BerryhappyRN

BerryhappyRN MSN, RN

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  1. need input, want to start Hospice Nursing

    BerryhappyRN replied to elimayrn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    YaY! Your interview sounds like it went well! If you got an interview basically off cold calling, and he is going to check your references, you are good! I am so excited for you! Just because you...

  2. Quit my first nursing home after 1 day!

    BerryhappyRN replied to Trixyp's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I can only smile as I read your post. It sounds terribly familiar unfortunately. Your day was ABNORMALLY horrible but most days in a SNF/LTC are REASONABLY horrible. I am sorry for your bad day,...

  3. What is your nurse/patient ratio?

    BerryhappyRN replied to GulfcoastFLRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Ok, so I'm feeling really spoiled. On our rehab/long term floor, it's all mixed but we have 49 beds and 2 nurses at all times unless the census drops below 38. Then its 2 nurses on days, and 1 nurse...

  4. DON Advice

    BerryhappyRN replied to LLinsen928's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am an ADON working with a DON, and we are both new to our facility. What I notice is that when the long-timer's start reminiscing about how good things "used to be" it brings everybody down. I try...

  5. Fairly New Nurse Considering ADON Position

    BerryhappyRN replied to Blueberry36's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am a new ADON. I was a LPN for five years, earned my RN and was offered ADON position in less than a year. I've worked for 4 different companies as a nurse. When I applied at this new company, I...