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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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 ...
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...
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?
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...
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...
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 ...