HopefulRN7

HopefulRN7

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  1. Trach suctioning without gloves??

    HopefulRN7 posted a topic in Home Health

    I've been a Peds nurse in the home health setting for a year now and the handful of times I've actually worked with other nurses in this setting, I've noticed they routinely suction (not in an...

  2. Unit Manager Position

    HopefulRN7 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been offered a position as a Unit Manager on a LTC wing at a SNF I work part-time at. I've previously only done skilled nursing assignments, never on the LTC side and the majority of my...

  3. Unit Manager Position

    HopefulRN7 replied to HopefulRN7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Seems like either someone's trolling or in a major conundrum... if the latter: If you're not happy with your situation then change it. I've been a floor nurse for years and have never dealt with that...

  4. Unit Manager Position

    HopefulRN7 replied to HopefulRN7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would venture to guess because there is not a chance they could advertise the position to outside nurses with experience in the Mgr role at the salary they can offer. It's a privately owned...

  5. Newbie Rehab Nurse Requesting Life Support

    HopefulRN7 posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    New to Rehab nursing here, and some days (most) I find myself looking around for hidden cameras, thinking I'm being Punk'd or a subject matter on some cruel nursing reality show. I accepted a job at...

  6. Newbie Rehab Nurse Requesting Life Support

    HopefulRN7 replied to HopefulRN7's topic in Rehabilitation

    eeeek! Thanks for your honest reply, it is much

  7. Interview attire.

    HopefulRN7 replied to Brooklynn89's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Suits?! $900?! You have to be kidding me! Are you applying for a position as a Chief Administrator or as a nurse? In my world, I wear business slacks, a sleeved blouse and a business jacket...

  8. Take Microbiology online or on campus?

    HopefulRN7 replied to varonte69's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would take it on campus. It is a difficult class to wrap your head around at first and if you have a good instructor, they will make it much easier to understand. I would suggest searching...

  9. Retake It?

    HopefulRN7 replied to MaryEllen17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Retake them but also keep in mind that some highly competitive programs also track #of attempts and can accept another applicant over you with same GPA/one attempt. Best of

  10. Career Path- LTC worth it?

    HopefulRN7 replied to HopefulRN7's topic in General Nursing

    That is one of the biggest concerns for me. I would also be taking a pay cut as well. I also received an offer from an ALF in NH- from what I understand we as nurses are able to do much more in...

  11. Career Path- LTC worth it?

    HopefulRN7 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm not in any way putting down LTC nurses, let me first make that clear. It's just not my cup of tea. I started out in LTC (non-nursing) and have a huge amount of respect for you guys. Here's my...

  12. Pregnant nurse: scared of problems with baby from working as a nurse.

    HopefulRN7 replied to Nursing2102's topic in Health, Stress Management

    *Not preggers*, however it is possibly in my near future. Currently working in home care with a pt that receives IV chemo at clinic and oral chemo at home admin by the parents. I come in contact...

  13. Struggling with an assignment! Pregnant women with history of IV drug use and alcohol abus

    HopefulRN7 replied to JLVAND's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you are looking for guidance on this forum it's best to shoot your own ideas out and ask for feedback...when you leave it open-ended without showing your effort, it seems like you're expecting...

  14. Taking a trach/vent pt to school

    HopefulRN7 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Nothing like busting your rear and going the extra mile everyday to have families basically **** on you and act like they're owed something. Also the ones who hover as you mentioned- and plan out...

  15. Taking a trach/vent pt to school

    HopefulRN7 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    This is a brilliant idea, one I wish I would have had at the time. Great

  16. Taking a trach/vent pt to school

    HopefulRN7 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    I worked a very similar case for almost a year so I am sensitive to your concerns, however I think you should be more concerned about your pay for working a high tech case vs how many bags you are...

  17. What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    HopefulRN7 replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    Suctioning trach secretions post-chemo treatments. The chemical smell literally sets up shop in my nostrils for DAYS after and I swear it also sticks to my hair

  18. LPN-EMT-RN?

    HopefulRN7 replied to HopefulRN7's topic in General Nursing

    I've started at the "bottom" so I'm the last person to judge another based on education alone- experience is everything. Medics can dance circles around me and any other LPN or RN when it comes to...

  19. LPN-EMT-RN?

    HopefulRN7 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been a LPN for 2 years now and will be graduating as an Associates RN in July. I'm considering starting a local EMT-B program shortly after so I'm wondering whether it is worth my time to do it...

  20. LPN-EMT-RN?

    HopefulRN7 replied to HopefulRN7's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your reply! I'm starting to think LPN was a waste of money and time for me because as you said, I will be considered a new grad RN although I have experience as a LPN. I'm starting to...

  21. LPN-EMT-RN?

    HopefulRN7 replied to HopefulRN7's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks a ton, your reply is very helpful!! Transport nurse is actually my end goal but as you said, I'm at least 5 years away from that becoming a reality (once I'm in a critical care or ER role)....

  22. The worst job you had before becoming a Nurse?

    HopefulRN7 replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Accountant at a stuffy corporate office. Great perks, awesome salary, 4 weeks paid vaca but crunching numbers and going through dusty boxes for random audits wore on me after a while. Becoming a...

  23. Why did you choose to become a Nurse?

    HopefulRN7 replied to LucidDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    Not intending to hijack the reply but found it fitting as I'm reading AN in bed with one heating pad on my lower back and one on my lateral knee- I'm 30 and feel like I'm falling apart. Blaming it...

  24. Future pediatric nurse question

    HopefulRN7 replied to Chelsea2016's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Nursing programs cover Pediatrics so anything outside of what you learn there will be extra and possibly not specific to what you're actually going to use as a nurse. You will learn child development...

  25. This too shall pass?

    HopefulRN7 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Wasn't quite sure the most appropriate board for this, so Mods feel free to move as necessary I've been a nurse for 2 years now, working in Pediatric Oncology for almost a year. Lately, things have...