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  1. Expert Witness Fees

    mtdnk posted a topic in Legal

    Greetings! Seeking a little guidance regarding fees for: 1. Expert Witness locator- what is a typical "finder's fee" 2. If we decide to subcontract the work- what are appropriate charges? Through my...

  2. Giving tylenol to a family member.

    mtdnk replied to Tiaj72187RN's topic in General Nursing

    The focus was a child. If it (pain or fever) had already been addressed and assessed by their LIP (meaning recurrent), no. If it were a first time pain serious enough to consider using medication...

  3. Giving tylenol to a family member.

    mtdnk replied to Tiaj72187RN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the most important thing YOU can do is get the answer to make sure you are practicing correctly, really doesn't matter what someone else says, right? You do not turn your license off and on,...

  4. Giving tylenol to a family member.

    mtdnk replied to Tiaj72187RN's topic in General Nursing

    Formulating a medical diagnosis is what was being discussed, I believe. That is not a privelege a RN has. Food for thought about Flo and the Crimean War. If we do not learn from our history, we are...

  5. Giving tylenol to a family member.

    mtdnk replied to Tiaj72187RN's topic in General Nursing

    If you had a child that complained of pain or was experiencing a temp, I would hope you would be calling their doctor to determine the cause and appropriate treatment. Once that has been determined...

  6. Giving tylenol to a family member.

    mtdnk replied to Tiaj72187RN's topic in General Nursing

    Out of scope of practice, period. Administration of a medication requires a valid LIP order. The bottom line is that you are a licensed professional nurse, not just "Sally from down the block". If...

  7. Do I need a BSN or will a MSN do?

    mtdnk replied to DisneybearRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am questioning the post saying that you do not need a BSN to get a MSN. I would be very interested in getting information regarding the program that offers a MSN without a BSN and doesn't inlcude...

  8. To be or not to be a psych nurse

    mtdnk replied to marcnaslipknot's topic in Psychiatric

    You might consider med-surg per diem. That way you'll have the best of both

  9. Clincals coming up for my pysch rotation

    mtdnk replied to 21police's topic in Psychiatric

    Best thing you can do first, review the concept of the therapeutic relationship and the core skill in establishing it- therapeutic communication techniques. Once you become comfortable just being with...

  10. Agencies with vaccine jobs

    mtdnk replied to laynaER's topic in New York Nursing

    Try Craigslist-I recently saw ads looking for RN's to do flu vaccines-new grads

  11. Psych nursing while pregnant

    mtdnk replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Psychiatric

    I went through 2 pregnancies working in an inpatient psychiatric unit at our county jail. No problems, no injuries, no threats, no nothing

  12. Police on psych unit

    mtdnk replied to diawc's topic in Psychiatric

    I work in a psych ER. We have a lockbox that we require all guns to be placed regardless if the police are in the ER or going to the

  13. Job availability for nurse educators

    mtdnk replied to caitiecait's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I received my MSN-Specialization in Nursing Education from Walden in 2007. I could have gotten a full-time teaching position at a local community college.....for 1/2 of my current salary. Uhmm.....no...

  14. Would you work a shift as an aide?

    mtdnk replied to AF_BOUND's topic in General Nursing

    There is a difference between "being assigned as a tech" and "taking a CNA assignment". As a RN, you most certainly can carry out the assignment of a tech/CNA (bed baths, vital signs, etc)- the...

  15. Who writes CEU courses? Resources?

    mtdnk replied to mAGGI315's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    This may be too late, but I did a program as a capstone project for my MSN that was approved for CEU's by NYSNA (New York State Nurses Association). Requirements were 2 RN's, at least one had to have...

  16. Expert Witness Fees

    mtdnk replied to mtdnk's topic in Legal

    Thanks- really helpful, and thanks for the software response as

  17. Smart draw for demonstrative evidence

    mtdnk replied to mea26's topic in Legal

    I have Smart Draw for Healthcare. If it is anything like it, I recommend it enthusiastically! I am currently writing a review book and this program is superb! I am attending a conference and testing...

  18. are online MSN programs respected?

    mtdnk replied to goingback's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I graduated from Walden University, MSN-Specialization in Education 4/07 . I received tuition reimbursement from my full-time job (hospital) without any problems- they only reimburse accredited...

  19. M.S. in Nursing Education @ Walden Univ.

    mtdnk replied to LadyT618's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Well, look at it this way......the two years will go by regardless. Might as well make the best of it. Don't think about it too much, "Just DO IT"!!! Any help I can offer........

  20. M.S. in Nursing Education @ Walden Univ.

    mtdnk replied to LadyT618's topic in Post Graduate Students

    RNPatL said: I'd be more than happy to help anyone attending Walden U. That is a great idea you have about the seperate folder....also keep this information in another place (off your computer). You...

  21. M.S. in Nursing Education @ Walden Univ.

    mtdnk replied to LadyT618's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Following up late myself on this dicussion. I graduated from Walden 4/22/07 MSN- Specialization in Education. It was a wonderful experience.....lots of work, but I feel well prepared as a nurse...

  22. Nurse credentialing...HOW? Money?

    mtdnk replied to danielleny2cali's topic in General Nursing

    The American Nurses Credentialing Center is another source of certification. You must practice for 2 years as 1 qualification for testing:

  23. What can I do with this?

    mtdnk replied to ConfusedStudent3's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on your acheivments. Quite motivated and mature! Though not paying in the monetary sense, consider volunteering. If you are planning to pursue health care as your profession, check out...

  24. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    mtdnk replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It is a misnomer to equate a BSN with administrative duties. I graduated from my BSN program 24 years ago, the concept for us was the same then as it is now....the BSN level education prepares one for...

  25. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    mtdnk replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think if you compare the curriculums of ADN and BSN programs you will see the difference. Just look and see, it should clarify your