Devnation

Devnation has 15 years experience and specializes in ED, PACU, CM.

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1. We’re all being “fired”! Is this legal?

   Devnation replied to Taylor22's topic in General Nursing

   As other commenters have said, it is likely entirely legal. That does not necessarily mean your only options are getting the cert or being fired. Definitely get in touch in touch with HR and find out if this is an official written policy. If it isn't...

2. Sleeping On Unit

   Devnation replied to Aloe_sky's topic in General Nursing

   I know that it's too late for this situation but it's something to remember for the future. Never sign anything without time to calmly review and reflect on it, doubly so if you think it is inaccurate. I would speak with the manager who asked you to ...

3. Happy Nurse's week.... I guess

   Devnation replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

   This. I wish I could like it a thousand times. I'm not a school nurse but I totally agree!

4. Total Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits 325,000

   Devnation replied to MentalKlarity's topic in NP

   It's not hysteria, it is fact. Yes, there will be an oversupply of primary care nurse practitioners in the very near future, at least. Don't take my word for it, check the statistics on the Department of Health and Human Services website, to quote: ...

5. Any RN student clinicals cancelled because of COVID-19?

   Devnation replied to llg's topic in COVID

   ...And as of today, all clinicals are cancelled for every degree program on campus.

6. Any RN student clinicals cancelled because of COVID-19?

   Devnation replied to llg's topic in COVID

   I'm an ACNP student in Maryland and clinicals are still in session for both undergrad and grad students, so far. Classes have moved to online.

7. Nurses Charged in Deaths of 12 Nursing Home Residents

   Devnation replied to J.Adderton's topic in Headlines

   I think it was you who said earlier that the expectations of nurses are sometimes too high. In many respects, I agree. It seems sometimes that nurses are expected to thrive and excel, despite innumerable obstacles. Yet we are the first to be blamed w...

8. Nurses Charged in Deaths of 12 Nursing Home Residents

   Devnation replied to J.Adderton's topic in Headlines

   I thought long and hard about the various comments. I decided I needed more facts so I read the STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS Case Report which I have excerpted below (in italics). While I don't feel jail time is in order, I do...

9. Murder-Suicide of Elderly Couple Worried About Healthcare Bills

   Devnation replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Headlines

   Undocumented immigrants are not eligible for Medicaid (except for extremely limited emergency services), and just because a person appears "able-bodied" does not mean they do not have a disability, physical or mental.

10. Nurses Charged in Deaths of 12 Nursing Home Residents

    Devnation replied to J.Adderton's topic in Headlines

    It has not been stated in any of the articles I have read that the facility ever requested evacuation from the state. It is possible that if they had, they would not be facing charges. If any executive or administrator told them not to request evacua...

11. Nurses Charged in Deaths of 12 Nursing Home Residents

    Devnation replied to J.Adderton's topic in Headlines

    You are correct. We would not have taken all the patients at once. They should have been divided among the local hospitals. The point remains that emergency services were not contacted sooner and people died as a result.

12. As Hurricane Dorian Approaches, 60% of FL Nursing Homes Still Without Backup Power

    Devnation replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Headlines

    Here we go again... Another tragedy waiting to happen. Clearly, the aftermath of Irma has taught nothing. This time, if any patients die as a result of power failure, they need to prosecute the owners and executives of these companies, not just the n...

13. Nurses Charged in Deaths of 12 Nursing Home Residents

    Devnation replied to J.Adderton's topic in Headlines

    Although three nurses and the administrator where charged, there seems to be plenty of blame to go around here. It is unclear just how much staff was present. The nursing home states they were fully staffed before and after the hurricane. I took this...

14. Nurse Imposters

    Devnation replied to Nursemccaleb's topic in General Nursing

    I do not know of specific examples, but my state BON states they will seek an injunction against a person misrepresenting themselves as a nurse, and there is a fine of up to $20,000. Since this is a judicial order, it has the force of law.

15. GPA for CRNA

    Devnation replied to CICURNCHI's topic in SRNA

    If there is a university near you with a graduate nursing program, I would look at taking a few classes as a course-work only student. These programs will usually allow you to take a couple of graduate level courses without being accepted into a degr...