Kansasmomandnurse

Kansasmomandnurse has 23 years experience.

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1. Regret Becoming an NP

   Kansasmomandnurse replied to psych.nurse's topic in Advanced

   I have an interest in psych ( always have) and have thought about pursuing the psych NP path but not sure of actual duties and do not want to make a mistake in pursuing. Know it varies but can you give a description of duties, what u like, etc? Would...

2. Training for new job

   Kansasmomandnurse posted a topic in General Specialties

   So I'm asking for assessments/ opinions and possible solutions: I've been an RN for 21yrs, mainly hospital step- down units and most recently 3 yrs in UR for an insurance company. I recently started a new job in UR on the hospital side and my traini...

3. Nicotine pre- employment testing

   Kansasmomandnurse replied to Kansasmomandnurse's topic in General Nursing

   See below

4. Nicotine pre- employment testing

   Kansasmomandnurse replied to Kansasmomandnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Here are the facts for anyone who is faced with my situation. There is a lot of misinformation out there. 1) Tyoe of test - Cotinine a) Urine B) Blood C) Cheek swab I passed my test 6 days after my last smoke. Method: cheek swab Cotinine half-lif...

5. Nicotine pre- employment testing

   Kansasmomandnurse replied to Kansasmomandnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Please disregard poll- I did not do correctly. First time! í ½í¸Š Now I know!

6. Nicotine pre- employment testing

   Kansasmomandnurse replied to Kansasmomandnurse's topic in General Nursing

   You're right, I obviously goofed. Now I know. Thanks. Regarding the other answers, interesting. The method of testing has to be taken into account, so while 3 weeks may be accurate for some methods.... anyway, we will see. It's interesrung to me t...

7. Taking Job Hopping to a New Level

   Kansasmomandnurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   So here is a thought in response to your situation about job-hopping and hating your job: first, I've felt this way and it's miserable. Colors your whole outlook and can be so awful knowing that you hate your job. My idea? Find a " weekend option" j...

8. Travel Nursing Companies Best to Work For

   Kansasmomandnurse replied to dlshilobod's topic in Travel

   I'm also interested in any opinions on travel nursing at this age, as I have similar circumstances, though very different experience. I've been doing Utilization Review for the last 3 yrs ( have been an RN for 21yrs) and have seen a few listings for ...

9. Nicotine pre- employment testing

   Kansasmomandnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   Has anyone had either a negative or positive experience with nicotine/ Cotinine level testing when receiving an offer from St. Luke's in KC? Are there other KC area hospitals that require this now as a condition of employment if anyone knows? Just ...

10. Does St Lukes Kansas City check for cotinine levels in their pre-employment blood test

    Kansasmomandnurse replied to urmama's topic in Missouri

    It's been quite awhile since this thread was started but wondered how it turned out? I understood the tests to be cheek swabs....

11. Can I purchase Botox for personal use?

    Kansasmomandnurse replied to NightWatch's topic in Aesthetics

    So I'm interested in this question as well: So an RN can inject everyone else, but for personal use (cosmetic use) if he or she is officially certified, that nurse still cannot legally do her own personal injections? Let me put another situation ...