nurse grace RN BSN

nurse grace RN has 15 years experience as a BSN and specializes in med/surg, TELE,CM, clinica[ documentation.

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1. Nurses secretive about getting another job

   nurse grace RN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   Some people like to keep their business private and don't appreciate people nosing around their business. The information could cause problems when schedulers hear about and make assumptions.

2. Online classes: Who? What? Where? Why?

   nurse grace RN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

   I am in my last class for my RN-BSN on line and it has been great. I have had to stay very motivated to do it but it has been worth it. I am considering an on line Masters but wonder how much more difficult the classes are.

3. How old is too old to become an APRN? I am 57. is that too old?

   nurse grace RN replied to viragoablaze's topic in Advanced

   Wow, there is hope for me then I will see how I feel after I finish this BSN program. I would love to do an MSN and then be a FNP. I am 53.

4. The Patient I Failed

   nurse grace RN replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Relations

   Beautifully written and this happens more often than it should. And yes , this is the type of family that will "sue". The poor patient, when my parents became too ill to have a meaningful quality of life we followed their wishes and their . "living W...

5. One RN alone on Unit

   nurse grace RN replied to floatRN's topic in Med-Surg

   We are exeriencing low census now and have similar situation but not tele patients. I still think it is unsafe practice for only one nurse on a unit no matter the census.

6. From a single candle: Words from an RN Pinning Ceremony

   nurse grace RN replied to kayakrn7's topic in General Nursing

   Wonderful articl brought tears to my eyes. I find it inspiring also and it reminds me of why I also became a second career RN.

7. What Precepting Means to Me

   nurse grace RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was asked to be a preceptor by my manager and at first I was unsure of whether to take on such a responsibility. Did I have the skill? Was I proficient enough? Did I have the patience to do this job? Could I be successful in this new task? Precepto...

8. Losing patients you are close to...vent

   nurse grace RN replied to highlandlass1592's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for all that you did for the souls you lost and for what you continue to do. I know your compassion and caring for these very special patients is a wonderful gift from you to them. You are doing God's work, I admire you! You make me proud o...

9. Medicare Observation vs Inpatient

   nurse grace RN replied to lisa41rn's topic in Case Management

   The observation vs admission problem causes a great deal of problems where I work. It is a constant battle to get it right. And "RAC" audits are dreaded, and we are expecting to have to pay money back, We are instructed "not to force anyone under In...

10. The Paws That Refresh Us: A Series of Unfortunate Events

    nurse grace RN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric

    What a great story! Animals do make such a difference in our daily lives, I know first hand because I have a trio of my own. I have seen the way faces brighten at the sight of therapy animals and always look forward to their visit to the floor.

11. Who's in violation of Hipaa?

    nurse grace RN replied to tiger74's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like homework to me.................

12. Bedside reporting

    nurse grace RN replied to becca001's topic in General Nursing

    Patients due tend to feel more involved in their care and more satisfied as a result. We have been seeing more positive results when patients are more involved. :)

13. Was This a HIPAA Violation?

    nurse grace RN replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    If she did it where I work she would be suspended or even at risk of losing her job, it is a Hippa violation . and should not be brought up in a public situation.

14. Would you question this order?

    nurse grace RN replied to dura_mater's topic in General Nursing

    WHere I work we are written up if we do not call critical labs to the doc even if he writes an order not to call! He of course can say to leave the patient go without any type of intervention as long as the info is passed on and documented.

15. Would you question this order?

    nurse grace RN replied to dura_mater's topic in General Nursing

    Question the order, and defend your license! If it is policy to call all critical values call them. You are the RN, if the MD gets mad, he will get over it. He had poor judgement in not ordering a repeat study. You are on your way to being an excelle...