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  1. Physician Assistants questions

    northwestwind replied to WKredz5's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds as if you want to either be an NP or PA. If you like people alot, being a CRNA is not for you, because the patient is asleep. 6 figure income - but you will be on call all sorts of hours,...

  2. RN-BSN for person with BA in another specialty

    northwestwind replied to BellaMoon's topic in General Nursing

    I would encourage you to find a program that bridges you to MSN without first getting an ADN. You have a 4 year degree already, you do not need a 2 year degree in nursing. Find a program that takes...

  3. Abandonment

    northwestwind replied to kamani811's topic in General Nursing

    I have serious issues with your judgment. Yes, it is abandonment to be scheduled for a shift, and leave without permission. That you didn't get report is not the issue. Who's to say you wouldn't...

  4. Have you read "Nursing Against the Odds"?

    northwestwind replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    I have not read the book, but judging from the title, yes, it is an accurate portrayal of nursing. Nursing is EXTREMELY difficult these days. The shortages make the work environment brutal. The...

  5. RN's are getting burnt out why?

    northwestwind replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I think nurses get burned out because of a lack of nursing leadership. While the patient load, lack of enough registered nurses, lack of support services, and dwindling reimbursements (hospitals...

  6. I really dont know what to do

    northwestwind replied to Matt 2be RN's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you, and hopefully I can explain a few options to you. I think money is, or more aptly put, future earnings are something you need to look into, to decide if certain healthcare jobs will...

  7. Reamed for ordering an ethics consult

    northwestwind replied to WalkieTalkie's topic in General Nursing

    Culture, culture, culture! Sounds like a power struggle between the resident, you, and the attending. Hospitals often put out an ethics policy, but many residents are not fully aware of their role...

  8. Loss of first RN job Today I am so sad

    northwestwind replied to mjkush102's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to nursing. This kind of job related behavior is all too common, and at some point we as nurses have to stop this, rather than accept it. Stand up for yourself, and go to your manager and...

  9. Help! Being stalked by a resident!!!

    northwestwind replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    This is something that needs to rise up through the chain of command by your nurse manager. This resident should be reported to the Medical Affairs office, and ultimately to the Chief of Medical...

  10. i'm confused with prioritization

    northwestwind replied to kenjee09's topic in General Nursing

    May I ask, what is your field of specialty - in other words, what type of nurse are you, and what floor are you on? From there can give you some

  11. Yelled At During A C-Section (Among Other Things)

    northwestwind replied to RN1981's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh, this is tough. I hear you, empathasize with you, and at the same time have to agree with Jolie's reply. Let me give you a bit of history to help you out. None of this is your fault. It is what...

  12. Working with International Medical Grads (IMGs)

    northwestwind replied to alan headbloom's topic in General Nursing

    Are you an IMG? I have to ask. And if you are, you need to say so here. Foreign doctors and nurses are coming into our country. My concern is that their initial training is not as good as here in...

  13. RT to RN Transition, not so easy!

    northwestwind replied to ventgurl's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely, positively, do not give up on your goal of becoming a Registered Nurse. You have wonderful healthcare experience, and you will be a terrific nurse. While you may feel being an RT goes...

  14. Not my job, but I got involved!

    northwestwind replied to MAISY, RN-ER's topic in General Nursing

    I know you can't disclose the details, but without the details, it is a bit difficult to comment. Except to say that you ran straight into the culture of silence in hospitals these days. This will...

  15. Nurse Practitioner Program: Hopkins or UPenn?

    northwestwind replied to sofiasofia's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I love that you are choosing between the very best. Both are excellent. I did not attend either, but I would encourage you to ask the schools if you can talk to some of their graduates to learn more...

  16. in High school. BSN to Masters or what?

    northwestwind replied to harristotle's topic in Nursing Career

    Great question! Absolutely go for a Master's degree. The work on the floors will burn you out full time after a few years. As a master's prepared nurse, you will likely work Mon-Fri, with the...

  17. How will Obama's health care plan affect nurses?

    northwestwind replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in General Nursing

    LABCAT01, thank God you posted what you did. If he is elected, wait for huge tax increases. We think it is bad now -just you wait. But the truth of the matter is this: nurses are at the bottom of...

  18. Fall prevention at your facility

    northwestwind replied to rn2b2007's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    With falls ending in injury on the "never list" from Medicare, with implementation Oct. 1, your organization has quite a bit to worry about.... Start looking at industrial best practice for safety...

  19. What does 1:1 sitter mean to you?!

    northwestwind replied to ONCRN84's topic in General Nursing

    8 or 9 times out of ten, there are patient or staff issues that are best left alone or resolved without any write ups (write ups are unfortunately becoming more common - punitive without process...

  20. Hopeless? Hopeful? You be the judge...please

    northwestwind replied to Beary-nice's topic in General Nursing

    You have identified the issues - the biggest of which is that you are too valuable on your floor to let go. You fill in the holes on weekends, the toughest time to find staffing, and are extremely...

  21. dumb question... what is a union

    northwestwind replied to BethT's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    A very good question. The Massachusetts Nursing Association and the California Nursing Association are two groups that are heavily involved. Go both of their Nursing Association websites for more...

  22. Refusal question, please give me your thoughts.

    northwestwind replied to emndarmic's topic in General Nursing

    Your best avenue is to resign. You are still in your "probationary" period which means you do not have to put this job on your resume. It never happened legally. I woudn't ever talk it about again...

  23. Need RN advice

    northwestwind replied to Bicster's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt a new grad would be hired into ICU. You need experience before you take on that level of illness/knowledge. Your clinicals/classwork will give you the basics of what you need to know. I...

  24. "NEVER Events"

    northwestwind replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    To consolidate the HOSPITAL NEVER EVENT LIST SO FAR, WHICH TAKES EFFECT ON OCT. 1 2008, IN WHICH MEDICARE/MEDICAID WILL NOT PAY, TAKE A LOOK AT THE FOLLOWING LIST: Object inadvertently left in after...

  25. Primary Nursing Model

    northwestwind replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    The Primary Nurse Model was effective back in the 1980's when length of stays were 1-2 weeks, AND there were plenty of nurses around. Believing that continuity of care is important, ONE nurse on day...