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Q. has 7 years experience and specializes in LDRP; Education.

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1. Lack of daycare or neglect?

   Q. replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Absolutely NOT a daycare issue. As siri pointed out, if it wasn't this that killed the baby, it would have been something else.

2. Frustrated

   Q. replied to Q.'s topic in Career Support

   Not really sure why my position was called what it was (Patient Education Specialist). The position title itself connotes more of a consultant type role, which I'm fine with that, except the expectations of my job require, imo, a Patient Education ...

3. Frustrated

   Q. posted a topic in Career Support

   I love my job, but I am frustrated at my lack of influence; part of it being the title I hold and all that. Essentially, I function as a manager (as a program manager) attend all the same meetings to get things done, work directly with Vice President...

4. Title of "BSN" on badge?

   Q. replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

   I just love how people put down a BSN like it just "two" extra classes and essentially a few fluffy courses - nothing really substantial. I often wonder then, if a BSN degree is so insignificant as far as amount of work, why doesn't everyone get a B...

5. What do patients say that irks you?

   Q. replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

   You know, it's been 4 years or so since I've staffed the OB floor, and so many times I miss that, but reading this thread made me laugh and in a way, understand WHY I miss some of that stuff! Thanks!!

6. BSN vs BS title

   Q. replied to Aaron-RN's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with llg. The 2 designations, while similiar for all practical purposes, are two distinct degrees. Using BSN because it sounds better but if you did not in fact, earn it, would not be wise. BSN (Bachelors of Science Nursing) is it's own deg...

7. Don't Rough My Newborn Up!!!!!!!

   Q. replied to capribry's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Ditto. I haven't had any parents comment about how I handled their newborns, but my DH and my Mom sure did when I'd handle my preemie twins!

8. It Annoys ME HOW SOME PEOPLE CAN SAY "THEY ARE ONLY IN IT FOR THE MONEY"

   Q. replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in General Nursing

   No bashing. That's actually kind of funny. I usually say "I hate people" too.

9. Up for Salary Review - Questions

   Q. posted a topic in Career Support

   Looking for some guidance from any executives, administrators, etc. I'm a new role (since October 05) and part of my condition of employment was a salary review in 6 months. This was because I originally asked for $6 more than what they offered me; ...

10. African American Care

    Q. replied to CametoitlateTexan's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent post.

11. Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators

    Q. replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    I have; your first think is the one dated 1999. The second link that is more current I've looked at, but it doesn't mention the patient education measure. That's why I'm trying to figure out if the patient education measure is still applicable. But...

12. Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators

    Q. posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm looking for some help from those familiar with the ANA. In 1999 I read a bulletin from the ANA regarding Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators, such as staffing, patient falls, decubti, etc and in that was "Patient Satisfaction with Educational In...

13. How much for your soul? (This is very long.)

    Q. replied to workingforskies's topic in General Nursing

    Bipley - ROCK ON. I'm not a people manager but I work in an administrative role. And I totally get the "management food poisoning" you describe. Top leadership needs to see evidence of patient education documentation. Staff nurses complain about th...

14. Poll for RN's: Do you have an ADN or BSN?

    Q. replied to Ekklesia's topic in ADN/BSN

    BSN completing my MSN.

15. Threats from Management

    Q. replied to kittyrose's topic in Activism

    I hear your pain. I'm not management but I was an educator, and we would have classes 24/7, often we us being there during the night shift, watching as the night shifters got to go home (after NOT attending the class) and me taking my tired self dow...