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  1. Doctors vs NP's?

    kcochrane replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    I many times will request a NP because I find them easier to deal with. Long ago one found a heart murmur on my son who was 3 months old at the time. All the MDs told me he had colic and it would go...

  2. Mandated Nurse-Patient Ratios

    kcochrane replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't finished reading all the posts...but will that mean they will do away with techs or CNAs in order to cut

  3. IV insertion tips, tricks, hints, sites, etc.

    kcochrane posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have only had one successful IV stick..and I think it was more luck than skill. So I'm looking for any hints, tricks, tips or sites that could help me. Anything small or large I would be very...

  4. This person outranks me?!

    kcochrane replied to Aunt Slappy's topic in General Nursing

    Really? The CNA is the expert on patient care. As a nurse manager, supervisor and even when I'm passing meds, I will ask the CNA for their opinion or advice. Nothing wrong with asking. As a nurse...

  5. CDC now banned from using "evidence based" and other words per White House

    kcochrane replied to babyNP.'s topic in Nursing News

    I can't believe I said there were intelligent people in

  6. CDC now banned from using "evidence based" and other words per White House

    kcochrane replied to babyNP.'s topic in Nursing News

    Yeah I was wondering that too. I don't feel just because someone holds ideals different than me that they are dumb. I find that very intolerant, the very accusation blasted at conservatives. There...

  7. CDC now banned from using "evidence based" and other words per White House

    kcochrane replied to babyNP.'s topic in Nursing News

    I always like to wait a few days to see how things shake out before I react. I've seen too many times how what is reported is not necessarily what is true. CDC director says there are ‘no banned...

  8. Repealing ACA

    kcochrane replied to OnceMorewithFeeling's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would actually like to hear how it really works. I've heard of issues over the years. Of course no system is perfect. This issue is very complicated. For example the 40% includes those that...

  9. Living Will Tattoo

    kcochrane replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    As you stated it does happen even though it shouldn't. We did have resident that had his wishes drawn up by a lawyer. I saw the completed paperwork in his chart..no feeding tube, trach, etc. His...

  10. Well on My WAY!!!!

    kcochrane replied to Adrianaboydlewis's topic in General Nursing

    That's the way it is here too. At least at the college I

  11. Nurses with children always go home early?

    kcochrane replied to Agatha12's topic in General Nursing

    I have five kids. My time is NOT more important than a single person. I decided to have kids, I decided to work in nursing where I don't always get out on time. Granted the OP problem is due to...

  12. How will Trump's War on Opioid Abuse Affect Non-abusers in Pain?

    kcochrane replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I started to see the turn back towards making it hard to get pain meds before Trump came in to office. It seems to be a cycle in my opinion. We all agree it needs to be addressed but again not at the...

  13. Are anti-vaccine people conspiracy theorists generally?

    kcochrane replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! You don't get the option of wearing a

  14. Are anti-vaccine people conspiracy theorists generally?

    kcochrane replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, wasn't implying that in your case. This was in regards to the vaccine issue. If someone truly believed that a vaccine would harm or kill their child they wouldn't just give in so quick. It...

  15. Are anti-vaccine people conspiracy theorists generally?

    kcochrane replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    If they truly believed it would harm or kill their child, yeah they probably would have found a way. And I can say that as someone who has stood in line trying to figure out how to buy food for my...

  16. What do nurse managers and clinical directors actually do?

    kcochrane replied to poopylala's topic in Nurse Management

    Me too! Where can I sign up for that job. There is a reason why there are so many open nurse manager jobs and/or nurse managers don't last long. It appears to be a cushy job. I think the biggest thing...

  17. Raising minimum wage ..RN Salaries increase?

    kcochrane replied to Dformola's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. There is also a motivational aspect to that. Getting my RN meant student loans, working full time nights and being tired all the time. Most people are not going to want to do that....

  18. Raising minimum wage ..RN Salaries increase?

    kcochrane replied to Dformola's topic in General Nursing

    I like that idea. But I also think we need to invest on training and education. Granted some people will never want to go to school. Giving money to small business to help them hire people to provide...

  19. Raising minimum wage ..RN Salaries increase?

    kcochrane replied to Dformola's topic in General Nursing

    Very good post! As a small business owner, we will be hiring a few workers to help with the store. If the minimum wage goes up, we will not be able to afford anyone to work there. If we are lucky...

  20. Can I be discriminated against for political beliefs?

    kcochrane replied to helloego's topic in General Nursing

    Well the CBS VP should have been fired. That was just mean and nasty. The sheriff is wrong what he

  21. Healthcare insurance

    kcochrane replied to Colleenj19's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. If we had to pay out of pocket ourselves, the premium would be way more than what we are required to pay. The employer gets a reduced group rate and in my case they pay part of the monthly...

  22. Healthcare insurance

    kcochrane replied to Colleenj19's topic in General Nursing

    Hard to comment on this anyways until we know what the changes may be...if

  23. DNR on a suicide note?

    kcochrane replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Nursing

    I would think that unless they can provide a molst or living will it can't be used. There would even be room to argue that the patient is not capable of making his own decisions because of their...

  24. ADON having sex with CNA

    kcochrane replied to AWorley80's topic in General Nursing

    I'm wondering too. Besides them being together, is there any issue with their work? My fiancé was a CNA that worked under me when I was a supervisor. I've since moved on from that job. But both...

  25. Can I be discriminated against for political beliefs?

    kcochrane replied to helloego's topic in General Nursing

    Former Navy. Mass murder, your opinion and I'll respect that. Military people are pretty straight forward and not PC. Just comes with the