RN Power Ohio

RN Power Ohio

Med/Surg/Tele, Hem/Onc, BMT

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About RN Power Ohio

RN Power Ohio has 15 years experience and specializes in Med/Surg/Tele, Hem/Onc, BMT.


Mother of 5!! Busy, busy, busy!

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  1. Share you wisdom and advice

    There are several types of documentation mistakes other than omission. Several are" Documenting a concerning finding but not documenting a conversation with the physician. Writing- will monitor with no follow up note Conflicting documentation- one ...
  2. UCSD nurse to testify for single-payer system

    Ranks of underinsured U.S. adults increase 60% The number of adults nationwide who have health insurance but face financial risk due to high out-of-pocket expenses - known as the underinsured - increased 60 percent between 2003 and 2007 to more than ...
  3. UCSD nurse to testify for single-payer system

    Wow, there are so many assumptions here I don't know where to begin... First, you are assuming that those who are not "choosing" to purchase health insurance are instead making frivilous choices such as cable TV and dinners out. While I am sure t...
  4. UCSD nurse to testify for single-payer system

    there are so many other types of disparities and unsafe practices that arise out of our system of paying for health care besides access to care. think- how is it that the fda cannot ensure safety of drugs and devices that have been flagged by our e...
  5. Share you wisdom and advice

    SilmasRN, I no longer work in the hospital. I have been considering offering CE through my consulting firm taylored towards RN's on malpractice. I exclusively work for the plaintiff and wish that there was a way for us to communicate common errors ...
  6. Software

    Thank you, I will call the rep and see what they say about this. I have used Time Map as you described that is pretty nice. I am now struggling with the decision to add multiple users to the program as I now have several sub-contractors working for m...
  7. Software

    I mean that I do not like that I cannot include written analysis in a report book. Case Map is very good for chronologies and creating different chronologies by person or issue. However, in some cases I do quite a bit of research and analysis and ma...
  8. Share you wisdom and advice

    The most common failure that I see from nursing is the failure to go up the chain of command when a patient is not getting the care they need. Nurses need to do this when a physician is not responding appropriatly to phone calls or when a patient ne...
  9. Software

    I have CaseMap - I only use it for large cases or cases that I know I will be working on for years. I like the ability to put everything together when there is a lot of information. I am not a big fan of the final work product and often export it i...
  10. EMR Records Requests

    Hi, I have been having great difficulty obtaining complete medical records from facilities that are using the EMR. I am not sure if anyone else is having this problem but if anyone has any potential solutions for formulating a records request that ...
  11. Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC): FAQ

    I took Vicki's class in 2003. I did find it a great primer. This did help me get my first position (I worked in house for plaintiff for 15 months and then went on my own). I do not think that there is any course that can "prepare you" but having ...
  12. Brand new legal nurse

    Hello, I would recommend you scour the want ads for a local law firm who is seeking an in house consultant. Interview with them and be very prepared. Let them know that you prefer to consult as opposed to work in house and be sure to tell them the...
  13. Staying for Meetings after Your NIGHT SHIFT!

    It has been my experience that most inservices were held at periodic times during the day - like 10:30 am. or 2 p.m. Considering that most night nurses don't get off on time due to short staffing I don't think they should be expected to come in ear...
  14. Staying for Meetings after Your NIGHT SHIFT!

    Discrimination against night shift workers happens all the time. I always pointed out times that would work well for me..."Why not 0400" I would say. I also noted that night shift nurses were NEVER chosen to participate in committee's, continuuing...
  15. UAN/NNOC/MNA Form largest RN Union in History

    Our voice just got a whole lot louder!!:redbeathe