice?

   Southern Belle RN replied to NurseKey622's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Hello ! I'm going to an Interview tomorrow for an MDS position. I haven't worked as an RN for several years due to two terrible losses that almost killed me . I think if I get back into nursing,...

2. Union gave away random drug testing

   Southern Belle RN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   I think that's terrible . Someone is doing their job & all of the sudden the pee police runs up on you & demands a specimen. Testing pre employment or for just cause is one thing. Completely...

3. Has your health declined since becoming a nurse?

   Southern Belle RN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

   OMG I have just been lurking the boards and never posting but I had to get in on this one !! :typing I have developed so many issues since becoming an RN. Just had my gallbladder ripped out (or at...

4. I hate nursing....

   Southern Belle RN replied to les70808's topic in General Nursing

5. Where were u 9/11/01?

   Southern Belle RN replied to k_cole21's topic in General Nursing

   I was at my very first clinical day while in school. All the floor nurses were standing around the tv in the lobby & all of us students were trying to do pt. care & then sneak in to watch the...

6. Ever Been Fired?

   Southern Belle RN replied to lpnurse2004's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Yes, I have been let go or fired whatever you want to call it. I had a great position as an admissions nurse, making great money & was offered a position totally different than what I was used to....

7. Possible move to TN & I need help!!!

   Southern Belle RN replied to KrissyMichelle's topic in Tennessee Nursing

   Farragut in Knox county is a great school system & area in East TN, Roane County (Kingston) is a good system & much less expensive housing than in Farragut....

8. considering an admissions/PR job in LTC..

   Southern Belle RN replied to theuncreativechic's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   It usually takes me about 3 hours per admission to complete all the paperwork & assessment if nothing out of the ordinary comes up ie no orders for insulin, missing dosage amount etc.... some also...

9. considering an admissions/PR job in LTC..

   Southern Belle RN replied to theuncreativechic's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I am an admissions RN within a skilled/ rehab unit. It is a great job, but sometimes very stressful, according to how many new admits you get in a day.There is a lot of paperwork involved, head to toe...

10. Help, My peer is using same med cups all week!

    Southern Belle RN replied to bughouser's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen this done before, the nurse writes the names on the cups & sets up the meds before the med pass. I am certain that this an infection control issue as the pts. lips & hands are...

11. Mountain State Health Alliance and Covenant Health

    Southern Belle RN replied to helpinghands's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hello!! No, I am no longer with Covenant Health, but I sure wish I was!! I am unemployed at this time, but I am looking for a job. I have had 2 positions within Covenant & I think I rubbed ole...

12. where are the nursing shortages?

    Southern Belle RN replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

    Hi !! I live near Knoxville Tn.& I can certainly say that we DO NOT have a nursing shortage here. I am an RN & I have been out of work for almost 6 months. I wish that I had went to college...

13. Mountain State Health Alliance and Covenant Health

    Southern Belle RN replied to helpinghands's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hello, I live near Knoxville and I have worked for Covenant Health. It is a good system with good benefits.It is one of the largest in the area as well, with good wages paid. I would say make a good...

14. Mountain State Health Alliance and Covenant Health

    Southern Belle RN replied to helpinghands's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hello, I live near Knoxville and I have worked for Covenant Health. It is a good system with good benefits.It is one of the largest in the area as well, with good wages paid. I would say make a good...

15. Discouraged new RN

    Southern Belle RN replied to Southern Belle RN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I am about an hour from Knoxville, I live in a small town without very many places to choose from. We have a little medical center close but I want to work in one of the bigger facilities.The drive is...