OCRN3

OCRN3

Med/surg, Tele, educator, FNP

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  1. How long does it take you to complete these tasks?

    OCRN3 replied to tsm007's topic in General Nursing

    Also if you have never seen the paperwork before, how are you supposed to fill it out of you have more questions? I think most of these times posted are accurate for a nurse whose been around in the...

  2. RN total patient care...

    OCRN3 replied to julz68's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We have something like that, but there are 2 CNAs on the floor for 30 patients. They take vitals a d do I & Os, occasionally change or bed or two. They Help as needed but have no direct...

  3. Help with job offers

    OCRN3 replied to dreylvn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Did kaiser already offer you a job? If So, just stuck with kaiser. If not, take what is offered now. If you get an off at kaiser later take if, do both jobs till you find out which is better, then...

  4. Dr. placing added stress on nursing staff

    OCRN3 replied to JonBobby's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    At my facility if a dr. Write consult on the orders we usually ignore it because it is supposed to be dr. To dr. Consult. Sometimes if the doctors ask nicely we will do it for them. Policy says that...

  5. Thoughts on new grad being made charge?

    OCRN3 replied to mwc1230's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on the new grad? I was made charge as a new fad, but had been an lvn for years before that, and a CNA way before that. I was better equipped to do charge because I already knew how...

  6. What jobs are the safest?

    OCRN3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Which RN jobs are the safest in this economy? State or county? Staff floor? Management? Educators? Hime health? Private hospitals? I know no jobs are fail proof but which jobs are the most recession...

  7. Need a fun idea

    OCRN3 replied to suni's topic in General Nursing

    In service on what? Sent from my iPhone using

  8. First write up as an RN

    OCRN3 replied to Leesha's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe the nurse you wrote up has some clout in that place. If you want to keep your job, apologize and keep your head down and keep working. If you don't mind switching because of this unfair...

  9. getting out of bed side

    OCRN3 replied to goalienrse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You can teach vocational nurses? Sent from my iPhone using

  10. What jobs are the safest?

    OCRN3 replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for your reply... Sent from my iPhone using

  11. What does 90 probation really mean?

    OCRN3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I started a new job and they said that they give you a 90 day probation period. Does the 90 day probation period mean either party, the employee or the employer can terminate at any time without...

  12. Difficult orientee

    OCRN3 replied to jenvankempen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    With an attitude like that and beung a new grad she isn't cut out for med/surg either. New grads not wanting to learn sounds like she is just there for a paycheck. Fail her because she will be an...

  13. Switching from hospital nights to clinic days?

    OCRN3 replied to dreavt's topic in Nursing Career

    Been there done that..... Hate 9-5, no flexibility..... Id keep the 12s until you can't do it it physically....what Other Job offers 4 days off a week? Sent from my iPhone using

  14. Difficult orientee

    OCRN3 replied to jenvankempen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is this a new grad? I'm not sure how she survived med/surg/ tele? Sent from my iPhone using

  15. Thinking of giving up school nursing position for Home Health... need advice

    OCRN3 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Home Health

    I hated the driving but the autonomy was nice. Just remember you don't the shots in other people's home, this was a shock to me coming from the hospital. To day the least I didn't last in home health,...

  16. What does 90 probation really mean?

    OCRN3 replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all your responses, I think I am going to wait it out a bit longer.I have been doing direct patients care for so many years now just not sure how I'm feeling about teaching yet. Sent from...

  17. What does 90 probation really mean?

    OCRN3 replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    I have to wait 90 days till that goes into effect. Sent from my iPhone using

  18. What does 90 probation really mean?

    OCRN3 replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    No not after 90 days Sent from my iPhone using

  19. What does 90 probation really mean?

    OCRN3 replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    I am still orienting but not too sure about it. Sent from my iPhone using

  20. Not Excited About Becoming FNP

    OCRN3 replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, going from bedside to faculty had me in the same dilemma. Figuring that as I started grad school I would need to move from bedside to a step up on my career. Even though nurse educators are a...

  21. Advice needed desperately from my fellow nurses...plz read

    OCRN3 replied to FranD, RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Been there, done that. Not worth it. It will only be good for awhile, then you will hate driving so long. A least I felt that way when I tried it full time as a prn. Take a two week vacation from your...

  22. How do I negotiate pay rate for a "per diem" position?

    OCRN3 replied to jimmy328's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry, usually you can't negotiate pay on per down its usually standard from what I seen. Sent from my iPhone using

  23. How do I negotiate pay rate for a "per diem" position?

    OCRN3 replied to jimmy328's topic in Nursing Career

    25 is really low, but where in the country are you? I think maybe going part time in your current position to be able to take the per diem position. Another way to check out other places is to sign...

  24. Best RN jobs to have more time for children/family

    OCRN3 replied to babblingbrook's topic in Nursing Career

    I tried part time but it wasn't enough money. Wish I could just do 2, 12s. Sometimes I pick up a 4th day for the extra money and that makes things even harder. In just glad that I'm getting a chance...

  25. In need of some career advice...

    OCRN3 replied to SGroRN87's topic in Nursing Career

    Do what you love and makes you happy. Life is too short to be miserable. Sent from my iPhone using