LaurieCRNP2002

LaurieCRNP2002 MSN, RN, APRN

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  1. "Thats not my patient"

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to nurse2002's topic in General Nursing

    I have to admit that I've been guilty of using the dreaded phrase once in a great while. But I usually make an effort to find out who is taking care of them and alerting said person that someone...

  2. Nurses Diverting Drugs?

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to jfpruitt's topic in General Nursing

    Like Ohio, the PA SBON puts out a newsletter (can't remember if it's quarterly or semi-annually) and at the end there is a rather extensive list of those who have had some action against their...

  3. Jessica's family's lawyer opposes medical mal. cap

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to Tilleycs's topic in General Nursing

    This has been an interesting thread. A few weeks ago, I came across a great editorial, from a NJ newspaper, that made some good points: 1) Caps are not a "cure-all"--for states that have them, they...

  4. Do you have to be a Nurse before a NP?

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to Soon2BNP's topic in General Nursing

    Having just finished an NP program (adult acute care), I can't imagine that I would have done as well if I had not had some acute care experience behind me. Depending on what your ultimate goal is,...

  5. Anybody work in a religious hospital?

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to delirium's topic in General Nursing

    Emerald You basically answered my question--how do they handle women brought in thru the ER who are rape victims? Obviously, if you are in that position, you don't want to be taken to that...

  6. DNR'ed from hospital

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to danvet's topic in Agency Nurses

    I agree that I think all nurses, whether agency or not, should unionize. Then we can all stand together. As for danvet, I agree with those who said you should document what happened that particular...

  7. "Bad" Evaluation..I'm So Frustrated and ready to quit!!

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to RNforLongTime's topic in General Nursing

    Kelly I don't know where you live but if there is a local chapter of AACN (Amer Association of Critical Care Nurses), you should look into joining! When I got a job in an ICU [which I ended up...

  8. RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to ironjohn929's topic in Emergency

    John In PA, there is a "Health Professional" course that is more or less what you are looking for--a "bridge" from RN to prehospital provider. I don't know if WA has a similar course. The other...

  9. Employee Satisfaction Surveys

    LaurieCRNP2002 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just received my "employee satisfaction survey" in the mail I'm curious as to whether other hospitals do this, and how often. I was talking with one of my co-workers earlier this week and we were...

  10. Nurses week Cheap gifts from admin.

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing

    Although I haven't formally worked a shift in a week or so, I stopped by last night to check my schedule and one of my friends told me that our nurses' week gift was a towel. Whoopee!! I can hardly...

  11. Nurses week Cheap gifts from admin.

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing

    Boy, I haven't seen so many heated opinions since Nursedude used to post here! My feeling is that I would rather be treated well 24/7/365 rather than during ONE week in May where we get small...

  12. Out of curiousity

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to Marianne518's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad to hear there are students out there like Mario and Paula...sounds like we need more of them! :) Like every profession, nursing has its problems--no career is perfect. I would hope that...

  13. refusing mandatory O.T.

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    Although I have not been forced to do mandatory OT, I agree with kona2 that it is unsafe and unfair. I was wondering if anyone knew the status of the federal legislation introduced by Tom Lantos to...

  14. Charge Nurse-ing

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to ccunite's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    At my facility, on our tele floors, they got rid of "charge" and now call that person "lead"--they have a patient assignment (albeit small--2 pts on days, not sure about the other shifts). They hired...

  15. Poll - what's important to you?

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to CEN35's topic in General Nursing

    Hello all Right now, because I am in grad school (going for my NP), flexible scheduling is number one (and I have that b/c I went per diem). Adequate staffing and strong management support are...

  16. Clinical Disaster!

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to miaka's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Miaka I don't know if your school has this but it's something to look into. Some schools are developing (or have developed) a "learning lab" where students can practice skills on a...

  17. All Nurses Read This

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to buck227's topic in General Nursing

    1) RN 2) 6.5 years 3) Northeastern US 4) Could be better 5) Went per diem so no benefits 6) Yes--total control of my schedule 7) Not really 8) No, not by a long shot! 9) We have clinical educators...

  18. note to nurse dude, will they never learn!

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to bunky's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with you, SUBQ! The bigwigs think they're saving big $$$ but in the long run, it will cost them! At my hospital, many nurses have left and will continue to do so. Why wouldn't RN's go...

  19. Nursing Student Needs Help!

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to NCNocRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a question for Nurseaaron: RE: Safe Harbor: "It is set up to protect the nurse from losing their license but not liability." Does this mean a nurse could still get sued in civil court if...

  20. "Across the Board" raises...

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to petulip in Alabama's topic in General Nursing

    My facility also has given "across the board" raises, yet they are still losing nurses left and right. Unfortunately, despite these raises, the rates at our hospital is still much lower than other...

  21. You've been asked this before but.......

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to Beth1977's topic in General Nursing

    Beth I am currently enrolled in an acute care nurse practitioner program. At my school, students in all programs are required to take pharmacology, research, an assessment course and a...

  22. 13 hour shifts

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to kewlnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked both 8 and 12 hour shifts. Several moonths ago, I went per diem at my facility so that I would have more control over my schedule, which is helpful because I am in grad school....

  23. Advantages/disadvantages with unionization?

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to Enright's topic in General Nursing

    Hardknox You should check out the website for the California Nurses' Association (www.califnurses.org). CNA broke away from the national organization several years ago; recently PA did also. CNA...

  24. US SENATE HEARING ON NURSING SHORTAGE

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to -jt's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to hear that this problem is getting some attention at the national level. Oramar, you are 100% on the money when you say bringing back "baby boomer" nurses will help...but who would want to...

  25. what are my legal rights?

    LaurieCRNP2002 replied to spitfire's topic in General Nursing

    Spitfire If you go to the website www.florenceproject.org, you will find a downloadable "Assignment despite objection" form. You can download and print it out for yourself to use when you come...