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  1. If a family member calls on your pt, do you give them info?

    TooterIA posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a RN in a 25 bed hospital and if a family memebr calls, we are allowed to give out information (pretty much anything they ask) as long as the family member gives the ok. My dad is in a hospital...

  2. If a family member calls on your pt, do you give them info?

    TooterIA replied to TooterIA's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the replies. Apparantly my hospital is way behind the times (but I do still feel like we comply with HIPAA)

  3. Online bachelor's??

    TooterIA replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in General Nursing

    I got my Bachelors through the University of Phoenix Online and loved it, it is a great program. Each class is 5 weeks long. I honestly dont remember cost as I put it all in loans but it was rather...

  4. If you are a member of the ANA...

    TooterIA posted a topic in General Nursing

    I joined the ENA because I wanted to be somehow active in nursing but am still figuring out if the ENA has something I can be active in. I am looking into also joining the ANA but $200 is a lot of $...

  5. Telephone Orders- Perplexed in MA!

    TooterIA replied to kathybMA's topic in General Nursing

    We do this in my facility only if there is a reason the nurse who took the phone call cant write them herself (she is busy and cannot sit to write them, or an emergency happens). Otherwise, each nurse...

  6. What nsg organizations do you belong to?

    TooterIA posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am looking to join at least one nsg organization. I work in a small hospital so I work in Med/Surg, ER and OB. I am certified in PALS, NRP, ACLS and TNCC. I am looking for groups that will look good...

  7. Ideal Nursing Position... What should I look for....

    TooterIA replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    Is there any way you can look for jobs by word of mouth? I dont think you will be able to tell many of the things like if the work environment is non toxic unless you have someone on the inside...

  8. Nursing School Stets?!?! HELP

    TooterIA replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    I had a cheapie all through school and when I got my first job I tried out my coworker's stethescopes to see what I liked. I found that almost everybody I work with uses a Littman Cardiologoy III. If...

  9. Hepatitis C diagnosis and Devastated

    TooterIA replied to Nvr2Old's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a nurse who contracted Hep C from a patient many years ago, she has been going through treatment and she has always been able ot work regardless of having Hep C.

  10. Frontier School of Midwifery & Family Nursing

    TooterIA posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Has anyone been through their FNP program or know anyone who has? I tried to do a search on here and came up with no results. I am starting to look at FNP programs but an unsure if an online FNP...

  11. U of Pheonx Online?

    TooterIA replied to fergus51's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am finishing up my BSN through UOP. I cannot say enough positive things about this school and program. Altough I find it expensive, this program has been very flexible and I have learned a ton....

  12. Is anyone on here an FNP?

    TooterIA replied to carolina_girl's topic in Post Graduate Students

    When someone writes "bump", it bumps this thread up to the top, so when you look at your screen, this is on the top. People frequently bump to get their topic to the top in hopes that more people will...

  13. New nurses: night shift to day shift?

    TooterIA replied to Angie_Baby's topic in General Nursing

    Why are we knocking the $15/hour so much? I live in rural Iowa and some hospitals in the area pay that because our cost of living is significantly less than other areas. So $33,000/year in Iowa doesnt...

  14. Endoscopy

    TooterIA replied to ZZTopRN's topic in General Nursing

    Was it done in the same facility by the same anesthesia provider? In my facility our anesthesia provider gives enough Propofol that our patients are asleep, but not under general anesthesia. Some...

  15. Community College vs University

    TooterIA replied to wanna-b-R.N.'s topic in General Nursing

    All nurses have to pass the same boards no matter where you go to school so I cannot imagine an employer would care-mine certainly doesnt.

  16. special certifications?

    TooterIA replied to MIA-RN1's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital sets up the classes when they know we have enough new employees to take them. Ours are during the week and yes they are paid for.

  17. special certifications?

    TooterIA replied to MIA-RN1's topic in General Nursing

    TNCC-Trauma Nursing Core Course ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support I work in a small facility and all nurses are encouraged to take these courses as we help out in...

  18. Looking for A Nursing Tote Bag

    TooterIA replied to purple_rose_3's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.nursesdirect.com is one of my favorite sites. Click on clothing and there is a section of bags. I have the blue one that says 'nurse' on it and I love it.

  19. Small vs Big hospitals??

    TooterIA replied to cramble's topic in General Nursing

    Dalzac it is interesting that you say that bigger hospitals have better pay and better benefits. In my area the smaller hospitals pay better, have better retirement programs, and the health insurance...

  20. Small vs Big hospitals??

    TooterIA replied to cramble's topic in General Nursing

    I have never worked in a big hospital but I can give you my opinion on a small one. I have worked in a 25 bed hospital for two years and I love it. Since we are so small, most staff...

  21. time management

    TooterIA replied to bemory's topic in General Nursing

    Rachel had an excellent example of what it takes for some nurses to be timely. One word of warning-Rachel mentioned one nurse writes down meds that are due like Lasix-although it is essential to make...

  22. Iowa Nurses getting BSN degrees online - where & any problems with BON?

    TooterIA replied to spark's topic in General Nursing

    I am enrolled in University of Phoenix Online and will graduate with my BSN in sept. Although it is expensive, it is a fantastic program. I have not had any problems with the BON. If you want more...

  23. better to work rotating shifts or full time nights?

    TooterIA replied to cicf2005's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked both second shift and night shift in the past and although I may not get many oppurtunities to start IVs on nights, I think I have been able to learn able to learn the same amount of...

  24. Excelsior Ethics test?

    TooterIA posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Anyone get the readings and test out for Ethics through Excelsior? I have had the books a couple months and have done some reading, but it is so boring. I am wondering how much you actually need to...

  25. What quick access info would you want when new to ED?

    TooterIA replied to Joshua21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work in a very small ER and there are many things I wish I knew, so here we go! The number one thing I think would be helpful, especially for new grads, is one of those flip books that tells you...