HazelnutCream

HazelnutCream

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  1. Ever Feel Inadequate?

    HazelnutCream replied to NotYourMamasRN's topic in General Nursing

    Knowing when and how to delegate well is definitely a skill that can be learned and improved, NOT a sign of weakness. Might help to mention to your charge nurse or CNAs something like "hey guys, I...

  2. Reasons for not getting into a for profit school?

    HazelnutCream replied to Tashbun's topic in General Nursing

    For any applicant (to a school or a job) that is rejected, but doesn't know why.... ASK. Not just "why didn't I get in?" but rather "I appreciate the time you spent with me/the opportunity to speak...

  3. Can I deduct my cell phone as a work expense?

    HazelnutCream replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    Generally speaking, some employers do reimburse a portion of your cell phone cost if they require you to use it for work. Agree with recommendation to speak with tax professional or your

  4. Ever Feel Inadequate?

    HazelnutCream replied to NotYourMamasRN's topic in General Nursing

    We've all had those days for sure. If I can identify specifically what I did that wasn't my best, I try to think through how I could have done it better. If I felt unprepared when calling a doc, did...

  5. New Job - Office RN (worried)

    HazelnutCream replied to CarolLoriRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Also, may be late for this to be helpful for you, but might help others: always a good idea to ask about the orientation and training provided, especially for a first nursing job. Depending on the...

  6. Hospice Challenges with SNFs/ALFs?

    HazelnutCream posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hello all! I am a Hospice Director of Nursing, working to improve our collaboration and coordination of services with both local skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities. I have two...

  7. Nurse's Week Gifts from Employers

    HazelnutCream replied to twss2323's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We're doing lab coats embroidered with each nurse's name. And food. There is always

  8. To take at local community college or when I'm at WGU?

    HazelnutCream replied to pmabraham's topic in Western Governors University

    Varies for each course, some as low as the 60s (%). Most seem fair and doable based on the difficulty of the material and style of questions. The pre-assessments are a good gauge of whether you are...

  9. Is WGU RN-BSN similar to Excelsior?

    HazelnutCream replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Western Governors University

    For the courses you are enrolled in at the start of your term, you can access, work on, and take assessments/submit tasks at any time in your term. They generally recommend focusing on one course at a...

  10. WGU RN-MSN Leadership & Management

    HazelnutCream replied to cstrob's topic in Western Governors University

    Two years is very possible. Les than that if you are highly motivated and have the time to devote to

  11. No response from Enrollment Counselor

    HazelnutCream replied to MsPebbles's topic in Western Governors University

    Sorry you haven't heard back yet, but hopefully we can help in the meantime. New sessions start on the 1st of every month, not mid month. Good

  12. LTC challenges with Hospice providers?

    HazelnutCream posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Hello all! I am a Hospice Director of Nursing, working to improve our collaboration and coordination of services with both local skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities. I have two...

  13. SNF/ALF challenges with Hospice providers?

    HazelnutCream posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello all! I am a Hospice Director of Nursing, working to improve our collaboration and coordination of services with both local skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities. I have two...

  14. Hospice or not?

    HazelnutCream replied to curious nature's topic in General Nursing

    If you enjoy the benefits and stability of your fulltime job, but want to add in more patient contact for personal fulfillment, I'd recommend volunteering for a hospice. Wouldn't be paid work, but...

  15. SNF/ALF challenges with Hospice providers?

    HazelnutCream replied to HazelnutCream's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Some of our challenges (from the perspective of a hospice provider): -ALFs that refuse to allow any PRN medications -ALFs that do not allow hospital beds or oxygen -SNFs that expect hospice to perform...

  16. LTC challenges with Hospice providers?

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

    Some of our challenges (from the perspective of a hospice provider): -ALFs that refuse to allow any PRN medications -ALFs that do not allow hospital beds or oxygen -SNFs that expect hospice to perform...

  17. Hospice Challenges with SNFs/ALFs?

    HazelnutCream replied to HazelnutCream's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Some of our challenges: -ALFs that refuse to allow ANY PRN medications -ALFs that do not allow hospital beds or oxygen -SNFs that expect hospice to perform ALL treatments (e.g. daily wound care) -SNFs...

  18. Community 228 Class WGU

    HazelnutCream replied to Veritas10134's topic in Western Governors University

    3 seems fair to me in context of many other courses. 2 for 229 does seem

  19. Hospice or not?

    HazelnutCream replied to curious nature's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Volunteer, shadow, talk to nurses working in the field in your area. Nutella mentioned some of the challenges of working in hospice, but it can be very rewarding as well. Like most nursing...

  20. Community 228 Class WGU

    HazelnutCream replied to Veritas10134's topic in Western Governors University

    Are you part of the Facebook group for RN to BSN students? I've seen lots of discussion on this topic there. Many have had good results using quizlet. Good

  21. WGU statistics course changing?

    HazelnutCream replied to Jm0136's topic in Western Governors University

    Don't know if it will change in next month, but the current course is very reasonable. I've taken stats before (over 5yrs ago, so had to retake), and am good with math, but I'll finish the course in...

  22. How fast can you ACTUALLY do RN-BSN

    HazelnutCream replied to TexasFutureCRNA's topic in Western Governors University

    I just started on March 1st, so not a whole lot of data to go on yet, but... I was able to start the reading and preparing of tasks for some classes ahead of time once I completed orientation (about...

  23. Who here is starting April 1?

    HazelnutCream replied to nortonplusRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Not me, because I start March 1st for RN-MSN/Leadership and Management. :) Just had transcript review and intake interview last night. 67cu to go, 80 transferred (30 for actual courses, 50 for...

  24. Starting in February, no mentor assigned yet??

    HazelnutCream replied to klone's topic in Western Governors University

    klone- did your husband ever hear from his mentor? How long did it take? (Just curious) Hope it all worked out

  25. when post-mortem care makes the patient look too "dead"

    HazelnutCream replied to esperanzita's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Agree that passing of time will account for some of this regardless. I usually leave HOB just slightly elevated (which even if they do stiffen in that position is not dramatic enough to be...