Nurseilusgirl

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1. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

   Nurseilusgirl replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with this post. At my facility we have seen more people who are insured however their deductible is so high that they cannot afford that out of pocket cost and we end up writing it off as bad debt. Many rural hospitals have had to close whi...

2. ICD-10

   Nurseilusgirl replied to Nurseilusgirl's topic in Management

   I am a Chief Nursing Officer so I am over most of the patient care departments in our facility. ICD-10 is much more in depth and there is a whole certification process that is different than the ICD-9 certification so hospitals just buying a new boo...

3. ICD-10

   Nurseilusgirl posted a topic in Management

   Good evening. I am curious to find out what your facilities are doing to prepare for ICD-10. Are your nurses receiving any specialized training? If so, what? Thanks!

4. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

   Nurseilusgirl replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   As a Chief Nursing Officer I have to disagree. I care about my staff and about what they think and feel. I am their advocate and I can guarantee that all of my nurses would tell you that I am thier biggest advocate and that I have thier back. I will...