Schmoo1022

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  1. Expecting too much???

    Schmoo1022 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    CapeCod, your nurses have it GOOD! I work at a small facility, (skilled,few acute) 31 beds. It is just one nurse per shift. I do treatments, meds and order anything that needs ordering, if an...

  2. Preplacement testing

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    I am sorry if this was already posted. I am applying at an agency for per diem long term care. I am required to take a test. Does anyone know what I should expect? Would it be soley LTC type...

  3. Preplacement testing

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Agency Nurses

    Will you still get a job if you don't do

  4. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview hints!

    Schmoo1022 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing Career

    This thread has been very helpful to me, but since I am actively looking for a new position, I have a few questions. I have a resume, but I consider it very run of the mill. I have only worked LTC and...

  5. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview hints!

    Schmoo1022 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This thread has been very helpful to me, but since I am actively looking for a new position, I have a few questions. I have a resume, but I consider it very run of the mill. I have only worked LTC and...

  6. Pregnant and can't lift?

    Schmoo1022 replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    I worked right up to the day before I delivered. I helped with boosting whenever needed. It was more ackward for me than anything. On the other hand, I wouldn't do anything that I felt uncomfortable...

  7. Okay WOW!

    Schmoo1022 replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    That is so awesome. It is great to hear something positive about nursing :) You go

  8. RN job in jeopardy please help

    Schmoo1022 replied to fe3's topic in General Nursing

    What a relief! So

  9. Pediatric Long term care?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Pediatric

    Thank you, I appreciate the honesty. I realize they are not mini adults, I remember coming to that realization awful quick on the Pedi unit during clinical! I know many Pedi units hire new grads, but...

  10. to give pain meds or not to give meds?

    Schmoo1022 replied to msnursekim's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Be proud of your title. You are doing your job well. Unfortunately, I have seen the same thing as The Commuter in my facility. Anyone giving frequent narcs are under a watchful eye. I don't give a...

  11. Sad, sad case today

    Schmoo1022 replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh My GOSH AngelCNA..My heart goes out to you and your brother..what a terrible thing to have happened!! I don't know how you OB, ER, NICU and Ped nurses do it. I am tearing up from reading these...

  12. Do RNs make more at nursing homes or hospitals?

    Schmoo1022 replied to bamagrl's topic in General Nursing

    Here in Rhode Island..I think nursing

  13. Supervisor position?

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just a quick question...I work in a very small facility..we have charge nurses and a Director. I seen a position at a very large LTC facility for a Shift Supervisor..Does anyone know what this job...

  14. RN refresher course??

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. I have been working in a very small nursing home since graduating nursing school. I have never worked med/surg and now wish I had. I have been thinking about taking a RN refresher course....

  15. RN refresher course??

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for posting this..I searched and found a very similiar post :) I guess that is why there is a search buttin

  16. BEST on-line for uniform scrubs

    Schmoo1022 replied to stressedout1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've ordered from http://www.marcusuniforms.com, several times and have always been happy. They have several different sets that are 12.99-14.99 ,in tons of colors, plus all the other name brands

  17. LTC facility to Prison Nursing

    Schmoo1022 replied to specialpatient2's topic in Correctional

    I am wondering the same thing about assessing? I am also going from LTC to a state facility. I am very excited and

  18. Any bedside nurses making over 100K ?

    Schmoo1022 replied to EveMJRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know some that make close to that working the pool. Both do third shift

  19. Nursing school with a GED.

    Schmoo1022 replied to desireef's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I had only my GED and had no problems. Go for it

  20. ? About Sacral Dimple

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Pediatric

    Hello, I wanted to thank everyone for taking the time to reply. I wanted to let you know that my son had his U/S on the 26th and everything looks fine so far. I feel so much better. Again, thanks to...

  21. ? About Sacral Dimple

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Pediatric

    I am such a mess. My sons is pretty deep with a tuft of hair. My son is pretty hairy everywhere right now though. I can see the bottom of the dimple. I wasn't trying to conceive at the time so I...

  22. ? About Sacral Dimple

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Pediatric

    Hi ChayaN I was just wondering how deep was the dimple ans was there a tuft of hair? Our U/S is Tues..I am a

  23. ? About Sacral Dimple

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks for the replies. They will be able to see if there is any problems now though w/ an U/S right? Also, I think the concern is there is some hair in the dimple:o ,which I guess is not a good sign....

  24. Postpartum Nurses-Love it or hate it?

    Schmoo1022 replied to cammy429's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi everyone, I have just had my second child on March 29th and I absolutely have to say I think I would really like to be Postpartum nurse! Unfortunately, I don't see many jobs for this in my area....

  25. Thinking of leaving LTC

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi everyone, I have always loved working in my small LTC facility, but it is starting to get to me these days. It seems our patients are soo sick and we just don't have enough time to care for them...