nerdynurse7

nerdynurse7 ASN, CNA, LPN, RN

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  1. Hospital nurse...Is VNA for me?

    Hello everyone, just a quick run down on my job history I was a CNA for 4 years in nursing home, assisted living, and adult daycare settings working for an agency some of the time. I did one time go...
  2. Medical Treatment resources

    I work in a telemetry unit at a hospital but I have been wanting to learn more about labs and medical treatment for various diagnosis and conditions. I would appreciate resources that guide medical...
  3. Telemetry Nursing , HELP

    I am new to Telemetry nursing and to the hospital setting. Although, I started at a community hospital it is a difference from Rehab nursing and SNF, which I have experience with. I have been trained...
  4. Why do you visit allnurses.com?

    Support, advice and community you cannot find anywhere else. Very resourceful. Can ask questions without feeling stupid... sometimes when people are
  5. RN Case management

    Hello fellow nurse friends! I am reaching out to you in regards to Case Management information. I have recently viewed many job openings for Case Management and was drawn to it for many reasons. But...
  6. CE Courses

    As a new nurse I am confused about the amount of CE and hours every nurse has to complete and where to access these courses? When do they have to be completed by? What happens if you do not complete...
  7. Offer Dilemma

    After being offered opportunities about both companies, I decided to continue with the Rehabilitation Hospital. I feel like it was a better fit for me and I would be happier there. I am excited to...
  8. Offer Dilemma

    I have recently been torn between two companies; I am not sure if both will offer me a job but I am at the next step and want to be prepared. The first job is a rehabilitation hospital which will give...
  9. Job Search

    I wanted to update. I did start applying to more jobs. I landed an interview with a Rehabilitation center that offered me a job. I was not impressed by the interview and lack of information. I can...
  10. Job Search

    I live in Boston and recently received my RN license. I have an Associates degree and am currently enrolled to finish my Bachelors degree. I have 5 years experience in the healthcare field: 3 years as...
  11. After a long wait with MA Board of Nursing application process I finally received my ATT. I had waited 3 months after graduating to take the NCLEX-RN due to complications with my application. I...
  12. Graduate RN relocating

    I am finishing up my LPN-RN program this spring and am looking to relocate to Florida. I am hoping for a Nurse Residency program and Florida seems to have a lot to offer. I have been wanting to move...
  13. Medication Error

    I am an LPN working with an agency. Today was my first day at a facility I have never been to. The facility is a nursing/rehab center, so basically a nursing home. I was placed on the Long Term unit...
  14. Medication Error

    Thank you. It was my first time, I was extremely nervous. Definitely more careful now, still feel terrible about
  15. Medication Error

    The medication was accounted for, missed dose as in I never gave it. It was a
  16. Per Diem Agency Interview

    I had an interview a week ago on Monday for a LPN per diem position with an agency that sends you to different facilities. I had originally applied for the job online a couple months ago and was in...
  17. LPN to ASN Acceptance

    After being an LPN for 9 months, I received my letter of acceptance to Saint Joseph's School of Nursing for the LPN to ASN program. I am really excited because I have many goals for my nursing...
  18. Reporting your workplace

    Hello, I am a fulltime LPN on a subacute unit that can fill up to 30 beds. I first started working in July as a new nurse and I have been the charge nurse on the 3-11 shift. I am given 2-3 admissions...
  19. Reporting your workplace

    There are discrepancies in my paycheck, when I first started working there I did notice and would report it. But now I do not have time to write down all my time and match it up so I would not know if...
  20. Malpractice Insurance

    So I was wondering where I can obtain more information on malpractice insurance. Do you have it? One of my first clinical instructors advised us to always have malpractice insurance, just incase. I...
  21. Nursing Notes

    As a new nurse I am nervous about nursing notes, not because of the medical terminology but most importantly because I am not always sure what I should write down and how. In school we did not...
  22. Malpractice Insurance

    Thank you, I will read
  23. Discrimination

    I am a new graduate LPN that has been looking for a job. I had an interview with a long term facility which has two floors and about 40 patients per floor. I met with the DON before my license was...
  24. Discrimination

    If you see no point in my post then why comment? Ive stated everything I needed to say, now I am moving on from this topic. Goodbye and have a nice day. Thank you for
  25. Discrimination

    Point is I figured it out. I would never take a job even if it was my only option if they are not supporting me fully, because in the long run my license could be at stake due to some personal bias on...