Dani_Mila BSN, RN

Progressive Care, Sub-Acute, Hospice, Geriatrics

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    Advice for a new grad

    Dani_Mila replied to schoolisexpensive's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would take it if I were you. It is better not working at all. I would choose the rehab portion as that is the closest you will get for a med-surg in this type of
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    Scheduled and PRN Doses

    Dani_Mila replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This too. I would request for a psych consult for this
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    Feeling forced to be the house supervisor

    Dani_Mila posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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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    Is it normal that some nurses won't give out meds to their patients?

    Dani_Mila replied to The0Walrus's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have seen nurses copy my documentation word for word.
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    Delegation

    Dani_Mila replied to penny186's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would educate her and write her up. She has been written up about it before. Apparently, she is not
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    Scheduled and PRN Doses

    Dani_Mila replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What is the PRN order? A PRN order should have Q4h or Q6h, once daily, BID,
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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

    I failed first time with 75 questions. I used Kaplan. Then, I changed my study habits. I did Uworld, Lippincott, Saunders, Prioritization book. I live and breathe NCLEX questions. I do questions...
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    Hired on the spot? Take it or look elsewhere?

    Dani_Mila replied to Dani_Mila's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the reply. Yes I think I will not take the job. The interview felt rushed and did not even ask me if I even take it. They probably assumed because they severely needs nurses. They just...
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    Quit GN Residency or Commute 2 hours

    Dani_Mila replied to Jmcm1025's topic in General Nursing

    I have been doing it for 2 years. It is almost a 2 hour commute. However, my parents live nearby therefore, I leave DH for 3 days and stay at my parents for work and then spend time with DH for 4...
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    How long to run a code?

    Dani_Mila replied to smary8055's topic in Critical Care

    At my facility, you do a code (CPR) while calling 911. Then, they handle it from there and take the patient to a nearby
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    Hired on the spot? Take it or look elsewhere?

    Dani_Mila replied to Dani_Mila's topic in General Nursing

    This is another reason I want to leave my current job. I live far and travelling can be exhausting. I have been working at this place for more than a year and have not seen a raise. Although I make a...
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    Hired on the spot? Take it or look elsewhere?

    Dani_Mila replied to Dani_Mila's topic in General Nursing

    The job is so tempting because its very close to my house which means I get to spend more time with my husband, my house and puppy compared to traveling and staying away for a day or 2. I am also...
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    Transition from Nursing home to hospital...

    Dani_Mila replied to WittySarcasm's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I know its been 5 years, but I am just asking if you found a hospital job? I am currently in LTC and almost going to hit the 2 year mark. Have you transitioned to hospital? How is
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    A friend bought her degree from the Philippines.

    Dani_Mila replied to thatgirlisangel's topic in General Nursing

    I remember he mentioned that it is based in Florida. He travels there once every month for clinical. IDK the name of the company, I too have skepticism about
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    A friend bought her degree from the Philippines.

    Dani_Mila replied to thatgirlisangel's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I asked him about it and apparently someone has taken the class and passed their boards, working as an RN. It felt like a slap on the face because it took me 2 years to get my degree compared to...
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    A friend bought her degree from the Philippines.

    Dani_Mila replied to thatgirlisangel's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! When I was in clinical, I met a doctor who was from the philippines but is a nurse here at the hospital when I used to do my clinical rotation because he can easily get a nursing license in the...
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    A friend bought her degree from the Philippines.

    Dani_Mila replied to thatgirlisangel's topic in General Nursing

    That is horrible. Even here in the US, there is a website that offers 6 months of class/orientation and you can be qualified to take the RN board. I know this because one my CNA is doing it. I was...
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    Hired on the spot? Take it or look elsewhere?

    Dani_Mila replied to Dani_Mila's topic in General Nursing

    LOL I know. The location is so good! 5 minutes. Downside is everything, pay, benefits, hours. I hate 8 hours shift. I like my days off as all nurses do in my
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    Compact State

    Dani_Mila replied to nps07's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I think it is considered a multi state. Because If you live in Maryland as I do too, we can work in Deleware as thats a compact state as
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    Hired on the spot? Take it or look elsewhere?

    Dani_Mila replied to Dani_Mila's topic in General Nursing

    Jedrnurse, You are on a roll with replies. lol Yes I was thinking about this. I asked my former coworkers and have mixed suggestions. One said only pro in this is the distance. Pay rate is small....
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    Home Health Nurse pay??

    Dani_Mila replied to Okie51's topic in Home Health

    26 bucks as an ICU nurse at a hospital is very cheap. I currently make 28 at a SNF. I would ask for a pay increase. Even 28 bucks is still cheap
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    Paramedic to RN

    Dani_Mila replied to Jesse Duncan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My former nursing classmate was a paramedic prior to nursing school. Now she is still working as a paramedic at her old place and as a nurse at a
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    Where do patients go?

    Dani_Mila replied to NextGen's topic in General Nursing

    LOL Sub-Acute indeed. Like you said, patients get admitted only to return back to the hospital after 2-3 days. SNF nowadays like to admit any patients that they can because they need to meet with the...
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    Feeling forced to be the house supervisor

    Dani_Mila replied to Dani_Mila's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks the name is not really my name and nowhere similar to my last name. It would not be too bad because like you said I know the facility already. I have seen my supervisors do their work already...
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    Maryland Hospital hiring ADN New grads?!

    Dani_Mila replied to Nurseplease's topic in Maryland Nursing

    My community hospital is hiring ADNs but expect you to enroll into BSN within 24 months after hire I believe. Also, it just became part of Christiana Care Health Network which is a magnet