Hekate

Hekate

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  1. I am watching Michael Moore's "Sicko" for the first time....

    Hekate replied to Valerie Salva's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    check this out:who rankings: rank country 1 france 2 italy 3 san marino 4 andorra 5 malta 6 singapore 7 spain 8 oman 9 austria 10 japan 11 norway 12 portugal 13 monaco 14 greece 15 iceland 16...

  2. transfering

    Hekate replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt that she will be made aware as soon as Monday. HR tends to be a bit on the slow side when it comes to reviewing and rerouting internet applications. In my opinion you still have a good chance...

  3. transfering

    Hekate replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    Your manager will probably find out sooner than later from another source than yourself, witch can actually harm your chances of a successful transfer. You don't need to discuss it with your...

  4. MRSA - hospital stay ?

    Hekate replied to CaroleN199's topic in General Nursing

    it looks like the practice regarding mrsa is forever changing, and not the same from hospital to hospital.... so this is just my experience.as such, take it with a grain of salt some facilities don't...

  5. Want your opinion?

    Hekate replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    Now that's an interesting post! It's funny how the situation seems similar, yet different... In my story, I believe the nurse said :" I have a special request if you guys don't mind...I haven't been...

  6. Nurses working harder than doctors?

    Hekate replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    It is sad to think that the Surgeon you talked to was so surprised by your good care!!! I find that there is a lot information lost in translation when a patient is transferred from one area to...

  7. Natasha Richardson's TBI and demise

    Hekate replied to rhon91's topic in General Nursing

    Well! I'd say you have a good guardian angel! It was really fortunate you were still wearing that helmet when you fell! In your case, I'd have to agree about wearing a helmet at all times! If you hit...

  8. Nurses working harder than doctors?

    Hekate replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    I think that you are making a good point. All areas have their nice, and not so nice people. I have worked with great nurses as well as great doctors throughout the years. I also have encountered...

  9. Constantly Getting Thrown Under The Bus by Fellow Nurse

    Hekate replied to shining_star28463's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately,rotten backstabbing colleagues is the one thing you can count on, pretty much anywhere you go... So you do have to stand up for yourself and stop taking the blame silently. On the...

  10. Natasha Richardson's TBI and demise

    Hekate replied to rhon91's topic in General Nursing

    Why were you wearing a helmet while walking ??? :chuckle: Sorry, but I had to ask! Copied from an official report:"Ms Richardson was on a beginner slope taking a lesson- Her fall seemed to be a minor...

  11. how to deal with a potential backstabber

    Hekate replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    Dear LuvPeds, Don't let anyone intimidate you! As a student, you are under this person's supervision and guidance. I think that you should report the "incident" as well as her behavior to your...

  12. stressed..other nursing options??

    Hekate replied to LovePurple's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you shared your feelings with your nurse educator? Or maybe your manager if you feel comfortable talking to him/her.... It is probable that you will feel more and more at ease with your role as...

  13. RN-Attention Deficit Disorder-Nonhyperactive

    Hekate replied to elliejayRN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Let's play hide and

  14. Completely and totally disgusted.

    Hekate replied to flightnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    as far as this opinion is concerned, i absolutely disagree. many countries have a national health care system, and even the most lousy ones (i.e:england) are still better off than americans! in many...

  15. RN-Attention Deficit Disorder-Nonhyperactive

    Hekate replied to elliejayRN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Be cautious ! If you trust your manager to offer new tools to help you get through your day more efficiently, disclosing your condition should gain you some understanding and more support to improve...

  16. What are the BEST and WORST States to practice as an NP?

    Hekate replied to Roland's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My hubby and I are looking at relocating to 2 different locations: southern California or Austin ,TX. I am all for socal but my hubby argues that cost of living is out of hand there. Nonetheless it is...

  17. What are the BEST and WORST States to practice as an NP?

    Hekate replied to Roland's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    At Henry Ford, NPs are working in all areas and my manager said that they were going to increase the hiring numbers for NPs. It's a teaching hospital with a lot of diversity and very interesting...

  18. Ratios in Florida

    Hekate replied to ERRNJunkie's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am interested in Tampa General Hopital or Morton Plant. Does anyone know what their working conditions are? What are the nurse/patient ratio in the ICU (SICU)? After all the very negative blogs I...

  19. Moving to Tampa in July

    Hekate replied to Jbeachgrl's topic in Florida Nursing

    hi there! I was curious to know how your relocation to Tampa went But most particularly, I'd like to know how the job is going... My husband had a job offer in Tampa area and at first I was thrilled...

  20. ACNP Program Structure and Clinical Questions

    Hekate replied to medicrnohio's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi! I just applied to St Louis University, and I was curious to know your opinion on the NP program.Actually, the ACNP program if you have any insight , or your overall experience during your master...

  21. ACNP Program Structure and Clinical Questions

    Hekate replied to medicrnohio's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow! I can feel that you like to teach.I really appreciate you sharing your experience in such detail, it is really helpful, thank you ! I currently live in Auburn Hills and work in Flint...although i...

  22. ACNP Program Structure and Clinical Questions

    Hekate replied to medicrnohio's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    thank you much for your fast answer! it does look like this program is straight to the point, which i like a lot. the title of the program is adult acute & critical care nurse practitioner vs...

  23. ACNP Program Structure and Clinical Questions

    Hekate replied to medicrnohio's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    where did you go to school? attended one of 2 acnp programs in existence in the state of michigan. why so much secrecy about the name of your program? not that i want to be nosy, but i spend several...

  24. Ok, so I'm soon an FNP... what about a DNP in acute care?

    Hekate replied to yellow finch's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hello Yellow Finch, One of my colleagues graduated from the FNP program (university of Michigan-flint) about 7 months ago and got hired by a group of Neuro surgeons. They are training her for first...

  25. Kaiser/Fullerton

    Hekate replied to Qwiigley's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Oh, bye the way, I saw the answer you gave to the nurse enquiring about her chances to get in the program with a 2.0 . You are the only one who took the time to give her information without making fun...