paulinejoyRN

OASIS documentation can be tricky to learn, but if you really invest the time in learning it in the beginning, you'll save yourself time in the future. There are books that explain the various intricacies of OASIS, e.g. when documenting wounds, what ...

You're a new grad but hired as an RN Supervisor? How long have you been at your position? Your work environment is definitely unsafe for you.

I feel so much for your experience. This is the terrible reality for some nurses at some units. Don't take this experience as the only experience possible for you. I understand the frustration of your situation, but don't think that your short resume...

Yes! Objectives are an antiquated resume element! Everyone knows what your objective is-- GET A JOB!

Nursing is stressful, yes. But learning and experience changes how one reacts to the stress. Negative work environments typically do not change unless you become the leader. Don't let this experience turn you off from nursing. Learn what you can fro...

All orientation is usually insufficient in small offices. Learn as much as you can, but also be friendly to your coworkers-- they will be great resources to learn from. Always approach them with gratitude and prepare to learn whatever they can teach ...

I have no idea why she made those comments, but I do know you have worked hard and deserve to be recognized for it. Have you sent a thank you for the interview email/note? If not, why not politely address her concerns and then attach your recent prod...

Honestly, if I were you-- your contract ended, focus on getting a permanent position. Focus on that, and when it's less stressful and you feel more comfortable due to your competence, then add the BSN. Focus on one big learning adventure at a time so...

Right on!!! I love home health. It's a different beast, but sooo awesome

I agree with the first reply. To answer your questions myself: 1. Stay in the hospital but different unit? - Stay where you are. You're learning a lot, and yes, it is stressful, but you're also learning a lot from your everyday challenges. Like the R...

Your replies. spot on. RN Jedi indeed, *bows*

What supplies to you always have? Any trunk organization tricks? Any help is so appreciated, thank you!

If you are on a tight deadline with the other school, just call USF's School of Nursing and inquire about it. I know you're probably stressed out waiting, but just call and ask. It wouldn't hurt, especially with your deadline.

I'm just finishing my last semester and working on my project. I was part of the MSN-CNL Cohort 4, we present our CNL project posters this August. I found this thread while looking into the presentation info. Good luck to all of you! If you need any ...

Writing orders is different for each case, but the bottomline is that you take orders from the MD, not mom, and need the paper trail of orders to cover your license. For admissions, I always call the MD and let them know if I found anything different...

What exactly about your current job makes you unhappy? the long hours? the patient/patient's family? their demands? Or is it the way your home care agency treats you? I've been through it all, girl, share with us!

Hey! How is it going, you're probably 2 months in, right? What are you experiencing now? How is your patient and patient's family? Any questions or things you want to share? I truly love home health and want to help any nurse who feels their calling ...

Hello, fellow home health nurses! I have been a shift-home health nurse for 4 years now (work 8 hr shifts), and have been working with my current case for 2+ years. I started with a few shifts here, but have since been working 32-40 hours/week here. ...

I know it might be too late for your last patient, but for the future (because us homecare nurses do have the biggest, softest hearts), I think I did find a success way to say goodbye. My sister is a school nurse, and she suggested reading "The invis...

Hi! I have really come to love and enjoy my work as a home health nurse, and have recently stepping into the clinical supervisor/ case manager role. I would love to pursue this career track with an institution like UCSF. I just appreciate everything ...

I also ended up searching how nannys say good bye to a child with minimal trauma to the child. Here's the link to the site I found relevant: Eight Ways a Nanny Can Help Her Charges Say Good-Bye | Nanny Jobs Good luck on your own search, please share ...

Sounds like we are going through the same thing. My research so far has been based on how to tell children of a divorce to minimize separation anxiety. So far what I've read says not to tell children more than 1 week-10 days before separation so they...