ChampRN

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1. Why do people don't like it when we send resident out?

   ChampRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I've been working on a long term care facility for a month now, on the 3rd shift. Recently, a diabetic resident had a rapid decline in condition. Moments earlier, I happened to pass by her room when...

2. What "bad habits" are LTC nurses known for??

   ChampRN replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Giving meds way too early. I'm the only night shift nurse with 30+ patients and a medpass scheduled towards the end of my shift, with administration not wanting to go overtime, what else can you

3. Confused with Charting

   ChampRN replied to ChampRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I've obviously missed some of the stuff that I had to chart but nobody seems to notice. It's hard to try to do everything you're supposed to do when no one is pointing out what you're missing out, so...

4. Confused with Charting

   ChampRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hello everyone! I'm newly hired on a SNF and care for about 25 residents for the night shift. I know I have to with those who were unstable during the night, but what about the rest? Do I need to make...

5. 3 interviews in a week time span - 2 down, 1 to go!

   ChampRN replied to rnaria's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   That's awesome, congratulations! It looks like things are going well so far. I'm a new grad too and have recently submitted applications to nearby rehab/SNFs. I hope I'll get a call for an interview...

6. Which unit in the hospital is best for a new grad RN? In terms of experience, salary.

   ChampRN replied to TopRN's topic in Nursing Career

   Experience: The one where your strengths are. Salary: With the current tough job market, anywhere would

7. New Grad

   ChampRN replied to Java Mama's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Personally, as long as my license doesn't look like it's going to be in jeopardy, I'd take

8. March 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

   ChampRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

   "Look at all the plenty time we've got!" - said no nursing student

9. Pearson Vue trick 2014 -still works!

   ChampRN replied to terri8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Thank you! I checked Quick Results today and I passed! The trick worked for me! I feel so blessed! Good luck

10. Pearson Vue trick 2014 -still works!

    ChampRN replied to terri8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my NCLEX-RN today and went through to all 265 Questions! I panicked when I got to #76 for a good 5 minutes but survival drive kicked in and I was like, "It's not over until it's over." I felt...