RN Power Ohio

RN Power Ohio

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  1. Share you wisdom and advice

    RN Power Ohio replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Legal

    There are several types of documentation mistakes other than omission. Several are" Documenting a concerning finding but not documenting a conversation with the physician. Writing- will monitor with...

  2. UCSD nurse to testify for single-payer system

    RN Power Ohio replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ranks of underinsured U.S. adults increase 60% The number of adults nationwide who have health insurance but face financial risk due to high out-of-pocket expenses - known as the underinsured -...

  3. UCSD nurse to testify for single-payer system

    RN Power Ohio replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wow, there are so many assumptions here I don't know where to begin... First, you are assuming that those who are not "choosing" to purchase health insurance are instead making frivilous choices...

  4. UCSD nurse to testify for single-payer system

    RN Power Ohio replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    there are so many other types of disparities and unsafe practices that arise out of our system of paying for health care besides access to care. think- how is it that the fda cannot ensure safety of...

  5. Share you wisdom and advice

    RN Power Ohio replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Legal

    SilmasRN, I no longer work in the hospital. I have been considering offering CE through my consulting firm taylored towards RN's on malpractice. I exclusively work for the plaintiff and wish that...

  6. Software

    RN Power Ohio replied to tangobango's topic in Legal

    Thank you, I will call the rep and see what they say about this. I have used Time Map as you described that is pretty nice. I am now struggling with the decision to add multiple users to the program...

  7. Software

    RN Power Ohio replied to tangobango's topic in Legal

    I mean that I do not like that I cannot include written analysis in a report book. Case Map is very good for chronologies and creating different chronologies by person or issue. However, in some...

  8. Share you wisdom and advice

    RN Power Ohio replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Legal

    The most common failure that I see from nursing is the failure to go up the chain of command when a patient is not getting the care they need. Nurses need to do this when a physician is not...

  9. Software

    RN Power Ohio replied to tangobango's topic in Legal

    I have CaseMap - I only use it for large cases or cases that I know I will be working on for years. I like the ability to put everything together when there is a lot of information. I am not a big...

  10. EMR Records Requests

    RN Power Ohio posted a topic in Legal

    Hi, I have been having great difficulty obtaining complete medical records from facilities that are using the EMR. I am not sure if anyone else is having this problem but if anyone has any potential...

  11. Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC): FAQ

    RN Power Ohio replied to sirI's topic in Legal

    I took Vicki's class in 2003. I did find it a great primer. This did help me get my first position (I worked in house for plaintiff for 15 months and then went on my own). I do not think that there...

  12. Brand new legal nurse

    RN Power Ohio replied to amritamann's topic in Legal

    Hello, I would recommend you scour the want ads for a local law firm who is seeking an in house consultant. Interview with them and be very prepared. Let them know that you prefer to consult as...

  13. UAN/NNOC/MNA Form largest RN Union in History

    RN Power Ohio posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Three RN Unions Join Forces in New Union By Mike Hall AFL-CIO blog February 18, 2009 In a move to create a powerful national voice for registered nurses, three of the largest nurse unions in the...

  14. Staying for Meetings after Your NIGHT SHIFT!

    RN Power Ohio replied to dRkazN's topic in General Nursing

    It has been my experience that most inservices were held at periodic times during the day - like 10:30 am. or 2 p.m. Considering that most night nurses don't get off on time due to short staffing I...

  15. Staying for Meetings after Your NIGHT SHIFT!

    RN Power Ohio replied to dRkazN's topic in General Nursing

    Discrimination against night shift workers happens all the time. I always pointed out times that would work well for me..."Why not 0400" I would say. I also noted that night shift nurses were NEVER...

  16. UAN/NNOC/MNA Form largest RN Union in History

    RN Power Ohio replied to RN Power Ohio's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Our voice just got a whole lot

  17. New nurses' union would be nation's largest

    RN Power Ohio posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    wonderful and exciting news!!!! our collective voice just got much louder!!! :yeah: new nurses' union would be nation's largest associated press washington (map, news) - three unions that...

  18. CNA vs SEIU

    RN Power Ohio replied to firstyearstudent's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    NICURN- you are right to look for more information. Unfortunately, the answer you seek is not simple. The "SEIU" problem is one that affects the entire US Labor movement. It has to do with the...

  19. Relocating to Cleveland to work at Cleveland Clinic

    RN Power Ohio replied to Flagger03's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Cleveland Heights is the best neighborhood close to the Clinic. You can move out to the burbs but if I could do it over I would choose Cleveland Hts. It is a progressive community with many good...

  20. Michigan Nurses Assoc to leave ANA..others may follow

    RN Power Ohio posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    MNA WITHDRAWS FROM ANA Okemos, MI In order to pursue the most effective course of action for its members, the Michigan Nurses Association (MNA) announced today that it is withdrawing immediately as a...

  21. Nurses and the 2008 election

    RN Power Ohio replied to Brian's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I felt compelled to share my experience travelling Ohio with my fellow CNA/NNOC nurses in the "Nurses Grade the Candidates" bus tour. This was a great way to reach out and connect with our community...

  22. Need help...ready to quit.

    RN Power Ohio replied to maybaby9's topic in Ohio Nursing

    There are so many options in nursing. Don't give up. Keep looking for your place and you will find it. Nursing is tough work- emotionally and physically. Try to find just one positive thing that...

  23. Nurses and the 2008 election

    RN Power Ohio replied to Brian's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    what right wingers mean when they call obama a "socialist" right-wing attempts to paint barack obama as a socialist aren't just disingenuous. they're rooted in a history of conservative smears against...

  24. Why unions are good for nursing and good for patients

    RN Power Ohio replied to advocateforsafety's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Can anyone say Jackson

  25. Nurses and the 2008 election

    RN Power Ohio replied to Brian's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Viva- I think you are missing the point. Some McCain supporters (and McCain & Palin themselves) are basing their political ideology on a platform of hate. Our question is "Where is the outrage"?...