Valcorie34

Valcorie34 BSN, MSN, RN

Post Acute, Med/Surg, ED, Nurse Manager

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  1. Best tips for RN changing specialty to ED

    Valcorie34 posted a topic in Emergency

    I was just hired in ED. I have worked Med/Surg and post acute rehab and as a nurse manager running a rehab. I would love some tips for starting in an ED. I am going to get a preceptor but I know this...

  2. Help- Working Codes as a Nurse

    Valcorie34 replied to Carmen12345's topic in Emergency

    Thank

  3. How do you get the experience for NP program?

    Valcorie34 replied to olaswaisi's topic in Emergency

    Read the H&P, monitor labs and correlate what you are seeing. The experience with hands on care is so important. It will benifit you as an NP

  4. Best advice for new NP students in online programs

    Valcorie34 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would live to hear your best advice for study tips, grades, ect in online NP programs. It's a lot of information to learn. What worked for

  5. Advice for a ortho/surg nurse moving to rehabilitaion nursing.

    Valcorie34 replied to MrsJt's topic in Rehabilitation

    I have worked in skilled nursing for a long time. I love it. I think the biggest hardship for most nurses new to the field of rehab is time management. I usually customize my own brain sheet after...

  6. Combination Rehab/SNF? Confused new grad RN

    Valcorie34 replied to Lemon Bars's topic in Rehabilitation

    I work in Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation. I love what I do. Skilled rehab is primarily for patients that have left the hospital and need therapy and nursing to continue to progress to a discharge home...

  7. Ointments/Wound care for Geriatric Patient

    Valcorie34 replied to tinilouise's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I think there are a few things to consider before recommending a product. First if you are concerned about infection is there periwound redness, increase in discharge, odor, or warmth around the...

  8. Organization tips as RCM

    Valcorie34 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am thrilled to be starting soon as an RCM. But I am looking for tips or methods others organize their information about their residents, wounds, interventions, falls ect. Do you usually keep a log...

  9. I feel like I’m being targeted please help

    Valcorie34 replied to Ms.Frank's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have worked at low staffing facilities and great facilities. I would ask yourself is this the job you really want? If it is something you want to put effort in, you are going to have to sit down...

  10. Feeling lack of respect

    Valcorie34 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am really feeling a lack of respect at my work. I was hired from RN floor nurse work on a cart and charge nurse, into a manager (Rcm)role in July. Only every month it turned into just wait we need...

  11. Charge nurse gave an antipsychotic without an order..how should i handle this?

    Valcorie34 replied to sallykk79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would report her to the state hotline for abuse. That is abuse of pt rights. I would also document the name of the nurse who stated she gave him something as she is complacent. It is not ok at all....

  12. Falls interventions

    Valcorie34 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    We fit the interventions to the situation leaving door open onnroom, 15 min checks with documentaion. First up, for day or meals for impulsive people. First down for those trying to self transfer to...

  13. Frustrated...advice about suspension

    Valcorie34 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am an RN in a LCT unit. I work 6pm-7am and have two med carts for the acute care sections of my building, I have the HS med pass for 44 residents, EVE shift and NOC shift treatments 2 MARS, and an...

  14. Speedy med pass

    Valcorie34 replied to sbostonRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  15. Length of Time Body Can Stay in Bed After Death?

    Valcorie34 replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think the correct answer about belongings is as much time as the family needs (within reason). CNA staff can bag up items. If they will be a long time more than a half a day then facilities should...

  16. Fall Prevention with Psychiatric Patient

    Valcorie34 replied to cbradford1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our facility also does not use alarms. It can be frustrating at times. I guess for interventions look at soft touch call light you can place by hip while in bed, so if they try to stand the call...

  17. BSN is a joke

    Valcorie34 replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    I am getting my BSN online and attending GWO George Washington University. Many of the classmates from ny ADN program are sayign similaar things about thier classes. Especially people attending WGU...

  18. New grad RN, See problems how to make changes. HELP

    Valcorie34 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am so happy you clicked here to read this. I could REALLY use some advice. I am a new grad RN. I have worked LTC for 3 years as a CNA then as a Nurse Tech for a year doing wounds/ostomy care and...

  19. Graduated as Top Student of BSN Class and Failed NCLEX at 75 questions.

    Valcorie34 replied to JaceLucien's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    uworld has a great online test bank of questions with good practice tests. There are tons of test banks, it isn't the only one. But it is one I have been using, and like it. Did your school have HESI...

  20. Help, did I get hired onto a sinking ship?

    Valcorie34 replied to skydancer7's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you could consider being a leader and encouraging change to more EBP. If meds are not labled then be the nurse that insists things are done to a higher standard. If employees say a prson treats...

  21. George Washington University- FNP Fall 2017

    Valcorie34 replied to ThePTNurseGuy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just received an acceptance letter for the RN-MSN adult geriatric primary care NP program. I start the BSN portion this fall 2017. Anyone else starting that tract or something

  22. April 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    Valcorie34 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Up all night Mr

  23. Ok Class of 2017, Where are you??

    Valcorie34 replied to Wifeoffireman's topic in School, College Programs

    I am graduating this June from Peninsula College with my Rn, and I was accepted into George Washington University RN-MSN Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner program. WOOHOO! I am soo...

  24. How negotiate your salary

    Valcorie34 replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I fully agree. I would ask for a raise and state what you wrote here: you're bilingual, with acute care experience. I would probably not bring up the other employee salary right off. I would just...

  25. Male student enters OB room. What do you think?

    Valcorie34 replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I know amazing nurses. As someone on this board, I hope you are a nurse or are actually in the medical profession, because then maybe you can see some real life great people. I think it is wrong to...