RNPATL DNP, RN

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    Life Care Centers of America

    RNPATL replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have several friends that work for Life Care Centers of America in Florida. One is a nursing home administrator and the other 2 are nurses in a facility in Florida. All 3 said they love working...
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    Also looking at Asheville...

    RNPATL replied to Blondeblaze2's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I moved here to Asheville about 6 months ago. I thought I had done a lot of research and was really excited about the move. While Asheville is a beautiful place and I am still thrilled to be here,...
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    Taking out the trash

    RNPATL replied to VAC's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Kelli and good luck in
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    Blood Draws In Nursing???

    RNPATL replied to Louisepug's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital, the nurses draw blood as well as the lab techs. Having these skills as a nurse is a good
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    Taking out the trash

    RNPATL replied to VAC's topic in General Nursing

    Kellilou3 - while I can respect your opinion, you are not a nurse yet and you are not faced with the challenges nurses are faced with. Please print this thread out and put it in a safe place. After...
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    Taking out the trash

    RNPATL replied to VAC's topic in General Nursing

    Taking out the trash is but a task that is performed. However, it covers a bigger issue for nurses. If we are to recruit and attract bright young people into the profession of nursing, how appealing...
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    BSN. University of Phoenix

    RNPATL replied to lori-e's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Lori-e .... UoP BSN student here. Love the program and only have 6 courses until I am done. Look into it and I am sure you will agree that it is a comprehensive program that is designed for the...
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    VA Hospitals?

    RNPATL replied to BSN2005's topic in Emergency

    Wow ... that is a huge statement. While I can agree that the outpatient services section is overcrowded and there is a wait for many of the clinics, I really think that the VA does a great job...
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    VA Hospitals?

    RNPATL replied to BSN2005's topic in Emergency

    Marylin - I think you are located in VISN 6 (Veterans Integrated Service Network) - which is the VISN I work for. There are many opportunities in
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    VA Hospitals?

    RNPATL replied to BSN2005's topic in Emergency

    Marylin - you can go on this site and see if the VA in your area has any open positions. http://www.vacareers.com Generally speaking, Registered Nurses are excepted positions, which means that they...
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    Taking out the trash

    RNPATL replied to VAC's topic in General Nursing

    I certainly did not say I am above taking out trash and yes, it is a part of our priorities. I mean, if the nurse is expected to take out the trash, then what, on our list of priorities for the day...
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    Med-Surg Certification

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks - I will try to remember the date :) I am not really sure if my current hospital pays for a certified nurse. I will ask my nurse manager
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    Med-Surg Certification

    RNPATL posted a topic in General Nursing

    How many nurses have certification in Med-Surg? I am considering my options for certification and wanted to know if most of the nurses are certified by the ANCC or others have taken the exam through...
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    Taking out the trash

    RNPATL replied to VAC's topic in General Nursing

    Ok - I can agree that a tidy room is within the nurses realm of reasonable responsibility. I can also agree that if the trash is overflowing that is should be taken out of the room. I am totally...
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    Is this correct?

    RNPATL replied to Future_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Destany .... congratulations on your desire to want to be a nurse. It is a wonderful field for young women and men. As far as shots are concerned .... some nursing programs have you give each...
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    Med-Surg Certification

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in General Nursing

    RN-PA - do you think that trend is changing in hospitals, as far as paying a differential if you are certified? At my last job, if you were certified, they paid an extra $3.00 per hour, but of...
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    Which nursing school did you chose?

    RNPATL replied to ms.skit's topic in General Nursing

    I went the ADN route first because I wanted to get licensing out of the way and earn an RN wage while I was going for my undergraduate degree. I figured if entry level into practice as an RN was at...
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    Portacath??

    RNPATL replied to JaneyW's topic in Oncology

    Certainly there are post procedureal risks of infection and also risks of infection each time the port is accessed and de-accessed. However, after the port site is healed and if proper procedure is...
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    Physical exam question

    RNPATL replied to pat29's topic in Public, Community Health

    Then perhaps she was just being very thorough. Deliverygirl99 is right about all the lawsuits.
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    Where are you located VA nurses?

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

    I am located in Asheville - VISN 6 and
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    Physical exam question

    RNPATL replied to pat29's topic in Public, Community Health

    Did she introduce herself as a resident or intern? I have never been required to have a prostate exam for any job physical I have had. I agree with the previous posters in that this type of exam is...
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    Rode Hard & Put Away Wet!

    RNPATL replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, sounds like you had an ordeal. Nice job and take a break ... you certainly deserve it. By the way, my Dad use to use that phrase also.
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    How many nurses do their own vitals???

    RNPATL replied to AmyRN1227's topic in General Nursing

    We have to take our own vitals. Most times this is fine with me because many of my meds are dependent upon vital signs. I would rather take them myself and know what they are rather than searching...
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    Scheduled chat tonight 3/13/04!

    RNPATL replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not a good thing. I am just getting ready to move from DSL to cable and set up my home network. I will remember the bandwidth thing. :) See you all
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    Scheduled chat tonight 3/13/04!

    RNPATL replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Come on jnette .... it will be fun!