drmorton2b

drmorton2b

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  1. Nurses Enjoy LTC

    drmorton2b replied to Juwon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Finally a positive thread about something! Showing that someone being passionate about a specialty and hard work= good

  2. We may need fewer nurses in the hospital...

    drmorton2b replied to Chin up's topic in General Nursing

    Keep in mind Tufts nurses are in heavy contract negotiations, etc. Also this Zane lady is retiring. Until some nursing organization starts ADVOCATING for what Nurses do (besides stuff seen on TV drama...

  3. 11-7 "No-Skills" Argument, Psych/Detox Nursing

    drmorton2b posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am an LPN. I have been at my job for almost a year at a inpatient drug detox. I love what I do it just clicks with me. I am tired of hearing I will lose all of my nursing assessment skills from...

  4. Insurance Reimbursement Cuts

    drmorton2b posted a topic in General Nursing

    With Medicaid and Medicare cuts on the horizon..Is it possible that there will ever be an increase in funding these programs that barely cover the cost of care? In MA we had a nursing home bed tax...

  5. Legislative Issues

    drmorton2b replied to JustinAllen's topic in General Nursing

    If your working full-time in a stable facility and NO place is immune right now from cut backs.... The thing is its a mess out there. Its quite simple... less Medicaid and Medicare Reimbursements will...

  6. 11-7 "No-Skills" Argument, Psych/Detox Nursing

    drmorton2b replied to drmorton2b's topic in General Nursing

    Yes the whole DNP thing kind of turns me off... But I am in my late 20s right now and I can't even think about being an NP without my RN first. This DNP thing is like the whole PharmD. Vs. Registered...

  7. Are LPN's being Phased Out?

    drmorton2b replied to angelcarmichael's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPNS will probably never be in the hospitals like they once were in Massachusetts. I doubt there will be a phase out.. If anything all nursing jobs are at risk.. However 2014-2016 there will be...

  8. The need for LPN to RN Programs for the working LPN in MA

    drmorton2b posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Most LPNS work enough hours to pay their bills. I fail to understand why any colleges in Massachusetts, Southern NH, RI and CT have true LPN to RN programs for the working LPN. I think the reason why...

  9. LPN Student worried about LPN job market

    drmorton2b posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Greetings. I am Currently in my 3rd week of LPN School at Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester. So far I am extremely impressed with the instructors of the program. If you meet them halfway...

  10. The need for LPN to RN Programs for the working LPN in MA

    drmorton2b posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Duplicate thread

  11. Working as an LVN during LVN-RN bridge program

    drmorton2b replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in LPN to RN

    "LVN-RN bridge program that was designed for working LVNs" What a concept I wish my Community College would wake up and do the same. My Transition Program makes it impossible to work unless you move...

  12. Oncology RN moving to Boston

    drmorton2b replied to cm180's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Dana Farber has a clinic in Milford, MA near Milford Hospital. Its been open for a few years

  13. Orthopaedic clinical nurse specialist in MA

    drmorton2b replied to Guest717236's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm not familiar with Ortho CNS. As far as I know the only CNSs who can prescribe RXs in MA are Psychiatric CNS. The role of the CNS in MA is strictly educational/back-up for special

  14. Can Medical Assistants legally give medication injections in Massachusett?

    drmorton2b replied to latina's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Pharmacists can now give flu vaccine injections and other vaccinations in some cases. The CMR and MGL are hard to search. I can't even find the law that says LPNs can't do IV push. Not that I would...

  15. Thinking of moving to Boston Area

    drmorton2b replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Boston area has a HIGH cost of living. Parking alone can cost hundreds of dollars a month at a Boston Hospital. However, since your an experienced nurse manager things may be different for you. Some...

  16. Anyone know if you need a BSN to work in a MA hospital or if an ASN will do?

    drmorton2b replied to miche22's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    All you need is your RN to start off. Then you can get your BSN fairly easily. To start off from square 1 I would get the BSN in one shot. Pretty much here is how it works. ASN can get you a job in...

  17. Co-Workers saying other unit is horrible

    drmorton2b posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work in a very small Psychiatric Hospital. We have general an adult psychiatric unit that is very well run and a crisis unit on another floor. I am a new grad LPN. I have a background in the...

  18. Have you ever been mistaken for a doctor?

    drmorton2b replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Men in Nursing

    It isn't uncommon for some men over age age of 65 to call me a Doctor or say I am going to be a good doctor. Which tells me I am doing a good job as a nurse. It still irks me when they call me a...

  19. Do you give meds without seeing the MDs order if he MAR has been checked?

    drmorton2b replied to canadianRNeducator's topic in Patient Medications

    When in doubt check the original

  20. Are LPN's being Phased Out?

    drmorton2b replied to angelcarmichael's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPNs are being phased Out of the General Acute Care Hospital. AKA "The Real Hospital" in some areas yes. It also depends on the state. I am in MA. In CT LPNs go to school longer then I do and the CT...

  21. So much negativity towards Associate Degree Nurses

    drmorton2b replied to LPN_2005/RN_10's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Negativity against ADNs is common. Negativity against nurses of all Degree levels is more common then you think. The general public doesn't care as long as RN is after your name. I am well aware of...

  22. Drug Guide Suggestion

    drmorton2b replied to delabeaux's topic in General Nursing

    I find it quicker to use books. Instead of pulling out the Ipod Touch every second: Plus it all depends on your setting and what type of drugs your dealing with and the acuity of the patients you...

  23. Losing MSurg skills?

    drmorton2b replied to BSNBritt's topic in Psychiatric

    You will still be using Med-Surg style assessment skills at times. Of course no tubes, foleys, etc. Not many nurses can do what Psych Nurses do on a routine

  24. Violence in Psychiatric Nursing

    drmorton2b replied to Mashira's topic in Psychiatric

    To keep it brief. It all depends on the patients and many other

  25. Psychiatric Nursing

    drmorton2b replied to DreamyEyes's topic in Psychiatric

    It all depends on the facility. LPNs are around in most government funded mental health and detox programs. It is not safe to say that you could be an LPN and easily work in Psych as easily as an LPN...