Elven_RN

Elven_RN ASN, RN

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  1. Documentation when a medication was missed

    Elven_RN posted a topic in Patient Medications

    I worked at a place that used paper MARs and there was an instance I missed a medication, so the spot for my initials was blank. My supervisor brought it to my attention and told me I needed to sign...

  2. Documentation when a medication was missed

    Elven_RN replied to Elven_RN's topic in Patient Medications

    Thanks! So what would you do about "holes in the

  3. Is out of state license needed for freelancing medical reports?

    Elven_RN posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I may have an opportunity to begin doing freelance work of basically writing care plans. I'm a NY based nurse and this facility is in CA. I'm wondering if legally I would be required to have CA state...

  4. Has anyone left nursing job due to COVID19 virus?

    Elven_RN replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is so understandable! God bless

  5. Has anyone left nursing job due to COVID19 virus?

    Elven_RN replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Exactly!! Also, I had my qualms about my previous workplace before all of this transpired. Just over this flu season, a nursing supervisor told a pregnant staff worker she could not wear a mask...

  6. Covid-19 unit while pregnant

    Elven_RN replied to balut5's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm so sorry you're going through this. How managers and hospitals (as well as the country) are handling this is completely unacceptable. Did you take your temp to confirm a fever? It's especially...

  7. Has anyone left nursing job due to COVID19 virus?

    Elven_RN replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in Disaster Preparation

    At the job I just left for many different reasons, one of their guidelines was that we were not supposed to wear a mask unless we were working within 3 feet of someone displaying active symptoms......

  8. Covid-19 unit while pregnant

    Elven_RN replied to balut5's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am pregnant and currently staying home. It is recommended that pregnant women should stay home during this crisis, and for it to be expected that a nurse should work, regardless of pregnancy, just...

  9. Pregnant during covid crisis

    Elven_RN replied to CherrySyrup BSN RN CPN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm 7 weeks pregnant and recently left my job for various reasons, including not growing/learning there and being bored out of my mind, as well as being in disagreement with their standards of care....

  10. Feeling Depressed at Current Job - Would it Look Bad on Resume to Resign?

    Elven_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am currently working at a special needs center in a residential facility. When I first heard the job description, it made me uncomfortable because I thought it would be a lot to handle as a new grad...

  11. Feeling defeated as a bedside nurse

    Elven_RN replied to wsunurse14's topic in General Nursing

    I am also a new nurse and work as the sole nurse overnight for 17 residents at a special needs facility. I share some of your same feelings, though for opposite reasons. I often have not much of...

  12. Two callbacks from same hospital - hopeful?

    Elven_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    So after applying on Friday, the 24th of January, I got a call back from the nurse recruiter at the hospital on Monday, the 27th. I never ended up seeing that I had a missed call or voicemail until...

  13. Two callbacks from same hospital - hopeful?

    Elven_RN replied to Elven_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I spoke with her. She asked some general questions and said she would send my resume to the managers on the units I applied

  14. Choice Between Two Jobs Conundrum

    Elven_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone! I'm seeking advice on how to make a choice between two jobs, each with pros and cons. I received my first hospital call back from a nurse recruiter who is going to forward my resume to...

  15. Choice Between Two Jobs Conundrum

    Elven_RN replied to Elven_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the advice! I am currently working, however, very much looking to get out of it, so trying to set up my next job! I agree that a straight hire is better than a contract. I also really don't...

  16. Special Needs Facility Job With 20 Patients

    Elven_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    So after graduating this May, and getting registered in July, I finally had my first real interview this afternoon. I think it went well and it's likely I will be offered a job. It's at a large...

  17. To Vaccinate Or Not To Vaccinate, That Is The Question

    Elven_RN replied to Joe V's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I found out that my cousins just came down with chickenpox. I still remember my aunt asking my mother if she should vaccinate when she was a new mom looking for advice and worried about the potential...

  18. To Vaccinate Or Not To Vaccinate, That Is The Question

    Elven_RN replied to Joe V's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have read about the type 1 diabetes and vaccines connection. What seems to be the case is that a lot of autoimmune diseases are triggered by a pathogen. Perhaps people were noticing type 1 (or other...

  19. Special Needs Facility Job With 20 Patients

    Elven_RN replied to Elven_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Well in this instance, they do more than a typical aid - they have to have a year of experience with the disability population and they have to OPWDD medication administration certified. I believe...

  20. Special Needs Facility Job With 20 Patients

    Elven_RN replied to Elven_RN's topic in General Nursing

    A nursing intern is a nursing student or graduate who didn't pass their boards yet. I found out the orientation is more like 3-4 weeks. I accepted the offer and went to the office to fill out the...

  21. How do I get into labor & delivery after long-term special needs?

    Elven_RN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    So I'm starting my first nursing job soon in a special needs pediatrics long-term care facility. I really wanted a hospital job, but have had no luck getting in. Where I live it seems to be difficult...

  22. Got Written Up Today...

    Elven_RN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So the day I've been waiting for - NCLEX day! I completed my exam in 75 questions, my heart starting to pound and wanting to cry because I felt I must've failed. I kept my composure as the proctor...

  23. Got Written Up Today...

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

    Hi everyone! Thank you so much for your comments. I found out this afternoon I passed and am now an RN!!! I was so relieved and in shock. The night before I was pretty sure I failed it! That may have...

  24. Got Written Up Today...

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

    I didn't try the PearsonVue trick...I already decided I wasn't going to so as not to drive myself nuts. In your case though, you didn't do anything wrong. I technically broke a rule, so I'm praying...

  25. Got Written Up Today...

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

    I'm glad you were able to get your results and nothing bad happened! Yes, I didn't even leave the test room at all. May I ask what it was that happened that caused your results on