davethemurse

davethemurse

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  1. SNF 1st nursing job good career move?

    My first job is at an SNF and I've been there for almost 6 months now, and it's awesome! Love the people I work with and take care of. I feel like a valued person and not just a number. I'm glad I'm here and not a hospital.
  2. Do you still have energy to cook after a 12 hour shift?

    Sometimes words are hard let alone cooking. Thankfully my awesome fiance cooks a lot of the time, she takes awesome care of me.
  3. You know the shift is gonna be a hot mess when ...

    This is the one I get the most.
  4. UTI in an elderly person

    If I see one of my residents acting out of the ordinary for them or like LadyScrubs said I smell or see funky urine, boom it's UTI w/ C&S for them.
  5. Why do RN's avoid LTC positions?

    I got my first nursing job at a Rehab and LTC facility. I've been there 3 months now and I love it. I love having the same patients and can provide continuity of care. I felt the same as a lot of my classmates in nursing school did, that LTC seems so...
  6. Day 3: 2016 Nurses Week Meme Contest

    That's it!!! Everyone's getting ABH gel!
  7. Day 2: 2016 Nurses Week Fill In The Blank Contest

    Something that's going to cause a lot of paperwork.
  8. Day 1: 2016 Nurses Week Caption Contest

    ....Just a small town girl...living in a lonely world, she took the midnight train going anywhere....
  9. ED Preceptorship Tips?

    I just found out that I got the preceptor spot that I wanted and I'll be in the ED starting in a few weeks. I'm so excited but I was wondering if there were any tips or good info that would help me. Any info would be much appreciated.
  10. ED Preceptorship Tips?

    Starting my preceptorship tomorrow in the ED. I'm so excited!
  11. ED Preceptorship Tips?

    I appreciate everyone's feedback so far.
  12. ED Preceptorship Tips?

    Thanks, I just received the contact info for my preceptor nurse so I'll be emailing them and introducing myself. i'm so excited!
  13. ED Preceptorship Tips?

    Awesome!
  14. ED Preceptorship Tips?

    I appreciate the tips!