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1. Prospering Nurse

   PathFinder replied to PathFinder's topic in General Nursing

   Well, yes, I am a nurse. 25 years into it so far. And I am just learning about prosperity, although I have been a student for at least the last 15 years! Lately, I am taking a course. Here in Minneapolis (as in many cities around the world) we hav...

2. Prospering Nurse

   PathFinder replied to PathFinder's topic in General Nursing

   Nurseyperson -- This MAY turn out to be a seminar, or it may turn out to be an article, or it may turn out to be a conversational forum -- I don't know yet. So far, just so you know, it's evolved into a discussion of how nurses think about their liv...

3. Prospering Nurse

   PathFinder replied to PathFinder's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks to all of you who have expressed interest. I am still pursuing this issue, but perhaps I will stay local (upper mid-west) for right now. I believe it will become a work-shop and possibly a self-study packet (with audio-tapes) as well. I wan...

4. Prospering Nurse

   PathFinder replied to PathFinder's topic in General Nursing

   ECB -- I think you found me. I do not understand why Prodigy would be "blocked", but be that as it may, what reaction/interest do you have in my topic, Prospering Nurse?

5. Starting a support group for nurses.

   PathFinder replied to WESLDARN's topic in General Nursing

   I couldn't agree more with Molly! I've been in several organizations that have put together support or discussion groups for nurses. What is most required for their success is a group leader (a Mental Health/Psychiatric CNS is great!) who can facil...

6. Any good Ideas for Nurse's week celebrations?

   PathFinder replied to Cathy8888's topic in General Nursing

   This is not my original idea -- I read it a few years ago in Nursing Management (I think). But I thought it was such a good idea, I'll pass it along here. Instead of GIVING the nurses some little trinket (it's always something you really don't need,...

7. Prospering Nurse

   PathFinder posted a topic in General Nursing

   Could you get excited about financial freedom? I am looking for a group of nurses who would like to move beyond the common complaints of being overworked and underpaid. I am looking for people (NURSES) who are prepared to learn about MONEY in their...

8. employee incentives

   PathFinder replied to theleader's topic in Geriatric

   I just found an old journal -- here are some ideas I logged into it a few years ago. Money was an issue, so these are all pretty "cheap" ideas -- good luck! Quarterly unit-elections for: *Nicest Nurse (attitude!!) *Mentor (teaching others) *Looking ...

9. nurse/pt ratio

   PathFinder replied to jce's topic in Safety

   I don't think you'll find a "cap" in long term care, or anywhere else for that matter. So let me ask you about your workplace & residents: 1. Who else works with you (nursing assistants, LPNs, others?). 2. On what shift are you responsible for 3...

10. Unions representing Nurses

    PathFinder replied to BC512RN's topic in General Nursing

    BC -- I live and work in Minnesota. You may know us from the notorious strike in 1984. Unions have been very strong here for over 20 years. Is it good? No, I think not. But it is so culturally accepted that no one seems to question it. What happe...

11. employee incentives

    PathFinder replied to theleader's topic in Geriatric

    I have to believe that $ may not be an option for you, so I would encourage you to get a copy of "1000 ways to reward employees" (the title is something like that). Amazon.com should be able to assist you. Consider "Thank you notes" -- these are sim...

12. CPR/LTC

    PathFinder replied to Judy T's topic in Geriatric

    Judy -- you are wise to be cautious. First, do you have access to your corporate counsel? The law firm that represents your facility could be of great assistance to you on this matter. Second, what is your policy on DNR -- does every resident have t...

13. Patient Rights vs nursing care

    PathFinder replied to kkidd's topic in Geriatric

    Patient (or resident) rights are crucial, but be sure you include a wholistic view of the "best interest of the patient". Does your state require (or even recommend) that you keep on record the patient's wishes regarding care (end of life, extent of ...

14. Need IV advice

    PathFinder replied to tinkertoys's topic in Geriatric

    Tinker -- I am not an IV nurse, so take this for what it's worth, but I have been a nurse administrator and I think your DON might listen to you if s/he thinks you have the patient's best interests at heart. Consider having a certified IV nurse thera...

15. Letting LPN's give report at end of shift instead of the RN "covering" ?

    PathFinder replied to kdblueey's topic in Career Support

    Hey Kathy -- Saw your post and couldn't resist. What is the point of report? Do we offer report to parrot back a set of facts that are already on the Kardex or in the chart? Do we do report in such wrote fashion that ANYONE could offer report without...