healingtouchRN

healingtouchRN

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  1. question about fees for services

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

    thanks! will

  2. question about fees for services

    healingtouchRN posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I am considering another business venture with a friend/collegue. We want to teach businesses different classes. I teach Pediatric BLS now to child care givers for $25/ person. We want to expand...

  3. lpn-rn...same difference

    healingtouchRN replied to reyna's topic in General Nursing

    same difference? I don't think so! I spent 4 years in undergraduate studies (BSN) vs 1 year for the PN's, big difference. LPN's cannot work in my department, critical care. Now, in support of the...

  4. Nurse Massage Therapy

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

    I am looking into going back to school for LMT. I found a program locally. Am trying to fit it in with working & my private practice & teaching. When does one sleep?

  5. Is it too late to become a nurse?

    healingtouchRN replied to Alexbor's topic in General Nursing

    I went thru my BSN program with a lady in her 50's who had raise her kids & decided to do something new with her life. She loved to give care, so she went thru a 4 year program & came to...

  6. Nurses caps!

    healingtouchRN replied to FERTMYRTOBRN's topic in General Nursing

    no way, not my thing! I went a university so I never wore one. I do, however, have a cape from then 1940's from the school of nursing (no longer open) affiliated with the 1st hospital where I...

  7. One Voice

    healingtouchRN replied to norinradd's topic in General Nursing

    RCP sounds like one more person I'd have to

  8. Nurses Tooooo!

    healingtouchRN replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    happens all the time!! Just know that in heaven you'll reap your rewards!

  9. What is Aorta Dissection?

    healingtouchRN replied to kwagner_51's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    me & another co-worker were bathing a comatose pt when "three's company" came on & we both commented on how much we loved John Ritter & how funny he was on the show. I really loved him in...

  10. I-CVT vs RN?

    healingtouchRN replied to SnowieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've not heard of I-CVT program. Our cath lab folks are 1) RN, 2) RRT (xray tech), 3) CVT (paramedic or LPN or OR scrub tech who goes thru hospital run program to complete a certificate). Many RT's...

  11. standard of how many IV attempts

    healingtouchRN replied to megpwh's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I took an advanced IV course with a nurse who help write these guidelines, more than I ever wanted to know about IV"s! Expensive but worthwhile manual to purchase for a

  12. Questions about male/female tension in the nursing environment

    healingtouchRN replied to Mr_D's topic in General Nursing

    I have had a few "wolves" after me in the work place, not only in healthcare but everywhere! But I just try to pay attention to gut feelings & try not to walk alone to the dark areas of the...

  13. RN to BSN

    healingtouchRN replied to warhawk's topic in Alabama Nursing

    no rain, but two evacuations from our bldg this w/e for kids pulling the fire alarms. Lots of sleepy cranky folks. Not me, I took my book & sat on the curb watching OB's finest hard @ work. I...

  14. Curious, Anyone ever worked as a nurse in an amusement park?

    healingtouchRN replied to Noney's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe the comment about EMT's working autonomously, like RN's don't????? Who do you think runs all the protocols in the ED & in the ICU's when the docs are fast alseep???? We take of...

  15. RN to BSN

    healingtouchRN replied to warhawk's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I just got home yest from Orange Beach, I stayed @ the Pheonix VI. I used to date your Fire Chief (for 2 years). I love it there! My uncle retired there as well. You may find him @ the Barefoot...

  16. Does your hospital "lock down" after visiting hours????

    healingtouchRN replied to altomga's topic in General Nursing

    yup, mine does. My hubby tried to bring me a change of clothes & couldn't get in, nor could he get into the parking deck for visitors, since the gate was down. I couldn't meet him since I was...

  17. standard of how many IV attempts

    healingtouchRN replied to megpwh's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree, I say a prayer often so I don't inflict too much pain, these people already suffer

  18. standard of how many IV attempts

    healingtouchRN replied to megpwh's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My personal policy is 2 attempts & I am a good stick ( I am one of the ones they call when no one else can) but I do have a friend who is my backup. I call her when I can't get it....I sit down...

  19. $$$ For Births, Deaths, Weddings, Farewells of Co-workers

    healingtouchRN replied to RN-PA's topic in General Nursing

    we had a "kitty" where I used to work, but what a hassle. I did co-ordinate a big party when my former manager left (he was beloved). I spent $100 of my own money, but I did it without grudge...

  20. Concious Sedation...on your unit??

    healingtouchRN replied to passing thru's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    we use cardiac monitors, with sat probe, O2, & NBP. Most have successfully completed ACLS (no such thing as certified---passing gives one no license to do anything). All have completed BCLS....

  21. Concious Sedation...on your unit??

    healingtouchRN replied to passing thru's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    all RN's at my institution must recert yearly on VAD (venous access devices) Con. Sedation. I am in CCU so I do lots of CS, as I did in the ER. We have a flow sheet we use. It helps with charting,...

  22. which shift is busier?

    healingtouchRN replied to momrn50's topic in General Nursing

    ok let me step onto the soap box again. my unit has no tech nor secretary, so I get to do these deeds. We also had 6 vents, & one IABP last nite, so guess who got to do all the baths???? (did I...

  23. Nursing, God's Work

    healingtouchRN replied to Nurse Nevada's topic in General Nursing

    Amen, what a wonderful thread!

  24. Nursing as a customer service profession?

    healingtouchRN replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are right on target! I haven't thought about nurse satisfaction being related to patient satisfaction. If we as nurse are not stretched to the limit by unreal demands placed upon us,...

  25. How many of you are married to or date someone in the Medical Field?

    healingtouchRN replied to echo*echo's topic in General Nursing

    I dated an EMT-P while in nursing school. He understood some, but it was the old paramedic vs nurse mentality that got on my nerves. He felt we were overpaid to do things he did everyday. I tried...