ojoson

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1. "Just" a 2-year degree

   ojoson replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

   2 year and 4 year RN's take the same test, that should say something for the 2 year RN's. I am a 2 year RN and am in upper management. 4 year programs touch more on administration and public health,...

2. Nursing Job Titles in Triage

   ojoson replied to nancywelch's topic in Telephone Triage

   We are doing Telemonitoring but I was at a triage class and the speaker said as soon as you pick up the phone you are triaging. We do a competency on our staff but would like them all to be

3. Nursing Job Titles in Triage

   ojoson replied to nancywelch's topic in Telephone Triage

   We are looking at the title of Telehealth

4. LPN"s and telephone triage

   ojoson replied to 4kidsrn's topic in Telephone Triage

   It is excellent for you to document. You said patients call and you relay the message, and he gives you direction on what to do, then you have him sign -off on your notes, I hope I understood you...

5. LPN"s and telephone triage

   ojoson replied to 4kidsrn's topic in Telephone Triage

   I have removed our LPN from triage. Because she is allowed to educate I am developing a program that will enhance our monitoring program, and she will be doing the teaching of our patients and...

6. LPN"s and telephone triage

   ojoson replied to 4kidsrn's topic in Telephone Triage

   It all boils down to your LPN, do they have critical thinking skills and WILL they go to an RN or MD for advice in a complex situation. In Wash. State LPN's cannot assess, complex situations are out...

7. LPN"s and telephone triage

   ojoson replied to 4kidsrn's topic in Telephone Triage

   In Washington state, LPN's cannot assess pt's only gather data and educate. Once you pick up the phone and hear the complaint and respond to it you are assessing. LPN's are not taught critical...