dragonheart

dragonheart MSN

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Background in health care administration, regulatory compliance, and investigation. Honorable service USN, Nurse Corps

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  1. Has anybody else switched from an RN job to a CNA job?

    dragonheart replied to hazyblue's topic in General Nursing

    Please go to the Nurse Practice Act and /or call the appropriate Board of Nursing. In the course of conducting facility licensure and investigations, I have had to contact the Board. The...

  2. Fees

    dragonheart replied to mmc51264's topic in Legal

    I agreed with your input. I am a long time RN, recent graduate of course for LNCC. From that student perspective, I shared what I have learned from class, currently practicing Legal Nurse...

  3. Has anybody else switched from an RN job to a CNA job?

    dragonheart replied to hazyblue's topic in General Nursing

    In accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, you cannot perform duties below your level current licensure. If you no longer hold an active nursing license then you can seek employment as a CNA....

  4. Fees

    dragonheart replied to mmc51264's topic in Legal

    Legal Nurse Consultation fee structure : Reference: Introduction to Legal Nurse Consulting, Cynthia Weishapple, West Legal Studies 2001 The general rule of thumb is that compensation should...

  5. Assisted living turned nightmare

    dragonheart replied to danij040866's topic in Nursing Career

    Is there an area of specialization in nursing for regulatory compliance in Assisted Living setting in each state? yes, Health Facility Nurse Surveyors, common title across state lines What is the...

  6. We fail our old people and it's heartbreaking

    dragonheart replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    There are elder support/care options in every state. The question is how do elderly/representatives8 who need /require those services learn about/access them? I didn't learn about these options and...

  7. What is Nux Vomica? State Board Questions From the Turn of the 20thCentury: An Era Gone By

    dragonheart replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    It would be interesting to research and share sativa and or indica treatment for ailments during that time

  8. In Need Of Great CNS Review!!

    dragonheart replied to Fusser1485's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    ANCC World Certification ANCC Certification Center and Stat Pearls

  9. Skilled/assisted living/types of pts??

    dragonheart replied to lauriepat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    From an evidence based perspective, the steps in this research process to determine if there are situations of regulatory non-compliance at the facilities mentioned in this topic are to : If the...

  10. Camp MAR

    dragonheart replied to savannak88's topic in Camp

    Boy Scouts of America (BSA) store camp log has everything in one permanent bound register, complete with directions on how to best use the tool, if you do not have a corporate one to

  11. Camp Nursing: 10 Camp Lessons

    dragonheart replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

    I learned to join the Association of Camp Nurses(ACN) for reliable information, resource and reference guide for each state and the District of Columbia. Association of Camp Nurses -

  12. Have you ever worked as a state surveyor?

    dragonheart replied to sasha2lady's topic in Nursing Career

    State surveyors use the federal/state regulations for licensing to determine compliance. Recommendation: If the Regulations for LTC, Assisted Living, Hospitals, Hospice .... are not readily...

  13. how to locate reputable agencies as a new LPN?

    dragonheart replied to notyetnurse's topic in Home Health

    Research the state licensure surveys for facilities within the area you are looking at as prospective employers. Each state survey becomes available via public record after the survey responses are...

  14. Any nurses who enjoy LTC?

    dragonheart replied to Rose2013's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The question is-what area of specialization do you want to explore/pursue? If you like the Long Term Care (LTC) population then you will have great experience working with them and be a great mentor....

  15. Camp MAR

    dragonheart replied to savannak88's topic in Camp

    Depending on the camp setting, some state first aiders/nurses are using a medication log similar to the the one Boy Scouts of America(BSA) sale in their stores(or adopted the BSA log since it meets...

  16. Dementia Activity Documentation for CNAs

    dragonheart replied to m.k.a.u.'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Alzheimer Association of America in your local area would be a great start. They teach courses to nurses , Assisted Living managers and others which results in certification and focused training...

  17. American Camp Nurses (ACA)

    dragonheart posted a topic in Camp

    The best reference for what is happening, to get involved in decision making/support as well as what direction camp nurse practice is heading is http://www.aca.org http://www.campnurse.org ACA...

  18. Universal Health Care... what would this mean...

    dragonheart replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    the u.s has traditionally seen patients who present themselves to the system. we have referred to them on the fiscal side of the house as indigent. this term does not follow them through the system...

  19. Need help drafting camp dr. request

    dragonheart replied to kcangel's topic in Camp

  20. Need help drafting camp dr. request

    dragonheart replied to kcangel's topic in Camp

    I didn't think so either,. It would seem that during the camp physical prescriptive authority could be assigned via the "family MD" However, this is a current requirement by the state. As I take...

  21. Camp Nurses - Please Introduce Yourself Here.

    dragonheart replied to nightingale's topic in Camp

    I am registered nurse who has practiced nursing since 1974 : Cardiac Critical Care, Respiratory ICU-(open heart, heart, liver/kidney transplantation, surgical )Military Health care as orthopedics...

  22. Military/VA RN's - Please post experiences for Students

    dragonheart replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    As a prior Navy nurse recruiter , I can share that there are many avenues to verify the nursing career chosen and earn a license in the state that challenge exam is administered in. There are age...

  23. how is your job as a navy nurse determined?

    dragonheart replied to drew9319's topic in Government, Military

    I recently retired from the Navy after 20 years, CDR(Ret) NC I would say that the goal of Navy Nursing is to : support and enhance your skills as a nurse the start point was covered by ENS PM...

  24. Nursing.....Air Force or Navy??

    dragonheart replied to Allemse's topic in Government, Military

    I was a Navy Medical Programs(RN/MD) recruiter. My recommedation is that you speak with a Nurse Recruiter. Everyone's situation is different. The best way to the respond that is most applicable to you...

  25. Need help drafting camp dr. request

    dragonheart replied to kcangel's topic in Camp

    I have a question in regards to prescriptive authority/standing orders. It has been increasingly difficult each year in the MD/DC/VA area to obtain this type of order. Physicians in this area are...