Dani_Mila BSN, RN

Progressive Care, Sub-Acute, Hospice, Geriatrics

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    Memory care-Can you pass meds in the dining room?

    Dani_Mila replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my place, passing meds in the dining hall is not allowed because of privacy and dignity issues. Also, a GN is not an official RN. Once she passed her NCLEX and becomes an official RN, then she can...
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    Why do RN's avoid LTC positions?

    Dani_Mila replied to amyca's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This. This is why I want to leave LTC. You summed up basically where I work at. It is really disheartening. It used to be 2 nurses on my short term care unit, but now they are changing my unit to long...
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    Anyone ever worked at Union Christiana hospital?

    Dani_Mila posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Place is located in Elkton MD. Looking at options and people's opinions who has experience or heard of this
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    Moving Resident off Covid Unit without Negative Test Result?

    Dani_Mila replied to Purple_Clover's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is this recent?? Are you working in the hospital now?? I am currently opting to leave LTC for hospital since I am almost done getting my BSN. LTC work culture is no joke. Lots of issues that needs to...
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    Weekend Staffing

    Dani_Mila replied to teacher91's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my job, they have a system of making staff work every other weekends. I for one don't mind working on the weekends. That, and I get a weekend
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    Narcotic Question

    Dani_Mila replied to Purple_Clover's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Same method at my
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    Night shift-no keys to central supply no keys to get briefs

    Dani_Mila replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just reading this post made me realize that it is quite common in other facilities. Sometimes I have to gmhunt to supervisor for the key. He just gives it to me and I get what my patients needed since...
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    Increasing anxiety due to LTC

    Dani_Mila replied to Dltcawa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think now that this post is 7 years ago but I am wondering how you are doing?? Did you find another
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    How long is a typical LTC orientation?

    Dani_Mila replied to RNMTRC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was lucky enough to get a 6 weeks orientation. 4 weeks during days and 2 weeks during nights. I worked in the rehab, short term, and long term
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    Work from Home Nursing Job

    Dani_Mila replied to aship's topic in Nursing Career

    Try Utilization Reviewer. It is only a temp job
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    Considering a move to acute care from LTC..but confidence is simply shot

    Dani_Mila replied to RNsteve's topic in Nursing Career

    @ vanfitnurse This sounds awesome! I am almost done with my school for my Bachelors and then I am planning on moving to acute setting. Just like you, I also want to leave bedside and probably do...
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    HELP! Old new grad in LTC need advice ASAP From LTC nurses

    Dani_Mila replied to lyssak's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am kind of confused as to why you opted LTC? You have a Bachelors. Try the hospitals or rehab hospitals for better
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    Considering a move to acute care from LTC..but confidence is simply shot

    Dani_Mila replied to RNsteve's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, Just want to know how it was? I am 0lanning on going to acute care because I want to leave my LTC job. How was the transition and how long did it take you to find a job? Hi, I...
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    MD RN License Renewal

    Dani_Mila replied to Dani_Mila's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I successfully renewed my license.
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    How long does it take to get a temporary Maryland RN license?

    Dani_Mila replied to guest948776's topic in Maryland Nursing

    You can go to the MBON website and click on "look up license". This is how I found out about my active
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    Want to leave LTC

    Dani_Mila posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in LTC. Sub-acute rehab floor to be precise. I have been wanting to leave my job for a while and I have been searching a lot. I have been working at this place for about 2 years now and I feel...
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    Want to leave LTC

    Dani_Mila replied to Dani_Mila's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    WOW! only 2 weeks of orientation doesnt sound like that's enough. But it seems like you got the hang of it right now. I have been searching for any jobs beside LTC, but not a lot of options near where...
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    How to give a 2 week notice

    Dani_Mila replied to penny186's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    CONGRATS ion your new job. I can so relate with this. My facility was bought by a new company who only cares about making money. The work ethics has gone downhill and new employees and lots of agency...
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    HELP! Old new grad in LTC need advice ASAP From LTC nurses

    Dani_Mila replied to lyssak's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First off, CONGRATS. Genesis is a good company. My facility used to be owned by Genesis and I was hired by them. 31 bed unit is not bad. Are you the only one on the floor? My unit requires 2 nurses as...
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    Should I try LTC?

    Dani_Mila replied to Yellownurse15's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Take dialysis, I work in LTC, rehab unit, and it is very demanding. I get too many patients and very
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    Feeling forced to be the house supervisor

    Dani_Mila posted a topic in General Nursing

    Been working at this SNF/LTC for about a year. I have never been trained to be a house supervisor. I work night shift. Recently, my house RN supervisor just went on pool to be full time at another...
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    Please I need HELPPPP! I failed NCLEX-RN five times.

    Dani_Mila replied to angel15's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Agreed. When I failed the first time, this was my guideline on what to improve on. It helped
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    Hired on the spot? Take it or look elsewhere?

    Dani_Mila posted a topic in General Nursing

    Quick background: I am an RN that started her nursing job at a SNF/LTC. I work on a sub-acute floor that is mostly LTC despite it being sub-acute. I have been working there for almost 2 years (night...
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    LTC is making me hate nursing!!!

    Dani_Mila replied to Angeljho's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is the part that I hate about LTC. So
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    At a crossroads

    Dani_Mila replied to Just me.'s topic in General Nursing

    I also had an interview this week and I got the job. However, I got a very bad impression of the management during the interview. Its a pat cut, but it is sooooo close to home. However, its more days...