Neats

Neats BSN

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  1. CARE PLAN HELP

    Neats replied to Mmathieson07's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    daytonite was a wonderful nurse here on allnurses, she was what I call a nurses nurse. I would search this site for this person who I think has sadly passed away but her legacy of being a mentor...

  2. Staff Development & Training

    Neats replied to ssempu's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I use one note. This program is a life saver. I can have meeting notes all under one tab, look up past meeting and what we did...wonderful tickler file. The list goes on and on. One Note is your...

  3. New nurse, how to deal with coworkers yelling at you/talking behind your back..

    Neats replied to Cadams47's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was filling in for a staff nurse for 8 weeks while they were on leave, the facility staff only knew I was a Registered Nurse, the facility LNHA and DON knew I was the company wide Interim Nursing...

  4. Trump Admin Will Protect Health Workers Who Refuse Services On Religious Grounds

    Neats replied to herring_RN's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    The only thing stopping me from assisting would be abortion. Other than this it is my duty as a healthcare professional to assist those in need. Now if the patient does not want my help because I am...

  5. What do you do when a patient threatens harm?

    Neats replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Under no circumstance should anyone ever put up with abuse. Verbal skills can get you out of a lot of situations (I have worked in the prison system). An ability to de-escalate is an art and anyone...

  6. My apologies to the nursing profession

    Neats replied to Jon12's topic in General Nursing

    The medical arena is full of misguided well intentions, and a lot of passive/aggressive behaviors. You learn to grow thick skin. I also come from a very dysfunctional family in that I am the only...

  7. Written warning for something I did not do! Feeling beat down by DON!

    Neats replied to vmcneil2010's topic in General Nursing

    I would look for another job. I would also keep my time sheet and assignment for those days you discussed. I would after this has been in my file ask the Administrator to remove it from my file and...

  8. Fairness

    Neats replied to Hink12's topic in General Nursing

    OK scheduling is a big pet peeve of mine. I try to accommodate people but even if there are only 10 FTE it can become daily change issues if there are no boundaries, the following is what I do as long...

  9. Is it legal for your boss to dictate where you poop?

    Neats replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I am laughing so hard right now. As a manager I never dictated where anyone could poo but I did make them leave the area smelling febreez fresh/match stick fresh. I have twin boys who well decided to...

  10. Policy contradicts State Law

    Neats replied to Nishstar1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Not sure what state you are in but I am assuming most all states have some form of patient safety verbiage, the state I come from has this: The nurse may perform the activity, intervention, or role to...

  11. Case Management Exam 2017 Tips

    Neats replied to Boston RN's topic in Case Management

    I will take this test December 2018. I bought the books CCM Secrets and CCM Certification study Guide 2018-2019. Is there any other books anyone would recommend? My plan is to study 5 hours per week...

  12. Hair follicle

    Neats replied to kayla.welch88's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Can you let us know if you find

  13. Army Reserve Nurse Corps Advice

    Neats replied to kmrn0913's topic in Government, Military

    If you have not seen the recruiter yet here are some items to ensure you get the best deal out of this. 1. Ensure all is in writing in the contract, do not settle for anything less, more times than...

  14. RNs who work from home?

    Neats replied to K1203's topic in Case Management

    I work form home as well and wish I had known about this a long time ago, what a well kept secret. Insurance companies are really not that bad and you do not have to deny (nor can you) based on...

  15. Is a level of behavioral health nursing missing?

    Neats replied to Tommyd2's topic in General Nursing

    As a healthcare professional who has worked in the prison system I can tell you this is why I do not think a "Scared Straight" will work with mental health patients: Most mental health patients I have...

  16. Have I ruined my nursing career?

    Neats replied to jlc0618's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Wow it sounds like you have been through a lot in your life. If you are looking for "an objective opinion" here is mine with what limited information you have provided: 1. Stay in counseling/support...

  17. I passed!!

    Neats replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    Congratulations your hard work is

  18. How does prison nursing compare to med-surg & other hospital environments?

    Neats replied to frenchxtoast's topic in Correctional

    Getting a feel for what it is like behind the bars is a great start. Movement from Sally Ports to general populations can be eye opening. You can contact whom every your dealing with in HR to contact...

  19. Nurse looked at my Facebook-HIPAA violation ?

    Neats replied to PlainB's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    When I was a manager I would routinely look up the potential recruit's name for any additional information I wanted to know on Facebook/LinkedIn. If this staff member was attempting to become...

  20. Driving While Elderly

    Neats replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    I think a universal driver test is a good start with new testing required upon age milestones or medical conditions. With specific CPT/ICD medical coding and the patient name forwarded to DMV...

  21. Anybody have rituals they do when a patient passes?

    Neats replied to crnfaIwillbe's topic in General Nursing

    All of your experiences are wonderful (well most) I look at death as part of life. The minute you are born you are closer to death. With that said it makes me celebrate life such as it is the good and...

  22. Nursing student with recent DUI. Need advice

    Neats replied to BCE2802's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would hire an attorney. In IL there are a number or attorney workshops that you can attend and for a sliding scale fee get the help you need. Do it now the sooner the better. Once you have the...

  23. Work From Home: Nurse Case Manager

    Neats replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Case Management

    I really like this article, I am working as a case manager and love what I do. My past experience include LNHA, prison nursing and rural emergency to include flight nursing (was learning). I will be...

  24. Is a government job worth it?

    Neats replied to imanfnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Being in the military before, married to a military retired man and all my children are in the Army Guard or reserves I can tell you the benefits are eroding so much I do not see a wide spread...

  25. Your advice, please!

    Neats replied to royaso's topic in Advanced Practice

    . It appears you have a lot of experience and more than likely should already know which direction you want to go. I would weigh each one carefully the pros and cons as to what your goals are. The...