dcampbell

dcampbell

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  1. Leaving AMA and insurance threat

    dcampbell replied to gtmoore's topic in General Nursing

    Would you REALLY want a patient to stay that did not (for whatever reason) want to stay? I imagine such a patient would be very difficult to take care of. I think if a patient announces their wish...

  2. Leaving AMA and insurance threat

    dcampbell replied to gtmoore's topic in General Nursing

    I have left a hospital before AMA (long story) no one threatened me that insurance would not pay, ect. They treated me with dignity and respected my decision. By the way, insurance did

  3. Volunteers in NICU.

    dcampbell replied to LaNICUnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow I have never heard of this! I am an ex NICU nurse that is going to be staying home for a few more years. I would love to do this. Does anyone know of hospitals in Virginia that have volunteers...

  4. Nrp

    dcampbell replied to nursekatie22's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Anyone know where to get Neonatal Resuscitation Certification in Virginia?

  5. MRSA/gowns and gloves

    dcampbell replied to BABY--RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What would happen to a nurse that tests

  6. post c-section pain management-rant and question

    dcampbell replied to breastfeedingRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just wondering....As an inactive RN for 13 yrs., why aren't PCA's used anymore for fresh post-op c/s's? I remember "back in the day" how effective the PCA's seemed. The pts seemed happy and...

  7. The Retail Clinic Revolution, and Why Physicians (and Hospitals) Should Take Notice

    dcampbell replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Called a month ago to make an appointment with my Gyn to discuss treatment options for my monthly "killer cramps". Told that I could not make an appointment but that the "nurse" would need to check...

  8. Wacko RN - Write Up vs. Direct Report

    dcampbell replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

    Call the police. If you witnessed ANYBODY (family member, visitor, person off the street ect.) pull out a breathing tube from a patient, esp. if there was a code going on you would have called the...

  9. dealing with cramps

    dcampbell replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Students

    I can't take the pill (mom with estrogen-dependent, premenopausal breast cancer). I am too scared to get Novasure, plus I heard it is not 100% and for some people the cramps come back again after...

  10. Reporting assault of staff--questions!

    dcampbell replied to SassyRedhead's topic in General Nursing

    How can it be a HIPAA violation to report a crime? As long as you don't reveal details about the patient's diagnosis/treatment would it be O.K. ? Please excuse me as I have been a retired RN for 13...

  11. No Maternity (or peds) rotations in my school

    dcampbell replied to Sarah LnDHopes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Why would a school not have an OB or PEDS rotation? Is it because there are no hospitals nearby that have these units? Or is it because of perceived liability in case a student makes a mistake? I...

  12. OB nurse home for 13 years, thinking of going back to hospital.

    dcampbell replied to dcampbell's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you ladies for your encouraging responses. Mulan you are right about me needing a refresher course. I think that would give me alot of confidence about going back to work. DeLanaRN thank you...

  13. OB nurse home for 13 years, thinking of going back to hospital.

    dcampbell posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I have been home for 13 years and have been thinking about going back to the hospital. I must admit, after lurking for many months I feel nervous about returning. It sounds like hospital...

  14. OB nurse home for 13 years, thinking of going back to hospital.

    dcampbell replied to dcampbell's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry that came out wrong. Most people after four years of college might not have the option (or time) to switch careers and go back to college again for another four years. I should have...

  15. OB nurse home for 13 years, thinking of going back to hospital.

    dcampbell replied to dcampbell's topic in General Nursing

    Good question! I am not exactly sure. I wanted to be a nurse when I was six years old and never gave any other occupation a thought. I am glad I became a nurse and I don't think I would be good at...