smartassmommy

I know that substance abuse and veterans issues are required.

Tactic may be the word you are seeking.

Ratios! Overloaded nurses are more likely to make mistakes.

Especially since we are due for a visit soon. The last couple of surveys this facility has had were dismal. That's why it was sold shortly before I started working there. I have not changed the times on my meds and I won't.

I'm a new nurse in ltc. Yesterday my DON told me to document meds so that it looks like all were passed within the time limit. I'm not comfortable with this. Is this a normal practice in ltc?

If you were hiring LPN, I'd move yesterday. I would love to live in a rainforest.

I went through school knowing I had a job on the med/surg unit I was an aide on. The available schedule didn't fit my needs, so I decided to take any position that fit my current scheduling need. I am happily employed at an ltc where the work may be hard, but they are very new grad friendly. Every shift, my DON checks in with me, and she is helping me to learn to be an effective UCN. I'm not there yet, but with time it will happen.

I got a month. But I did agree one day towards the end to work a shift on my own. My DON checked on me regularly and was available for any questions or help.

Also check your state BON site. If you passed they may have your license posted before 48 hours

Not big on gossip, but it's always nice to know who has a reputation as a pen thief.

If the "Medicaid doesn't pay enough for resident care but we can afford lobbyists " ltc industry can be beaten.

Very true. Especially in North central WV

Pass nclex- on. Move to a bigger place.

I'm getting ready to start my first nursing job. It's in a ltc facility. How can I make be the best possible orientee?

Is it wrong to pray that whoever gets stuck with me when I start my first new grad job in a couple of weeks likes having the newbie underfoot? How can I be a good orientee? I want to get off to a good start learning how to be a nurse.