Neats

Neats BSN

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  1. SNF Patient demanding to leave

    Neats replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Specialties

    Patients that want to sign themselves out and have the competency to do so, they will need to make the arrangements to leave. Make sure of the reason why they want to leave if it is some sort of...

  2. BSN Nurse supervising MSN nurses

    Neats posted a topic in Nurse Management

    Just putting this out there. I have a great BSN Nurse who would make a great supervisor however I have 3 MSN nurses who refuse to be supervised by a BSN nurse. They do not want to step up , nor do I...

  3. Under the Covers: My Experience With Post-op Pain Control

    Neats replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    My son was injured in Iraq and eventually received OAT surgery for an area on his foot. We were all there when he woke up...in pain. He did have a PCA and as he started to wake up (took him about...

  4. How to be a Utilization Review Nurse?

    Neats replied to Mccam's topic in Case Management

    I know you are asking for experience or how to get it but I wanted to give you the whole overview. If you want hospital or even insurance Utilization review again like so many other have informed......

  5. Is it wrong to tell patient that they might physically hurt you

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

    I would just say no I cannot transfer you this way it is not safe for both of us. I would also make a note about the need for additional assist with transfers to protect my co-workers. I would also...

  6. Are medication prior auths impacting your day? Feedback please

    Neats replied to 5150rn2's topic in Patient Medications

    This should be Titled Insurance 101 While at a major insurance company I was the Pharmacy RN...We do not give advice in what can or cannot be provided. Any prior authorization requested (this includes...

  7. Navy Corpsmen Caught

    Neats replied to guest52816's topic in Nursing News

    Navy Corpsman training depending on what your Military Occupational Specialty (also known as MOS) is and what you have decided to do in the military, it consist of a variety of training much like a...

  8. Other nurses being abusive against other nurses.

    Neats replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    OK I have to just comment on this thred Maybe I am out of touch, maybe it is because I am also a healthcare administrator and BSN, maybe it was the way I was raised as an only child by my father but...

  9. DNR/DNI: What Age Would You Choose to No Longer Be Full Code?

    Neats replied to LollaPaupRN's topic in General Nursing

    I really like the comments found in this thred and know if I really get sick I am in good hands with the decision I make for my healthcare delivery. I am over age 50 and have a DNR for a variety of...

  10. 8 Dead at Florida Nursing Home without power after Hurricane Irma

    Neats replied to Blackcat99's topic in Nursing News

    I am a nurse and LNHA. I would have sent these poor geriatric people out the door under supervision, had family come get them, notified my corporate office and called the state. I am sure there is...

  11. Why are nurses disrespected so much?

    Neats replied to fitfabfunnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    As a RN I do not feel disrespected no one can make me feel things only me. I have had my share of people who are rude, crude and downright mean spirited. I have also had my fair share of pleasant,...

  12. Any truth to this story?

    Neats replied to Faster's topic in Nursing News

    They should be reprimanded and made to TEACH sensitivity classes to all of the staff member. Why?? If they are gawking at body parts before and after a person has expired... there is no place for...

  13. nurses not using stethoscopes

    Neats replied to akint19's topic in General Nursing

    I use my stethoscope when I am working direct patient care. Often times I need to close my eyes to listen better...(not sure if this is age or just concentration). The one thing I do not do is place...

  14. I'm not sure I'm cut out for this

    Neats replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in General Nursing

    We all have our reasons why we choose nursing. I was a Health Care Administrator before I was a nurse. I do not have feelings of altruism, what I have is feelings of being a manager who can navigate...

  15. Woman posing as a nurse for months

    Neats replied to KaTStudentNurse's topic in Nursing News

    How can this happen with the information age??? I check Department of health websites/state license department/nurseys web site for license verification is this not standard??? If you cannot verify...

  16. When former inmates pay a visit

    Neats replied to poptart109's topic in Correctional

    Working in Correction's a great deal of my life I have come across an offender who I took care of in one sate and ran across him in another state. He approached me and asked how I was. He was...

  17. med/surg to correctional, CMF vacaville, questions...

    Neats replied to rNursejitsu's topic in Correctional

    What made you apply and accept the job? what should i expect in this type of setting? i'm afraid. I am afraid some days when I worked in the prison system. It is full of mean angry people. You will...

  18. I am ashamed in myself

    Neats replied to KariT's topic in General Students

    Sorry Kid it is called Karma. What you have to do now is learn A&P because you use it on a daily basis. Remember first do not harm, get studying I am sure you will learn from your mistakes and...

  19. Recusal from a case

    Neats replied to ender_wiggin1988's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Just my own personal view... I do not want to sound mean with the following... but you are alluding to grey areas that can be solved very quickly i.e. "treatment methods" Look at the procedure....

  20. What is your dream job?

    Neats replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Hehehe... you got me I forgot what this was....had to look it up...duh!. Yeah...I could drink all day and get paid...count me

  21. Help me set boundaries

    Neats replied to RRRNNN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    "I think I need to tell the DON, administrator, and corporate nurse where the line is before it's crossed. I'm terrible at setting boundaries. I hate saying "no" so bad that it's hard for me to avoid...

  22. Losing your skills if you start out in LTC?

    Neats replied to SouthernBelle85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree it depends on the facility. If you have a sub-acute facility then you will be doing IV's more, wound dressing changes and a lot of pain medication. There are some LTC facilities that just...

  23. NCLEX prep

    Neats replied to lwilliamson3's topic in General Nursing

    Do this to help you 1. Night before do not cram for the test get sleep, go out to dinner or just relax. 2. When you are ready to take the exam Read the quest in its entirety without judging, without...

  24. What makes a good manager?

    Neats replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    How I have succeeded as a manager in the Healthcare arena 1. Take care of the staff first 2. Treat others the way you want to be treated-communicate changes at every level 3. Always on a monthly basis...

  25. Wearing secular head coverings?

    Neats replied to Oregon, My Oregon's topic in General Nursing

    Todays society is very diverse and the wanting to be yourself wherever you are is becoming the norm. In the medical arena we are inundated with regulation and policies throughout our work day,...