anewsns

anewsns

Neurosciences, stepdown, acute rehab, LTC

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  1. Nursing School Blues

    anewsns replied to wilsonsr's topic in General Students

    I've personally been much happier since being out of school.. You'll also be so proud of yourself for getting through this experience .. I had an extremely difficult experience too.. And the best...

  2. New Grad RN with Skilled Nursing Job - Advice Needed Working with CNAs

    anewsns replied to Bizaleth's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just try to stay polite and reasonable but keep your boundaries up. If they are doing something really wrong I call them into the office.. I accidentally made people cry before (nobody likes to be...

  3. How many graduates were in your graduating class?

    anewsns replied to micheleC's topic in General Nursing

    Guesstimating . We had 56 in our class , lost maybe 15 but gained 10.. So probably 50 or so .. Hundreds apply each year

  4. CNA instructor

    anewsns posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My friend just asked me if I wanted to do a 6 week CNA instructor contract .. I'll probably do it , excellent pay and at the facility where I already work .. Anyone done this before and how did you...

  5. Weighing 2 very different job offers

    anewsns replied to newenglandrn44's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ooh that is a tough one .. I would pray and pray and pray .. Then I think you need to make a gut decision instead of trying to intellectualize it

  6. Turned down for job b/c no BSN?

    anewsns replied to emilyNICURn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I always wonder if it's appropriate to call and ask why you didn't get an interview / job If the answer isn't obvious.. I've never tried this though. I figure with a bunch of applicants it may annoy...

  7. How many jobs have you applied to?

    anewsns replied to middleagednurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Hmm.. I complain about not being in acute care but at the end of the day .. At the beginning I applied for maybe 3 in nearby hospitals.I was working for an assisted living and they didn't have any...

  8. I got a transfer!! any tips?

    anewsns replied to alannah_smth's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No advice but

  9. New Grad Nurse

    anewsns replied to NurseSunshine3's topic in Nursing Career

    I would maybe ask the preceptor if she needed a break from training and if she could suggest anyone that would be willing to teach .. She sounds pretty reasonable so that way youre including her in...

  10. Anyone else tired of LTC?

    anewsns replied to lumbarpain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yea , that post was far too harsh! It's not always as easy as just getting out . Anyway , Im also burnt on ltc , I can commiserate. Lately I've found it hard to distance myself from the job properly...

  11. Burnt out

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

    Thanks , exactly the kind of words I was looking for ! I love the nurses that have worked in my place for many years .. Their toughness and sense of humor are what feels like the only thing getting me...

  12. Dementia Patients

    anewsns replied to clarinets's topic in General Nursing

    I try to just blend into the picture as much as possible .. Live in their world , like if the dementia patient is headed for the bus stop then I would say .. "Yea well head over but i hafta go to the...

  13. 3 Med Errors in One Shift

    anewsns replied to Roman1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yea I agree with the above posters but want to also reinforce the idea of being supportive. SO important for working with a team. (As a side note this goes for everyone in the building, not just...

  14. Stressed out Student Nurse Needs Advice About Calling Out of Work During Two Weeks Period

    anewsns replied to CNAKatlyn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Can you call around and cover the shift yourself

  15. PICC dressing change nurses notes

    anewsns replied to lindygirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    PICC drsg changed per protocol, no s/s infection or complications at insertion site. External catheter length maintained at Xcm. Flushed without difficulty

  16. Typical Day at Work?

    anewsns replied to RN1485's topic in Psychiatric

    Did you get a good rapport with the cardiac floor ? Maybe they'll let you come back

  17. Does this sound like I'm hired?

    anewsns replied to IsmeAmanda's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yea definitely sounds like if everything checks out good you'll get it

  18. PRN /1hr before call? Cnas pls

    anewsns replied to peachescna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's awful ! I haven't heard of per diems that have to come in when they're called anyways .. I thought that was optional .. Just mention it to your boss ? The one who said they would call you in...

  19. 5th attempt! passed RN! Finally!

    anewsns replied to RNM1989's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats

  20. Do You Ever Ignore Your Employer's VM When They Try to Call You In?

    anewsns replied to westieluv's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, it's ok to ignore those phone calls .. I personally don't have a problem saying no so I do call back ..many times I will offer different bargains, trading with the person who called out or asking...

  21. I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    anewsns replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    I like this letter actually .. I thought he may have been directly quoting though.. It seems realistically possible that people could say those things. I would be grateful really.. I went to a...

  22. RNs leaving Nursing?

    anewsns replied to RN 12/12's topic in Nursing Career

    If you still feel this may be your calling don't give up!! I find that nurses who have that lifelong passion are rare and definitely needed . Just keep praying and learning and applying

  23. Thinking of Portland/Bangor

    anewsns replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in General Nursing

    A few of my friends started at Maine Med right out of school and seem to like it there ... I know southern Maine tends to pay 24ish an hour hospital job? Not sure about Bangor .. I Hafta say I...

  24. Shy introverts can be great at nursing!

    anewsns replied to RNBuni's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hmm that's really good that you love night shift a lot better, it's really hard to hold your own in these loud environments, even for some extroverts including myself.. I personally hate all the...

  25. Critical lab

    anewsns replied to shorescharlotte's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No I agree with psychgeri... If the doc was not yet made aware of the critical lab and the difficult stick I would have called, despite the docs assuming that you may not get a stick right away. If I...