chrisf92262

Latest Activity

1. Could I get into trouble for this?

   chrisf92262 replied to SentinelTruth's topic in General Nursing

   I never tell anyone online that I am a nurse. I never tell strangers either. I know it can be tempting to diagnose or recommend medications but I don't. It is a real can of worms! Best to refer...

2. EPIC and carrying out orders?

   chrisf92262 replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

   On thing we were taught about acknowledging orders is that "the nurse saw the order and will carry it out." In other words, like signing a check to pay for something. But as mentioned, the work list...

3. EPIC and carrying out orders?

   chrisf92262 replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

   One solution is to use the "Phase of Care" feature. Orders are written for specific areas and procedures. The orders are placed in the "Signed and Held" tab on the order screen. The orders are...

4. Travel Nurse Housing

   chrisf92262 replied to kat0408's topic in General Nursing

   I was a travel nurse for 7 years. I always let the agency arrange housing. Busyness hotels like Extended stay etc. You can use the stipend to pay for it. I found it helpful to see travel nursing as...

5. Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

   chrisf92262 replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

   This is a great thread....I think hospitals brought the problem on themselves by the way they treat their people. Who wants to work in a place where the manager is ready to pounce on you at any...