Gldngrl

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1. LPN Scope of Practice in Massachusetts?

   Gldngrl replied to nursekelly217's topic in Massachusetts

   If state regs are silent on the issue, you then will need to follow your employer's institutional policy re: LPN scope of practice. When I was an LPN in MA several years ago, my facilities prohibited me from IV pushes or administering medications via...

2. Career switch - from 6 figure salary

   Gldngrl replied to melly06's topic in General Nursing

   I can certainly surmise that while there are those who are retired, or are ill, disabled, there are certainly a great number out that are not working in nursing and are working in a closely related profession, or have chosen another. I know from per...

3. Liability education

   Gldngrl replied to kathys's topic in Legal

   I think they do, but albeit very simplified and without much emphasis. I think part of the reason is b/c they have so many hours to complete their core curriculum and there's not enough time for a "nursing malpractice 101". I also think if they tau...

4. Liability education

   Gldngrl replied to kathys's topic in Legal

   You're asking some really great, relevant questions. You should have hospital policies pertaining to the domestic violence issues and if there aren't, that's something to be brought up with risk management/ hospital legal counsel. Consent issues wo...

5. Career switch - from 6 figure salary

   Gldngrl replied to melly06's topic in General Nursing

   Well, I'm going to try and apply with a state nursing union, I don't want to go the traditional law firm route, so I'm not apt to be rich, will probably be poorer than I am as a nurse :chuckle , but I didn't go into either profession to be wealthy. ...

6. Career switch - from 6 figure salary

   Gldngrl replied to melly06's topic in General Nursing

   Even though you were responding to the OP, I'm going to respond as well and simply state that there are those of us that are "making personal sacrifices" switching careers OUT of nursing... why? Not because we were profoundly unhappy with it, but be...

7. does a misdemeanor affect chances of becoming rn?

   Gldngrl replied to Busy20yo's topic in General Nursing

   it depends...your state statutes may spell out specific prohibited conduct in the health profession section. for example, it could say that x state mandates disclosure of moral turpitude offenses (lying,cheating, stealing). other states may authori...

8. Anesthestic epidural and narcotic PCA vs. combo narcotic/anesthestic epidural

   Gldngrl replied to Gldngrl's topic in Pain

   Thanks for your responses. I believe that I should probably direct my question to my pain service since there may be factors influencing the decision to use both a PCA and epidural. However, this patient is not in an ICU and is monitored q 2hr and th...

9. Anesthestic epidural and narcotic PCA vs. combo narcotic/anesthestic epidural

   Gldngrl posted a topic in Pain

   Can someone tell me the benefit of using both a PCA for pain and and anesthestic epidural vs. the combo epidural in a postop pt (abdominal surgery)? The PCA and epidural both was effective for my patient and I was told that I was going to see more o...

10. Lpn Vs. Rn Can This Be True

    Gldngrl replied to sakuramom's topic in Agency

    Brownie- Read in your previous post that you are working as an "advice nurse"...what exactly does that entail? Is that similar to triage or is that more like an educator? Thanks.

11. New Study:Patients have higher acuity, yet skill levels of nursing staff has declined

    Gldngrl replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism

    Thank you for the article link. One of the concerns described in the article related to providing additional nurses (for mandated nurse/patient staffing) was a decrease in ancillary staff and/or RNs picking up additional non nursing duties. My hosp...

12. Are u extremely organized and meticulous?

    Gldngrl replied to susanna's topic in General Nursing

    The replies have been interesting to read b/c I would have never thought that people who are neat at work would be messy at home. I am organized everywhere all the time. I guess I'm going to have to rethink when I see another messy nurse's area and...

13. Where is Nursing Headed???

    Gldngrl replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused by your comments...if you have no political interest or desire to promote nursing advocacy, how do you think change will be effectuated?

14. ER last night made me mad!

    Gldngrl replied to smk1's topic in General Nursing

    Don't apologize for your opinion, you are entitled to it. Many people feel that ER is "just a show" and that there are more important issues of concern, but ER, other television shows, advertisements, and the media in general insidiously continue to...

15. How many of you took the LVN-RN-BSN/MSN route???

    Gldngrl replied to camiluvsNURSING's topic in LPN-RN

    I took the route LPN-ADN-BS in Nursing-JD...wouldn't do the same if I had to do it again, but circumstances were such that it was the only way. It adds up to a lot of varied, interesting experiences.