http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/3502/ What do you all think of this? There are several things about his tirade which rub me the wrong way but I really want to hear what you all have to say.
Trauma, I first heard of the generalist exam at the NACNS conference. They were looking for CNS's to take the exam for CE credit. I'm not clear on what the advantages are with this. I'm definately going to look into it though becuase I'm consideri...
I have another question for all APN's out there. I'm a new grad APN and I will start working in a clinic with a doc in june. It could be several months until I actually have my license. I'm to start in the clinic as an RN. How did the mentoring proc...
BTW everybody-I've encountered a snag. My fingerprint cards were rejected and returned to me. I know this sounds weird-but I have literally washed off my prints over the years. There are literally large white spaces in the middle of the pattern with...
JDcitizen, I gathered from your post you might not think it's a good idea to begin orientation before APN credentialing process is completed. My point of view is that I'm not going to have any more responsibility at this point than an RN in the clin...
To the previous poster: I had 2 job offers before I even finished my last semester, and I wasn't even looking!! So yes, if you get your resume out there you they're will likely be offers. I'm starting my position Monday. I'm in the beginning stages ...
Hello all advanced practice nurses! I will graduate in a couple of weeks and will be elligible to obtain APN licensure from my state board. My state (Arkansas) requires a certification exam. Here is what I understand about the timeline for licensure:...
Thanks for the info. I do plan to test through ANCC. I'm glad to hear that, at least in your case, it didn't take the full 8 weeks. I'm so anxious to get my license and get to work. All of the paperwork for licensure, RX protocols, collaborative ...
emmycRN replied to NativeTexan's topic in Emergency
I recently started a new job in a department where using lido is the policy. I can tell you that it makes a big difference because my patients always tell me it was the best IV stick they've ever had. I think it actually make the stick easier becua...
I chuckle at myself when I think back to how I imagined it would be to practice nursing. I had hardly set foot in a hospital before my first clinical day, and it was the biggest eye opener of my life. Like you, I had no idea until that first day what...
I agree and have seen this in my community first hand. Every hospital in the area has had very low numbers for months and are having to make major cut backs including lay offs.
emmycRN replied to Severina's topic in Disabilities
Severina, Congrats on your success at overcoming such major obstacles You should be very proud of yourself and your accomplishments. Unfortunately, I don't have any advice for you since I have been very fortunate and haven't had to face many hards...
Angelfire, Don't you think that full-time or part-time staff should get priority over PRN/agency? It's not appropriate, or even legal, for an employer to give shifts to a PRN/agency person over another employee because it would make it possible for e...
I agree. And I think the facility may be looking for someone to "blame" so that their policies and practices aren't called into question should this go to court. You should definately fill out an incident report and keep a copy for yourself. I've ...
First, I'm sorry to hear of the unfortunate circumstances you've found yourself in. You're experiencing every nurses worst fear, and one that plays out all to frequently. That is, a facilities refusal to staff adequately resulting in harm to patien...
emmycRN replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency
Trauma, I'm so sorry this happened to you and your husband. I would report your supervisor to administration. The way she behaved is totally unacceptable.
Angie, I was thinking the same thing. If she's worked at this facility for 20 years, chances are she has done this before with success. I can't imagine a nurse handing out drugs to other staffers, but I've heard of stranger things.
Which would be harder-finding another job as a nurse or finding another job without a nursing license? I understand that you are scared of this person, but you can't let your fear cloud your judgement and keep you from doing what is right.
You are obligated to report her immediately. I can't understand why you would let this go as long as you have and I'm surprised that you would LAUGH about it with this person. This individual needs help and should not be trusted to look after anyone...
A 1:4 ratio in med-surg would be glorious. At this point, I would never consider working med-surg in my area because the nurses usually take care of 6-8 patients at least. I even left ICU where the ratio was 1:2 because I didn't want to have to flo...