AimersTriageRN

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1. CDE Salary

   AimersTriageRN posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

   Hi everyone! I don't like to ask about salary too much on here, but I am really having trouble finding anything. I recently took the certified diabetic educator exam, and I am fairly certain I...

2. Anyone have dogs and work 12hr shifts?

   AimersTriageRN replied to xokelly2's topic in General Nursing

   Give your dog to a rescue organization because you have to work? Give me a break! The OP is obviously a loving, caring, responsible pet owner. Most people who have pets do have to work, and while...

3. How do I become a Diabetes Nurse Educator?

   AimersTriageRN replied to angelm97m's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

   Hi there, Does anyone have any good study guides that they used to prepare for their CDE exam? Or any tips at all?? I am getting ready to take it in October and would really love to hear about...

4. Clinic nurses?

   AimersTriageRN replied to EllenRNPHN's topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I am the nurse manager at a clinic and I am the only RN. I have 2 LPN's and 11 MA's. We have 2 FP docs, one FP NP and 2 pediatricians. So, 5 RN's sounds pretty good to me, as I am all...

5. D&C or wait

   AimersTriageRN replied to frg22's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi there! I am very sorry for your loss. I went through the same experience about 2 years ago and I would definately recommend the d and c to you. I was scheduled for a d and c but a few days...

6. Low/moderate stress nursing jobs???

   AimersTriageRN replied to Genista's topic in General Nursing

   HI there! Don't despair, I have the exact job you described. I am the nurse manager for a community health center. I work 4 10 hour shifts a week, with Friday, Saturday and Sunday off. We are...

7. Patient's Suicide

   AimersTriageRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   I know just how you feel, but we had a patient a few years ago who shot himself in the room during night shift. Same thing, older male, cancer. I will not go into great detail, but suffice it to say...

8. ? about community health nursing

   AimersTriageRN replied to RPCV's topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I am a community health nurse manager. I work at a clinic that serves primarily the Hispanic population. I have to admit, I fell into the postion by accident and only applied because of the...

9. LPN duties in the acute care setting

   AimersTriageRN replied to bloomer's topic in General Nursing

   At my facility, LPNs cannot hang blood or give IV push meds...but they do all their own assesments, IV starts, IV fluids and some IV antibiotics and K riders...they can also do PICC dressing

10. Diabetic Educator Question

    AimersTriageRN replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

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11. Diabetic Educator Question

    AimersTriageRN replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I hit send too many

12. Diabetic Educator Question

    AimersTriageRN replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, No, a CDE must be an RN, NP, pharmacist or nutritionist. There be one two other things too, but I do a professional license is required

13. Telemedicine

    AimersTriageRN replied to TigRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I just went to a seminar on telemedicine. The people that spoke have a good website, so I would try going there and seeing if it helps. http://www.telemedicine.arizona.edu/ADVICE/ Hope that...

14. Husband shoots wife and self in Icu in CA

    AimersTriageRN replied to Geeg's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I know what you mean...when the man shot himself at my hospital, all I kept thinking was what if someone was going into the room at that exact moment and got hurt?? Very scary, thank goodness no one...

15. Husband shoots wife and self in Icu in CA

    AimersTriageRN replied to Geeg's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Where I work a few years ago a man shot himself in the middle of the night. Never heard how he got the gun in...was a med surg floor. Very sad for man and family, but also very hard time for myself...