amarilla

amarilla RN

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  1. Kind of bummed...My 4.0 is ruined

    amarilla replied to midnight*sky's topic in General Students

    Don't beat yourself up; you still did great! If it helps, I missed the A too; our 'A' is 95+. Best,

  2. I need advice on management's reaction to resignation/notice

    amarilla replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in finance, this procedure is standard when someone resigns, (or is terminated.) There was no notice and any employees who knew were instructed to stay quiet at the expense of their job;...

  3. Does it bother you to address MDs by their title of Doctor?

    amarilla replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my previous career, I deferred to 'Mrs. _____', 'Professor _______', 'Dr. ______' unless invited to use a first name. I introduced myself as (first name, last name), and my title. As a student...

  4. I am watching Michael Moore's "Sicko" for the first time....

    amarilla replied to Valerie Salva's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Trust the government to use taxpayer money wisely and implement realistic, efficient programs, particularly after this most recent spending debacle? No thanks. I'm happier to work and pay for my own...

  5. Disturbed Energy Field

    amarilla replied to avatar78's topic in General Students

    Okay, so talk to the patients receiving the treatment. Are they reporting positive benefits? Oh yeah - that's what got us to where we are: reported positive benefits without explanation of how it...

  6. Disturbed Energy Field

    amarilla replied to avatar78's topic in General Students

    Sorry, perhaps you missed my point that sufficient research has not been done, to discredit or validate. Honestly, I'd like to see any other subject wherein the 'research' of a nine year old girl,...

  7. Disturbed Energy Field

    amarilla replied to avatar78's topic in General Students

    As I wrote previously, research has not focused on the heart of the issue: exploring and validating/discrediting the notion that the body has energetic properties. Rather, studies like the one...

  8. Disturbed Energy Field

    amarilla replied to avatar78's topic in General Students

    I agree that insufficient research has been done, though I think there is an easy explanation as to why: attempts to conduct trials have a primary intent to validate, (rather: discredit), the human...

  9. Disturbed Energy Field

    amarilla replied to avatar78's topic in General Students

    Pardon, but what extension of faith pertains to concentrating to alter energy fields of the human body? I've been a certified reiki practitioner for years. While the premise behind it may be different...

  10. Celiac and the Hospital Tray

    amarilla replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I am still a student but have seen the response of dietary at our sponsor hospital firsthand: Patient: "I have celiac disease and cannot have anything containing gluten." Dietary: "So that just means...

  11. What would you do in my situation? just looking for opinions.

    amarilla replied to Nina2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    personally, i would send in a request for appeal in writing to the insurance company, certified, asap. without a formal challenge from the insured, the company may not look to reprocess the claim -...

  12. What would you do in my situation? just looking for opinions.

    amarilla replied to Nina2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    it sounds more that the event was improperly coded by the service provider (hospital). the insurance company only processes the claims according to coverage eligibility. follow up with the hospital...

  13. We really need to do a better job educating the public on our role.

    amarilla replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a student in the midst of a career change; given this, understand I have some different thoughts on this. I'm not one of those people who dreamed about being a nurse since I was a young girl. I...

  14. What would you do in my situation? just looking for opinions.

    amarilla replied to Nina2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    From my experience, the decision of the insurance company is based first on the contract of coverage, then specific to the claim details, coding and billing. As for what I would do, I would submit a...

  15. Should I quit my job before nursing school?

    amarilla replied to TrinaCNA's topic in General Nursing

    Virgo hit it. I am in second semester and work full-time. Other posters are absolutely right that no one can tell you how you'll feel about nursing school; personally, I find the time commitment,...

  16. When student nurses come for clinical.....QUESTION....

    amarilla replied to pink2blue1's topic in General Nursing

    Although my clinical experience also left something to be desired, I agree that something was very wrong with the organization of this program your unit hosted for clinical experience. I have heard of...

  17. Dogs and Nurses

    amarilla replied to Jayhawk4Life's topic in General Nursing

    Great suggestions everyone for rescue, adoption and petfinder! I've always had dogs since I was a young kid; a few years ago, I found myself dogless after losing my baby (8 year old rottie, dearly...

  18. PCT/Nurse Tech: How many patients do you have?

    amarilla replied to motyandproudofit's topic in General Nursing

    If I'm on 3-11, usually 10-12. If it's overnight, 15-20. Best,

  19. Where do you want to work once you're done

    amarilla replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    1. ER 2. OR I also am interested in oncology and hospice care. Best,

  20. Fending for yourself in clinical normal?

    amarilla replied to bioniclewoman's topic in General Students

    Tell me about it! I'm in second semester, and we (again) have an overloaded group of ten with a frazzled clinical instructor. There are no demonstrations of new skills or time for questions, let alone...

  21. Question to those getting Associates in Nursing

    amarilla replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    The time commitment will be individual to your school, but taking a peek at the course schedule can tell you the days and times the classes and clinicals are scheduled. I am in the second semester of...

  22. Why do managers succumb to butt-kissing??

    amarilla replied to nickola's topic in General Nursing

    Oh...wow. I'm sorry you're having to deal with this situation, and sorry to read that several others are in the same spot. I agree that a confident, self-assured manager will root out the source of...

  23. Just Fired, Need Interview & Resume Advice

    amarilla replied to MelissaPhoographerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Apologies if it's felt that I misinterpreted, but someone going through a miscarriage feeling put off or ignored by a pregnant nurse may have felt slighted just because she 'was only a few weeks...

  24. Wearing scrubs to nursing school?

    amarilla replied to jpearl119's topic in General Students

    You might want to wait until your school indicates the preferred uniform, footwear and supplies to go shopping. I was surprised to find out how specific my school was and gladly didn't waste any money...

  25. Thinking outside the box.

    amarilla replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    What about jobs in pre-certification or case management with an insurance company? Your experience in M/S could get you in the door without any previous insurance experience. Best,