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  1. Sending res to hospital- did I make the right call?

    suzw replied to suzw's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh, and O2 sat was around 95, which is why I didn't start him on O2, though another nurse is saying I should have. Probably, but didn't know I could do that without an order, and doc didn't mention...

  2. Sending res to hospital- did I make the right call?

    suzw replied to suzw's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Korky, the DON is new to us (but experienced) so I don't think anyone really knew this policy. Two other nurses knew I was sending him and didn't mention calling the DON. As I said, I'm not in...

  3. Sending res to hospital- did I make the right call?

    suzw replied to suzw's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    He's 81, by the way, with multiple comorbidities. Not someone who can easily tolerate a 102

  4. Sending res to hospital- did I make the right call?

    suzw replied to suzw's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you! As a new nurse, it means a lot to me to have experienced folks like yourselves telling me I did ok.

  5. Sending res to hospital- did I make the right call?

    suzw replied to suzw's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not to mention I was already totally overwhelmed with the dying patient and 10 diabetics, plus everyone else, and being new I wouldn't have know how to get all that going. I already didn't leave until...

  6. Sending res to hospital- did I make the right call?

    suzw replied to suzw's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    She says they are only keeping him in the hospital because the hospital wants the revenue. I'm not so sure, but don't know all the politics involved with sub-acute to hospital

  7. Sending res to hospital- did I make the right call?

    suzw replied to suzw's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LOL, yes I do think I made the right call, but it was just today in our meeting that she said he could've stayed in house and received IV abx, nebs, O2 and whatever else. But she didn't lay eyes on...

  8. Sending res to hospital- did I make the right call?

    suzw replied to suzw's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh, and BP was normal at 132/74, pulse was high at 100. he had pneumonia and is still in the hospital (2 days

  9. Help ASAP! LTC orientation drama.

    suzw replied to nrse76's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I got 8 days as a new grad RN. 5 on the rehab/ subacute floor and 3 on LTC. I have 25 patients in LTC and its brutal. Lots of dementia, a few dressing changes, etc. Rehab is almost easier, since I...

  10. What is an "RN supervisor"???

    suzw replied to RNdynamic's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't know the answer to your question, but I do know that, as a brand new RN in LTC, I feel more like the very experienced LPNs there supervise ME. I really don't think I would be capable of...

  11. Signs You Won't Pass A Survey

    suzw replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What is the procedure the state wants you to follow for glucose checks? I must be doing something wrong, I have no clue how I could make a glucose check take that

  12. New nurse already discouraged :(

    suzw replied to vannexo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't have any words of wisdom, just that I feel your pain and can empathize. I too am a brand new nurse in LTC. Rumor is that the DON wanted new grad nurses to have 6 weeks of orientation, but they...

  13. Your Starting Salary?

    suzw replied to x_factor's topic in First Year After Licensure

    New grad RN, currently in a RN to BSN program, working at a LTC/ rehab facility about 20 miles north of Seattle. Starting salary $28/ hr, on call/ part/time (that's what I wanted). No healthcare...

  14. Finding job on the West Coast

    suzw replied to scooterscamp123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The job market is tough for new grads in Seattle, but there are still plenty of opportunities, especially if you go a bit outside the city. Just make sure you have a good resume, cover letter, and...

  15. What does your school have you wear to the Pinning Ceremony?

    suzw replied to KathyVandy's topic in General Students

    I'm in Washington, not California, but we just wore a nice outfit. Skirt, dress or pantsuit for women, most men wore a shirt, slacks and tie. Just like what you might wear under your gown at...

  16. GPA/ NCLEX on resume?

    suzw replied to suzw's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's a reputable and well regarded program in the area

  17. GPA/ NCLEX on resume?

    suzw posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So, I had a good GPA (3.7) and passed NCLEX on my first try 5 weeks after graduation, in 75 questions. Took the summer off (out of town with my family- hubby works on the opposite coast). Should I...

  18. GPA/ NCLEX on resume?

    suzw replied to suzw's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for the advice. My school didn't do HESI, only ATI, and it was really just an NCLEX predictor (I scored 97% chance of passing NCLEX on first try) but I don't think it really meant

  19. GPA/ NCLEX on resume?

    suzw replied to suzw's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Oh yeah, I did make dean's list and graduated with honors. Well, my degree says "high distinction", I guess that's the same

  20. Dissappointed with Kaplan

    suzw replied to smalltownhero's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh, and I took the online course. Cheaper, more flexible and I could fast forward through the most tedious sections.

  21. Dissappointed with Kaplan

    suzw replied to smalltownhero's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I felt the same about Kaplan, and additionally felt that the rationales for the questions were sometimes to vague and lacking in detail. I found that to be frustrating. But when I sat for the NCLEX I...

  22. ADN vs. BSN

    suzw replied to ace003's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Statistically, as someone said, there is a small difference in NCLEX pass rates, but it depends much more on the school. My ADN program in Washington state has a higher pass rate than the supposedly...

  23. 75 questions, ~19 SATA

    suzw posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just finished my NCLEX in 75 questions and about 18-19 SATAs. Had a LOT of "who do you see first" questions, no audio, no EKG, no math (or maybe one, not sure), maybe one putting steps in order, one...

  24. 75 questions, ~19 SATA

    suzw replied to suzw's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Forgot to update you all- because I have been too busy celebrating and drinking wine but I PASSED!

  25. 75 questions, ~19 SATA

    suzw replied to suzw's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh, I do think I passed. í