outcomesfirst

outcomesfirst BSN, RN

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  1. What do you think about your hospital?

    outcomesfirst replied to blacksea pebble's topic in General Nursing

    Best place I worked fresh out of school was a zoo of a public teaching hospital - world class, think about it and you will know it. Learned so much! Hard, hard, hard work! Dark, dirty at times, lots...

  2. Clinical research nurse for pharm. Company?

    outcomesfirst replied to sandee's topic in Research

    If you want to try out research, it is a great way to start. Pharma is a difficult field to initially enter and this is a great way to get your foot in the door. It won't always be holidays/weekends...

  3. Proper way to write title?

    outcomesfirst replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    This is why in my Diploma then BSN and finally MSN program I was taught Nancy Nurse, RN,

  4. Angry mom treated rotten in ER today

    outcomesfirst replied to Purple Princess's topic in Emergency

    Two years? Same problem? What is the priority? Is healthcare a right or a luxury? Who is responsible for taking the time and money to care? Who should be responsible? Why is this happening to...

  5. Eight or Twelve Hour Shifts

    outcomesfirst replied to outcomesfirst's topic in General Nursing

    Yahoo! Almost 200 votes!!!!! Great Comments - Keep'em

  6. Clinical research nurse for pharm. Company?

    outcomesfirst replied to sandee's topic in Research

    Sounds like a clinical nurse position. You do work shifts, depending on the trial. Usually, this is a phase I situation - the first doses ever given to humans and they are trying to establish safety,...

  7. Eight or Twelve Hour Shifts

    outcomesfirst replied to outcomesfirst's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the great comments, keep them coming! Please vote if you are reviewing this poll. There is a greater purpose here, that I will share with all when the time is right. I really...

  8. I'm Being Disciplined for Looking Up My Own Labs

    outcomesfirst replied to daisybaby's topic in General Nursing

    I stand by my information. Yes the records do belong to the hospital (or doctor or insurance company) and yes you may request a copy. There is still no law which specifys what you will get. The...

  9. Eight or Twelve Hour Shifts

    outcomesfirst replied to outcomesfirst's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the participation! Keep it coming! Happy Holidays to

  10. I'm Being Disciplined for Looking Up My Own Labs

    outcomesfirst replied to daisybaby's topic in General Nursing

    Morte, please investigate your education. Those records are not yours. They belong to the hospital. You do have a right to request copies, but there is no law that says you will get them. Nursing...

  11. How Did a BSN Help Your Career (Or Not)

    outcomesfirst replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    BSN and eventually MSN did broaden my horizon and sharpen my critical thinking skills. Have worked in many areas, because I actively sought them. I know several staff RNs with MSNs who choose to be...

  12. I'm Being Disciplined for Looking Up My Own Labs

    outcomesfirst replied to daisybaby's topic in General Nursing

    This dog won't hunt. All nurses are taught they are not to review their own or any persons medical records unless they are using them to do their job - pre/post HIPPA whatever, always has been this...

  13. I should have said something...

    outcomesfirst replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in this situation. The nurse was male and physically intimidating and an aggressive person. I was charge at the time. The incident happened about 1 am in an ICU - he struck a patient in...

  14. Benefits Manager with questions concerning working hours?

    outcomesfirst replied to benefitmanager's topic in General Nursing

    Benefits for 24 hours - no, benefits are benefits, you either take them or you don't. I have not met many nurses who are only lookng for benefits, I am sure there are some, but my guess is it is rare....

  15. Am I Being Unreasonable? Please Give Me Your Opinion!

    outcomesfirst replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    We all make choices. Choose to leave, or expect more of the

  16. Ready to start writing up techs

    outcomesfirst replied to LNDRN19's topic in General Nursing

    There was an excellent post on dealing with union workers. The only point I can further stress, is the must of initially communicating with the individual (privately)- before starting the write up...

  17. If not bedside, where do you work?

    outcomesfirst replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Please see your doctor about your physical issues - treatment is the best prevention of chronic illness. You must care for yourself

  18. any nurses fighting for their license with BON?

    outcomesfirst replied to aainme's topic in General Nursing

    Laura - has your husbands employer been of any assistance? Best wishes and hang in

  19. Eight or Twelve Hour Shifts

    outcomesfirst replied to outcomesfirst's topic in General Nursing

    Hi - Thanks for the feedback. I did not include 10's because they are not as common - same with 4 hour pick ups. 10's may be a great shift and I am glad you are happy with it! Thanks for the...

  20. Get THIS!

    outcomesfirst replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Also, tattle tales never win. This is something to be resolved among staff. The look should be enough. Do not start the drama unless you are ready for the stress. What is a win here?...

  21. No future for tenure

    outcomesfirst posted a topic in General Nursing

    i have done allot of thinking about this issue. from pay, to hours to work load. i have been in many hospital rolls in my 26 years and i am now convinced that nurses are leaving after years of...

  22. No future for tenure

    outcomesfirst replied to outcomesfirst's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting points. I do believe hospitals are a business and in order to keep their doors open, they must function this way; just as Walmart achieves success by tightly managing it's bottom line....

  23. Management measuring handsanitizer and soap usage

    outcomesfirst replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Another reason needle disposal may be monitored is to see if the containers are being used properly - ie sharps and syringes only. Usually facilities pay by weight for disposal, so if the...

  24. Eight or Twelve Hour Shifts

    outcomesfirst replied to outcomesfirst's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all the replies. Great job! Why do you think 188 people have viewed the poll, but only 44 have

  25. Eight or Twelve Hour Shifts

    outcomesfirst replied to outcomesfirst's topic in General Nursing

    ACES thanks for the feedback. Please keep