olympiad27

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1. Question For Cardiac Nurses

   olympiad27 replied to Jay-Jay's topic in General Nursing

   I have several thoughts here: First your husband should not be on two different beta blockers. Second, beta blockers work (in this instance) to control/slow the rate, not convert the rhythm. You did not mention whether or not he was on an antiarrhy...

2. What happens to your integrity when you go into management?

   olympiad27 replied to olympiad27's topic in Management

   Oramar I would have to disagree with you on the statement about being salaried as the explanation for the behavior. As a CNS I have always been salaried, and it has never stopped me from speaking out against poor medical practice, unfair, rude or di...

3. What happens to your integrity when you go into management?

   olympiad27 posted a topic in Management

   I've been a nurse a long long time and have worked in a variety of roles, now a CNS for the past 10 years. My question is for all those nurses who have chosen administration/management roles. I ask: What happened to your integrity? your sense of wh...

4. What's important in pathphys??

   olympiad27 replied to mingus's topic in General Nursing

   You need a solid understanding not only of pathophysiology but also anatomy and pharmacology to be able to provide care to patients. Especially in today's world where patients are much sicker with multiple comorbidities when they are hospitalized.

5. The Grass Looks Greener

   olympiad27 posted a topic in Agency

   If you had to list the top 3 things that would prevent agency nurses from going back to working for a hospital what do think they would be? Pay? Hours? Just curious.

6. Will it ever get better?

   olympiad27 replied to amyBSN's topic in General Nursing

   Amy , you are not alone. What you are feeling is very familiar to almost every nurse. For the most part we all went into this because we genuinely care and want to do the best for our patients. Those who do care fight an uphill battle to deliver th...

7. Critical Thinking in 21st Century Nursing

   olympiad27 replied to Team HPNI's topic in Management

   Team HPNI, What exactly are you asking? It is unclear if you are needing ways to measure critical thinking, develop critical thinking skills, or a definition of it. Please elaborate.

8. NP vs PA -- a travesty ????

   olympiad27 replied to Granted Fal's topic in NP

   As previously mentioned PAs are trained in the medical model and must work under the supervision of an MD. A NP can in many states work independently on her on liscense. I honestly feel that NPs are seen as a direct threat to physicians because of ...

9. Malpractice insurance

   olympiad27 replied to diana page's topic in Entrepreneurs

   Just curious, What kind of consulting do you do? Any suggestions on how to go about establishing yourself as a consultant? :)

10. ABC News story on the Nursing Shortage and its EEffects on Patients

    olympiad27 replied to spineCNOR's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for posting the news article since I missed the report. After reading the article I was dismayed to hear the same old proposed "band-aid" remedies though: more money to entice people into nursing schools and recruitment efforts aimed at peopl...

11. Licensure requirements

    olympiad27 replied to cbrn89's topic in Triage

    Just curious, do any of you who do telephone triage bill for your services? Or are you paid by a medical group?

12. Can anyone tell me why there is a nurse shortage???

    olympiad27 replied to MelH's topic in General Nursing

    Texman, Are you saying you make that 6 figure income working 4 8 hour shifts a week or 4 12 hour shifts? Also, what about the benefits? If it is that good then more people need to hear about it. Do you mind sharing some of the details?

13. Why bother?

    olympiad27 replied to olympiad27's topic in NP

    Texman, Well I will have to say that I and all of the NPs and PAs I know make at least twice the salary that those RNs are making, and no we don't work horrendous hours, I never work more than 40-42 and if I do I take pay back time. None of us work e...

14. Do Clinical Nurse Specialists Have Flexibility?

    olympiad27 replied to RedS's topic in CNS

    Reds, I was a critical care CNS for 8 years before going back for additiional education to become certified as a NP. Yes as a CNS you will have the potential for complete control and flexibility in your schedule. It all depends on how you...

15. Why bother?

    olympiad27 replied to olympiad27's topic in NP

    Lalaxton, No I would not blow the whistle on anyone for money. I am considering reporting them if I can be assured anonymity because it is ethically and legally wrong for patients to recieve care from a nurse and be billed a physician fee, for the ...