I recently gave notice and quit from a nursing home that was very difficult to work for. No DON. No ADON. No Unit Manager, and no communication. Today I got a call to come in and "chart" on a patient...
Interesting! I'm a new RN grad moving to Denver, Colorado, looking for work. Have been a LPN more than 30 years, but no one cares about THAT experience. I understand that hospitals are the first to...
99percentangel replied to LoveMyBoston08's topic in Ohio Nursing
I believe there is great purpose and usefulness in sites like this. I have a blog I wrote as I was a student at Rets (Bohecker) but I haven't used it to blast the school. Only if you read between...
99percentangel replied to LoveMyBoston08's topic in Ohio Nursing
Former student - not quite graduated... Please make sure you check out the facts such as if they are accredited, their status with the OBON, the turn over of staff (including the president),
99percentangel replied to 99percentangel's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Dear EXPLTCRN Thanks so much for taking time to post such an enlightening article in response to my story. I'm printing it out for when I'm the "Manager" RN and can put this to very good use where it...
The law requires that all meds be given within one hour before or after the medicines are due, and this often creates a lot of stress for busy nurses. For instance, the 8 a.m. meds can be started at 7...
99percentangel replied to 99percentangel's topic in General Nursing
Dear Laurie, I hope to keep in touch. I loved your comment! I've posted it on my blog for my family and friends to read, and I'm sure they will want to know your progress. Take Care on the Journey,...
99percentangel replied to LoveMyBoston08's topic in Ohio Nursing
I hope this is correct - and helpful. For me, an active LPN (for 38 years), I had to take a test at Bohecker and score at least 850. I scored over 1,200. There were 75 questions and all multiple...
A dozen new vibrant colorful textbooks decorate the kitchen table and a quick peek into several reveal that they are written in English and the information is not all Greek! These are my study guides...