Isabelle49

Isabelle49

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  1. In a few years all RNs will be required to have a BSN?

    Isabelle49 replied to FutureNurse2B's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Am glad I don't live in NJ. I've been an RN for 24 years, Diploma. I checked into getting my BSN and found it would cost $30,000.00 +. I did the calculation and found that I would never recover the...

  2. In a few years all RNs will be required to have a BSN?

    Isabelle49 replied to FutureNurse2B's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This was the rumour that was going around 24 years ago when I graduated from a Diploma program.

  3. Government Investigation of Amedisys

    Isabelle49 replied to sweetsugar's topic in Home Health

    I am hoping you are being provided with an adequate orientation, though I wouldn't be surprised if your were not. That is the usual. I have been a Home Health Nurse for 8 years now, and I see...

  4. Government Investigation of Amedisys

    Isabelle49 replied to sweetsugar's topic in Home Health

    I am looking forward to seeing Amedisys as the feature on American Greed. BTW, how many of you work for agencies who have begun uitilizing Physical Therapists to perform wound care, even if the...

  5. RNs opening cases, LPNs making all revisits?

    Isabelle49 replied to HealthyNurse's topic in Home Health

    I think many agencies do this, it is seen as better utilization of RN's and LPN's. I find it offensive, as an RN, and feel used. Agencies also "use" RN's to do the Admit, Recert and ROC Oasis for PT...

  6. Need advise ASAP

    Isabelle49 replied to veryangrynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's time for you to have a talk with your Board of Nursing about posible falsification of your records by someone else.

  7. Should I miss clinicals for...

    Isabelle49 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I Agree. You should plan on arriving late. I'm not sure about the program you are in, but 3 missed clinicals where I studied was grounds for dismissal from the program.

  8. PCA pump error

    Isabelle49 replied to BeckysMom1952's topic in General Nursing

    BeckysMom, The first time one of the nurses tries to "blame it on a machine" and a patient dies because of it, he/she is going to get a big wake up call, and it won't be pretty. That nurse will find...

  9. PCA pump error

    Isabelle49 replied to BeckysMom1952's topic in General Nursing

    Lotte, Great that you always have another RN check pump settings. You are very wise to check on your patient every hour. You are not paranoid, you are a good, conscientious nurse - I'd love to...

  10. PCA pump error

    Isabelle49 replied to BeckysMom1952's topic in General Nursing

    A PCA pump is a machine and like any machine it is capable of malfunction. You should assess your patient as often as you can to assure no change in mental/respiratory status. Just because a machine...

  11. How do I address disciplinary action with potential employer?

    Isabelle49 replied to robigayle's topic in General Nursing

    Your best bet is to be up front and honest. I think an employer will trust you for this.

  12. What is Your Scope of Practice in Your State?

    Isabelle49 replied to TuTonka's topic in General Nursing

    Our scope of practice is accessible by computer by anyone who wants to read it. There are no limits to nurse/patient ratios in Louisiana. This is a main reason I left the hospital arena 7 years ago....

  13. PCA pump error

    Isabelle49 replied to BeckysMom1952's topic in General Nursing

    The charge nurse should have NEVER set up the PCA pump without having another nurse check her off before connecting to the patient. She was clearly negligent and did not follow policy. Boy, she must...

  14. At what age do you plan on retiring from nursing?

    Isabelle49 replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    I plan to work until I am 62 - I have 2 years 4 months left. i will not work a second longer than that!

  15. "The Disruptive Behavior of Doctors"

    Isabelle49 replied to dharmanurse's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to check the JAHCO site (joint commission). Not long ago there was a very good article about disruptive doctor behavior and how this leads to nursing errors. One of the goals of the...

  16. Is nursing a good career?how do i know if i will like it

    Isabelle49 replied to natcakes's topic in Nursing Career

    I have been an R.N. for 23+ years. Prior to becoming an R.N. I worked in the buisiness field for 13 years. I can honestly tell you that when I worked in the business field I was respected as a human...

  17. floating between departments ie med/surg to nicu

    Isabelle49 replied to mcl10109's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you are a full-time employee with the facility, they can send you anywhere. If you are sent to work on a unit for which you have no experience and you think this may endanger patients, you...