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Can anyone tell me if either of these companies are affiliated or owned by other traveling companies. (Ex: I have heard that American Mobile is afilliated in some way with Medical Express.) Are either O Grady Peyton or Preferred Healthcare affiliated...

I haven't sat for any cert exams in psych, but was wondering: Do you know of any nursing journals, or a source to find them that address specifically psychiatric nursing, current trends in treatments, new medications, etc., for one who is interested ...

I'm not really clear on the Bates Stamping. Are all of the pages in a medical record stamped? Or are the documents being produced for the case, being stamped?

Do all of the states recognize the designation and CEU's for same? I will be interested to learn which states do and don't. All states do not recognize the designation CLNC. So, not only would I like to know but the RN's who are considering becoming...

Yes, alot of ICU nurses are quite serious, but there are a few who are less so. However, the 'clickyness' that is found there, I happen to find very 'high school'. But as long as you work in a female dominated atmosphere, you will find that no matter...

teeituptom, all underwear was white, when? the 1800's? hehehehe By the way how old are you? More than a 100?

I just quit working for hospice as a case manager. I loved the work, learned a great deal, and did very well working so autonamously. HOWEVER.......In addition to working a 40 hour week, we were required to take call, and for the last 4 months, it ha...

Oh, I don't care where a RN is from either. If you were here or we were there, we would still have the same job duties, too. So, if your are BSN prepared, an international nurse, and offended, you need not be.

I don't make any posts based upon the credentials of another. It makes no difference to me how a RN is prepared, in America, and unless you're a NP, we pretty much make the same money. In different geographical areas, the wage may vary a bit. What a ...

Having worked in Hospice for awhile, I know how common it is for people to talk to family members who have already passed on, prior to their own death. I've been reading these many posts where the same thing occurs over and over. I've never really be...

If this is truly diagnosed as scar tissue from past TB that was treated and she plans to travel abroad (for a job), I would be sure and take all of my documentation that proves she was treated and statement from the MD of current status, lab tests th...

Are there not any regulations addressing exactly this? I did not know that the Dept of Health even got involved. I don't think they do in Arizona. Maybe for the sake of safety, all of the above should notify employer. I'm sure the BON can mandate tha...

How do you figure? We do some of the nastiest jobs there are! We do things that make most people want to barf! How many ordinary people can Wipe an adult's behind, disimpact them, clean up their puke, do wound care on limbs that are falling off due t...

Sorry people, I work 12 hour shifts, and I need to be comfortable for those 12 hours. You can look professional in scrubs, just be choosey about the style. Make sure they are clean, neat, and ironed if it makes you feel better, and by all means not t...

Personally, I'm not too anal here. The ideal is following the orders, however the policy of your facility will give usually 30 minutes before and after the time ordered as we cannot be in 5 different places at the same time. Sometimes five different ...

In the hospitals that I have worked in, we have always called the CRTT or RRT that was assigned to our particular unit. Some RRT's have administrative positions, but not all. It's like not all RN's work admin., some of us prefer to stay out of politi...

loricatus - I totally agree. Ever hear of 'heresay'. If a person IS indeed trying to do anything fraudulent, they wouldn't hesitate to sue you for slander. So, if you don't know something to be fact, I personally would keep my mouth shut. I wouldn't ...

I have worked in a level IV (male population) correctional facility. (The bad boys) This was a position that I learned alot in. #1 Don't bend over, besides being poor body mechanics, if you drop something, bend your knees, to lower yourself to the g...

I know an MD who is a specialist in Palliative care. She was an RN for several years prior to that. She is a wonderful and compassionate MD and person. I consider it a great honor to have worked with so noble a person. I have actually had her assist ...

Generally speaking, I will tell the person I cannot tell them what to do as I'm not a MD, and I don't know their situation and allergies like their MD would, but if it were me, I would try.......or this works for me.......I think this would cover me.

12 hour shifts can be tough, especially when you work them back to back. But I love having 4 days a week off. It leaves me time to work on other ventures. :wink2:

I would reccommend to taking any family member as a patient. I went through this as a very young nurse. My patient was both my uncle and Godfather. He was one of my assigned patients. Guess what? The unspeakable happened. He not only coded, but also ...

If you don't know anything about a drug or have limited knowledge, you can always call your facility RPh to fax or tube you up the info on the med. They are usually great about doing that.

Nurseboy1 Just love Garfield and the definition of stress. I agree WHOLEHEARTEDLY!!!!!! :rotfl:

I agree with most of the nurses here on the reasons to be 'OCD' and they are actually needed things to be, just because it is ICU. However, I can also see the point of NurseRN20, it is a very difficult transition to go in to the ICU to train and work...