silmas RN

silmas RN has 36 years experience and specializes in PICU, NICU, SICU, CCU, ER, RN Paralegal.

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1. Searching for job

   silmas RN replied to Guest296136's topic in Legal

   I have seen LNC positions advertised in the

2. Volunteer opportunities? Any input would be greatly appreciated!

   silmas RN replied to lbiesemeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I volunteer a couple of days a month taking BP's at local nursing homes. Just make sure you have up to date malpractice

3. Am I crazy, because this seems VERY WRONG...

   silmas RN replied to Fannie'sMom's topic in General Students

   I'm one of those old diploma nurses, who graduated in 1971. We used to complain about all the "free labor" we were giving the hospital when we were in school, but we did everything. In my senior year...

4. New Nurse-Legal Nurse Consultant

   silmas RN replied to myladeybugg's topic in Legal

   I agree with creativemom. Clinical experience is a must. I am employed full-time by a law firm, coming in with 34 years of nursing experience under my belt. When things are really busy, we will...

5. Lies of the ER.....

   silmas RN replied to Cari Turner21's topic in Nursing Humor

   My favorite two ER patients were 1) the guy who came in with a Mrs. Butterworth's syrup bottle shoved up his butt. His partner had the bright idea to drill a hole in the bottom of the bottle to empty...

6. RN to Paralegal- has anyone done that?

   silmas RN replied to martymoose's topic in Legal

   Hi. I am currently working as a Nurse Paralegal. I attended a Nurse Paralegal program at a local university. It was a "regular" paralegal program with an additional 6 months of medical malpractice....

7. HELP! Social question-over the line?

   silmas RN replied to jlove1821's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Four of my closest friends are the parents of children who were my patients when they were infants. Those "babies" are now 35 and 37 years old. Our relationships have been strictly personal. Once the...

8. Older nurses taking forever to computer chart

   silmas RN replied to Giga's topic in General Nursing

   You obviously have an abundance of time on your hands, being able to monitor your co-workers so closely. I pity your patients for the care they are not

9. What reference materials should I buy?

   silmas RN replied to A_New_Begining's topic in Legal

   There are a tons of reference materials available. You need to make sure of the publication dates. For example, if a client had a problem with a drug in 2009, you'll need a PDR from 2009. I try to...

10. LNC's in New Orleans

    silmas RN replied to futureoriented's topic in Legal

    The majority of our cases are in the metro New Orleans area, although we get a lot of referrals from all over the state. We don't advertise. Word of mouth is the way to go here. My friend was able to...

11. LNC's in New Orleans

    silmas RN replied to futureoriented's topic in Legal

    I am a nurse paralegal in New Orleans. I am employed full-time by a law firm. A good friend is an LNC with her own business. She said the independent LNC's are very competitive. She also told me that...

12. Really disappointed with the reality of nursing.

    silmas RN replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I worked in hospitals for over 35 yrs. My Mom was a nurse in the 40's and 50's. She prepared me for the horrors of nursing and tried to talk me out of going to nursing school. I never expected it to...

13. Confess! Whats the craziest force of habit you've done in the "Real World"

    silmas RN replied to vhern246's topic in Nursing Humor

    When anyone asks me to hand them something, like scissors, I slap it in their hand like I'm in the

14. Did I cause my patient to die faster?

    silmas RN replied to lou_tango's topic in General Nursing

    lmao!!!!! i totally agree. turning the patient did not cause her demise. that nurse needs to get a

15. A Potential LNC with a NICU background

    silmas RN replied to ErnieELF8's topic in Legal

    Hi Ernie. I also have many years of NICU experience, as well as ER and adult ICU. I work full time for a plaintiff's firm. In the 5 years I've been a nurse paralegal, I have only had 4 cases involving...