greg in mass

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1. specialized "Deaf/Hard of Hearing" acute care unit

   greg in mass replied to greg in mass's topic in Psychiatric

   We have had one patient that states that he hears voices that tell him to kill himself. No one knows for sure if he really hears these voices, because he cannot hear any kind of audible voice. On our unit we have 2 social workers that are deaf and ...

2. Facing Financial Cut-Backs

   greg in mass posted a topic in General Nursing

   Are you facing major financial cut-backs in your work place do to the current recession we are in? 1. Yes 2. No 3. Don't know

3. specialized "Deaf/Hard of Hearing" acute care unit

   greg in mass posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Hi. I have been working for the last 3 months on a specialized "Deaf/Hard of Hearing" acute care unit at my psychiatric hospital in Massachusetts. I am curious. Are there any other specialized units similar to this anywhere else?

4. Second Degree in _____?

   greg in mass replied to Julie, RN's topic in General Nursing

   I am considering getting a degree in Business to compliment my nursing degree.

5. Psychiatric Trends

   greg in mass replied to Callan's topic in Psychiatric

   This is a good question. Unfortunately I am not sure of the answer, but I am interested on the other replies you receive. However, this trend to closing psychiatric units/hospitals is not a good sign. Where are we going to put all those clients t...

6. frequent flyers

   greg in mass replied to canoehead's topic in Psychiatric

   Yes it does get frustrating and many staff get burned-out from the "personality disorder" clients. All clients need help, and you should not focus more energy on one client or type of client than another. The Personality disorder client (i.e. Borde...

7. certifications

   greg in mass posted a topic in General Nursing

   Unfortunately I cannot answer your posting: "I was wondering if anyone has any information on CRRN, CDMS, CCCM Certifications. I am looking to get a job with an insurance company and these are required" However, this website may give some insight on ...

8. certifications

   greg in mass replied to greg in mass's topic in General Nursing

   Unfortunately I cannot answer your posting: "I was wondering if anyone has any information on CRRN, CDMS, CCCM Certifications. I am looking to get a job with an insurance company and these are required" However, this website may give some insight on ...

9. Where do you see yourself in 5 Years???

   greg in mass replied to greg in mass's topic in General Nursing

   After dealing with my current work stress and watching the CNN review of the nursing field, I would have to pick number 5. I am undecided on what I will do within the next 5 years. However, CNN predicts that because I am under 30 years old, there w...

10. Administering Herbal Medicane Therapy

    greg in mass posted a topic in Holistic

    Has anyone administered herbal medicane therapy on a daily basis to your clients in any Northeastern USA hospital? Are PCPs reluctant to prescribe herbal medicane to their clients? :)

11. QI/UR/Risk Management question

    greg in mass posted a topic in Quality Improvement

    What types of qualifications and/or education does one need to get a position in QI, UR, or Risk Management? :)

12. Where do you see yourself in 5 Years???

    greg in mass posted a topic in General Nursing

    Where do you see yourself in 5 years??? Do you think you will... 1. Stay where you are in the same position. 2. Get more education and advance up the nursing career path. 3. Get more education and leave nursing. 4. Leave nursing regardless of ed...

13. Maine Nurses Association votes to disaffiliate from ANA!

    greg in mass replied to Hardknox's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!! I'm glad to hear that there was such a high percentage of those of you that voted against the ANA. I glad to hear such good progress. I just hope that your state union does what they say they will. ------------------

14. Need help quick!!!

    greg in mass replied to greg in mass's topic in General Nursing

    Currently my friend is out of work because of stress. She is also looking for another job, because her current one obviously believes in putting staff in unsafe situations. I am outraged over this. It definitely demonstrates such a lack of respect...

15. Nursing related jobs

    greg in mass posted a topic in General Nursing

    One of my friend's told me that she is burnt out from being a nurse doing direct patient care. She told me that she has been a nurse for 11 years and wants a change. She does not want to do direct patient care anymore, but she still wants to utiliz...