This is probably going to open a can of worms.............but how do you all feel about replacing nurses in the office setting with Medical Assistants? How (if at all) do you feel it affects patient...
SHELLYBELLYRN replied to louloubell1's topic in Ob/Gyn
No medical advice here, but you will be in my thoughts and prayers. I am currently 25 weeks and spent the last 5 weeks on "couch rest" due to early contractions. Thankfully, people (OBNURSEHEATHER)...
Me, too............I'm a glove-wearer. DEFINITELY when drawing blood. ALWAYS when dealing with bottoms. YES when giving injections (although, I confess, I've probably given a couple of pediatric...
Makes total sense to me...................but let me clarify..........I do not see the MA's that I worked with as "nobody"........in fact, they have a vital part in the efficient running of a medical...
THANK YOU, DENNIE..........for standing up for your patient rights and making the MA bring the vials into the room!! Maybe if more patients make it known that they won't compromise their care, then...
Just my $.02 worth............... My mom is a PA and just wants to be called by her first name......she ALWAYS corrects patients when they call her Dr.______. All of her patients are under her...
SHELLYBELLYRN replied to colleen10's topic in General Nursing
OK, here's my best explanation... Per diem is basically working on an "as needed" basis. Not like part time on a set schedule, but being called in as your services are needed. When I worked per...