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  1. 2017 Medicare/Medicaid RN & LPN Providers (Independent Contractors aka Private Duty Nurse)

    Icooka4u posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am a LPN with an NPI/Medicaid #. I have worked as an Independent Contractor aka Medicaid Private Duty Nurse. I'm thinking about possibly traveling (nursing) for a higher rate since some cities have...

  2. Same Undergraduate & Graduate College?

    Icooka4u posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    How many people with BSNs attended the same college for their advanced nursing degree (esp. interested in the CNM, NPs & CRNAs)? If so, please list your graduate

  3. 2017 CE (continuing edu) Nursing REQUIREMENTS

    Icooka4u posted a topic in General Nursing

    Where is your main source of completing CE requirements? Came along Nurse.com when searching for CE requirements & they're pitching Unlimited CE for $49.95. Does any have positive experience using...

  4. BSN To CRNA Program

    Icooka4u replied to missklaas's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The requirements depend on the college you pick for your CRNA program. The most common requirements are: Active U.S. RN license (clean) BSN or appropriate BA/BS Science Degree with minimum 3.0 - 3.5...

  5. Job interview ethics...

    Icooka4u replied to emmafrancis's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I had that happen to me while working in LTC. My floor got a new BSN-RN straight from school with zero exp.. I got invited to the night RN supervisor's wedding and she didn't. She gave me the shift...

  6. Lipo & abdominoplasty& BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) oh my!

    Icooka4u posted a topic in General Nursing

    An acquaintance of mine has been talking me to death about getting a cosmetic procedure called cool sculpting”. I finally went on Youtube to see visuals of this but forgot the name, and instead...

  7. Dual certified NPs doing (NNP) Neonatal & (WHNP) Women’s Health - OB/GYN?

    Icooka4u posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Are there any dual certified NPs doing (NNP) Neonatal & (WHNP) Women's Health - OB/GYN? If so, what educational route did you take? I see Neonatal specialty choices for NP college programs, but...

  8. Dual certified NPs doing (NNP) Neonatal & (WHNP) Women’s Health - OB/GYN?

    Icooka4u replied to Icooka4u's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi. Regarding Women's Health - OB/GYN, I've worked on the Mother/Baby Postpartum unit (LDRP), High-Risk OB/GYN unit, in the nurseries for both units, and in OB/GYN offices. No NICU work exp. yet. Dual...

  9. Anyone done NIWH Whole Health Educator program?

    Icooka4u replied to BetterSafe's topic in Holistic

    Aesthetically you website/blog page is BEAUTIFUL! Can't wait to read some of your

  10. Anyone an Herbalist?

    Icooka4u replied to Mnstn's topic in Holistic

    I think it's great, and am interested in herbalism & aromatherapy. Now finding a program that is hands on in class is the challenge. Too many online only

  11. Dual certified NPs doing (NNP) Neonatal & (WHNP) Women’s Health - OB/GYN?

    Icooka4u replied to Icooka4u's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My long term career goal is an NP (NNP and or WHNP) or CRNA - Nurse Anesthetist. One of my past PCPs (primary care physician's) were dual certified in Internal Med & Peds. That made me wonder if...

  12. Which Nurses Are Unhappy & Why (all levels)

    Icooka4u posted a topic in General Nursing

    "Medscape Nurse Career Satisfaction Report 2016" Susan B. Yox, RN, EdD; Laura A. Stokowski, RN, MS; Mary McBride; Emily Berry | January 25, 2017 Knowing a nurse in every category except CRNA, I'd...

  13. are mandatory scrub color-coding in hospitals the wave of the future?

    Icooka4u replied to kelligracie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Like applesxoranges I had to wear the light blue stamped scrubs when I worked in L&D, High-Risk OB, & the Birthing Suites. My hospital also did not permit you to leave the building in them. I...

  14. Security - Stethoscope Engraving

    Icooka4u replied to futurenursling's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Although it hasn't happened to me, it's obviously a huge issue according to numerous threads in allnurses regarding nurses stethoscopes walking off. Yes to getting yours engraved. Has anybody ever...

  15. Nursing speciality for someone that hates people

    Icooka4u replied to Gogol's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Great title, I can't stop laughing. Certain nursing jobs or working with the wrong people will make the most happy-go-lucky feel this

  16. i HATE my job. Does anyone else feel the same?

    Icooka4u replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ROTF! At some point many people across all careers feel like that. My suggestion would be to take a stroll in the Specialties” area of allnurses. I never knew before exploring this website,...

  17. Can I lose license over f word?

    Icooka4u replied to Angieadore's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    WOW! Like other's said you will not lose your license over that. Going forward, I would sign up with 1 or 2 other different agencies so if you're having a problem with one case, and that company won't...

  18. RN being pulled to work as aide?

    Icooka4u replied to Llame_Llama's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I totally agree with NOADLS about giving notice effective at the time of occurrence if it happens again”. Nurses too frequently get the short end of the stick in numerous occasions. A physician...

  19. Training to work with medically fragile children

    Icooka4u replied to FloatyFlowers's topic in Private Duty

    OP: Did you ever become a Private Duty Nurse - Medicaid Independent Provider/Contractor? Did you ever find a place to obtain the skills asked for on the Medically Fragile Peds

  20. 2017 Can Scrub or Circulating Nurses, & Surgical Technologists Sit?

    Icooka4u posted a topic in Operating Room

    2017 Can Scrub or Circulating Nurses, & Surgical Technologists Sit? I read a thread regarding this from 2002. Due to the fact that things change, I wanted updated answers/perspectives about this....

  21. Aesthetic Registered Nurse Salary

    Icooka4u replied to Cosmetic RN's topic in Aesthetics

    What is a

  22. My journey to becomming an Aesthetic Nurse

    Icooka4u replied to Riotgrrrl's topic in Aesthetics

    What is a

  23. Lymphoma/Hodgkin tx:Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

    Icooka4u posted a topic in Oncology

    A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma/Hodgkin stage 3. Her treatment will consist of chemo & radiation. She told me that the medication (mostly via IV) she will take is a word or...

  24. Lymphoma/Hodgkin tx:Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

    Icooka4u replied to Icooka4u's topic in Oncology

    Thanks. I see this book is popular on Amazon and has a high

  25. Lymphoma/Hodgkin tx:Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

    Icooka4u replied to Icooka4u's topic in Oncology

    I did ask but all she could remember was that each letter in the acronym represented a different medicine. She is still in shock, and I sensed that my questions were overwhelming her as she hasn't yet...