Audreyfay

I am scheduled to start my synvisc injections in my knees tomorrow. I am going alone and am kind of worried about what it might be like. Unfortunately, I have arthritis genes and have no cartilege left in either of my knees, so it was suggested to ...

My part-time job employer went through some job evaluation and redesign. For 52 calls in a 7 hour period, there were three RNs. Does that sound right? After 7 hours and 28 calls, I was ready to throw in the towel. I'm curious what everyone else do...

I am so sorry to hear about your negative experiences with both facilities. I have worked with Aurora for 7 years now and consider it next to the top as far as employers. The only other hospital I ever worked at that I considered as top was Abbott ...

Usually the insulin pump company themself provides the education and certifies you as a pump trainer. Usually they do not certify someone unless they are already in the diabetes specialty. As far as reimbursements for staring an insulin pump for a co...

I don't think it's a big deal. Thank her for the time she worked with you. Tell her that your continuing to learn with the new preceptor. If she asks you questions - then go from there. I thought I should pick up some tips from other nurses too. But,...

I would call them back and ask them if they need any additional information and that you are still very interested in the position. Can't hurt. With my employer, we always have issues with Human Resources just not responding quickly enough. We've lo...

I believe that I have been depressed since junior high school - about the time when menarche appeared. It took a perceptive MD to see the symptoms and suggest some counseling and antidepressants when I was in my 30's. Since then, I took them for a ...

One recent question I had was: "Give me an example of a situation in which you got some constructive criticism and tell me how you used it."

I agree with the above - D. If a person needs that much insulin subq NOW - they should have an insulin drip started. I would question that order. The 60 might really be 6.0 units (which is not an approved format to use, but some still forget and u...

Sashakoko . . . Did you ever get the job description?

Thank you for sharing. That's why I became a nurse. Only regretted it once and that was burn-out after only 6 months of being an RN. After that I moved to OR nursing, and eventually back to where I belong, at the conscious patient's side. Bless al...

The MSN needs to go with experience. I don't believe there are too many who go right to the MSN after the BSN. I could see a BSN go on to become a CRNA or MBA or Masters in Human Resources? Perhaps even becoming a Nurse Practitioner? I have my M...

Sorry I'm so late in responding. Haven't been on the internet for a few days. I got into telephone triage for some crazy reasons. I had resigned from my very part time diabetes education job with the medical practice because I got a .8 FTE job wit...

Wow. This is a tough one. I think I'll stay in WI. Good luck. Hope she goes or the time goes quickly!

I'd be happy to be interviewed too. RN x 29 years. Diabetes Educator and Telephone Triage. Lots of different experience. E-mail me through allnurses. Good luck on your project! Audrey

The Healthcare system I work for took a collection to send down by themself. It was great because they were also making a matching donation to what we were giving. My heart bled for our people. Thanks for sharing.

I do telephone triage, but am an RN. I didn't realize that an LPN could do telephone triage? Even the MD offices have telephone triage. Hmmm? If I can help, e-mail me.

Sure wish we could do that sometimes! The action will only be in my dreams. Thanks for the laugh! :chuckle

I live in Eastern WI. I lived in Minneapolis MN for awhile. The winters are cold and sometimes pretty snowy, but if you dress appropriately, you will be fine. The summers usually are pretty warm and humid. Diversity? You will fit right in. The c...

I've been a MI nurse for 29 years. I live and work in WI now. Access and remove from a Mediport - that's where I learned how to do it. It is, of course, a procedure that requires orientation. Removing central lines, yes. Aides removing central l...

When regular insulin is mixed with NPH insulin and sits for awhile, the regular insulin usually becomes blunted a little. For that reason, if people are drawing up their insulin before hand and are keeping it in the refrigerator, I always tell them ...

I totally enjoyed primary care. It is possible to know your patient more and provide better overall care.

My supervisor is not a nurse. And I am an MSN. It's legal to my knowledge.

Wow! You are almost in my same boat. I am in Wisconsin. I work full time as a Diabetes Educator and every other weekend as a Telephone Triage Nurse. I'll see if I can get my hands on a job description. Feel free to e-mail me if you have question...

I agree with this one.