londonflo

londonflo

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  1. The Movie and TV Thread

    londonflo replied to Tweety's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Kanopy is a great source for movies. We watch the full number we can during the month. Also Hoopla. These are from our library system. I also read books from

  2. Crusty Old Bats

    londonflo replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Frankly, before the 20 years before my last 5 years of retirement (2017), We still had cart keys to access narcotics. As I had worked/taught at this hospital/college, and dispensed most of the...

  3. The Movie and TV Thread

    londonflo replied to Tweety's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    We enjoyed the documentary "We are the world" also. Boy, could Michael Jackson hit a pure note. Brought back a lot of memories of that time. I always liked Huey Lewis and Steve Perry singing. Cindy...

  4. Experience

    londonflo replied to MoLo's topic in Advanced Practice

    I agree. I think the accreditation agencies (not government) should be severely tightened up. God knows if I operated a BSN program in my basement, CCNE would approve

  5. Experience

    londonflo replied to MoLo's topic in Advanced Practice

    For the last 100 years, anecdotal accounts drove the direction of nursing practice. Now we continue to engage with anecdotal experience and the universities flaying for tuition dollars, figure "if it...

  6. Port Access - Needle Securement

    londonflo replied to Aurea's topic in Oncology

    , Steri Strips were never made to secure anything except at a superficial level. Taking out staples/sutures, yes we put some on but they are not going to keep dehiscence from happening. Sweat and any...

  7. Port Access - Needle Securement

    londonflo replied to Aurea's topic in Oncology

    Hello Aurea, I am wondering if you are a salesperson since your profile says "design and innovation"? If so, I would talk to a nursing clinical specialist (MSN) to develop a procedure for...

  8. Experience

    londonflo replied to MoLo's topic in Advanced Practice

    Who is saying a 19 year old would be not be intimated in direct patient care, as any other nursing professional without 'on the ground' experience would be(in a place where real, practical work is...

  9. Crusty Old Bats

    londonflo replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, what is that? Never heard that name. It was a large square of heavy flannel or linen with a row of 8-10 long tails on either side. The flat piece...

  10. Is nursing burn out really that bad?

    londonflo replied to nursingcand's topic in General Nursing

    I think we are all being put on. The OP can't find job deserving his talents and sensitivities, , disses RN roles and education, but acknowledges CPA certification was too hard for

  11. Experience

    londonflo replied to MoLo's topic in Advanced Practice

    It is the same as teaching nurses in an BSN program. One faculty member anecdotally stated their blank handouts listing headings of Nursing Diagnosis, Goals, Interventions and Evaluation to complete...

  12. Are more letters after your name better or ridiculous?

    londonflo replied to deza's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Then why the BSN in you case. Should be ....Full Glass MSN with whatever specialty you are clinically

  13. Is nursing burn out really that bad?

    londonflo replied to nursingcand's topic in General Nursing

    When many patients have surgery that requires a rehab program, they go to rehabilation centers which are also assisted living or full on care. Why not get experience with what the surgical rehab...

  14. Columbia University School of Nursing - Masters Direct Entry (MDE) / DNP 2024

    londonflo replied to Flower.1's topic in School, College Programs

    First of all you can not get my 2012 posts. Second I will say the similar quote (again) From the Columbia CDE site. Have a look...

  15. Columbia University School of Nursing - Masters Direct Entry (MDE) / DNP 2024

    londonflo replied to Flower.1's topic in School, College Programs

    If, If I was a troll, I would NOT post current information on the website. Nor troll again 3 years LATER. Cited numbers are what are currently posted on their website...... YOU Take a

  16. Columbia University School of Nursing - Masters Direct Entry (MDE) / DNP 2024

    londonflo replied to Flower.1's topic in School, College Programs

    This is what I read on the website. I have not contacted the college directly. But these expenses are 'out of this world'. But they get a lot of applicants. And as an RN you still make the same hourly...

  17. Columbia University School of Nursing - Masters Direct Entry (MDE) / DNP 2024

    londonflo replied to Flower.1's topic in School, College Programs

    Did I read this right? Is this the annual cost of Columbia

  18. CNA Frustrated with Being the Blame

    londonflo replied to Kirsten Creator's topic in General Nursing

    With respect to all RNs working their tail off, we are never MIA. We are always involved in patient care. Did you check all the rooms she might have been in? Are you afraid of your...

  19. Anti Vaxxer I Knew Became A Nurse

    londonflo replied to RitzyCinnamonRoll's topic in General Nursing

    And then he got covid, went on television struggling to breathe after he got the best healthcare in the

  20. Columbia University School of Nursing - Masters Direct Entry (MDE) / DNP 2024

    londonflo replied to Flower.1's topic in School, College Programs

    The purpose of graduate study is to solidity the current nurses status and improve practice. We all hope for a continued growth in the nursing profession - just not secondary off-shoot of NP/...

  21. Can you describe your 12hr 7a-7p shift?what goes on and tips

    londonflo replied to lvloverRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    "Almost ran to a room". But you boast about your 10 months as a nurse, ,,, get there fast, Support colleagues, support the patient, "not almost run",,,RUN. Are you a role model or a store...

  22. Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    londonflo replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    maybe she could the be VP for Trump president. "we are are the party of "liars, Liars pants on fire". Q says to wear asbestos diapers. I specifically talked to Q. Q sent

  23. CNA Frustrated with Being the Blame

    londonflo replied to Kirsten Creator's topic in General Nursing

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  24. CNA Frustrated with Being the Blame

    londonflo replied to Kirsten Creator's topic in General Nursing

  25. CNA Frustrated with Being the Blame

    londonflo replied to Kirsten Creator's topic in General Nursing

    Document those important numbers, It is first line of assessment. Don't wait until you speak to the nurse. This is what you were taught in your certification studies. THEN, communicate the abnormals...