brsharky replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing
I don't know what your facility policy is but at mine there is a formal process that a patient or POA has to go through to get a copy of their chart. The medical records staff has them sign paperwork...
I live in New Mexico and not Texas so I can't help with the accommodations but I do work at a larger VA facility and I think you will enjoy the benefits. I am not familiar with the Temple VA but the...
Subee made an excellent suggestion. I would suggest an externship of some sort or even working as a NA so that you can see what the nurses do. I think that hands-on learning is the best way to go. I...
brsharky replied to Angelfish1234's topic in General Nursing
The NA scope varies between states and facilities. In many cases the state may allow certain tasks that a facility policy requires a licensed personnel to do. As a general rule, basic patient care...
Wound dressings are definitely changing! Salaries have also increased as well as sign-on incentive and benefits (largely depending upon your area). I have also seen an increase in BSN graduates and RN...
26 bed unit, SCI Rehab and Medical (probably closest to medical floor or LTC) Generally 5-6 RNs on day shift with 4-6 NAs and 0-1 LPN Evenings usually has 3-4 RNs, 0-1 LPN and 3-4 NAs Night shift...
Luckily, I have never made a medication error (or at least not that I'm aware of). My facility uses bar code technology to help prevent errors. We complete an incident report and notify the provider....
brsharky replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in General Nursing
I have worked on a SCI Rehab unit for several years and I love it. I started as a student extern, then new grad and Assistant Nurse Manager. I am currently Nurse Manager and even though I sometimes...
brsharky replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I also sat through long, 4 hour, discussion on the bird flu this week. I live in New Mexico and I don't know what the state is requiring. Our facility has been brainstorming on how to be best...
I forgot to mention that the other reason I have asked and only if an employe is willing to discuss the matter is when I am concerned that there is something contagious involved that I might need to...
I agree with you that you should not have to say why you are calling in sick, generally speaking. I am a Nurse Manager and when staff requests Sick Leave I grant it if they have it. The facility where...