woody62

woody62 RN

icu, er, transplant, case management, ps

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  1. RN with MBA, has anyone done this?

    woody62 replied to holdensjane's topic in Nursing Career

    When I first went after my MS/MBA, the MBA gave me the theory behind how business were run. I laso got a lot of insight into the stock market, as many of my classmates worked over on Wall Street. They...

  2. help with finding a name badge

    woody62 replied to micco's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, can you guys do a me very big favor. My eyesight is going down hill. I can't read or walk without my bifocals. When I am in the hospital, I can't read without my glasses. So, you people could...

  3. boards need to regulate MA's

    woody62 replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had an unusual experience the other night. My roommate's grandson came over for a visit. He is a CNA, in a local LTC facility. He had a friend who introduced himself as a nurse with the local...

  4. Patients on Medicaid

    woody62 replied to DiEd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have a rather unusual take on all these problems. When I delivered my daughter, NYS Medicaid paid for her delivery. Six weeks later I went to work and got health insurance under my employer. When...

  5. Safe Harbor

    woody62 replied to woody62's topic in Texas Nursing

    Now I am completely confused. The BON exist to protect the public and not the nurses. The BON expects nurses to continue to work in unsafe areas, while they investigate the nurse's complaint of the...

  6. wearing veils/head cover

    woody62 replied to ikan's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I know, there are no state laws which say you cannot wear a head covering but some employers might not allow it. I do know that face coverings, here in Florida are not allowed on any...

  7. Safe Harbor

    woody62 replied to woody62's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm not sure what you mean by your first comment. Am I understanding you correctly that when a nurse files a notice with the BON, something happens to the patient and the BON finds you were put into...

  8. Hospital rescinding job offers, can this happen?

    woody62 replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know. I would call either your city, county or state bar association and ask for the names of three attorney's, in your area, that practice employment law. For a small fee, you are entitled...

  9. lapsed RN license problems

    woody62 replied to wendyh's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know which state you live in but most states have appeal processes. I would find out if I can appeal their decision and how soon I have to do it. I hate to say this but I have a feeling you...

  10. Patients on Medicaid

    woody62 replied to DiEd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was on Medicaid when I gave birth to my daughter. And my daughter was on WIC afdter having all three of my grandchildren. I can't understand why someone would have a problem with what is covered...

  11. Hesi Scandal at my School!

    woody62 replied to yotoc's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't have to take the Hesi exam but I did have to take an NLN day long exam. It did not impact on my graduation. We had to take it to get some idea of where we needed to brush up for our two day...

  12. incapable, helpless, unmotivated, unteachable pts who are unable to cope with life

    woody62 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I sometimes wish Social Service had come in on my elderly parents when my younger brother came down from Georgia, packed them and their household belongings up and move them back up in the country...

  13. Patients on Medicaid

    woody62 replied to DiEd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In my experience, it makes no difference if a person is on Medicaid, self pay or has health insurance paying his bill. A person is going to be demanding regardless of who is paying for his care....

  14. Hospital rescinding job offers, can this happen?

    woody62 replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry but this potential employer doesn't owe you even the time of day. Until you get a written offer of employment or until you actually start working, this employer owes you nothing. Even in a...

  15. Gotta lotta questions...Plz help me...

    woody62 replied to bikerbabechic69's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I am assuming you have been in the military for a while and are going to be entitled to GI benefits. The advice I can give you is based on how long your husband is going to continue to serve and...

  16. New Orleans Nurses

    woody62 replied to time4meRN's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I have no idea who you could contact. Thirteen hospitals, out of the twenty-three that were there prior to Katrina, are up and running. I again do not know if those thirteen hospitals are running at...

  17. RN with MBA, has anyone done this?

    woody62 replied to holdensjane's topic in Nursing Career

    When I got my MS in Hospital Administration, I was required to do an internship, in administration. And it could not be within the nursing department. However, I now wish I had also gone after my...

  18. RN license reciprocity

    woody62 replied to erika-ny's topic in General Nursing

    When I moved to Florida, in 1980, I was required to have a score of 350 for each section of my NYS boards. Since my scores were much higher, I didn't worry about it, and got my Florida license. In...

  19. Am I in touch with reality?

    woody62 replied to nurseangel47's topic in General Nursing

    Being bipolar can be a challenge. Being bipolar and not on medication is a challenge. Can you afford lithium? I am not sure what to advise you with your employer. The best you can do is not to...

  20. RN with MBA, has anyone done this?

    woody62 replied to holdensjane's topic in Nursing Career

    I did a MS/MBA. M.S. was in hospital administration. I go two excellent jobs in New York, then I moved to Florida. I interviewed for several positions in hospital administration but was told I lack...

  21. Rapid Response Team for Families

    woody62 replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

    I have a question. Has anyone actually keep track of the number of unwarrented, unnecessary calls to the rapid response team? I would really be interested in such a study. It is always be easier to...

  22. boards need to regulate MA's

    woody62 replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    The main difference, as I understand it, between a license and a certificate, is that one is held to a legal standard under a license. I hold several certificates, which certify specialized education...

  23. Anybody work at Albany Medical Center

    woody62 replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    I worked there years ago. It was a pretty good place to work. I was seen in the ER and a patient twice, from 2000 to 2003. I was impressed with the ER. And the staff on the floor I was on. AMC is...

  24. How come Docs don't have to wear scrubs?

    woody62 replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    My ortho wears scrubs in his office, on his hospital rounds and in the OR. I don't ever recall seeing him in anything but scrubs. And he has been my ortho since 1989.

  25. 1800 cal ada diet

    woody62 replied to Suz_QRN's topic in General Nursing

    There is no such thing as an 1800 cal ADA diet. They stopped making those specific recommendations back in the early 90s. A 1800 cal diet generally allows two carbohydrates for breakfast, and three...