Neats

Neats BSN

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  1. Music in your office?

    You all teach me something each day I visit this forum. Not to get political I did not know Christian music is allowed in the school system. It is refreshing and nuff said about it. It is for your...
  2. It's all good except for...

    When you have a background in other than nursing and become a nurse I think sometimes it is perceived as you are invading the nursing profession. I remain kind and considerate and seek the nurses...
  3. A Recovery Poll, Sort Of

    I think this is an interesting question and after reading I think most people are honest about what they will do after the program ends. Thank you for that.
  4. The life or death squatty potty

    So sad that this patient has no clue as to the fragility of life. On a side note and this is real you can google it In my area we have a licensed plumber his name.....Scotty Potty (his birth...
  5. Is there money in insurance review?

    I am a Registered Nurse Case Manager at an insurance company and yes the pay is somewhat lower but you do get a bonus and my company is employee owned so we also stock share as part of our pay. The...
  6. What's considered acute care experience?

    Acute Care Nursing is for patient who are seriously ill/diagnosis that include severe injury and chronic illness, to strokes and infectious diseases. Day to Day responsibilities include nursing care...
  7. I think all the submitted responses are spot on. I just want to follow up with the FB or media communication as I call it. Just make it a habit NOT to place anything about work. Again make it a...
  8. Having a hard time with hospice

    So sorry for your father in laws and your family situation. Not all Hospice nurses are like this and you have the right to let the Hospice company you do not want this nurse in your home taking care...
  9. I'm lost. I want to quit nursing.

    I think you need to step back and really ask yourself what do you want to do with this degree. Make a list of likes and dislikes. If talking to patient is enjoyable then maybe some sort of nurse...
  10. Please help!

    What makes me feel empowered as an RN? Preforming an assessment from head to toe and coming up with a nursing care plan.. What do I feel is the biggest issue working against you as a nurse?...
  11. Psych BS and ADN need BSN

    There are accelerated schools out there for bridge ADN to BSN, most take 18-24 months. So to answer your question yes if you want your BSN then you need to accept the fact of at least 18 more months...
  12. Tattoos in the workplace

    Altering your body is a personal choice...one in which I support until it becomes an impact on society i.e. cost for caring for issues related to altered body part becomes now a cost that is billed to...
  13. new NP with past discipline as RN

    The consideration of LTC and Corrections would be the same except more amplified. LTC is one of the most heavily regulated industry in the US...As an Administrator of LTC facilities in the past I...
  14. From medical staff to nursing

    I have hired a lot of medical staff and nursing staff in my administration career. I have hired only 3 NP who I knew would be great without additional training. When I hire NP I only have to follow...
  15. Help! Tested positive

    I would ask you why you would even consider this. Going through a program for drug use is a serious program for those who are addicted and in need of assistance. What you are suggesting is some...
  16. My history of prison employment include being a State Healthcare Manager, state nursing employee and Contract Healthcare Administrator- in different states. I enjoyed my state employment in the...
  17. Stafffing

    I have spent nearly 3 decades with scheduling. PRN means "as the situation demands". You were hired as PRN. Usually PRN staff do not get benefits, you ar offered shifts that I cannot fill for a...
  18. My past working experiences include Military, Geriatrics and Prison Healthcare, Flight Nursing, and Case Management. These positions are very hard/challenging when it comes to human interaction. I am...
  19. Minor Vent

    I think I would have a lot more to focus/worry about than what you are describing. In my mind I think it would feel like a booger stuck in my nose all day and think... Oh how do you get over that...
  20. Tips and Advice for Prioritizing Care

    There is no one who can teach you organizational skills but yourself. I can give you tips and tricks but until you do it and discover and think...why didn't I pick up those other supplies when I was...
  21. Job stability

    I think prison reform is a great thing. I am a past prison healthcare manager. So what does it mean for healthcare with this prison reform? I think there will be some cuts in healthcare, this will...
  22. Do you ever get concerned about certain users on here?

    Did our own Davey D put you up to
  23. 2 full-time jobs?

    I would look into student loan repayments. Alaska is always looking for new nurses and you could follow your pediatric pathway you want. For each year they can deduct a certain amount. If you choose...
  24. She called my MOTHER!!!

    It sounds like you have an out of control patient but you need to have boundaries as well. This patient is familiar enough with you to know your mother and called her. I would sit down with this...
  25. Finish my degree or quit and do nursing

    There are schools out there that are known as accelerated BSN schools. You have to have the pre-reqs but can obtain your BSN within 18 months once you have those pre-req out of the way. Keep in mind...