bernarma

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1. 1 question and a solution (not serious stuff)

   bernarma replied to greatshakes's topic in Retired

   Loved your message. I am near the same age bracket and agree!! Looking forward to visiting your country one day soon....I have a wellness business that will allow me to retire sooner than anticipated and it will also allow me the luxury of doing som...

2. RN position where not on feet so much

   bernarma replied to purplefinchLPN's topic in Disabilities

   Hi, That is a common problem...long term LPN's end up starting at a lower RN rate which is pretty close to their LPN wage. I actually have a friend who decided to join me in my business and forget the RN school stress since she can make more...have i...

3. work from home LPN

   bernarma replied to weezer123's topic in Entrepreneurs

   Hi there. I use to say "I have been in healthcare for thirty two many yeas".....but not it is about 36. Let me be sure I understand... You are no longer able to fulfill your duties as a nurse working on your feet 8-12 hours a day (or more) right? Du...

4. second job

   bernarma replied to suni's topic in General Nursing

   great question! i work full time in a hospital setting (ur,dcp, ic, & pi) and i also have a wellness business that i work about 4 hours a week on the average. why.....so that i can retire much earlier than anticipated! after 34 yrs in healthcare...

5. Starting up new CM/UR department

   bernarma replied to osusana's topic in Case Management

   Anyone ever done case management in a clinic setting?? If so curous how it differs or how it may be similar to hospital or insurance cm. Thanks.

6. But I am a nurse!

   bernarma replied to shiserrn's topic in Case Management

   Anyone ever done case management in a clinic setting?? If so curous how it differs or how it may be similar to hospital or insurance cm. Thanks.

7. CCM EXam, Questions and Tips

   bernarma replied to CseMgr1's topic in Case Management

   Anyone ever done case management in a clinic setting?? If so curous how it differs or how it may be similar to hospital or insurance cm. Thanks.

8. mask for MRSA?

   bernarma replied to Flynurse's topic in Disease

   Over kill is not always the answer. For many reasons Pts do not understand why we wears masks when just entering the room if bug is in urine and they have a catheter... and there is nothing that shows it decreases the risk of spreading. Poor handwash...

9. CNA then on to RN...Good Idea?

   bernarma replied to Carmen29's topic in Career Support

   Nurses who have "WORKED" as CNA's tend to be better nurses. THose who have not tend to think they know everything and a CNA is beneath them. I have worked with CNA's who had done so for 30 years and had far more knowledge than most new grads. Also, s...

10. So, what are RN's getting PAID?

    bernarma replied to malestudent-bsn's topic in Career Support

    I am a little removed from what starting is.... but I am certain it is lower "out there" as on the west coast, I was started at a step 4 (with experience) and made $24 plus differential for nights and weekends. There was a new contract signed a few m...

11. If you left nursing?

    bernarma replied to kjmta57's topic in General Nursing

    Curious if you are studying nutrition thru an on-line course of other?? Is it a certificate program or do you get a degree? I have been looking as I have a virtual franchise with a company that produces an awesome wholefood supplement and the more I ...

12. Head Lice

    bernarma replied to Alexandra's topic in Disease

    Not heard of Olive Oil.... but the mayo thing is one of those old wives tales. Unless of course it is left on for a very long time! Have you checked with the county health department to see what is new? There is something new out there but can't rec...

13. If you left nursing?

    bernarma replied to kjmta57's topic in General Nursing

    I am moving out of nursing as we know it.... and am involved in a virtual franchise. Marketing a whole food supplement and having a ball! To truly help people is awesome! No night shifts, no nursing shortage inflencing my decisions, no mandatory meet...

14. M.R.S.A.

    bernarma replied to snickers's topic in Disease

    Carolyn T, Is the MRSA an active infection or colonized? There are people everywhere you go with MRSA these days. They do not stay home confined to a room. They live their lives. BUT as usual the key is in good handwashing!! Too bad nurses and DOCS ...

15. M.R.S.A.

    bernarma replied to snickers's topic in Disease

    Carolyn T, Is the MRSA an active infection or colonized? There are people everywhere you go with MRSA these days. They do not stay home confined to a room. They live their lives. BUT as usual the key is in good handwashing!! Too bad nurses adn DOCS ...