AimeepawsRN

AimeepawsRN has 15 years experience and specializes in OR, ER, Oncology, CPC.

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1. I don't know what to do anymore (a spectator's grief)

   AimeepawsRN replied to life_aknew's topic in Recovery

   Yes, reading women who love too much is great along with Al-Anon meetings. I do have to say that my husband would have left me if I didn't get help and would have taken my children. Fortunately I got help but that is always not the case in all circum...

2. ADD meds while on diversion?

   AimeepawsRN replied to jnks's topic in Recovery

   Same in my state!!! If you are on the meds you are not working while being monitored...

3. positive BAC

   AimeepawsRN replied to kelshar's topic in Recovery

   Yes!! I wish I would have contacted an attorney before the board. Very wise advise. Good luck to you and your daughter. So glad you reached out for advice.

4. Going from RN to Paramedic

   AimeepawsRN replied to mater44's topic in Emergency

   You would make a great flight nurse. You may need a few yrs od CCU nursing but hey that's not bad. Do what you think is right. Good luck.

5. positive BAC

   AimeepawsRN replied to kelshar's topic in Recovery

   In my state it doesn't matter if you self report or not. If the employer reports and the BON finds you guilty, you will have adverse licensure actions. I found that they do go easier on you if you self report, meaning probation vs.suspension or revoc...

6. ADD meds while on diversion?

   AimeepawsRN replied to jnks's topic in Recovery

   Hmmmm. This would have to be brought by your CM. In our state the participant needs to see an addictionologist. Not sure how it is done anywhere else.

7. Qoute "If you quit, I will report you to the state B.O.N.!!!!!!"

   AimeepawsRN replied to bobs201's topic in General Nursing

   This I great advice. I would not go back there!!!

8. Why do QA positions pay so low??

   AimeepawsRN replied to Bella RN's topic in Quality Improvement

   Are you all speaking of "state" positions? Where are you all getting low salary??? The salary is great in this field at the present time. If you work for an insurance company or contract out. The contract(independent) nurse QA were making $30/hr revi...

9. Our new hire, new grad charge nurse

   AimeepawsRN replied to kimbo9's topic in General Nursing

   I am a Diploma nurse with three years of straight clinicals plus all of my BS required courses. I went through the "diploma" program first because of the intense clinicals and have run an ER with my diploma degree (not as a new nurse though) ! I am n...

10. Why do QA positions pay so low??

    AimeepawsRN replied to Bella RN's topic in Quality Improvement

    My pay isn't bad at all. I am an RN and CPC. I do alot of QA. It may be alittle less then I made at bedside but my quality of life has changed tremendously. You will also need to factor in the great hours, no holidays or weekends. I started out with ...

11. RN coder positions- Independent

    AimeepawsRN replied to angelrnstat's topic in Quality Improvement

    I am an RN,CPC. I love it!!! I work for an insurance company auditing and teaching docs how to code. What state do you live in?

12. Concerned...allnurses store product

    AimeepawsRN replied to AwayWeGo's topic in General Nursing

    They are not for kids. Has anyone heard of a gag gift???? They are not for kids. My medication is locked up and this would be in the closet with my "gag gifts". All Nurses, you are the best. I guess when you work so long in a critical care area, you ...

13. Concerned...allnurses store product

    AimeepawsRN replied to AwayWeGo's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my!!! It's for adults!!!!!!!!! Keep your kids away from it. They sell that stuff in malls!

14. Is it frowned upon???

    AimeepawsRN replied to lpn-ny's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing greedy about it!!! Agency will help you become well rounded in your career. Just let both employers know.

15. New to recovery

    AimeepawsRN replied to STK1982's topic in Recovery

    Listen to Jack!!! Recovery, though hard, is very rewarding. I did not loose my license but it was on probation for a time and I will always have adverse actions on my license. I had to let go of that and work on me. My life has forever changed and it...