SpookyRN764

SpookyRN764 has 22 years experience.

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1. Workflow for Falls?

   SpookyRN764 posted a topic in Quality Improvement

   Hi there! I'm a resident care director in an ALF. We have a licensed nurse in the building from 8a-8p and my RN designee and I rotate on-call responsibilities after hours. I've written a "fall policy"...

2. New Grad BSN, RN, PHN, EMT and can’t find work. Legality of working as a CNA?

   SpookyRN764 replied to oceanhugger's topic in General Nursing

   I’m sure it’s been said, the only issue I would have is that you are held ACCOUNTABLE to the highest level of license you possess. CNAs don’t have as much to risk as you do liability-wise. Good...

3. Midlife Crisis

   SpookyRN764 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

   Hi there! I'm about to turn 45 yrs old. I currently work as a DHS in Assisted Living. I have never had a more stressful job. I've been handling everything up until recently (finally have a day nurse...

4. Not sure where this belongs..ALF

   SpookyRN764 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I am the Director of Health Services at an 80-ish bed building with 20 special care residents. When I first started, we were 13 below budget. Now we are at budget. It took a long time but we are...

5. Restoring Order

   SpookyRN764 replied to SpookyRN764's topic in Nurse Management

   Thank you for your thoughts. The good news is that I have the full backing of the COO. They are currently a 1-star home. The only way is up and they all know it. Anything is better than what they have...

6. Restoring Order

   SpookyRN764 replied to SpookyRN764's topic in Nurse Management

   For the entirety of the shifts, 5 RNs/LPNs and approximately 10 CNAs (rough estimate) and I do plan to meet with each person individually and/or in groups. I will also be attending their...

7. Restoring Order

   SpookyRN764 posted a topic in Nurse Management

   Hi there! I'm about to start a new, ill-defined, position in a SNF. The home is in transition and exhibiting all the signs of such! Management is in upheaval. Key positions are vacant. Senior staff...

8. NCLEX RN and PVT- My Experience

   SpookyRN764 replied to SpookyRN764's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!

9. NCLEX RN and PVT- My Experience

   SpookyRN764 replied to SpookyRN764's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   UPDATE: My quick results are still not available! My test time was 2p. I finished around 3p. I'm

10. I just finished my NCLEX

    SpookyRN764 replied to Rn 1979's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    AWESOME! Congratulations!!! I have to run errands today and will likely be out and about when my 48 hours is up! Were the results available right at

11. NCLEX RN and PVT- My Experience

    SpookyRN764 replied to SpookyRN764's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Fayassin, Did you get results

12. NCLEX RN and PVT- My Experience

    SpookyRN764 replied to SpookyRN764's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just to update. I tried the PVT a few times yesterday and was unable to register for another exam date. I'm hoping my QR will be ready around 2p

13. NCLEX RN and PVT- My Experience

    SpookyRN764 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good morning! I just wanted to share my experience with the NCLEX-RN and the PVT so far. I have been an LPN for 22 years. I took boards the first year of CAT for my PN. I graduated the program with...