KellyRN2013

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  1. MHA vs MSN

    KellyRN2013 replied to tech1000's topic in Nurse Management

    It all depends on where you want to take your degree. For instance, if you want to become a DON, unit manager, Assisted Living administrator then MSN in leadership and management is perfect. Walden...

  2. Why nurse mangement?

    KellyRN2013 replied to ERmama's topic in Nurse Management

    I would have to agree 100% with the other post. I love the challenge. You are in control and you determine the outcome of your facility. You get to train the nurses and educate them. You make sure...

  3. RN provisional

    KellyRN2013 replied to ladyj86's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I am not too sure about that program specifically, but I would start by calling the board of nursing and make sure they accept that program in VA. I would also talk with the head of the program and...

  4. New Graduate HELP, looking for position in VA!

    KellyRN2013 replied to Crescentmoon1021's topic in Virginia Nursing

    You could easily find a job in several VA locations. Richmond, roanoke, christiansburg, midlothian, williamsburg, chesterfield, colonial heights! Hospitals,, home health, LTCs, doctor offices, and...

  5. Frustrated New Graduate Nurse - Norfolk/Hampton Roads

    KellyRN2013 replied to Paleogirl's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I have a friend whose husband is located in VA beach for the navy and she had a very hard time finding a job. The only place that wold hire her at the time was a pediatric home health agency! She...

  6. Adn new grad

    KellyRN2013 replied to wiley_rachel's topic in Colorado Nursing

    If you have to go to a nursing home you will use a lot of your skills. They will also train you to perform these skills. If yuu ever come to situation and you do not feel comfortable performing that...

  7. New RN hired on the spot during an interview in a Assisted Living

    KellyRN2013 replied to lllenjolll's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I actually am not a delegating nurse as of yet. We have something different in VA called train the trainer for med tech and cna but i have not taken this yet!

  8. Challenging the board for LPN in Colorado

    KellyRN2013 replied to RN2bs's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I agree with the other two comments above. I do not know of any BON that will allow this. I do know that if you are in an RN program once you have had a certain amount of clinical hours they will let...

  9. New to VA

    KellyRN2013 replied to angiemarie22554's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Do not worry! Hospital jobs are very competitive in that area. If you already have CNA skills, I would try to apply at a long-term care facility. I know you probably prefer a hospital, but if you can...

  10. Job market in Richmond?

    KellyRN2013 replied to 83studentnurse's topic in Virginia Nursing

    RN Case Manager Jobs, Employment in Richmond, VA | Indeed.com If you go to this link, there are 108 case manager jobs posted right now in Richmond

  11. Job market in Richmond?

    KellyRN2013 replied to 83studentnurse's topic in Virginia Nursing

    you will have no trouble finding a job! Sometimes the case management jobs can be scarce at some parts of the year but there are so many facilities in richmond that you should have no problem...

  12. RN Looking to Move to Colorado...help please!!!

    KellyRN2013 replied to KellyRN2013's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thank you so much for your insight. This really does help a lot

  13. RN Looking to Move to Colorado...help please!!!

    KellyRN2013 posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    I am a RN looking to move to Colorado. I need your help. I hear the job market is pretty hard to get into. I was an LPN for 6 years and worked 5 of those years in OBGYN and 1 of this years in home...

  14. New RN hired on the spot during an interview in a Assisted Living

    KellyRN2013 replied to lllenjolll's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    twife02 You will be just fine! Sorry for the late post! I am sure you know the difference by now though. The regulations are completely different. It is not as much for at the AL versus the SNF. If...

  15. New don seeking advice from experienced don's

    KellyRN2013 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    New DON to Assisted Living facility. The facility I work at is having trouble with medication documentation. They are staffed with LPNs, CNAs, and RMAs. They are Pre-signing the MAR before giving the...

  16. New don seeking advice from experienced don's

    KellyRN2013 replied to KellyRN2013's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    yes they understand that according to the administrator and with the talks I have had this week but if it doesn't straighten up then further action will be

  17. New don seeking advice from experienced don's

    KellyRN2013 replied to KellyRN2013's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Thank you all so much! I just started at this facility this week so I am just getting my feet wet within all of the problems! I am planning to do my own med pass observations and have had to implement...

  18. New RN hired on the spot during an interview in a Assisted Living

    KellyRN2013 replied to lllenjolll's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    you will be alright to work in AL. You do lose a lot of skills because all residents in AL are independent and so basically you are just giving them their medicines and doing monthly weights/vitals....

  19. Advice for new LTC RN

    KellyRN2013 replied to TNNurseCares's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    go to your DON and let them know you would like more training. they may be able to set you up with training modules or they may be able to have you come in on a different shift and observe or you can...

  20. Any advice on getting hired at a LTC facility as a new ADN grad?

    KellyRN2013 replied to Cynnie24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You should have no problem getting a job in a LTC facility, depending on where you live. I know here in VA, the LTC facilities usually do hire a lot of people as New grads. Also, you could try to get...

  21. Being a nurse who likes working alone?

    KellyRN2013 replied to sakiohma's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely say home care! I have been a home healthcare nurse for 1 year and now I am a DON at an Assisted living facility and still do home health flex time but home health is wonderful!!!...