jstanrs

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1. Orientation, what's that like?

   jstanrs replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

   One thing I'll add is that whatever orientation program you end up in, do NOT let them cut you loose if you don't feel ready. I've heard too many stories of people being promised a particular orientation process and one day being told, "We're short s...

2. legal nurse consultant

   jstanrs replied to luvfall's topic in General Nursing

   I know that in the Dallas area, most nurses working for law firms do so as Nurse Paralegals and do not make anywhere near the money Ms. Milazzo talks about. Expert witnesses are well-paid, but I don't know that LNC certification plays a role; it's mo...

3. ER nurse- advice/ what do you wish you knew before starting?

   jstanrs replied to RNJESS's topic in Emergency

   Know that you are very likely going to feel overwhelmed at times and feel like you know nothing. Most of us have been there and it's a good thing. Practitioners who don't know what they don't know can be dangerous. Identify a mentor. Ask questions....

4. Just sign for it

   jstanrs replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

   P.S. Also report to any regulatory agencies, including JCAHO.

5. Just sign for it

   jstanrs replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

   This scenario is so scary, prevalent, and maddening. The powers that be are primarily focused on things looking kosher, despite what might exit their pie hole. And I can tell you from experience that if/when the excrement hits the electronic air-cir...

6. Fired After 50, Part IV: A Time to Punt

   jstanrs replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   as others have pointed out, your writing skills are exceptional. i'd like to add to scoochy's suggestion re: getting published. unfortunately, i don't think many nursing publications would be willing to take you on because you're exposing what i cons...

7. Lawyer who is a nurse

   jstanrs replied to Ms Tusevljak's topic in General Nursing

   I know several nurse-attorneys who limit their law practice to defending nurses before the board because they feel we are treated so poorly in that situation. I commend them.

8. If you were critically ill, which of your colleagues would you want assigned to you?

   jstanrs replied to kidsndog's topic in General Nursing

   Are you kidding? The thought of having my colleagues seeing me nekid and drugged-up is one of my greatest nightmares. :w00t:

9. If you had to pick two careers/paid hobbies other than nursing...

   jstanrs replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

   1) Something with animals - vet, trainer, shelter / rescue operations 2) Attorney specializing in the defense of nurses before the board

10. Largest Nurses Strike in US History - Replacement Nurses Arrive - Your opinion

    jstanrs replied to girlvet's topic in Union

    Nobody was 'walk(ing) out on patients'; however, that's exactly what administration wants people to think, when, in fact, they had more than adequate notice to make alternative arrangements. I agree with dlatimer that by standing up to administration...

11. Salaried Staff Nurses?

    jstanrs replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    It would seem that you are correct. According to the government's FLSA site: Registered Nurses who are registered by the appropriate State examining board generally meet the duties requirement for the learned professional exemption. Many registered n...

12. Salaried Staff Nurses?

    jstanrs replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    Some random thoughts: This is a loaded topic because legally, nurses are not entitled to OT pay. (References to OT pay means time-and-a-half. An employer has the option of paying exempt employees for extra hours - including at straight pay - but they...

13. Healthcare Admins and Experience??

    jstanrs replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    is it ever okay, regardless of how common it might be? i find it particularly egregious in this situation due to its ultimate effect - the perpetuation of a system in dire need of overhaul - one that literally costs lives. if you doubt that, please r...

14. Healthcare Admins and Experience??

    jstanrs replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    oh, where to begin...? the cold, hard truth is that healthcare is a business - a heavily regulated business. as a result, the focus of most admins is the bottom line and compliance with regulations so their facilities don't lose medicare / medicaid ...

15. Largest Nurses Strike in US History - Replacement Nurses Arrive - Your opinion

    jstanrs replied to girlvet's topic in Union

    re: "the infamous 'group 1' in texas." beware! according to their website http://www.gp1.com, "we do not just serve the dallas-fort worth or north texas healthcare area. with our state of the art background check, background search and background sc...