SandBetweenMyToes

SandBetweenMyToes BSN, RN

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  1. I got needlestuck :P

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to simvee's topic in General Nursing

    I stuck myself while transferring blood I drew off a central line into a red-top...very stupid, and it certainly changed the way I performed that task after that moment. The patient was a chronic IV...

  2. Mixing IV Medications...Illegal??

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to XY_RN's topic in General Nursing

    When in doubt, always contact your state Board of Nursing and ask to speak to someone who can answer a nurse practice question. I believe they all have practice consultants. I noticed on the Florida...

  3. BS In Psychology, Now Looking At Nursing

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to JD810's topic in Nursing Career

    I have seen ADN to MSN programs. I have also seen RN to MSN ...there are all different ways to get there. Take a look at your local universities first...they are usually less expensive than online...

  4. Looking for nurses who work with Meditech, Eclipsys or Cerner

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to supermom2's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I worked as part of the team that implemented several Cerner modules across 8 hospitals at Detroit Medical Center. If you want to ask someone who can give you pros and cons, try contacting the Chief...

  5. Accelerated MSN - I already have BSN and BA

    SandBetweenMyToes posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Does anyone know of any accelerated MSN programs that are NOT for those with a generic Bachelors , looking to get into nursing for the first time? I am an experienced RN with two degrees...what I want...

  6. Accelerated MSN - I already have BSN and BA

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to SandBetweenMyToes's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks to you both for your thoughtful replies. I wonder if you could recommend a good, inexpensive and not-too-long program online? I understand the clinical components have to be arranged

  7. There seems to be no jobs for a new graduate nurse

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to expo4u's topic in General Nursing

    Where are you

  8. Managers asking me to forgo sleep for meetings!

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work 12 hour midnight shifts on a unit that was predominantly 12 hour day and night shifts. Our manager used to hold "mandatory" meetings at 7:30 am (which normally did not get started until...

  9. Think I hate nursing... Now what? pregnant and hormonal!

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to nursedani08's topic in General Nursing

    Regarding RN/LPN...I assumed from the way she wrote that she is an RN and the LPN's see the patient more than she does, yet she is still struggling. Maybe the author of this post can

  10. How do you find your patients/clients?

    SandBetweenMyToes posted a topic in Private Duty

    Hello Everyone! I am happy to see this subforum because I have always wondered what it would be like to do PD nursing. Could any of you tell us how you found your patients/clients and what the process...

  11. How do you find your patients/clients?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to SandBetweenMyToes's topic in Private Duty

    How does private duty nursing compare to homecare (home health) agency nursing as far as pay? And do you have a lot of expenses you have to cover yourself (besides the obvious mileage)?

  12. Cell Phone Useage

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to ame222's topic in Home Health

    Kilgoern, do you mind saying who you work for? I am wondering if they are national, because even though I am in Canada now, I am thinking of relocating to the States and would like to know who is good...

  13. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to suzanne4's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I heard from one of the proctor ladies at my exam in June (I forgot their official title), that all the tests went to a central scoring facility in Ottawa, then once all exams were accounted for and...

  14. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to suzanne4's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Best of luck and peace to all writing the exam tomorrow. Get a good night's sleep tonight. Lay out your clothes and items you will need for the morning tonight. Make sure you eat breakfast and have...

  15. Missed visits/no answer

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to doxielady's topic in Home Health

    Wow, things are so different at my agency here in Ontario (I feel very fortunate). We get paid our hourly rate for all travel time plus mileage reimbursement. For us there are no trips to the lab. We...

  16. How Safe is Home Health

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to missea39's topic in Home Health

    Haha! Gumpy, that is pretty funny what you said about AAA would never have come that fast! The nurse that oriented me to HH this summer told me a story where she was orienting another new hire, and...

  17. Client death and funerals

    SandBetweenMyToes posted a topic in Home Health

    I'm new to home health and was wondering about when a client you have come to know, (and a family you have bonded with) passes. Do you ever go to the funeral or send a card to the family? I had my...

  18. BS In Psychology, Now Looking At Nursing

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to JD810's topic in Nursing Career

    I have a BA in Psychology, and went back to school for a second career, 2nd degree (BSN) program in Michigan. It was not more expensive, and it was a lot shorter. I did have to take a year of science...

  19. What is your expected productivity and how is it measured

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to slb53's topic in Home Health

    I work in Ontario, so I realize the home health setup is different, but we are expected to see 10 clients per 7.5 hour day. Most clients are listed as a half hour visit, and admissions are listed as...

  20. Any other Canadians studying for the NCLEX too?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to student456's topic in International Nursing

    I have written both the CRNE and the NCLEX (just wrote the CRNE this past June 2008). I have heard people (all Canadians) say the CRNE is harder than the NCLEX. Personally, I thought they were about...

  21. NCLEX for Canadians

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to CDN-RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have written both. I have heard people (all Canadaians) say the CRNE is harder than the NCLEX. Personally, I thought they were about even in difficulty. I do believe there was more clinical disease...

  22. Virgin Island experience?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to 777par's topic in Travel

    Dear Home 3242...how is it going in St. Thomas? Would love to hear the pros and cons and tips and tricks.

  23. How to get into HHC? New grad LPN needs advice.

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to 3sodapop's topic in Home Health

    It is true that as a home health nurse you are called upon to use all your previous experience on your own, without the availability of a consult with another nurse or doctor. Normally I would say you...

  24. 4/09 UPDATE: OASIS hints and websites; Version C start 1/2010

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Home Health

    I am sooooooooooooooo glad that in Canada we don't have to deal with OASIS. I don't know how you all do it...it seems very difficult. Hooray for all of you HH nurses in the

  25. Scrub Colors!

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to WayneStateKatie's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Regarding the DMC, when I was last there (1 year ago), it was only Harper Hospital (and Hutzel, I think) where the RN's had to wear navy. It was a change based on a survey that was done asking...