kgmiller1

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1. When you're the pt or family member

   kgmiller1 replied to All_Smiles_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I have a great relationship with our family doctor who sees both of my young children. I often write down my questions before going into an appointment and sometimes I like to do a little research online to share with my doctor. I think it lets the d...

2. Is it okay to treat a family member?

   kgmiller1 replied to cwinlv's topic in General Nursing

   I think some of this depends on your comfort level...and also confidence in your abilities.

3. Need help committing a family member

   kgmiller1 replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Psychiatric

   This happened to one of my family members. It is a very difficult situation to be in. The thing you have to focus on is ensuring her safety and the safety of the rest of your family. It there someone supportive in your family that you can talk to abo...

4. Finding my "nitch" as a nurse.

   kgmiller1 replied to snowfreeze's topic in Career Support

   I have worked in variety of settings and many have been outside of the hospital. I have moved a lot with my husband's work, so that has given me opportunities to do different things. I have worked in psych, medsurg, work comp case management, school ...

5. Questions about what to expect

   kgmiller1 replied to futurenicunurse2008's topic in New Nurse

   Best way to be part of a team is always be available to step in and help another nurse. As far as getting bathroom breaks, etc, I think it helps to know the nurse to patiet ratio and that may help determine how busy the unit is...Good Luck.

6. juggling motherhood and nursing

   kgmiller1 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Any advice on how to best juggle being a mother which is a full time job by itself and also be a nurse? It just seems so hard to make it all work. My son was in daycare and now I've cut down to part time work so I can spend more time with him.

7. Do BSN's provide higher care than ADN's?

   kgmiller1 replied to texasmedicrnj's topic in ADN/BSN

   I don't think the degree always matters. It is the kind of nurse you are...I have seen good nurses having different degrees. Sometimes I do think that the school you attended may make a difference in how skilled you are and if you have a solid knowle...

8. What I Love About Nursing Is....

   kgmiller1 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

   What I like about nursing is that there are so many areas to work in. And it is great when you help a patient feel cared about....most patients so appreciate having someone listen to them and really spend the time to understand what they are saying. ...

9. Music for stress relief

   kgmiller1 replied to Galaknore's topic in Stress 101

   I have listened to music on the way to and from work which does help to de-stress and keep my thoughts away from working. I listen to a lot of groups that have been around a long time like Mellencamp, Bon Jovi, and sometimes Christian music. My best ...

10. Wanna be a school nurse

    kgmiller1 replied to Rescuepuppies's topic in School

    I live near an urban area, so it was easier to get the position. In my state, there are school nurse positions where you are not a member of the corporation but employed by hospitals, through a grant program, or some other program. I think one way wo...

11. Considering working for LifePlans- need information

    kgmiller1 replied to kgmiller1's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for responding. I just joined this group and have not had the 15 posts needed to do personal messaging. Is there some other way I can contact you? Are you able to send me a private message? I really hope to hear from you. Thanks.

12. Considering working for LifePlans- need information

    kgmiller1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone worked as a nurse performing assessments for LifePlans, Inc.? I would like to know if you liked working there...do you feel the pay is fair for the work performed?....how did you decide on the working territory?...what do you think of the ...

13. Mobile Insurance Exams

    kgmiller1 replied to pattycake's topic in Missouri

    Has anyone worked for LifePlans recently? Did you like working for this company? Any information would be helpful. I am considering working for them. Thanks.