Deborah Cohen BSN, RN, CNM

Deborah Cohen has 42 years experience as a BSN, RN, CNM and specializes in Critical CarE, WOCN, DELEGATION, CASE MANAGEMENT,.

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   New protocol - No report from ER to floor...

   Deborah Cohen replied to justjRN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm reading everyone's comments here and they're all valid and true. I think we form an opinion based on the perspective we're coming from at the time. Even though cross training isn't the topic of this post it would help for all nurses to see how th...
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   New protocol - No report from ER to floor...

   Deborah Cohen replied to justjRN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not trying to insult anyone with my comments. I think you are missing the point. We aren't talking about your world on your floor in any given day. This is City, County, Statewide emergency response. I am quite certain that floor nurses are barra...
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   New protocol - No report from ER to floor...

   Deborah Cohen replied to justjRN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not trying to insult anyone with my comments. I think you are missing the point. We aren't talking about your world on your floor in any given day. This is City, County, Statewide emergency response. I am quite certain that floor nurses are barra...
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   Massive Shortage of ICU Trained Nurses During COVID-19 Pandemic: The Need for Cross Training

   Deborah Cohen replied to simba and mufasa's topic in COVID

   I wholeheartedly agree with Wizard 1. As I stated in a previous comment, Nursing schools need to address evolving health crises and adjust the curriculum accordingly. There needs to be emphasis placed on critical thinking skills. Rotations in Intensi...
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   New protocol - No report from ER to floor...

   Deborah Cohen replied to justjRN's topic in General Nursing

   I totally agree with the nurses who have a more global perspective. I have not worked ER but I've worked Intensive care. The triage is similar. If there are no ER or ICU beds you are on red alert. You can change the entire EMS system routing critical...
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   As a Nurse, is it normal to be pushed around doing different jobs at the place you work?

   Deborah Cohen replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

   I'd rather do laundry than clean up poop any day. But let's face it, we do both!
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   As a Nurse, is it normal to be pushed around doing different jobs at the place you work?

   Deborah Cohen replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

   I've heard all too often that nurses eat their young. Your comments seem harsh in light of the fact that this seems to be an unseasoned nurse seeking direction in her new profession. Not everyone wants to be a leader and being a great follower is fin...
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   As a Nurse, is it normal to be pushed around doing different jobs at the place you work?

   Deborah Cohen replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

   It's true that most job descriptions contain a caveat emptor stating the job description is not meant to be inclusive. I wouldn't however presume to tell anyone to enjoy the change of pace. A more honest approach would be to say that you have a decis...
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   As a Nurse, is it normal to be pushed around doing different jobs at the place you work?

   Deborah Cohen replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

   It's true that most job descriptions contain a caveat emptor stating the job description is not meant to be inclusive. I wouldn't however presume to tell anyone to enjoy the change of pace. A more honest approach would be to say that you have a decis...
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    Massive Shortage of ICU Trained Nurses During COVID-19 Pandemic: The Need for Cross Training

    Deborah Cohen replied to simba and mufasa's topic in COVID

    I agree that cross training is a good idea and it should be done as part of an orientation. I have a BSN but never did a rotation in critical care. The level of understanding of pathophysiology and drug Chemistry is essential in these units as well a...
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    As a Nurse, is it normal to be pushed around doing different jobs at the place you work?

    Deborah Cohen replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for almost 40 years. Some of the responses here are rude. I have worked in almost every venue. Hospital, Nursing Home, Assisted Living. Some of the things you have been asked to do are definitely nursing functions. Wound care for ...