mamalala

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1. ICU to PI/QI Advice Needed

   mamalala replied to MexicanFNP's topic in Quality Improvement

   I've been in Quality for several years. The amount of autonomy is varied and dependent upon the environment and particular set up of your organization. It is a different kind of stress than you get at the bedside. At times, it is frustrating to deal ...

2. Average registered nurse wages in Indy

   mamalala replied to rn51003's topic in Indiana

   You can get a pretty good idea by using the salary wizard at Monster.com. http://career-advice.monster.com/salary-benefits/salary-information/jobs.aspx I think the salaries are closer to the 25th percentile end than the 50-75 percentile end of the t...

3. Ampules still being used, Ouch!

   mamalala replied to NurseyPoo's topic in General Nursing

   I work in an outpatient clinic setting. We have ampules for phenergan and nubain in our offices. There are special tools made to score and then break the ampule top off. The top remains in the tool until the user holds it over a sharps container ...

4. Looking for: Marginalization, Homelessness and Community Development/Program Planning

   mamalala replied to AshcroftAnnie's topic in Public/Community

   Check your state's Bureau of primary healthcare for the names of any Federally qualified health centers/community health centers in your region. Some deal almost exclusively with migrant or homeless patients. The Migrant Clinicians Network may also b...