Bluehair

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  1. Lack of communication....This is NOT RIGHT!!!!

    Bluehair replied to cute_cabbage2005's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with the OP's regarding the JCAHO thing. Of course, this is assuming your facility is JCAHO accredited - not all are. I also agree with the OP's who mentioned patient abandonment...

  2. Overwhelmed at new job! Advice!!!

    Bluehair replied to tsbarbre's topic in General Nursing

    This job does sound a bit much for anyone, especially a new grad. How difficult! Developing your own organizational skills is hard enough in a more structured environment. Sounds like some great...

  3. What is " chart review?"

    Bluehair replied to neatnurse30's topic in General Nursing

    Any Utilization Review staff I have ever seen have been RN's, often BSN preferred in most job listings. I thought most social workers were masters level education, and would cost more? And yes, any UR...

  4. Is it worth it?

    Bluehair replied to Bluehair's topic in Legal

    Update: I just past my 'certification' test from LNC Stat home study course! Woot! I'm itching to complete the marketing package and get going. The more I study, delve into resources, play with...

  5. Pros and Cons of the Vickie Milazzo Program

    Bluehair replied to Journeywoman's topic in Legal

    Hi JW! Welcome!! So sorry to hear re: your injury and ongoing surgeries. These things can certainly give us time to reflect on what course we really would prefer our life to proceed on. Prayers for...

  6. Taxes and the LNC

    Bluehair replied to KLKRN's topic in Legal

    In a previous life, I was a licensed massage therapist. I continued working at the hospital part time because I wasn't willing to leave the bedside at that point. I increased my withholding at the...

  7. New Member w/Question

    Bluehair replied to redhotchilepepper's topic in Legal

    I'm in no way experienced in CLNC, but have to agree with Siri. Sounds like the lawyer wanted to have her cake and eat it too. I'm guessing it was not exactly a benefited position. She doesn't even...

  8. Subcontracting as an LNC

    Bluehair replied to smiller55's topic in Legal

    Hi Dreamer5! I also looked at Vickie M. class, but the price tag was out of my range. I am currently doing the LNC Stat home study class. They also have a marketing package that looks great. Veronica...

  9. A Doctor lied to make me look bad!

    Bluehair replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    here's some ammunition for your nurse manager and administrative staff re: this physicians inappropriate behavior. according to joint commission: "joint commission alert: stop bad behavior among...

  10. Healthier Living Thread Part V

    Bluehair replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi all! Sounds like it's been a 'bad' week or two for everyone! I, too, was off the wagon while on a little road trip last week. Splurged on lots of mexican food, and some seriously decadent deserts...

  11. A Doctor lied to make me look bad!

    Bluehair replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto this suggestion! Our hospital takes abuse from physicians very seriously - MD gets reprimanded by his/her peers, and it has gone as far as them losing privilages. If I had received such...

  12. Pt with Chest Pain in a docs office

    Bluehair replied to Nursonegreat's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure I am in agreement with some previous posts. What is your/staff liability in using much of the equipment if you aren't ACLS certified? I agree, an AED would seem to be minimalist equipment,...

  13. Family Doesn't Want Patient To Know?

    Bluehair replied to missjennmb's topic in General Nursing

    My father had been a very healthy person. He developed some lower GI issues and was diagnosed with Crohn's late in life. Got worked up for surgical intervention and discovered he needed CABG. When...

  14. Healthier Living Thread Part V

    Bluehair replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I recently bought a 'hybrid' bike (fatter tires than road bike, lighter frame than mtn bike). I LOVE it!! Have had a lot of fun getting back into riding. I'm just doing little 30 min rides on paved...

  15. Nurses Make The Big Bucks

    Bluehair replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just had my hair done yesterday, and my stylist brought up the topic of income. She said she makes $65k/year (Denver suburb). She works in a reasonably nice salon, but not some big bucks sort of place...

  16. Need new job - NO MORE HOSPITAL!

    Bluehair replied to shortstuph0's topic in General Nursing

    Most jobs in cath lab, dialysis or OP lab require on-call committments. Meaniing you get called in at 1 a.m. to do a case, sometimes there for 3 hours or more, then are required to also work your day...

  17. Compensation for being on call

    Bluehair replied to BennyRsMom's topic in General Nursing

    WOW! Unheard of! Where do you work? (What part of the

  18. New to Denver...New to nursing.

    Bluehair replied to NewGrad79's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Re: Denver Health: Formerly known as Denver General. You need to do your application there online first. *** Make sure you apply for anything you might be remotely interested in all at once. If you...

  19. Healthier Living Thread Part V

    Bluehair replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Tanerine pie and key lime pie? Or tangerinekeylime pie? Both sound yummy!!!! So does the carrot

  20. What was your job before you became a nurse?

    Bluehair replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I'm impressed with some of the outstanding professional backgrounds some folks have in this thread, prior to nursing! Here I go - - babysitter - Ice cream parlor (served hand made ice cream -...

  21. Should this patient be in ICU??

    Bluehair replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Different hospitals have different criteria for ICU admission, depending on size, skill level of staff, availability of a step down unit, etc. etc. My current hospital, this pt would be in the...

  22. Compensation for being on call

    Bluehair replied to BennyRsMom's topic in General Nursing

    Anywhere I have ever worked, you received some sort of compensation for being on call. Some places it was as little as $1/hour, most it was $4/hr. The $1/hr was quite the insult, really, but it was...

  23. Healthier Living Thread Part V

    Bluehair replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm so happy - didn't splurge on ANY junk food today at work! I was inspired by the fact I have a doctor's appt. tomorrow and will be expected to get on the scale, lol! Maybe I need some sort of...

  24. Doing some homework...

    Bluehair posted a topic in Legal

    Hi all! I'm home on call today (low census) and doing some more CLNC research online. Went to my state Bar assoc. web site, wanting to see what lawyers in my area think re: CLNC's in general, if...

  25. Healthier Living Thread Part V

    Bluehair replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Mmmm. Can we come? lol! Desert doesn't have to be totally decadent (unless you prefer it that way...). Plenty of really tasty options that involved fresh berries with various add ons. Have a...