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1. All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

   KYAPRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   It has been my experience both as a nurse and a surgical patient that Zofran does work marvelously for preventing nausea if given before the procedure or immediately afterwards but not so with...

2. All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

   KYAPRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   Thank

3. All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

   KYAPRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   I used the terms only to indicate that there are those who do see those who are NOT equally trained/educated as underlings; similar to military ranking. I did NOT say I did this. It is because of the...

4. All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

   KYAPRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

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5. All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

   KYAPRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   True I do not own the staff...the use of the word my in this case is not meant to indicate ownership but rather a relationship. Do we not say my mother, my child, my co-workers (or do you say: the...

6. All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

   KYAPRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   Try working in a small (23 beds only) rural hospital where doctors are considered nearly divine by the administration and you will discover that there is a true hierarchy. And I have heard more than...

7. All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

   KYAPRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   My apologizes for not articulating exactly what I was trying to say. Sometimes what is in the mind doesn't always come out clearly when you write it down. What I meant when referring to new NPs and...

8. New grad needs start-up assistance

   KYAPRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am hoping someone out there may be able to offer advice or suggestions on how to prepare for re-entry to workforce after long absence and now low income. Here's the problem: four years ago, I had to...

9. All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

   KYAPRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   Okay...I gotta add my 2 cents worth to this fight. I am an new grad NP with 10 years RN experience! I will say that my RN experience has definitely made me have a better bedside manner and honed my...

10. Question for those who receive SSD

    KYAPRN replied to mondkmondk's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    The 9 months trial is just for receiving cash benefits. There is an extended period beyond that where you don't draw benefits but if you are not able to maintain the gainful employment, you can start...