I have been a nurse for almost 4yrs and I am completely lost. I know I do not enjoy Hopsital nursing, so majority of my experience has been in LTC. I would love to branch of into the informatics or...
I currenty took a job as a HH ADON. Im new to home health and have basically been utilized as a case manager. I wanted to know what some ADONs do in home health. I could see it being very tough if i...
KDuncan890 replied to RegisteredNuisance's topic in Geriatric, LTC
LTC is a totally different ball game than Med- Surg. I have worked both and actually enjoy LTC the most if working the night shift. LTC allows you to use alot of critical thinking skills due to the...
I am a fairly new nurse( with a BSN and 3 yrs of exp.) that would like to spring into the computer side of nursing. Majority of my background is in long-term care. I have practiced a small amount of...
Thank you everyone for the advice. Taking additional courses at a community college would be a great option to learn about data analysis along with programing platforms. I am currently trying to teach...
I have thought about this as well, but have been unable to find a MS program that will give me a strong background in applications such as SQL, javascrip, and other
KDuncan890 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Many forget that LTC is a specialty and requires a great deal of skill be become successful within it. I laugh when other nurses look down on the job that I have within LTC because I have seen nurses...
Own it and dont let anyone tell you your not a real nurse. I spent 3 yrs in long term care and decided to try out the hospital after making the transition from a LPN to a RN and I hate it. Im trying...
I have tried that as well, but Im not a good liar in interviews and once I start talking about patient care and safety it becomes obvious that Im not a new grad. I've learned so much in LTC but I have...
I have been working in LTC since I became an LPN in 2012. Last year I became an RN and have been an RN for a good year. Like most new grads I have put my applications in to the hospital, but sadly...
I have also tried getting into LTACH scene, but there are only like 3 within my area. I keep applying to those while I have been trying to get into the hospital too. I just keep my fingers
Thank you for your input. Alot of my coworkers thinks that LTC makes you less marketable then a new grad that has never worked in LTC. I hope to get my break