RheumNurse

RheumNurse has 10 years experience.

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1. Company nurse interview

   RheumNurse replied to nurseEsteve's topic in Occupational

   I knew VERY little when I got hired in Occupational Health. You'll learn it as you go. They should provide classes for you. I wish you the best of luck!

2. July 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

   RheumNurse replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

   "Oh honey, if she keeps up that speed she'll be a great nurse; but I hope she's ready for what's down the road."

3. LPN as OHN

   RheumNurse replied to imim's topic in Occupational

   Absolutely LPN 's are qualified, of course depending on your BON and companies policies and procedures. I believe you would see more LPN 's working in Occupational Health Clinics rather than actually working as the sole Nurse directly in a company; a...

4. Company nurse interview

   RheumNurse replied to nurseEsteve's topic in Occupational

   They really don't teach much about Occupational Health in nursing school, nor is there much information in text books or online. I was extremely nervous for my interview as well. My advice is be honest and be yourself. You will want to know, or at l...

5. Do you extend your care to employees' family.

   RheumNurse replied to nurseEsteve's topic in Occupational

   Where I work, we do not. We only deal with Occupational Health and Injuries. However, I am now part of an innovative project called O.P.C. mobileMED where we only serve those who work in the Oil Producing Companies (O.P.C.) in mobile units that go on...

6. Scope of Practice

   RheumNurse replied to strivingformore's topic in Occupational

   In my experience being an Occupational Medicine Nurse it is always the provider, whether it be a NP, PA, MD, and/or a Physical Therapist to set restrictions. It's often we nurses get a phone call from the patient asking if the provider will change or...