Schmoo1022

Schmoo1022

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  1. What time does your LTC facililty start getting residents up?

    Schmoo1022 replied to KarynicaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We were staffed pretty well also. 4 aides for 32 residents. Now that may sound great to some, but at times, we may have only 3-4 assist/independ. patients. The rest are complete care and most are...

  2. A few questions about a job

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am not in the position to pass anything up right now LOL. I am looking forward to the interview. Either position would be fine with me right

  3. A few questions about a job

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry if this is long! I posted some of this over in Staff Development, but didn't get an answer. Well here is the story. I have been unemployed (by choice) for a few months, when I started applying...

  4. First Bump on a Bumpy Road

    Schmoo1022 replied to NickB's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We really need to get over this! Hello...how many male DRs are there...How many male OB-GYN's are out there. That instructor should be ashamed of

  5. Depressed about new job-hate it- quit???

    Schmoo1022 replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry ! Hugs. I am not sure how the job market is for OR nurses, but could you look for something else before leaving this job? I am not a person to stick around and be miserable, but it is TOUGH...

  6. A few questions about a job

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am thrilled to have an interview! I passed up a Director position during the summer for a small sister facility, and kept kicking myself after. If the opportunity for change comes along again I am...

  7. A few questions about a job

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Like I said it wasn't something I sought out, and nothing will probably become of it. But everyone has a first time at everything. It is odd they even mentioned it with my lack of experience, but we...

  8. What time does your LTC facililty start getting residents up?

    Schmoo1022 replied to KarynicaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I actually posted this awhile ago. I loved the facility I worked at, small and homey...except for this! We had to get 4 residents up at 5am everyday. These were residents that we WOKE up and then...

  9. what to expect when taking a physical?

    Schmoo1022 replied to fightingfrog's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same physical as the above posted, except maybe a bit easier. We just walked on the treadmill for 5 minutes, We used one of those things that the football players push, with some weights on...

  10. I'm discouraged

    Schmoo1022 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Same here! I know it can really be hard though..especially working with the

  11. Relocating for a job

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I was just wondering, I know many nurses are having trouble finding jobs ( me included). Would you relocate? I mean pack up your family and sell your home for a job somewhere else? I don't mean...

  12. Why????????

    Schmoo1022 replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    The only time we have done that, is if the resident was a risk to others. Then they would go to a geri psych

  13. Relocating for a job

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in General Nursing

    That is exactly the type of place I am looking to

  14. Why????????

    Schmoo1022 replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Since you didn't get much info on why they sent him to you, agency or new nurse to the facility comes to mind. Also, maybe a covering MD. Be the way the facility I used to work for would flip if we...

  15. nursing home

    Schmoo1022 replied to firstyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    You will learn to manage your time in LTC, problem solve, and some units are becoming pretty acute. So, you will gain skills you can take with you

  16. nursing home

    Schmoo1022 replied to firstyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is a good post. You will have a job. You can always keep applying at hospitals, while you are working if that is where you want to be. I am sure you have heard it here many times on here. It is...

  17. Relocating for a job

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck to all you going west!! I love the Southwest. I love LTC care, it used to be that LTC was all there was for work. Now, I can't even find that. There are open positions that I am applying...

  18. a matter of terminology

    Schmoo1022 replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure about hospitals, but in long term care facilities DON=head honcho. The administrator is only above her. She/He may or may not work the floor. Usually have a nice office and such. Depends...

  19. Relocating for a job

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in General Nursing

    The problem is my husband has a decent paying job that he enjoys. I would still make more money as a nurse. I have six year experience and I am not finding anything here in the NE. I would also like a...

  20. Relocating for a job

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in General Nursing

    We live in the northeast

  21. Pink Glove Dance--Absolutely Adorable!!!

    Schmoo1022 replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    So great! They look like they all had a

  22. Tired of being FAT and having low self esteem

    Schmoo1022 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    There is this cool website called "The Daily Plate" you type in what you ate and what activities you did. It helps me see all the little bites of this and that that really add

  23. I know this may sound rediculous but....

    Schmoo1022 replied to ERsn's topic in General Students

    Truthfully, I am a very caring person, but I am not a social butterfly. I kept friendly, but not too into everyones business. I found a few good friends and kept

  24. The Worst Nursing Job You Ever Had

    Schmoo1022 replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    It seems to be a trend...understaffed, bad management, crazy hours. Most nurses LOVE the nursing part and it is all the crap we need to go through to do our job

  25. Modifying tasks when pregnant. My boss says "no".

    Schmoo1022 replied to RNnik07's topic in General Nursing

    I worked pat my due date, and yes it was hard. I was tired and crampy, but no sympathy from my Dr. She said " sure, you can stop working, but I am not giving you a note. You are pregnat, you don't...