edmia BSN, RN

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    Nurse bound to UK

    edmia replied to lowlyfreelancer's topic in International Nursing

    That sounds like a scam. I wouldn't trust it either. Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on
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    Why are culturally stereotypical behaviors so tolerated?

    edmia replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Interesting. I knew exactly what group the OP is referring to. It may be a geographical thing, but around here people have a name for this phenomenon: the ******** mafia. It can feel really lonely on...
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    my mother is sick and requesting brain surgrey

    edmia replied to Shrader21's topic in General Nursing

    These are questions for a neurologist. We cannot give you medical advice per TOS. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on
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    Opinion on using the word "retarded"?

    edmia replied to abbypoo's topic in General Nursing

    This has been an interesting discussion. I'm from the northeast and in charting, all I see is mental retardation (MR). When giving or getting report, nurses and doctors say: the patient has diabetes...
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    Should I call off?

    edmia replied to Rocktheman's topic in General Nursing

    Call in today around noon (you said you work 2nd shift so I'm assuming 3-11?). Anyway, call in about 4 hours ahead. Say "this is So&so, I'm calling in sick for my scheduled shift today." No need...
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    Article on Nurse Practitioners

    edmia replied to swarren88's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow! That's some biased reporting there. What a load of... Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on
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    Pregnant

    edmia replied to emilybuchanan1030's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    That's not true! Pregnancy is a normal process and unless you have some other issue, lifting restrictions are not recommended. There are women who continue to lift weights and run competitively...
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    Need neck surgery before starting RN program

    edmia replied to joiful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would approach the school and talk to them about a leave of absence until the next semester. Do your surgery now and recover. Good luck! I know that pain is not easy to live with. Sent from my...
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    2015 Requirements for APRN certification

    edmia replied to Jgun359's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There is another thread discussing this issue well. I tried to paste a link to it but it went to the wrong thread -- do a search for this topic. In short, the answer is no. You don't need a DNP or PhD...
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    Can I date the nurse who took care my mother before she passed away?

    edmia replied to m4a123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    She got your message and is sending her own to you by not reciprocating. It's not illegal to date you, but it does cross a professional/ethical line that most nurses don't want to cross. I'm sorry...
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    Question about college tuition reimbursement benefits

    edmia posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    This may be a complete pipe dream of mine, but I know this used to be a benefit. I'm wondering how realistic it is to find an NP job within a teaching medical center that includes college tuition...
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    Did you have to quit/change a job to do NP school?

    edmia replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have gone per diem and purchased health insurance through my state (ACA). Because I'm in school and my income is lower, I only pay $500 a month to cover the whole family. Totally worth it. There's...
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    Paying for NP school

    edmia replied to aellisrn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I started with full tuition reimbursement by my employer but then went per diem to have more freedom to actually study well. So now am maxing out my federal loan but I live in an underserved area so...
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    Question about college tuition reimbursement benefits

    edmia replied to edmia's topic in Advanced Practice

    Thanks! I'll call the HR of the ones near me and see what's what. Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on
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    advise requested

    edmia replied to janders2003's topic in Patient Medications

    OP, what happened?? Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors on
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    advise requested

    edmia replied to janders2003's topic in Patient Medications

    Oh my, what a mess. Why did she even tell you about it? Did you walk in on her putting the narcotics in her purse? If she was truly just trying to get out of doing extra work in the morning and she...
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    Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    edmia replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I completely agree. Until I started my graduate education, I did think diagnosis of a problem was something I did as an ED and an ICU nurse. But it is very different as Boston states, when diagnosing...
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    Yesterday was weird

    edmia replied to MECO28's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Right? Although the "latest" trend is to go "retro"... Cameron Diaz is all over this new trend apparently. Read it somewhere on the
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    Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    edmia replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I actually agreed with you on this before starting my NP education. I don't anymore. There is very little correlation between my extensive RN experience and the role of NP. It's a totally different...
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    PRN hours decreased because of the ACA

    edmia replied to kdhunley's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    How many people have explained this already?? You chose to work an "as needed " position as a full time job. That was your gamble. The law protects LOW wage workers. Nurses who can earn a good living...
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    PRN hours decreased because of the ACA

    edmia replied to kdhunley's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    No. It's happening because for an employer this is a chance to cut back on PRN hours because they cost more. They've chosen to misinterpret the law to get rid of you and hire cheaper full time...
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    PRN hours decreased because of the ACA

    edmia replied to kdhunley's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Although I fully understand how this mandate hurt you personally, it really is meant to protect workers who were denied health benefits because of being hired as PRN but actually working full time....
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    Texas: NP's only prescribe hydrocodone products to hospice pt./hospital facility practicie

    edmia replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This policy has nothing to do with reducing abuse and all about diminishing the practice of NPs. If it was truly meant to tackle abusers then the same policy would apply to MDs unless they are pain...
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    How on earth do you pay for NYU's ABSN program?

    edmia replied to nyc1990's topic in School, College Programs

    Great! Then I hope you find a more affordable way to get the BSN and put the debt into your graduate degree. There are lots of loan repayment programs for NPs. Sent from my iPhone -- blame all errors...
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    How on earth do you pay for NYU's ABSN program?

    edmia replied to nyc1990's topic in School, College Programs

    Wow! That is a lot of money for just a BSN. And living in the city is really expensive unless you go out about 40 minutes on subway. Is this your end degree? If BSN is as far as you want to go then...