tnbutterfly - Mary BSN

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    Newbie - Questions about all the Designations

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to LysanderRN's topic in Legal

    hello lysanderrn and welcome to the legal forum and allnurses. i am happy to see that you are considering a career as an lnc. you are right....there are many programs that offer training, and you...
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    I've narrowed my options and 3 questions

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to lac1027's topic in Legal

    you are most welcome, lisa. good luck with whatever you decide. we will be here to answer further
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    LNC? Same question as everyone else

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to unney's topic in Legal

    hi unney. i'm glad to hear of your interest in legal nurse consulting. i think you have narrowed your search for training programs to 2 excellent options. i am currently taking the aalnc online...
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    I've narrowed my options and 3 questions

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to lac1027's topic in Legal

    hello, lac1027. welcome!!! i want to echo what siri has said. having a mentor is invaluable. i am currently taking the aalnc online training and have been very pleased with it. i am very fortunate...
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    AED use at camp

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to kampnurse817's topic in Camp

    Here is a link regarding AED laws in all states. http://www.ncsl.org/programs/health/aed.htm "State Legislators have become actively involved with this issue in the past six years. Most commonly,...
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    I've got a question about BP

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's correct. The first sound you hear is the systolic number. Don't worry about the other sounds. Sometimes, on an older person the beats will be irregular. You need to listen carefully for the...
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    I've got a question about BP

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    You pump up the cuff, then slowly let the air out while listening. There shouldn't be any pulse at first. If there is, you need to pump it up higher. The first sound you hear is the systolic BP....
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    I've got a question about BP

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    You are correct,
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    Handling CNAs

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I think you handled it pretty well. You explained your assignment/responsibilities, and you even offered to help her change the bed. It's too bad that an employee, such as the charge nurse, didn't...
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    MVI Training in Orlando in April

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to Little Tree's topic in Legal

    hi little tree and welcome to allnurses. so glad you found us!!! you have certainly come to the right place for encouragement, support, and information regarding legal nurse consultants....
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    Parish nursing program for diploma grad?

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to roth0003's topic in Parish

    hi roth0003 glad to hear you are interested in parish nursing. i don't know what kind of nursing experience you have, but it is recommended that you have at least 3 -5 years of experience. as far as...
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    Considering the LNC path

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to avazmom's topic in Legal

    hello avazmom and welcome to allnurses.com. we are glad you found us and hope you enjoy the site. you have come to a great place to learn more about becoming an lnc. you are wise to do research...
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    patient "overload" and employment contract

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to vgsrn's topic in Legal

    vgsrn, I am sorry for your work situation and understand why you are apprehensive. Unfortunately, the advice you seek is beyond the scope of what members at allnurses can offer according to the Terms...
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    LPN or RN?

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to Roni1's topic in Florida Nursing

    You are welcome. If you have general nursing questions, you might get more responses if you post them in the General Nursing Discussion Forum.
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    LPN or RN?

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to Roni1's topic in Florida Nursing

    For an excellent discussion of the differences between LPN's and RN's, refer to the following link from the U.S. Dept of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics. It provides information regarding Nature...
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    Legal Nurse Consultants In Wisconsin

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to gemini81sg's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently doing the online AALNC training. I reviewed the Milazzo program as well. I feel both are excellent programs but I chose AALNC because it is much more economical. I have been very...
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    Wrong place, but car wreck please help

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to Vap23's topic in General Nursing

    I too am very sorry about what you have been through. Although your physical trauma was very significant, hopefully these wounds will heal. I understand how much more difficult it is to deal with the...
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    AALNC Online LNC Course

    tnbutterfly - Mary posted a topic in Legal

    I just received an email about this. For more information about this course go to: www.AALNC.org Legal Nurse Consulting Online Course - Module 5 Available Now! Module 5 - LNC Practice Skills for...
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    AALNC Online LNC Course

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Legal

    modules 7 and 8 are now available. module 7 - lnc practice skills for case screenings presented by: karen l. cebulko, bsn rn lncc cnlcp and maureen j. orr, rn bs lncc ccm evaluating negligence cases...
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    How do you find office nursing jobs?

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to AlisonBSN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I think you are wise to get some experience first. Sometimes you will see advertisements in the newspaper for office nurse positions. More than likely you will find out about openings by word of...
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    epistaxis

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to Chris27229's topic in General Nursing

    here's more info. from wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/cauterization#chemical_cautery if a person has been having frequent nose bleeds, it is most likely caused by an exposed blood vessel in...
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    Medical Missions Trips?

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to newflgrad's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome home Blue!!! I know you must be exhausted. It will take several days to feel rested, so plan on getting some extra sleep. I'm sure it was very frustrating for you not being able to talk with...
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    I got in!!!

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to PsychGrad2BRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    congratulations!!!!!!!!!
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    AALNC Online LNC Course

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Legal

    this was just posted today. module 6 of the aalnc online course is now available. module 6 - lnc practice skills for medical records - research & report writing presented by: kara dicecco, msn,...
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    Going to start a CLNC course

    tnbutterfly - Mary replied to rgcirn's topic in Legal

    hello and welcome to allnurses.com congratulations on your decision to take the clnc course in may. you have come to the right place to talk with other lnc's. hopefully others who are planning to...