WashYaHands

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  1. Confused--Please Help

    WashYaHands replied to VickyRN's topic in Research

    The research problem is the situation in need of a solution or improvement. It may state a descrepancy between the way things are and the way things ought to be. The problem identifies an area of...

  2. What is PC way to discuss spiritual status with dying pts?

    WashYaHands replied to KaroSnowQueen's topic in General Nursing

    During my undergrad and grad education I came to know that spirituality was not necessarily equal to religion. Religion can be part of a persons spirituality, but not always. A lead in question such...

  3. What is a CNS?

    WashYaHands replied to andreamae's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Here's the textbook definition of a CNS. Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) are licensed registered nurses who have graduate preparation (Master or Doctorate) in nursing as a Clinical Nurse...

  4. PLEASE HELP-CNS Integration

    WashYaHands replied to jbird's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    That's a tough question without knowing the dynamic of the hospital staff and managers. Maybe meeting with each manager individually to find out some of the clinical challenges that exist in each...

  5. Adult Health-Acute Care; CNS or NP?

    WashYaHands replied to guest27716's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    There are NP programs that accept applicants with a BS in another area. Check the Nurse Practitioner forum on this site, as I do not know much about these programs and there may be others posting on...

  6. Adult Health-Acute Care; CNS or NP?

    WashYaHands replied to guest27716's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Where I live a CNS earns slightly less than an NP. Generally an NP performs the direct patient care role the majority of the time with education, research, consulting, and advocate to a lesser...

  7. What does your screenname mean?

    WashYaHands replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    When I first bacame a member here I worked as a nurse at a boarding school. It seemed that I was always instructing the kids to wash their hands. The phrase stuck with

  8. What is a QA nurse?

    WashYaHands replied to ameriarmybrattLPN's topic in General Nursing

    QA stands for Quality Assurance. QA nurses oversee and ensure that facilities comply with various regulatory requirements. They may also review incident reports, perform root cause analysis to...

  9. New overtime law "myths and facts" Yes, hourly RNs are affected

    WashYaHands replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I understand what you're saying. I guess the bottom line for employees is to know whether or not you're salaried (exempt from overtime) or hourly (eligible for overtime). Employers cannot oscillate...

  10. New overtime law "myths and facts" Yes, hourly RNs are affected

    WashYaHands replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If I'm not understanding this correctly please educate me. "Registered nurses who are paid on an hourly basis should receive overtime pay. However, registered nurses who are registered by the...

  11. The Art of Nursing

    WashYaHands replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is both a science and an art. Although these aspects are different, they are used collaboratively in the nursing process to provide a holistic approach to patient care. Science consists of...

  12. Any opinions on United Health Group?

    WashYaHands replied to rntx's topic in Case Management

    Most health plans seek accreditation from the National Committee of Quality Assurance. NCQA accreditation of health plans can be found through a search on http://www.ncqa.org. It can be found by a...

  13. Professionalism and Nurses

    WashYaHands replied to Dixiedi's topic in General Nursing

    I am fortunate to have a very experienced nurse mentor who gave me this advice: 1. When you begin your shift and go to assess each of your patients, look them in the eye, extend your hand (they...

  14. Portfolio for an Interview?

    WashYaHands replied to Q.'s topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, absolutely! The interview is your chance to market yourself, your knowledge and your skills. Your portfolio is an effective way to do just that. Best of luck with your interview.

  15. HIPPA Question

    WashYaHands replied to kmchugh's topic in General Nursing

    My understanding is that patient information shared between two covered entities (health care facilities) is okay as long as it pertains to the continued care of the patient. I think you acted within...

  16. Clinical rotation

    WashYaHands replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Sharon, My speciality is not in adult health, but I think it's normal to be nervous, as you will begin to function in a new role. Be open to new learning experiences and draw from the experience you...

  17. Clinical rotation

    WashYaHands replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I think Sharon means her clinical rotation for her Advanced Practice Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Health

  18. Any Colorado Springs Nurses out there

    WashYaHands replied to J. B.'s topic in Colorado Nursing

    Here's a link to the UCCS - Beth-El College of Nursing programs in Colorado Springs. UCCS - Beth-El College of

  19. Any ideas colleagues

    WashYaHands replied to Ann Lochmore's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I've only been a CNS for a short time and I don't work in the hospital setting. What I have learned and try to practice in the CNS role is to establish a relationship of trust with nurses (after all,...

  20. Discharging pts. from hospital...

    WashYaHands replied to plumrn's topic in General Nursing

    This may be a stretch, and may be a bad idea, but if the unit manager could produce the numbers and employee time related to discharges and admissions, it might substantiate the use of a part time...

  21. Sports Physical Frustration

    WashYaHands replied to Mrs.B's topic in School

    Sports is a mandatory requirement at my private school and it is mandatory that they have a physical in August that is acceptable for the entire year. If a student gets hurt and cannot play, I get...

  22. Clinical Hours

    WashYaHands replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Students

    I'm not a student, but my undergraduate program had 1500 total clinical hours. I cant remember exactly how it broke down, but we had about 25 hours per week for 10-12 weeks in each...

  23. Question about IV therapy....

    WashYaHands replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught this too.

  24. Do you have to be a Nurse before a NP?

    WashYaHands replied to Soon2BNP's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you HAVE to be a floor nurse before becoming an NP, but I do think that the experience in floor nursing would provide you with more learning opportunities in the long run. Patients who...

  25. Nursing Theory???

    WashYaHands replied to k123456's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, there are research studies that test the statements and assumptions/hypothesis of theories. If you were to go to CINAHL and enter a nursing theorist name in the search field, you will find...