silmas RN

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

Latest Activity

1. Searching for job

   silmas RN replied to Guest296136's topic in Legal

   I have seen LNC positions advertised in the classifieds.

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

   silmas RN replied to lbiesemeRN's topic in New Nurse

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

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 they would designate 2 of us as the charge nurse. ...

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 contract another LNC temporarily. The attorneys here won...

5. Lies of the ER.....

   silmas RN replied to Cari Turner21's topic in 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 it so it would come out. All he managed to do was ...

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. How much nursing experience have you had?

7. HELP! Social question-over the line?

   silmas RN replied to jlove1821's topic in 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 kids were discharged, they never treated me like a...

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 receiving.

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 find continuing education classes on the types of pro...

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 establish a client base and they, in turn, have re...

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 attorneys complain about her fees, which are quite...

12. Really disappointed with the reality of nursing.

    silmas RN replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in 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 be like General Hospital on TV. Given the choice, I...

13. As an RN do you have your own pvt malpractice insurance?

    silmas RN replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a RN Paralegal and work for a plaintiff's firm. I'm not giving advice, just stating a few opinions from my practice. If an RN is involved in a case of medical malpractice, I list his/her name on the Petition for Damages, as well as the name of t...

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

    silmas RN replied to vhern246's topic in Humor

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

15. The Patient Nurse

    silmas RN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you had a positive experience. The last time I was admitted was for urosepsis and a temp of 104. Here's how I was treated: I was never given an ID band; no allergy bracelet (I'm allergic to PCN and Sulfa); wrong name on the door to the room;...