Hi! I am in FNP program at SSU, am also certified in Infection Control. I have seen that fear that you mention, and believe that it stems from (duh) ignorance. It is surprising how little is known by most nurses about infectious disease modes of t...
Hi Annie, In what capacity do you teach wellness, who pays for it, private or govt health plan? In what area do you live? What are some of your subject areas for classes and who are the audiences? Linda.
Hi Annie, In what capacity do you teach wellness, who pays for it, private or govt health plan? In what area do you live? What are some of your subject areas for classes and who are the audiences? Linda.
Thank you both for replying: I don't think that the polictical climate in this country will soon see a federal insurance plan (but I sure like the name!). I will be keeping my eyes open and my heart open for a way to try to impact this HUGE problem...
Thank you both for replying: I don't think that the polictical climate in this country will soon see a federal insurance plan (but I sure like the name!). I will be keeping my eyes open and my heart open for a way to try to impact this HUGE problem...
LindaC replied to joanne helfer's topic in Research
Hi Joanne, I'm in your program, up at HSU. I have a friend who in now an RN, but as an LVN she also learned this same method you use. I'll have to ask her where she went to school, or if someone else taught her. I'm not sure about the V shape, bu...
This is a repeat of topic in "Managed Care" section: I'd like to hear how nurses feel about our system of health care delivery in the U.S. And from nurses who live elsewhere, how do you feel about the access to health care in your country (and wha...
This is a repeat of topic in "Managed Care" section: I'd like to hear how nurses feel about our system of health care delivery in the U.S. And from nurses who live elsewhere, how do you feel about the access to health care in your country (and wha...
Hi Sarah! I'm looking forward to seeing your replies to the others. I have been leaving notes around on other websites asking to talk with nurses from other countries. What luck! I'm interested in what kind of "nursing theory" you study in school, ...
Another reply! I too have been in nursing for 20 years. I started in Med-surg, and I think it's a great way to begin and maybe spend your career. It is by far the most difficult place in the health system to work. You will get to know about a vast...
I used the indicators of Infections in C-sections (Endometriitis); BSI in Newborns with Central Lines (inf. per 1000 line-days); BSI in ICU pts with central lines(inf per 1000 line days), etc. I also tracked needlesticks by number per year by number...
The Wound, Otomy, and Continency Nurses Society Journal is edited by Mikel Gray (info is old, from 1996): at that time the address was: [email protected] In any case, the current address may be accessible from your internet, maybe even a chat room...