Ann Fosque

Ann Fosque has 25 years experience and specializes in Clinical Navigator.

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1. NAPNES

   Ann Fosque replied to Ann Greathouse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I believe there has been an issue with NAPNES...I would try NALPN...they are trying to start-up a chapter in

2. What is the toughest part of nursing?

   Ann Fosque replied to MoLo's topic in General Nursing

   My statement was a general observation...in 1985, I worked in the ER and we were allowed to add a surcharge to patient's who had insurance for patients lacking insurance. Back then, I was able...

3. What is the toughest part of nursing?

   Ann Fosque replied to MoLo's topic in General Nursing

   Managed Care gone rogue...Corporate Mentality...patients are people, not furniture. I understand there was a need to cut off the "fat" now we are cutting into the "bone" Insurance...

4. What is the toughest part of nursing?

   Ann Fosque replied to MoLo's topic in General Nursing

   I have been a hospital employee for a very long time...my observation can be summed up in a few words Managed Care Corporate Mentality Concierge Metrics Poor staffing with...

5. Phasing Out ADN?

   Ann Fosque replied to Candi Williams's topic in General Nursing

   I believe there is room in Healthcare for very level of Nursing. I personally know a LPN, who became a RN and is now an APN with her PHD. She is works as a Curriculum Administrator. Not...

6. Phasing Out ADN?

   Ann Fosque replied to Candi Williams's topic in General Nursing

   I agree...I have experienced the truth in this statement... 1st hospital...a Level II Trauma Center...worked nights...ER Registrar and Admitting & Bed Control Rep 2nd a Community...

7. Phasing Out ADN?

   Ann Fosque replied to Candi Williams's topic in General Nursing

   Point well taken...Thanks for

8. Phasing Out ADN?

   Ann Fosque replied to Candi Williams's topic in General Nursing

   Very good advice...a serious MVA prevented me from finishing my online education to

9. Difference between Type&Cross and Type&Screen

   Ann Fosque replied to Lynn4875's topic in General Nursing

   I know T&S may be ordered for OHS Cases if Cryoprecipitates are indicated to control bleeding by checking

10. Phasing Out ADN?

    Ann Fosque replied to Candi Williams's topic in General Nursing

    Very interesting viewpoints...to me, this is not so simple...only because Hospitals are now corporations...managed care It would be wonderful to see them employ BSN Nurses for all acute care...

11. Phasing Out ADN?

    Ann Fosque replied to Candi Williams's topic in General Nursing

    Wonderful!

12. Phasing Out ADN?

    Ann Fosque replied to Candi Williams's topic in General Nursing

    Very nice...I'm proud of your accomplishments...as far as phasing LPNs out, I doubt that will happen any time soon. Best

13. Phasing Out ADN?

    Ann Fosque replied to Candi Williams's topic in General Nursing

    Very Nice... Time will tell...we all have opinions...hopefully I am allowed to express mine Too bad Team Nursing is not an option...Team nursing is a system that distributes the care of a...

14. Phasing Out ADN?

    Ann Fosque replied to Candi Williams's topic in General Nursing

    Too bad Team Nursing is not an option...Team nursing is a system that distributes the care of a patient amongst a team that is all working together to provide for this person. This team consists of up...

15. Can LPNs educate under their scope of practice?

    Ann Fosque replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I really appreciate your prompt and kind response. Thank you very much BTW This question was posed with the state of New Jersey in