drmorton2b

drmorton2b

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  1. The 3 Types of Nursing Practice

    drmorton2b posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a Nurse for 2 Years now been involved in healthcare for 8 years in some capacity now. I am going to attempt to come up with a list of 3 types of nursing practices that some may find...

  2. Horizontal Violence/Gossip Vent

    drmorton2b posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    As a male nurse I always thought I was immune to this. I am starting to feel it and become a gossiper myself. My goal is to stop this habit I am developing. Especially since I am now at a new facility...

  3. Sympathy strike...would you do it??

    drmorton2b replied to notachargenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    My union sucks because it is not a nursing union. Sure it's better then nothing. They get a a 2% raise then the union raises it's dues by 6.5%... and then non nursing disciplines totally tie up the...

  4. How hard is it REALLY to get employed as a new RN?

    drmorton2b replied to NightBloomCereus's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What can you offer them? I was a speciality hospital pharmacy tech before being a nurse. I work in detox/psych. Which I love the only thing better would be being a Psych NP. But Getting the RN is key...

  5. Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

    drmorton2b replied to 8mpg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    $125 an hour for a contract Psych NP here in New England. I will be an NP someday, as long as I have a steady nursing job to plan $ wise. I think nursing wages will go down slowly for the average...

  6. How hard is it REALLY to get employed as a new RN?

    drmorton2b replied to NightBloomCereus's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wrong... nurses are being laid off left and right. However, if you like nursing and it clicks for you go for it! Plus it is very geographic but for the most part nurses are not in demand.. not saying...

  7. Psych facilities with good tuition reimbursement?

    drmorton2b replied to resilientnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    In community health centers, public health service, etc. Congrats. I hope to be in your shoes one day. Check with the VA

  8. staffing cuts

    drmorton2b replied to katoline's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    11.1% Medicare cut for SNFs google it. The outcomes are not going to be good. This is a CMS

  9. More attractive grads have better chances of getting hired?

    drmorton2b replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    First of all places have to hire... and interview this topic is a waste of time. With medicare reimbursement cuts 11.1%!!!!!! For SNFs, this sounds like 1994 all over again.. If your in nursing school...

  10. It could be coming another round of medicaid/medicare cuts

    drmorton2b posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Medicaid reimbursements and Medicare reimbursements look as if they will get even lower! The debt ceiling plan may cause Medicaid to be mostly funded by the states and more cuts to Medicare. I doubt...

  11. Med error or not

    drmorton2b replied to surgicalcap's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all the above especially since it's a high priority med. We are not talking Colace

  12. 1199SEIU Interview

    drmorton2b replied to Godsfavor's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's a

  13. 1st LPN job!!!

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

    Good for you nothing like that first job feeling. Give it a few months and you will have a system in

  14. It could be coming another round of medicaid/medicare cuts

    drmorton2b replied to drmorton2b's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I find it shocking that their is no law requiring a federal balanced budget. I agree cuts have to be made, but why not look at all foreign aid first? I think a deal will be reached softening these...

  15. First day on your own?

    drmorton2b replied to SP1CEGRL's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I like the idea of prioritizing the diabetics first. Maybe if possible mix that in with the patients on Digioxin and HTN meds also.. get their apical/vitals. Also have a list of the residents and room...

  16. Drooling secondary to Clozaril

    drmorton2b replied to debi49's topic in Psychiatric

    Very good post to the above

  17. how to be invisible in nursing

    drmorton2b replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't say things like "I'm calling, HR, State, Compliance" or make a big deal about nothing..basically don't be sending the whole fire department to put out a non existent fire. Don't rat out anyone...

  18. Skill level not high enough for acute care

    drmorton2b replied to hope3456's topic in General Nursing

    I think the OP met by LPNS being employed on the unit means that there is a lot more nursing support on this unit. This whole skill set is dependent on what one what the unit needs. I couldn't start...

  19. New rn grad starting a ltc with only 3 days orientation?!!

    drmorton2b replied to Hokis1130's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am curious how is 11-7 (I'm not saying it would be easy to do) at an LTC Facility. Long-Term Unit, no sub acute, no rehab. Plus if there is only 1 nurse on for the whole floor what do you do if...

  20. Becker College

    drmorton2b replied to JillFRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Anna Maria is expensive.. the instructors aren't that good. Becker is Expensive also and the instructors will hold your

  21. What are you best work tips?

    drmorton2b replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in General Nursing

    1. There is no easy job. 2. Focus on your current job.. until someone tells you to stop (you get laid off, etc.) or you find a new job. 3. Unless so and so tells you directly it is hearsay (example a...

  22. Seriously, resumés aren't that difficult...

    drmorton2b replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Nursing Career

    When you do a resume PLEASE put your Name up top with professional title and degrees Example. Nancy Last Name RN, BSN Nance Last Name, LPN Never Nancy Last Name, RN, ADN, BSN, MSN If you use just...

  23. Looking for some advice, please!!

    drmorton2b replied to Determined 1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Politics are in every setting....I try not to let people get under my skin. 2 types of jerks in this world. The negotiable jerks and non negotiable jerks. Good luck and I think its honorable that...

  24. select all that apply.

    drmorton2b replied to nclexII's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    They don't throw to many of those select all the apply questions at you on the NCLEX atleast when I took it. Select all that apply, ATI, TEAS and long long long care plans are a good example of how...

  25. Experience at UMass Memorial Medical Center

    drmorton2b replied to muesli's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    they aren't hiring as far As I know and they recently closed a FULL med surg 30 bed unit and laid off over 28 nurses over at memorial campus. They do or did have a new grad program. It is very small...