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1. Spirituality and Healthcare

   myst replied to Cmeyer's topic in Holistic

   Ten Points to Joyce (friend of Kathy O) You have hit the nail on the head. The problem is that everyone is always looking for the answers in a clinical pathway, textbook , or seminar. If you look to other Alternative/Complimentary modalities, you'...

2. when the nurse becomes the patient ! ack!

   myst replied to hapeewendy's topic in General Nursing

   I had the unique experience of being a patient last year when I required a cervical laminectomy. In all honesty, I only rang the bell when I absolutely needed my prn pain med. My roommate was a frail, elderly lady. When rolled over for her P.M....

3. Agency Nursing vs Staff Nursing

   myst replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

   Dear Susy K, You ask alot of very good questions but you over looked the obvious. First and most importantly of all, agency nurses are a write off, financially speaking, for the facility. So, they can deduct the cost of an agency nurse where as a ...

4. New SDC

   myst posted a topic in Educators

   I sure could use some advice from all you sage and wise, well established SDC's please. I've been doing SDC for the past 4 weeks....I'm as green as the grass at this particular job. My dilema is that besides doing SDC and infection control, I'm al...

5. MDS info sources

   myst replied to lesliee's topic in Geriatric

   Dear Greytnurse, You can find the Florida Risk Management Institute on line , just type in as follows: FloridaRisk.com or their e-mail address is as follows: [email protected] I wish you much success at your...

6. MDS info sources

   myst replied to lesliee's topic in Geriatric

   You might want to check out the web site for the Florida Risk Management Institute in Largo/Clearwater Florida as they have an MDS Coordinator Certification course. Many of their courses are offered on line, I'm not sure if this one is or not, but it...

7. Drug Abuse Among Us??

   myst replied to luanne101's topic in Safety

   After working in Home Health Care for 8 years, I re-entered Extended Care work. I was in total shock when I found that there was a nurse that had been seen licking the Duragesic patches on my unit!!! And of late, we had a very nice night nurse who...

8. ?? A "National Nursing License" (RN)

   myst replied to WriteStuff's topic in General Nursing

   I know this sounds simple, but a national licensure would ensure a national standard of practice, holding all accountable to the same levels of excellence. No matter where you went, there would be the same expectations present. I also think this wou...

9. discouraged and want to quit nursing

   myst replied to sandigapeachlpn's topic in Geriatric

   I sure can empathize with your feelings.....but, don't let the turkey's get you down girl!!!!!!! I know this may sound like "tattle tales" but, when you have a problem with a subordinate, do yourself a favor and document it. Utilize your knowledge t...

10. Should new grad LPN work 11p-7a alone

    myst replied to irish777's topic in Geriatric

    Congratulations on graduation and passing your boards! Welcome to the wild world of Nursing. Now, run, don't walk from that job they offered you! I'm sure you did very well in your schooling but there is no replacement for good old fashioned experien...

11. How much do you make?

    myst replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    LPN 13 yrs, RN 11 yrs LTC $18.00/hr