PammieRN

Are there any other Nurse Educator's out there that are feeling "less than" because you are not at the bedside or in the trenches? I really love teaching, am working on my Master's Degree, and have had a year of teaching experience now. It seems th...

Wow! 75 huh? Yikes.... I teach a variety of prereq courses including A&P, Medical Terminology, Interpersonal Communication along with all 3 levels of medical lecture/labs here at our college. Lab A as well as the medical terminology classes are...

Yes, it would certainly be helpful to have all core materials available before writing curriculums. I think, however, I would start with the State BON and what requirements they are looking to be met, then build on that. A. I guess my question to...

Dear Ursula, I am an instructor in the medical program here at a local tech college. I teach CMA's (Certified Medical Assistants). It is much more extensive than for a medication aide, but we do cover all of that. However, to work my way through ...

I work at a long term care center for children. There are various things we do. 1. Find a good pediatric nutritionist. They are the experts. 2. We do use the MCT oil and sustical. 3. For children who have reflux problems, their feeds are overnig...

Next time I am at the fabric store I will look for a pattern....there has to be one in a vintage pattern area.....anyone ever seen the pattern?

Southwest Washington Medical Center's Family Birth Center tags mom, dad and baby....baby has 2 tags, one on the wrist, one on that ankle with an alarm on it. If the babe is taken even near the exit, it sets off the house alarm. This facility is in ...

Ever since I watched Pearl Harbor, I have been fascinated with them....I would love to have one. I get sooooooo cold.

I agree, I could deal with the claustrophobia and cover my face for 3 months for 250grand. That would solve a helluva lot of problems. If you get a firm line of info, e-mail me. I'll go with you.

I am considering an internship offered by one of the hospitals in my area. I have been an RN for 1 1/2 years. My first year I worked in L&D and I have been working as a nurse manager for the last few months in LTC. I feel like I am stagnating....

Thanks for the encouragement. I have decided to go ahead and fill out the app. I feel better and more settled now that I have made the decision to make another change. I'll find my place eventually. It sure is nice to know that I have you guys as...

Dear Wanna B, 2 things struck me...and by the way, I'm not a psychiatrist. I not only am a nurse but have a daughter who is bi-polar and have dealt with depression personally for 15 years. Having said that... #1...this person seems to be self med...

Ryka Tennis shoes are the best! They are made especially for women's feet, not mens shoes miniaturized. Made a big difference in my back....I am a big girl too. Whatever you get, make sure it fits. Nothing more uncomfortable than tight shoes or p...

I have to echo what aimee says....what are your long term goals? I was older, too, when I went back to school. I had worked as a CNA, CMA, and phlebotomist for many years while my kids were little. Bedside work certainly takes a toal (sp?) on your...

If your body is giving you physical symptoms, listen to it. Life is too short to remain in a environment which is making you ill. With the nursing shortage, you can get another job in about 2 minutes. It's their loss. I thought I would be a lab...

jb... I work as a Registered Nurse Care Manager for a hybrid of home health, specifically those residents with developmental disabilities. These residents have been moved out of the larger state institutions and into private homes, usually 4-6 peopl...

In my area of practice, I have the autonomy to write nursing orders. If this is the case with your program, i.e., nursing orders as well as physician's orders may be entered, I would suggest something along the lines of "Medical/Treatment Orders". P...

Haven't started on it yet. My oldest is in college right now and have 2 more teenagers and a grandchild living with me. I thought I wanted to go back to be a midwife, but I have recently had to leave L&D (tears flow) and take a management/QA p...

You betcha girl! I DO have my BSN degree tattoed, not to my forehead, but on my shoulder....very proud and relieved to have accomplished this! I designed a tattoo especially for the degrees I have....a triple rose vine around a caduceus. One bloom...

Hi Rosey.... As a clinical nurse manager I get nervous if I DON'T find ANY med errors. I know they happen....I want to know about them so we can LEARN, LEARN, LEARN. If you learned something from yours, and it sounds like you did, well done. Don't...

Hi All, I am feeling frustrated. I work for a company that manages residential facilities for the developmentally disabled. The manager feels like money can be saved if a nurse is not scheduled for the time that the clients are away at their day p...

I would love to contract for my services....I just don't seem satisfied somehow working for other companies. I wouldn't know where to start...can anyone point me in the right direction? Oregon just settled a law suit that requires that they provide...

I hear ya! Just bought a convertible about 3 weeks ago. Haven't had so much male attention in 20 years...Doesn't matter that I am terribly overwieght and aging...Just yesterday evening a guy behind me kept raising his eyebrows in an enticing manner...

Just got a job as Clinical Nurse Manager....starting out at 20.70hr, will get a raise after 3 mo probationary period is over...

Definately sputum and trach goobers.....