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1. Potential strike in Michigan

   1RRRN replied to vivicaq's topic in Michigan

   Is this Borgess, Kalamazoo? Huffman was making mass calling & offering $4400/week.

2. Meaning of korotkoff sounds

   1RRRN replied to 1RRRN's topic in Cardiac

   Thanks for taking the time to answer that. I meant...if I can hear a "thumping" all the way down to complete deflation of the cuff, is the Diastolic really zero?The AHA was saying to count the first "muffling" in the korotkoff sounds. So, the system...

3. Will refresher course help NICU Nurse

   1RRRN replied to txbabylover's topic in Retired

   Well, now you know something that you didn't know before, Babylover. But, don't take it personally. You could persist in finding out what went wrong. But, the more contacts you have the better. Back to the drawing board. Another idea is to volunteer ...

4. Meaning of korotkoff sounds

   1RRRN posted a topic in Cardiac

   What is the clinical significance of korotkoff sounds with blood pressure measurements. Especially, for example, 110/palpation...what is happening to the diastolic measurement? The AHA had a "Off the Cuff" presentation on correct BP methods, includi...

5. Health Care: The Ticking Time Bomb

   1RRRN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   Here are the words of Bernie Sanders, an Independent, on the Senate Health Committee, 6/30/09: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rep-bernie-sanders/we-must-stop-the-rampant_b_222510.html The rampant fraud is another reason why our current health care sys...

6. How Will Universal Health Care Change Nursing?

   1RRRN replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

   Think about all the 44+ million people without coverage. Single payer is DOA now. That would be much more gradual. What if everybody had insurance? Wouldn't that be good. What if insurance was simplified and more standardized? What if all the adminst...

7. Will refresher course help NICU Nurse

   1RRRN replied to txbabylover's topic in Retired

   Oh and steer clear of "Human Resources" if you can. They are not your friends. Get to the hiring manager as quickly as possible. Talk now & future.

8. Will refresher course help NICU Nurse

   1RRRN replied to txbabylover's topic in Retired

   Lol....4 kids? I think you know babies! That's good...you've still got humor. But, that's where a little Adult stuff comes in. I'm sure you've heard of Kegel and peri-pads! I did 15 years Pediatrics at Children's hospitals where it was drilled into ...

9. Will refresher course help NICU Nurse

   1RRRN replied to txbabylover's topic in Retired

   15 years in NICU is alot of specialized knowledge! I would think you could try talking directly to a NICU about an orientation tailored to you. Maybe even propose a plan that includes CEU's from within the employer & professional associations to ...

10. Paramedics are taking our Nursing job!

    1RRRN replied to MacERRN's topic in General Nursing

    Read the user id: In2b8u = In to be "rate" you. Is that your motive Mr.EMT? I also hope your identity becomes public and you are sanctioned.

11. Re-entry Nursing Program

    1RRRN replied to rn_nxt_dr's topic in General Nursing

    You can stay where you are to do the MSU program. It is online theory/study with clinical practicums at the hospital or setting in your state. The school works with you to find a preceptorship. But, check out the Sigma Theta Tau site too. That would...

12. MSU RN Refresher course

    1RRRN posted a topic in Michigan

    Anyone enrolled or completed the RN refesher online course through MSU? Advise or comments?

13. New Grad LPN causing problems

    1RRRN replied to Lovely_RN's topic in Geriatric

    Consider addressing the new Lpn directly as teachable moments. She is new and needs mentoring. Since you found things you liked about her before, mix in some positives too. But, there are Safety concerns that need to be discussed. Explain the policie...

14. Which is best type employer? Best HH websites?

    1RRRN replied to 1RRRN's topic in Home Health

    Thanks, "Paradise" for sharing your insight and knowledge. Much appreciated. I'll stay tuned.

15. Re-entry Nursing Program

    1RRRN replied to rn_nxt_dr's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.nursingsociety.org/Education/ContinuingEducation/Pages/ceonline.aspx this is Sigma Theta Tau website. Check it out. Also, nursing.msu.edu Michigan State University. On line refresher open to nurses in other states with clinicals in your l...