Chiaramonte

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1. Continuing Saga with MDG Medical

   Chiaramonte replied to CathyLew's topic in Informatics

   We have had NOTHING but problems with this system. All drawers open...no drawers open...whole system shuts down completely...ALL delaying patient care! It has been a nightmare!!!

2. doctors participating in nurse performance evaluations

   Chiaramonte replied to rockymtrn's topic in General Nursing

   At my facility, our nursing manager asks the ER Medical Director in a general manner if our ER Docs have any particular issues that need to be included in our evaluation. I do have a problem with this for 2 reasons...first, there should be no surpris...

3. Hippa Nightmares

   Chiaramonte replied to FullMoonMadness's topic in HIPAA

   "What's in effect for the patients who share rooms in the hospital to keep their information from being heard by one another and the visiting family members of one another? How "HIPPA" is that? "...cheerfuldoer I have to agree with the inconsistency...

4. Update: My Big Day: Nclex Esults

   Chiaramonte replied to redwinggirlie's topic in General Nursing

5. Night Shift And Cancer

   Chiaramonte replied to Talino's topic in General Nursing

   How can one get more sunlight working days and being inside all day? I would think those of us who work nights and get up at noon to enjoy BEING in the sun would fair better than those inside until 3:00pm with all the "artificial sunlight". After ...

6. Night Shift And Cancer

   Chiaramonte replied to Talino's topic in General Nursing

   zoeboboey, thanks for that compliment! If I have too many critical patients, my supervisor is my back-up. The only glitch with that is she also covers OB's newly born babies. That's usually where she is when I have those rare times that I need her. ...

7. Night Shift And Cancer

   Chiaramonte replied to Talino's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked nights for....a total of 30 years. First as a Unit Clerk, CNA and then as an RN. I have never smoked, drink alcohol in moderation ,went through menopause without even knowing it [no hot flashes!] and am fit as a fiddle. I keep active w...

8. youguysarestupid.com....A good cause!

   Chiaramonte replied to Flynurse's topic in General Nursing

   Cool site!!! Hope they have successful, uneventful trip!!! Had a MD's daughter hike the entire Appalachin Trail . Took her 4 months and 6 pairs of hiking boots!!!

9. curious

   Chiaramonte replied to angelsuzie's topic in General Nursing

   Just went .8 so I work 4 eight hour shifts a week. The move to .8 is less money but with the kids out of school this week, it's tough to work nights and sleep days with them home all day. Bottom line is that I like to play with the kids on these care...

10. Licensing in Two States

    Chiaramonte replied to LoriB's topic in General Nursing

    Hawaii...my thoughts exactly,LoriB....care to share Audreyfay???

11. Fish story

    Chiaramonte replied to atownsendrn's topic in General Nursing

    We haven't used the Fish Philosophy yet where I work. We were instead forced to read," Raving Fans: A Revolutionary Approach to Customer Service By: Ken Blanchard, Sheldon Bowles". It's what we as nurses already know and perform daily. Pity though,...

12. Stick a fork.....

    Chiaramonte replied to TexasCRNA's topic in CRNA

    Congrats Lee!!! The world is now yours!!! Best of luck with your new career!!

13. CVS won't sell drugs to Pa. Car crash victims

    Chiaramonte replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism

    "And I didn't realize a pharmacist had the right to question the patient about the nature of their illness/injury? Naive of me I guess"...jadednurse Smacks of a just another potential HIPPA violation if they do ask. From reading the article, basicall...

14. WOOO hooo

    Chiaramonte replied to happystudent's topic in General Nursing

    Happy Birthday. happystudent!!

15. Send Good Thoughts

    Chiaramonte replied to cokie's topic in General Nursing

    Found your "A"!! At first I thought your message was in code....hope all goes well and you heal really fast cokie!