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  1. AMERICAN HOLISTIC NURSES ASSOCIATION www.ahna.org

    tropicalfish posted a topic in Holistic

    i am the network leader for the chicago holistic nurses in action local chapter. i’ve noticed many questions about holistic nursing education, availability of jobs in holistic nursing, availability...

  2. A question for career changers.

    tropicalfish replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Quoted from Post #3. Most of the stuff I see in nursing is developmentally around the 13-14 yr old stage and very dangerous. I agree absolutely!! The level of functioning of nursing unit can...

  3. A question for career changers.

    tropicalfish replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi, One of my nurse friends and I were discussing this topic. We likewise have opinions about the differences in cultures between healthcare and business. Both of us have been nurse for over 35...

  4. What do you like about being a research nurse?

    tropicalfish replied to AwayWeGo's topic in Research

    Thank you So Much BirdieGirl31, The information you provided is extremely useful. I will definitely benefit by your

  5. Business Planning and Support

    tropicalfish replied to sirI's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hello sir1, Staff, I am glad to see this thread. I hope it grows greatly and fast!! When I saw it I immediately checked it out-----for help for myself. I hope to learn more from others in...

  6. Business Planning and Support

    tropicalfish replied to sirI's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Also, Wound Care is a FABULOUS choice for a business!!! I wish I were interested in that. But if we were located near one another I would love to do a joint venture with you. But back to wound...

  7. Business Planning and Support

    tropicalfish replied to sirI's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Addendum to previous note: third party reimbursement is not all that it's cracked up to be. The paper work is Immense. You would need an account service to do it for you, which is why some MDs...

  8. Business Planning and Support

    tropicalfish replied to sirI's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hello, I noticed someone writing about third part reimbursement. I think that the RN needs to be an Advanced Practice Nurse, but I'm not sure. I worked as an APN with an MD in solo practice. The...

  9. What do you like about being a research nurse?

    tropicalfish replied to AwayWeGo's topic in Research

    Hello Research Nurses, I very much want to become a Research Nurse. I have a BS (in nursing) and many years of experience, especially in ICU. However, I want to make a major change and Research...

  10. AMERICAN HOLISTIC NURSES ASSOCIATION www.ahna.org

    tropicalfish replied to tropicalfish's topic in Holistic

    Holistic Nurses are often interested in practicing Alternative Modalities. Holistic Nurses often take training in Alternative modalities. This is also what I have done. Holistic Nurses often have...

  11. AMERICAN HOLISTIC NURSES ASSOCIATION www.ahna.org

    tropicalfish replied to tropicalfish's topic in Holistic

    Any nurse can be a Holistic Nurse. You do not need to have a Masters Degree in order to be a Holistic Nurse. Holistic Nursing is the manner in which you practice Nursing. A Holistic Nurse uses the...

  12. AMERICAN HOLISTIC NURSES ASSOCIATION www.ahna.org

    tropicalfish replied to tropicalfish's topic in Holistic

    To find local meetings of the American Holistic Nursing Association: GO TO http://www.ahna.org My Network is called: Chicago Holistic Nurses in Action We would love to see anyone in the Chicago...

  13. AMERICAN HOLISTIC NURSES ASSOCIATION www.ahna.org

    tropicalfish replied to tropicalfish's topic in Holistic

    i have been training in a variety of alternative and holistic modalities. as an independent practitioner i have an office space that includes space to present classes. i have space for 1:1...

  14. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    tropicalfish replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Fewer employer groups will make for lack of increase in pay and benefits. It will also decrease the choices that RNs have for jobs. It will also lend itself easily to black balling. (being unable to...

  15. Different roles for CNS's??? Come on guys share what you do!

    tropicalfish replied to traumaRUs's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    In Illinois the CNS is an APN. I took the AACN exam for Clinical Specialist in Adult Health. Then applied for an APN license with the state of Illinois. The application asks for minimal information...

  16. You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

    tropicalfish replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

    I remember so many of these things! and I have been laughing and thoroughly enjoying these posts. I graduated in 1976. I remember: using a combination of vaseline and sugar on decubes; we used a...

  17. Different roles for CNS's??? Come on guys share what you do!

    tropicalfish replied to traumaRUs's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I've just read through more of the posts. I noticed that CNS is not an APN in all states!!!!! I'm in Illinois and as someone previously noted in Illinois the CNSs, NPs, CRNAs, Nurse Midwives are...

  18. Different roles for CNS's??? Come on guys share what you do!

    tropicalfish replied to traumaRUs's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I'm starting as an APN in Pain Management in January. I'll be working with an MD who's in solo practice. This is new for her. She had been in a group Anesthesiology practice, but then went for...