outcomesfirst

outcomesfirst BSN, RN

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  1. Corporate/Business world Nursing?

    outcomesfirst replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Been there, done that. It is not what you think it will be. You have changed and even in 3 years, nursing will have changed. The rosy glow you sense around clinical and 12 hour shifts will be...

  2. Age and Returning for BSN/MSN

    outcomesfirst replied to bshaw96's topic in General Nursing

    I was in the same situation. I got my BSN at 29 (really easy - clepped out of all the clinicals) while working per diem/kids and finally got my MSN at 42. Go for it. The last year of my MSN (alot...

  3. Venting and Advice Needed...Just Can't Do This Anymore!

    outcomesfirst replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, it is not illegal for you to work as a CNA - that said, you will still be held to the standard of RN while performing CNA tasks. For example, instead of reporting to an RN that you think a...

  4. Websites!!

    outcomesfirst replied to henryross's topic in General Nursing

    Hello - here are a few of my go tos..... CT Nursing Research Alliance Home Page Developing Nurse Scientists - Login NINR - National Institute of Nursing Research - National Institutes of Health (NIH)...

  5. Corporate/Business world Nursing?

    outcomesfirst replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    In a nut shell - case management is coordination of all the providers, resources and patient needs. You really are coordinating a patient centered team. Depending on the environment (acute care/home...

  6. Nurses in Need

    outcomesfirst posted a topic in General Nursing

    A post on another topic, brought this topic to my attention (sadly neglected since I first heard of this organization - now I am trying to atone :) A great feature was done in AJN June 2006). If you...

  7. A step towards "universal health care" run by the government?

    outcomesfirst replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    Ingelein, Thank you for sharing your story. I am so sorry for all your trouble! I will pray for you to regain your health and I hope you win your case. I was able to find the information about the...

  8. Corporate/Business world Nursing?

    outcomesfirst replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Learn all you can about case management (and the attached industry: managed care, workers comp, occupational, medicare, medicaid, is it illness specific - DM/COPD etc) - lots on the internet (see...

  9. Management measuring handsanitizer and soap usage

    outcomesfirst replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering how many and who reported your behavior to management? We wonder why we are not treated as

  10. Corporate/Business world Nursing?

    outcomesfirst replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    There are many jobs out there. Technology, pharma (device/drugs/trials/regulatory/planning), education, research, insurance (case management, record review, claim review, education planning, provider...

  11. A step towards "universal health care" run by the government?

    outcomesfirst replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    Just curious Ingelein, not trying to disparage you or anything and let me say at the start - I am sorry for your troubles. From other posts you seem intelligent, thoughtful and concerned, so I have...

  12. Eight or Twelve Hour Shifts

    outcomesfirst replied to outcomesfirst's topic in General Nursing

    bumping up for attention. Please

  13. "I don't want to do bed side nursing"...SAY WHAT!

    outcomesfirst replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    I have the original first job offer my mother had out of school. I keep it framed. It always makes me smile. Enjoy. Verbatium (Original is typed old time style on good vellum paper) ______________,...

  14. new charge nurse discovering bad practice on the unit

    outcomesfirst replied to nursindaz's topic in General Nursing

    I have been thinking about this post all day. I must apologize, I painted worst case scenario and did not give you a positive option. In the real world, the situation you find yourself in is more...

  15. new charge nurse discovering bad practice on the unit

    outcomesfirst replied to nursindaz's topic in General Nursing

  16. A step towards "universal health care" run by the government?

    outcomesfirst replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    talaxandra - great sources - I completely overlooked WHO - too early, not enough coffee, too much wine - who knows . Thank you, its in my bookmarks

  17. Management measuring handsanitizer and soap usage

    outcomesfirst replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I agree - there may be a nosocomial issue at the facility and that is why they are looking at this. I don't have access to the site (members only) but I believe IHI Institute for Healthcare...

  18. 'Uniform' Dress Code

    outcomesfirst replied to fromtheheartRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on being given this responsibility! Clearly your leadership and friends respect you and need your leadership on this hot button issue. I read all the posts this morning, boy we...

  19. A step towards "universal health care" run by the government?

    outcomesfirst replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    Great thoughts from everyone - this really is an issue that must be addressed. I encourage everyone to get informed,find the data and read it yourself. Be aware of blanket statements without...

  20. Eight or Twelve Hour Shifts

    outcomesfirst replied to outcomesfirst's topic in General Nursing

    :welcome: Hello great job! Keep em coming. I am curious about something - 48 views and only 10 votes? I wonder why this is? Have a great

  21. A step towards "universal health care" run by the government?

    outcomesfirst replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    the empirical data is there. u.s. citizens spent $5,267 per capita for health care in 2002—53 percent more than any other country (gerard f. anderson, peter s. hussey, bianca k. frogner and hugh r....

  22. A step towards "universal health care" run by the government?

    outcomesfirst replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    Universal health care is a must; but I would need to read this bill first to see if it is a step toward it - It sounds exactly like Triage 34 points out - as an unfair tax. That said - one of the...

  23. Eight or Twelve Hour Shifts

    outcomesfirst replied to outcomesfirst's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the responses - keep them coming. There is a hypothesis behind this poll, but I do not want to influence

  24. Nursing Research Priorities

    outcomesfirst replied to outcomesfirst's topic in Research

    Hello all - thank you for the responses. I have figured out the polling and am going to rethink this

  25. Can a new grad become a CRC?

    outcomesfirst replied to Ayonti's topic in Research

    Ayonti - yes, you can. Start looking around and assess your skills base. There may be some part time opportunity that will expose you, get you in the loop and keep you hanging in on med surg for a...