FLorida_624

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1. HELP PLEASE! New grad nurse about to quit new Nurse job before orientation is over.

   FLorida_624 replied to NewGradKH's topic in New Nurse

   I wish I could have found this post before I quit my ED position...and thats after 12 years of nursing experience! All of it in LTC, however. After 4 weeks of orientation, I decided it wasn't for me. But the commenters on this post raise such valid p...

2. Giving last name in report

   FLorida_624 replied to DaveICURN's topic in General Nursing

   Last names are absolutely not necessary.

3. New to ER

   FLorida_624 replied to FLorida_624's topic in General Nursing

   Your reply is exceptionally helpful. I am terrified, which is not a part of my being so it's hard to admit. But these are people and I need to know what I'm doing. I know a lot of it comes with experience. I have an IV med focus (its bad! But getting...

4. New to ER

   FLorida_624 replied to FLorida_624's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, I'm quite confident (and overly comfortable) in the LTC setting and know I'm a good resource there. I'm trying to breathe, hyperventilating even! :) Not really but I am trying to absorb EVERY thing which is also slowing me but that's ok. So yes,...

5. New to ER

   FLorida_624 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Long story short, I graduated RN school in September. I've always (since getting my CNA in 2002, LPN in 2006) wanted my RN so I could begin working in the ED. Now that I'm there, I'm terrified!! So I've got 12 yrs on nurse experience but every bit of...

6. LPN to RN pay

   FLorida_624 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Just asking in peoples experience because I can't seem to find a direct answer. I just finished my RN program. I work in Indiana. I'm wondering the standard dollar pay increase from LPN to RN? I had figured at least $3-$4, but my DON kinda laughed t...

7. Annoying Employee

   FLorida_624 replied to FLorida_624's topic in Relations

   There was some great advice here. Unfortunately, she has since turned in her notice. She had a fall and admission in one night, decided that was too much for her, returned the next night and gave a notice that she would not be returning.

8. Annoying Employee

   FLorida_624 replied to FLorida_624's topic in Relations

   I apologize for the lack of clarity. Yes it is LTC.

9. Annoying Employee

   FLorida_624 posted a topic in Relations

   I have a situation at work that I'm having a bit of issue with, and am asking for opinions. I'm a supervisor at work. Recently, we've hired a nurse that has an unbearable personality. So unbearable, I'm finding it hard to even be tolerant. Last week,...

10. Remove Foley catheter and IV when resident dies?

    FLorida_624 replied to Ash0315's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I work in LTC and pull out and off everything. But I know if the family is wanting an autopsy, regardless of setting, nothing is removed as it becomes part of the autopsy report.

11. What exactly is so bad about LTC??

    FLorida_624 replied to MaybeaNurse7's topic in Geriatric

    A lot of RNs have obtained their ADN or BSN, come straight out of school, and have little to no floor experience, especially in LTC. That speaks for itself.

12. Vanco peak & trough times

    FLorida_624 replied to alarla's topic in Infusion

    My question is, I understand the time frame of drawing peaks and troughs, but not when. Say they want them with 3rd dose. So do I start with a trough before third dose, then a peak an hr after (making it basically a trough and peak right), or do I st...