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  1. Can someone clarify holistic nursing?

    healingtouchRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Holistic

    check the American Holistic Nurses' Association website for answers to your questions as well as several good references on the subjects. They have a text as well as Standards for Holistic Nursing....

  2. Sen Clinton walks a day in a nurse's shoes

    healingtouchRN replied to bethin's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    read the blogs from the CNN report on her day...she was there 2 hours. Does one reallythink she saw the real day? Or were administrators buzzing about. I will bet she wasn't in a room where their was...

  3. CCU/CICU Interview Prep

    healingtouchRN replied to Dakkon76's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    haven't read the White text but have several of Laura's books. Have met her many times & attended numerous conferences that she has held. She is to retire soon so catch one if you can. She is a...

  4. CCU/CICU Interview Prep

    healingtouchRN replied to Dakkon76's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The CCRN review is good but can be combersome. Mosby's has a good one too! I still have mine & refer to it often. I also bought myself a Peri- Post anesthesia review guide (like $100!) but...

  5. CCU/CICU Interview Prep

    healingtouchRN replied to Dakkon76's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    sounds like your manager doesn't not want you to have that job, she sounds worried that you will leave. Fear not. I've been to many interviews; worked in 4 different CCU's in 2 states. I also taught...

  6. CCU/CICU Interview Prep

    healingtouchRN replied to Dakkon76's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    give you an interview? Are ya kidding me? Go for it! I came out of my BSN program with a job in CCU since I precepted there in school. Spent the better part of my career in CCU. I loved it. You have...

  7. Nurse Massage Therapy

    healingtouchRN replied to nurseyperson's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Depends on what state you are in. In Alabama, one must take the NCTMB (like NCLEX) then apply for insurance then AL licensure as an LMT. This is not true of other states, like GA. This is an...

  8. Ever had a Reiki Massage session??

    healingtouchRN replied to luvmy2angels's topic in Holistic

    No discount. The client is paying for the practitioner's time & energy. I have a private practice in Healing Touch (similar to Reiki) & in massage & bodywork. My rates are by the hour...

  9. Use of RN on business cards

    healingtouchRN replied to Nurseterr7's topic in Holistic

    of course, it give you credibility that you have earned to discuss health & wellbeing of a client. A heard a statistic from a hospital lawyer recently saying that clients are more likely to find...

  10. healing touch

    healingtouchRN replied to viveca6's topic in Holistic

    I have been a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner for more than 5 years. I did my training all over the southern US (AL, GA, TN, LA, NC, SC). The Healing Touch Program (aka Colorado Center for...

  11. Holistic Certification Helpful or Harmful?

    healingtouchRN replied to nursingstudent317's topic in Holistic

    This year the ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) recognized the HN-BC (Holistic Nurse-Board Certification). That says alot. Holism is not New Age, it's actually nursing at it's antiquity....

  12. Holistic Nursing Programs

    healingtouchRN replied to adboehnen's topic in Holistic

    while in TN for advanced training in Healing Touch, I met 2 ladies completing the Holistic MSN at TSU in Nashville. Both nurses had different interests & focus. One was to use her degree to persue...

  13. Malpractice Insurance for Nurse Massage Therapist

    healingtouchRN replied to lyv33's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    In Alabama, it is part of our licensure as an LMT to provide proof of malpractice coverage. I was recently visited by our nice state inspector & that was one thing he did ask for, as well as my...

  14. Dr. Oz says energy medicine the next big thing

    healingtouchRN replied to passionflower's topic in Holistic

    Please consider taking the Level 1 HT course esp since you are in the same area as the CCHT. You may be suprised at what you learn from these instructors. Plus, look at it from the CE stand point,...

  15. Anyone practice Guided Imagery?

    healingtouchRN replied to icuabbie's topic in Holistic

    use Guided Imagery pre & post op. Working in a PACU, the clients often are anxious about their surgery. It helps to take them to a happy place in their minds eye, without the side effects of...

  16. Salary questions for AL nurses

    healingtouchRN replied to 12breakfree's topic in Alabama Nursing

    for what type of job, hospital, RN? At my hospital I believe new grad RN's are starting at $20/hr. $3 hr evening shift diff. $4 hr night shift diff. With a little experience they offer hospital...

  17. Salary questions for AL nurses

    healingtouchRN replied to 12breakfree's topic in Alabama Nursing

    HI Atl-John,I worked at Piedmont in 1990 in CCU. Was the highest paying hospital in Atlanta at the time for unit pay for a full timer. I enjoyed it. Had to move back to AL for family reasons. My...

  18. Salary questions for AL nurses

    healingtouchRN replied to 12breakfree's topic in Alabama Nursing

    :welcome: we live in Alabama for different reasons. Alabama is a beautiful state, with sugar white sandy beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, the foothills of the Appalachian mountains to the north, a belt...

  19. CCU/CICU Interview Prep

    healingtouchRN replied to Dakkon76's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I totally understand, as I have been through similar situations (another dept.) but however in retrospect, it wasn't meant to be. Just hold out for what is meant to be & go into that interview...

  20. Why do you like PACU nursing?

    healingtouchRN replied to Lefty26's topic in PACU

    as far I know, I am the only full time 3rd shift RN in PACU in the city. All the other hospitals (smaller than this one) just have a call person for 3rd shift. I don't feel uncomfortable at all since...

  21. Why do you like PACU nursing?

    healingtouchRN replied to Lefty26's topic in PACU

    In my area, it is not illegal to work one RN in PACU. I have criteria I follow to care for no more than 2 adults simutaneously or 1:1 with peds. I have an on call RN less available in less than 30...

  22. Telemetry for New Grad?

    healingtouchRN replied to KES's topic in Cardiac

    One of my bed friends worked there & she really liked Mercy/Redding. She is now a traveler in Santa Rosa. Best wishes on your job & graduation. I well remember the excitement & butterflies...

  23. "Holistic" - What does this mean to you?

    healingtouchRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Holistic

    I agree with CardioTrans! Family (whatever the patient's definition of family is) is so vital to health/healing of the

  24. CCU/CICU Interview Prep

    healingtouchRN replied to Dakkon76's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    That is so great! Being prepared is the first step in showing the manager that you are a planner. Good planning is required to work in an ICU. this not only entails planning for the patient's care but...

  25. CCU/CICU Interview Prep

    healingtouchRN replied to Dakkon76's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    best wishes! CCU is a great place to learn & spend part of your career. You can't know everything at first. I learn everyday & I've been at this 18+