RNPATL DNP, RN

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    Senior administration working a shift/month

    RNPATL replied to 2rntish's topic in General Nursing

    Karen - I think your situation is wonderful. Unfortunately, your situation is more the exception than the rule. In all my years in nursing, I have only had 1 CNO take the time to get involved with...
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    Question on Certification

    RNPATL replied to AcosmicRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    If you are going to be working on a cardiac step down unit that deals with post-op CABG as well as different types of thoracic patients and cardiac drips, you might want to consider getting your CVRN...
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    Senior administration working a shift/month

    RNPATL replied to 2rntish's topic in General Nursing

    I have to disagree with you on one point .... I want administrators to know what the conditions on the floor are like. I want them to experience first hand the challenges and struggles that the...
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    BCMA & Computers

    RNPATL replied to explorer's topic in Government, Military

    Sorry about the lack of responses, but yes, I use BCMA as well as CPRS for clinical charting and medication administration. Overall, I like both systems and feel they add to a more comprehensive...
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    GS Nursing?

    RNPATL replied to calimarinewife's topic in Government, Military

    I am not sure what you are referring to in relationship to a "GS Nurse." I know in the VA system, an LPN is considered a GS level and is paid based on their GS level. For RN's in the VA, you are...
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    New Licensed Long Term Care Administrator

    RNPATL replied to hershey's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First of all, congratulations on passing your NAB and State Board. I have been licensed as a nursing home administrator for going on 15 years now and have worked in a variety of positions in the...
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    Where are you located VA nurses?

    RNPATL replied to night owl's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations! I have been with the VA here in Asheville for a little over 5 months now and really love it. I think the best part of being here, aside from caring for the veterans, is the nursing...
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    Where are you located VA nurses?

    RNPATL replied to night owl's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations and good luck. Love the VA - one of the best career moves I have made. Good luck and I am sure you will like it.
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    Where are you located VA nurses?

    RNPATL replied to night owl's topic in Government, Military

    A VISN means Veterans Integrated Service Network. It is a group of VA hospitals that are geographically located close to each other and are grouped together in order to provide a more comprehensive...
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    Just a note on the NP vs PA debate...

    RNPATL replied to TMnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow - I guess you have answered my questions quite well. Perhaps you should go to med school if you want to practice
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    Just a note on the NP vs PA debate...

    RNPATL replied to TMnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would really like to know what school you are attending that you think the track for MSN sucks. I have to disagree with you. I have found my program to be very thorough and has certainly taught me...
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    Just a note on the NP vs PA debate...

    RNPATL replied to TMnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Let me ask if you are equating evening and part time classes to being less rigorous or easier simply because there is some reasonable flexibility built into an NP's education? Let us please remember...
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    NC Roll Call!

    RNPATL replied to Aneroo's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi all .... 40, single dad in Asheville. Working at the VAMC on their surgical floor. Moved here from Sarasota, Florida almost a year ago and LOVE Asheville, the mountains and the awesome people...
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    Just a note on the NP vs PA debate...

    RNPATL replied to TMnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank
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    Should Nursing Education Begin in the Hospital?

    RNPATL replied to Dixiedi's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I remember when the old diploma program in my area combined with the university. Many of the students loved the combination because it provided them with a nice balance between theory and the...
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    Pay/Bringing Own Kids

    RNPATL replied to JaneyW's topic in Camp

    No, you are certainly not crazy for turning it down. Nurses are needed by these camps and there is no reason why a nurse should not get paid a decent wage. At least that is how I feel it. Good...
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    CABG sternal dressings

    RNPATL replied to Whisper's topic in General Nursing

    This is the same literature review I am doing for my hospital. We are in the process of implementing some new policies relating to post CABG sternal incision care. Currently, the entire sternal...
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    Should Nursing Education Begin in the Hospital?

    RNPATL replied to Dixiedi's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nursing is so varied and diverse anymore that initial education should begin in the university system. Nurses work in many different places and have many different options today. I know of plenty of...
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    website for titrating critical care drugs?

    RNPATL replied to velardern's topic in General Nursing

    I just stumbled upon this website and perhaps it will help you with your refreshing. Let me know if you find this information useful ..... I just signed on to the site.
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    Are you part of any nursing organizations?

    RNPATL replied to peaceful2100's topic in General Nursing

    I am in the process of joining the Academy of MedSurg Nurses (AMSN). I plan to sit for their certification exam in October. I have toiled over which organization to join as I am interested in...
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    Filter needle when drawing from vials or not?

    RNPATL replied to sharann's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    For hospitals that do not use filter needs for ampule draws, they need to understand what evidenced based practice is and do a little
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    Hairy Situation

    RNPATL replied to CVSURN's topic in General Nursing

    I can't offer any more than has been offered here, except to agree that he needs another opinion. A major teaching hospital with a focus on cardiothoracic care would be good. As far as his EF at 15%...
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    All NY State ADN's and Students

    RNPATL replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I understand that, but my question is ... why would anyone go into the ADN program, knowing that they are going to have to have a BSN in the next few years? It would be wiser to just go for the BSN...
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    A Nurse's Lifestyle

    RNPATL replied to Lauren3249's topic in General Nursing

    Over the years I have heard many nurses say "if you are in this for the money, then you have chosen the wrong profession." While I do agree that nursing has traditionally been a lower paying...
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    All NY State ADN's and Students

    RNPATL replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    While I can support the BSN as entry level .... I am wondering how NY will handle their already critical shortage of RN's if they will not permit a travel nurse, who might hold an Associates degree,...