Always your ABC's but if the fall patient were unconsious, had hit her head had a deformity, there are so many varibles, bottom line chest pain and breathing difficulties are
I think chest pain is always seen first, however you do not say if he is currently having pain or if he had pain and the nitro resolved it, or does the beginning of your post mean you are just...
I think 2 classes would be very difficult to do and learn effectively. There are people who can do it, I am not one of them. The other thing is that those students who did this did not complete the...
jenbea I finished my BSN from UOP. As you know they are very expensive, the upside is it is convenient and I really bet you could finish your MSN in a year. It has been a year since I finished my...
My facility is conducting an 8 hour educational day for all CNA's. What topics of ideas would you be interested in if you were attending? We decide to review Isolation Technique and Fire Safety. We...
I also just finished my BSN about 8 months ago. It has opened a few doors already that would have been closed had I not had the degree. I think about an MSN but financially it is not beneficial at...
I would check your job description and see if scheduling is part of the job. I certainly think that infection control would be one of your responsibilities. Guidelines also needed to be set for the...
I finished my BSN from UOP last year and have 12 credits towards my MSN. The problem is that at my age, 50, I am not sure I want to continue for my MSN. Also I am not sure what I would want my MSN in...
Thanks for all the replies. I looked on line for refills but cannot find the size I need. I think I will check out Palms at Office Depot or Circuit City no Best Buy where I
I just moved into a position where I will be splittinig my time between the unit (40 hrs) and Wound CLinic (40) hours. They recommended that I get a day planner to keep track of all the meetings,...
I personally am happy about the CEU requirement. I work in a rural area and only 5 nurses belong to the PSNA. It is amazing to me the grumbling that has started already about this and "How could this...
NRS Karen, While I am aware that the bill passed it is my understanding that it will not realy impact those of us renewing our license this year. The licenses that start renewing in 2007 will be...
I am on a committe trying to implement retention and recognition measures . Any input as to what your facility does would be appreciated. We are discussing a flexible benefit package, staffing issues...
So far, the most challanging has been that my work is not finished at the end of the day. When I work as a staff nurse, for the most part, my work is done, meds are given, documentation is completed,...
I also am new to Staff Development, just started 6 monthes ago and am on a learning curve. I have found that the nnsdo website is helpful. I am talking to anyone in the hospital that I can to network...
oldnewnurse, I finished my BSN and am now working as a staff educator. Like you I am getting too old to be on the unit full time but cannot retire. How is the Wheeling program set up and what is the...
I have thought about my MSN but the truth is there is little financial incentive for me to pay out the money to complete it. At this time I have 12 credits towards an MSN. I have a child who graduated...
my whole thought is it is not up to the nursing staff it is up to your instructor who is gettingpaid a lot more than a staff nurse to instruct you on new skills, when your a gn the responsibility to...