RN1989

RN1989

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  1. Difference LNC and CLNC?

    RN1989 replied to louisianarn's topic in Legal

    As you do your research, there are other entities that grant a certification to LNCs and simply have changed the arrangement of the letters to indicate their specific certification. Example: a...

  2. Other than AALNC and VM, what is there?

    RN1989 replied to alkaleidi's topic in Legal

    One thing that I have noticed about persons looking into being an LNC is that the cost of things overwhelms them. Clinical nurses get a paycheck and most do not have to worry about all the business...

  3. Typical types of cases

    RN1989 replied to alkaleidi's topic in Legal

    An LNC can review ANY case that has ANY medical component. Healthcare and medical records come up in all types of cases from criminal court cases to civil cases regarding wills/probate/guardianship,...

  4. Medical Teaching

    RN1989 replied to lala34lismchle's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a general medical unit. When they say "teaching" they usually mean that there medical students/interns/residents that care for the patients. Which means that you would probably be...

  5. Interview concerns

    RN1989 replied to TRINI_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you are going to a mass interview I recommend a suit. Generally I would just wear a nice outfit, something you might go to church in. But this is what lot's of people wear. By putting on a suit,...

  6. Entire ER crew will go to mandatory retreat

    RN1989 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for my first outburst of hysterical laughter for the

  7. Working for out-of-state firms?

    RN1989 replied to alkaleidi's topic in Legal

    LNCs can work as testifying experts or as consulting experts. It is important that you determine up front at the first contact with the attorney as to whether or not you will be testifying or...

  8. Entire ER crew will go to mandatory retreat

    RN1989 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen this crap and it was a crock. They intend to try to change the way the staff thinks because all the problems are because the staff "don't work as a team". Admin refuses to believe that it...

  9. Proof that Magnet Status is a farce (read this article!!)

    RN1989 replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

    The MNA left the ANA home quite a few years ago after the CNA called it quits. I believe there is one or two other SNA's that have left the ANA fold also. Early in my career I joined an SNA. I quit...

  10. I HATE nursing! (any suggestions)

    RN1989 replied to Nursinghaze's topic in General Nursing

    You already have a bachelor's which means that you can pretty much get a master's in anything that you want. Or you could even use your bachelor's to transition into another bachelor's in a different...

  11. Think I'm blackballed

    RN1989 replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    JennRN is correct. The lifting is a problem. If you are applying for positions, particularly in LTC, that require lifting then you are unlikely to get the job. Although it is illegal to discriminate...

  12. BP 200's/150's Appropriate for General Med/surg?

    RN1989 replied to KyPinkRN's topic in General Nursing

    If we went merely by one number or complaint, EVERYONE would be in the unit. The acuity of pt's is increasing. The pt's seen on a regular floor today are the pts that were in the unit years ago....

  13. I have ADHD.Can I be a nurse?

    RN1989 replied to henryswife's topic in General Nursing

    If the lure of money is the only reason you chose nursing, I recommend that you see a career counselor. If you have spent any time on this forum you will have seen numerous postings on the hardship...

  14. No Workers Comp coverage?

    RN1989 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    Many employers in TX do this. They carry private insurance coverage instead of the usual state worker's comp program. It has its good and its bad just like regular worker's

  15. Comfort

    RN1989 replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought about asking him if there is anything he wants you to do? Nurses have a tendency to want to fix things because that is what we are trained to do. Lots of time people don't want...

  16. Career Fair & Resume question

    RN1989 replied to cad4296's topic in General Nursing

    I have never found that HR personnel or managers at hospitals ever really care if you have an "objectives" section on your resume. Since you are not trying to get a high powered exec job, I say leave...

  17. Questions and concerns for my significant other

    RN1989 replied to rostato's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I believe that new grads should get experience in med/surg before they try the added stress of ICU. She would be much more likely to obtain a med/surg job in that area, as the need for...

  18. Troubles as a new manager

    RN1989 replied to rckymtnrn30's topic in Nurse Management

    Remember, you are not a manager to win a popularity contest. You are there to perform a job to the best of your abilities. If you worked at this facility prior to taking the management job then you...

  19. Is this reputation true

    RN1989 replied to bell83's topic in General Nursing

    The majority of hospitals in the entire country get their revenue from Medicare and/or Medicaid and treat lots of

  20. remote telemetry and cardiac drips

    RN1989 replied to Bucky22's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that's better staffing than most med/surg units that I've worked or managed! The one place I worked that had remote tele was 5-7:1 nurse (RN or LPN), aides were whatever we got that day and 1...

  21. charge

    RN1989 replied to mcpkin's topic in General Nursing

    You're stuck between a rock and a hard place. Anything you do to try and get this woman out of the charge role due to her poor abilities will only look like you are jealous for having the role taken...

  22. remote telemetry and cardiac drips

    RN1989 replied to Bucky22's topic in General Nursing

    Because of the liability and the problems with med/surg nurses not always being trained in EKGs/tele monitoring -what their role is, how to respond to problems, I have only worked in one facility...

  23. Sugar-free foods

    RN1989 replied to jacka's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Unfortunately there has not been much that the public has been able to do about labeling. The companies lobby the government and pay big bucks for there to be loop holes in the rules. Sugar-Free means...

  24. First Unionized Hospital in Texas

    RN1989 replied to herring_RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Unfortunately both RNs and LVNs have allowed this type of thing to happen. By being silent as well as not being cognizant of the nurse practice act, this is what has happened in many places. It is...

  25. Nnoc

    RN1989 replied to lee1's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I believe that the ANA and SNAs are very politically effective. They simply have a completely different agenda, sometimes hidden, that does not bode well for nurses or patients. Some SNA's such as...