layna

layna

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About layna

Nurse since 1989, oldest of 11 children, married with 4 children, have done OB, ICU, and now a Nurse Manager of OB/NSY unit

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  1. On Line Masters Program?

    Wow, renerian! Would you please let me know which school you did this through? I already have my BSN...just need to get the MSN. Thank-you! Layna
  2. How is your unit managed?

    A supervisor may be the way to go for us. I am concerned that a charge nurse may not be enough for our unit (administrative duties would need to be loaded onto an already loaded director)...and then, what would happen on low census days when the cha...
  3. How is your unit managed?

    Hi Everyone, I recently decided to leave my management position in OB to teach Allied Health in the local highschool. In the meantime, our hospital administration is looking to me for input on how the unit should be managed during these times of fin...
  4. Where are the men?

    A big part of the problem is that men and women solve problems differently. I have been involved in contract negotiations and am shocked at how little the nursing staff knows about their contracts...and when labor relations meetings are set up betwee...
  5. I'm New To This And Am Addicted Already....

    I have learned a lot from the members on this board! People have been very helpful on here by sharing policies, opinions and by giving support. Thank-you!!!
  6. Our Breast pump rep told me that our LPN can do the rentals. I checked with our risk manager who told me that our LPN can be trained to instruct a patient on how to use the pump (in a scripted fashion) but NO assessments should be done. If the pat...
  7. Sick and tired! What next?

    Choosing "Moonlight and Roses...or Daylight and Dishes"... chigap, I feel for you. Yes, you are right...it is the same everywhere. I have been reading these posts with much fascination, sadness and frustration. In previous posts on this board, I m...
  8. Job satisfaction and retention

    LOL ainz :-) I have been in management for almost 2 years now and my post is based on my personal observation. Negativity is like a sickness that does not belong in a place where people need to heal. It is time for everyone to stop whining, to work...
  9. Yes, we are worried about women suffering breast damage and then suing us by claiming that they were not properly instructed.
  10. Hi Everyone, I have some questions. Do you do eletric breast pump rentals? If yes, who gives them to the patients and instructs them on usage? Our breast pump rep tells me that in some hospitals, there are secretaries that do this. Our unit depar...
  11. On Line Masters Program?

    Lyn, How much is the program costing you and how long does it take to complete? Layna
  12. On Line Masters Program?

    Thanks to all of you for the input! I sure appreciate the help. I will check out your info on line.
  13. Clinical Hours

    Marks are great. I also believe that there should be extra credit avialable for the students that are motivated to go above and beyond their educational requirements- to serve as an example for the ones that aren't as motivated or that are too hesit...
  14. On Line Masters Program?

    I have my BSN and would love to teach nursing someday. Can anyone recommend a good on line Masters program? Is there such thing as an on line PhD program?? Just curious, Layna
  15. Hey educators . . . can you help us??!!

    How do we "bridge the gap" between administration and nursing staff? How do we teach nursing staff to become a group of people that analyse "process" versus just complaining about things that need to be changed? Both groups- administration and nurs...