newtelenurse

Hello all! I am starting a new chapter tomorrow at LTC facility. I would love to hear any advice on organizing myself to safely pass meds and care for what feels like 60 people *wink* ALSO...at the hospital we scan bands and meds...not an option as y...

Thank you. Worked on the floor today...even with pictures it is rough...there are alot of grey headed ladies with glasses!! Lol! I appreciate the ideas to keep on hand...I need to make a cheat sheet of bs checks and med times ; )

The facility is currently updating pictures which will help!

Hello all, I have been searching around the site for information, and am hoping to get some more insight from those in the field. My experience is 10years in acute/critical care. I am looking for a new direction in my career. What questions did you a...

Hello all, I have an interview Thursday and would like some advice. I have 10 years acute/critical care experience. I have an interview for an occupational health nurse. I HATE interviewing...my mind goes blank especially when I get asked questions a...

Just curious if anyone here is in the program. I just started this summer. Would like to hear from anyone that has done it or still in it....thanks!!!!!

Just need to unload... Became RN later in life(35)...anyway. Started 7p-7a at our rural hospital for 2 years...then moved to larger for 2 years...nights again. Didn't look like any day positions in the near future so I went to HH and Hospice which wa...

Thanks everyone...I did call mgr. today...got voicemail LOL! ANYWAYS, asked her to give me a call so that I can go in and talk with her. I KNOW that seniority in and of itself should not be the only reason to go to days. I am a good nurse. I get good...

Unfortunatley...not alot of jobs out there...

Wow...we just had this conversation over the weekend. We nurses we have something ...You know that little voice...the one that tells you something is just not right. The one that has you check pt. history a little closer. Check the BP a little sooner...

Now I don't want to turn this into a night shift/day shift thing..that can be a monster on its own. And I just want a generalization. I know that one day you can have the same three pt's all day and your and your head can be swimming..another day you...

Bluegrass RN...I am going to take your advice. It is 1 particular nurse. So instead of fuming thef irst part of my shift and letting it ruin most of my night...I am going to address it with her. Even if I don't get anywhere...it'll make me feel bett...

Thanks for all the replies. This particular nurse has a habit of leaving things for the oncoming shift. Yet she is the first to make sure that we call labs (which usually come up around 6:45) to the doc, etc. I can appreciate that the hospital runs ...

You know....maybe we should just have some of these folks work off the bill??? Go to the ER and don't have any$$$ How about coming in next week (when you are feeling better of course) and give a hand. Fetch the pop and ham sandwhich for bed B. Clean ...

Docs know who the seekers are as well as we do. They know they will get no rest until they give what the pt. wants. At least order a PCA so I don't have to go in every 4 hours and hear all the drama.

This forum offers a vast wealth of knowledge. I have learned to look at things through many different eyes. This allows me to keep the big picture and not develop tunnel vision. I appreciate this forum and all those who post here....

Order said cath at 450. It was not 450. You don't cath. Will he need cathed during the next shift... you betcha. But we don't cath to save the next shift work, we cath at 450....

You were that poor man's angel that day....May he be at peace.

Hi, New to HH. Switching from tele/icu step down unit. Our agany has given chemo to several kids...when I worked in the hospital only oncology nurses would do this...so I am curious if other agencies are doing this. Thanking you in advance.....

After talking with our education lady...I find out that the chemo certification is a JACHO standard. She will be looking into pulling something together to make us feel a little more comfortable/prepared for this new trend. As far as HH goes...it is ...

Well I have read some of the previous posts on here concerning this. Seems like there are some on both sides of the fence. I did give it today BUT I had my supervisor come with. I think if this is the direction docs are going to go, we need to get so...

I would like to know how much (approx) everyone is paying for health, dental and vision. I am taking a new home health job and the insurance is about the same as a house payment! $587/mo for a family...I am in rural Ohio. My husband (who is laid off ...

I'm amazed at the wide range of health costs! I'm not sure who thought my original post was for self pay...it is not. This is thru my employer. How do these ins. co's expect people to pay these prices?!?! If I ruled the world....LOL!!

Just a reminder to be pt. with yourself. As you can see from my name I was once a new tele nurse...now close to 5 years later...ANYWAY. It will take time to UNDERSTAND the rythems. There are still some that stump lots of the nurses on the floor. Reme...

Really??? Then why did you read the post???