enfermera1

enfermera1

Geriatrics, med-surg,ER, urology, Peds

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  1. Dating co-workers

    I dont't think is bad to date a co-worker as liing as you maintain a professional relationship a t work. The poblem is some people are unable to do that. As far as a Supersivor dating someone they supervise is not appropriate perhaps if they wan to c...
  2. Too many lame courses in MSN programs?

    I have to agree . I think APA format was invented by someone who wanted to make money..........:angryfire
  3. HELP!! APA format

    There is an APA program you can download fron the internet is called PERRLA, the cost is about $29.00 and you download it immediately on your computer. You type in the paper and it automatically formats ,including citation and references . All you ha...
  4. working full-time + school for MSN?

    I work full time and am currently working on my MSN online. It requires a lot od discipline. But ,is doable.
  5. I am currently in MSN program. This is really helpful.
  6. Universities dropping GRE requirement?

    I am currently enrolled in a MSN. with University of Phoenix . They do not require GRE or MAT.
  7. Yes , it is . Healthcare professionls need to learn to separate need to know and curiosity. At my facility we are not allowed t look up our own records. the computer has a tracking system.
  8. For those in Accelerated BSN Programs

    I am not in a BSN program but I am in MSN program and my employer pays for it. I also have a 3 yr. contract. My suggestion would be let the hospital pay work your 3 yrs, and then you can travel debt free. 3 yrs go by fast and from where I see you are...
  9. As a Nursing Supervisor I have had to discipline nurses. I have never reported anyone ,but wont hesitate to do so if the nurse is incompetent and the patients are in danger. My advice to you is go by Policy and Procedure . If you go by policy you can...
  10. FIRED and REPORTED to the BON

    PRN meds are exactly that . When needed. Generally PRN meds should be order for patients that can ask for them .They are scheduled depending on the MD orders. You have o make sure to state reason and effectiveness at least an hour after med given. :u...
  11. The only time I can remember having to change clothes was when I worked In Neuro ICU or in the OR. All other areas you get to wear your scrubs outside the hospital. Part of the problem is that hospitals dont provide areas for staff to change.
  12. We had a several situation where some employees looked at another employees record while he was a patient at the same hospital. After an investigation all staff members where fired and the employee filed am EEO and won. This is seroius stuff if you h...
  13. VA Hopeful

    I have worked for the VA for the past nine years. A month ago I was told I had to put all my information in Vetpro. I had to think back to all my previous 19 yrs. of nursing. The VA does take a long time in the hiring process. But, then what governm...
  14. Univerity of Phoenix

    Is anyone attending UOP Masters program.? I just started and would like some insight or shortcuts.
  15. RN Pay Rates in NC

    Tracy try the VA hospital In Salibury. They are expanding a lot of services and they are actively hiring. The pay and benefits are pretty good.
  16. Hello

    :welcome: Hi I am new to this site . I would like very much to stay in touch with other nurses. I am not to sure how this works yet.
  17. Hello

    You can achieve anything you want with an average intelligence Determination and Persevarence!
  18. How Does Your Facility Identify Code Status?

    At our facility we identify pts that no code with a yellow armband. We do our charting electronically so all our informtion is on the computer. The pts DRN status is identified when the pt. is admitted . As soon as the the DRN order has been written ...
  19. can someone answer me pretty please!!!

    I have worked in long term care and I have had state surveyors come in at 4am. Tha main thing the surveyors want to know is that you are providing safe quality care to the residents. Be polite to them. If they ask you a question you are not sure off ...