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  1. Nurse-Patient ratios in Tennessee

    eltrip posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I overheard a discussion today between two employees (non-clinical) about nursing wages, meeting the "market" on hourly wages versus nurse-patient ratio. We discussed the issues faced by our...

  2. Charting "Incidents"

    eltrip replied to Bug Out's topic in General Nursing

    see your pm

  3. Ten Things A Nurse Doesn't Want to Hear

    eltrip replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    LOL!:roll:roll:roll

  4. Question: Risk Manager Job Duties - This is my new job

    eltrip replied to Mozzie's topic in Quality Improvement

    I started in risk management 3 months ago. I deal with clinical issues only. I start my day off by looking for new entries in our occurence reporting system. If there's something urgent to...

  5. Chattanooga area

    eltrip replied to THAT Nurse.'s topic in Tennessee Nursing

    tina_72us, let me second Mahage's welcome! I've been in the area for 10 years & love the view of Signal Mountain from my house & the view of Lookout, Raccoon & Elder Mountains on my short...

  6. Tidewater Community College Nursing School

    eltrip replied to ngillilan1's topic in General Nursing

    Does the Commonwealth of Virginia have any sort of grants available to state residents? That, in addition to checking on scholarships, would be worth a try. Good luck to you! regards from eltrip, '81...

  7. Chattanooga area

    eltrip replied to THAT Nurse.'s topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Fortwood?

  8. Should we chart in 24-hour time?

    eltrip replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of any facility not using the 24-hour clock. I'm surprised that someone would actually ask for "real person time". I would probably suggest that this person subtract 12 as

  9. Chattanooga Hiring Freezes?

    eltrip replied to MtGypsy's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    As I understand, nursing is hiring but internal candidates receive preference. I'd go for it. The worst that can happen is that you might not get called for an interview. Good luck to

  10. Where are W/C CM jobs in TN or anywhere?

    eltrip replied to lynnintn's topic in Case Management

    Check out Blue Cross' website: http://www.bcbst.com They have positions all over the state. I saw a few that specifically requested case management experience. Good luck to

  11. How can we protect the nurses?

    eltrip replied to hdhnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's time to consult an attorney about workplace violence. It is also time to try to find a safer position, if at all possible. If risk management won't assist, perhaps your area news outlet...

  12. Chattanooga area

    eltrip replied to THAT Nurse.'s topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I'm crossing my fingers. Things are getting interesting now, with all of the Erlanger budget

  13. New Grad, New City : No Diversity

    eltrip replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nashville,

  14. Pulling Hair Advice (No really pulling hair)

    eltrip replied to onerzray's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I am shocked. The instructor knows (or SHOULD know) what the definitions of assault and battery are in this state. The instructor should know better. You must report this to the Dean of Nursing,...

  15. TN Nurses Against Proposed Bill (SB 0009) for "Certified Medication Technicians"

    eltrip replied to ccuRNinTN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thanks for the information. I'm writing my legislators right

  16. Seriously?!

    eltrip replied to ernursen's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Here are some thoughts, from where I sit. First, let me congratulate you on continuing your education! You won't regret it! Now, what are you offering your current employer that would be mutually...

  17. How has HIPPA affected your job?

    eltrip posted a topic in Telephone Triage

    With the official enactment of HIPPA regualtions, how has this affected your work in telephone triage, physician referral, & nurse advice? It's been interesting, to say the least, to make the...

  18. Chattanooga Hiring Freezes?

    eltrip replied to MtGypsy's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I wouldn't count on any positions that aren't essential to patient care being filled at the big two for at least 6 months, if not longer. The economy is kicking

  19. How has HIPPA affected your job?

    eltrip replied to eltrip's topic in Telephone Triage

    Okay, I misspelled it. Shoot me.:chuckle I wish it was the worst mistake I'd made since

  20. Positive Drug Screen for Rx Med. How does this affect clinicals?

    eltrip replied to BlessedMom4's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    So, how'd it

  21. Is there any type of nursing....

    eltrip replied to wabashcannon's topic in General Nursing

    Wabash, I'm shy. Something about nursing, though, gets me to take the focus off of my feelings & focus on my patients. It's about them & meeting their needs. It gets easier, really. Good...

  22. Is it normal to graduate nursing school & feel like you know nothing.

    eltrip replied to OBGYN*RN's topic in General Nursing

    Totally normal. I felt the same way, 14 years ago. The only thing that I think would've helped me would have been if I'd worked as a CNA in the hospital. I would have actually seen some of the...

  23. Chattanooga area

    eltrip replied to THAT Nurse.'s topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Yes...what would you like to

  24. Need a job! Company closing doors.

    eltrip replied to sunnee dee nurse's topic in Telephone Triage

    Have you checked with Banner Health? They have a telephone triage program that I think is based in Phoenix. As of last year, they were still in existence. Good luck to

  25. Nurse-Patient ratios in Tennessee

    eltrip replied to eltrip's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Wow! When did that happen? Back on 9 South, it used to be 1:6 on nights & it was increasing to 1:7 if the acuity of the patients was fairly low. This was 10 years ago, of course. Magnet status...