Sassafras6

Sassafras6 has 38 years experience.

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1. What do you do with your wedding ring?

   Sassafras6 replied to Nephron44's topic in General Nursing

   I now leave it home. When doing any sterile procedure, all jewelry must be removed up to the elbow. I have cheap watch that goes in my pocket when doing sterile procedure. I do not want my ring getting lost among the items in my pocket & fall out...

2. 24 hr on call

   Sassafras6 replied to nurseinmaryland's topic in General Nursing

   That is unreasonable. Find another job then quit. Most, if not all, home health companies have all FT employees rotate call. They are paid a couple of dollars/hour to be on call & the agencies per visit rate for any after hours/weekend visits....

3. Typical Staffing for a SNF/Rehab Wing

   Sassafras6 replied to NurseQT's topic in Rehabilitation

   NurseQT, it has gotten worse, I cut down to 8 hour shifts so I can get done in 12. Pt load increased to 25 patients & amount of paperwork, documentation & filing increased such that it takes at least 4 hours after giving report to finish the...

4. My Preceptor Let Me Drown

   Sassafras6 replied to kbvn3210's topic in Geriatric

   So sorry that happened to you. LTC's have a difficult time maintaining good staff & I would think she would be interested in you succeeding rather than driving you out the door. So many times the nurses are short staffed because they cannot fin...

5. Low census--what do you do?

   Sassafras6 replied to compassionresearcher's topic in General Nursing

   Our administrator keeps staff at the least amount required by law. When our census goes down, CNA's are cut on a regular basis, even sent home right after arriving to work. Nursing does not get cut as much, but when it happens, it is usually by be...

6. Want to quit my job

   Sassafras6 replied to Mjdj0104's topic in Rehabilitation

   Are you an RN or LPN? If you are an LPN jobs outside of LTC & Rehab are slim to none. If you are an RN, you now have close to 2 years experience & can probably transition to another area of nursing. If you do not have your BSN, start worki...

7. Assessment every shift?

   Sassafras6 replied to Thebrilliantdancex's topic in Rehabilitation

   At my facility we do 1 assessment / day, & Qshift for new admits & post incidents x 72 hrs. I work 12-hr day shift & am assigned approx. 16 pts. It is difficult to keep up with 8 assessments, 16 would be impossible.

8. Got an offer at a rehab, is this typical salary? What did you accept?

   Sassafras6 replied to MsNewbee's topic in Rehabilitation

   I am in S. Florida & make $27/hr. as an RN with 38 years experience

9. Typical Staffing for a SNF/Rehab Wing

   Sassafras6 replied to NurseQT's topic in Rehabilitation

   I relocated to Florida 1 year ago & took a position in a LTC/Rehab facility. I am scheduled to work 12 1/2 shifts & am lucky if I get out in 14 hrs. None of us have time for the break & if we attempt to get paid for that 30 min. my emplo...

10. Not taking a break

    Sassafras6 replied to Yellow90's topic in General Nursing

    I am in LTC & am scheduled to work 12 1/2 shifts & 30 min is deducted for "meal break". My employer will deduct 30 min for the break. If I claim to not have had a lunch break, my employer makes it clear that I am not up to speed & ther...