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  1. CGFNS and problems obtaining a US license

    moffist posted a topic in Nurse Registration

    I am wondering if any other Foreign nurses have had this problem. I was educated in the UK in the early 1980's and am unable to get transcripts as my Nursing School shut down and did not keep any...

  2. New Telecommute Case Manager

    moffist posted a topic in Case Management

    I have been in Case Management in the hospital for 5 years. Just took a job as a Telecommute RNCM. I will be training for 6 months in house. Can anyone tell me a typical day for a RNCM working for...

  3. Ordering DME in the ED

    moffist posted a topic in Case Management

    Our hospital is piloting having RN case managers in the ED. Yesterday for the first time I had to order a hospital bed and wheelchair for a Medicare patient. This was an unbelievably difficult...

  4. New Telecommute Case Manager

    moffist replied to moffist's topic in Case Management

    I am working for HMA a TPA. Yes still in the honeymoon phase but never enjoyed hospital case management this much OR felt so

  5. New Telecommute Case Manager

    moffist replied to moffist's topic in Case Management

    I have now completed 3weeks in my new job. I am very excited with my prospects of tele work. I now know I just need a room with a door that closes (does not need to be locked). Great company who are...

  6. Ordering DME in the ED

    moffist replied to moffist's topic in Case Management

    First this was a chronic condition. Secondly her pain was controlled by po meds. She needed the speciality bed because she was unable to get out of an ordinary bed easily. MD decided HH then OP PT...

  7. Ordering DME in the ED

    moffist replied to moffist's topic in Case Management

    Lol yes I meant busy!!! I am a Case Manager. These are patients that do not meet criteria to admit!!! 23c Obs not

  8. Ordering DME in the ED

    moffist replied to moffist's topic in Case Management

    We were discharging to an ALF but patient was unable to get in and out of a normal bed. Needed a hospital bed temporarily. For a safe discharge we needed to order a bed to be at the ALF before the...

  9. Nursing procedures and protocols

    moffist posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in a very small hospital and we are trying to improve our nursing procedures. Lippincott Nursing procedures and protocols (book and online) have been suggested for us. BEFORE we make that...

  10. Heparin drips

    moffist posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have just started at a new hospital and was very concerned with a heparin drip we were running. It was started at 2330 and no PTT/INR was taken again. Pt. had a peripheral IV and a single PICC. They...

  11. DOH visit

    moffist posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    This will be the first time I have worked when there is a DOH visit. What should I

  12. DOH visit

    moffist replied to moffist's topic in Washington Nursing

    Thanks Diane. It is just a general inspection. So sounds kind of like Joint Commission visit. Not been involved in either but I appreciate your

  13. Mi RN moving to Portland oregon

    moffist posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    Looks like my family and I are moving to Portland Oregon. I am a British trained nurse currently licenced and working in Med Surg Digestive Diseases. I went through and passed CGFNS. 1. Does anyone...

  14. Heparin drips

    moffist replied to moffist's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely and that is what I did. Followed the dr order and drew the blood anyway!!! Great replies everybody and

  15. Heparin drips

    moffist replied to moffist's topic in General Nursing

    Well I'm grateful for all the replies. I guess if hospitalmpolicy says DO NOT DRAW COAGS then I have no choice but to follow it. It may be outdated but that is the hospital policy. I will talk with...

  16. Heparin drips

    moffist replied to moffist's topic in General Nursing

    I did the draw. adjusted the heparin drip as per nomagram. Pt was gradually going unconscious and dr wasn't sure why. I haven't been back yet to see the outcome!!! I realise heparin is compatable with...

  17. Heparin drips

    moffist replied to moffist's topic in General Nursing

    Not all PICCS are flushed with heparin. My last hospital policy was NOT to flush with heparin but to put to saline lock!!! NEVER drew coags if heparin was used. Skews the results they

  18. Heparin drips

    moffist replied to moffist's topic in General Nursing

    It's a small hospital and no one would try. they all refused. It was the doctor who said flush the PICC.I still say that skews the results!!!! Even with double or triple

  19. Heparin drips

    moffist replied to moffist's topic in General Nursing

    Ok the heparin was running through the PICC when it was suggested I run the antibiotic with it. No 2nd peripheral by then. My last hospital 's protocol said NEVER draw coags from a PICC (single,...

  20. Orientation

    moffist posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    I have recently moved to the Seattle area and was offered a great job. However they are only offereing me 9 days orientation. I feel this is not enough. I moved from Mi where we did electronic...

  21. Telephone Interview with recruiter at Swedish

    moffist posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    I just had a telephone interview with a recruiter at Swedish and considering it's great reputation I have to say that was the most difficult unwelcoming experience I have ever had. I heard they were...

  22. Anyone in the Monroe area?

    moffist replied to thetravellertoplaces's topic in Washington Nursing

    I have an interview scheduled with Valley General. Not seen much on the boards about this one!!!! Anyone want to share any info on this

  23. Visiting WA to see if I want to move there.. Advice needed!

    moffist replied to nursedani08's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi Nursedani08 Where in Mi are you? I am in Grand Rapids at the mo but will have moved to Wa by end of Sept. Now a question to those already in Wa I have applied to Overlake and Evergreen. My husband...

  24. Civilian Navy Nurses

    moffist replied to Jules A's topic in Government, Military

    I am a British Nurse working in Mi but about to relocate to Washington DC (or that sort of area). I have a Green card and hold a Mi license. I have worked N=Med surg for 4 years here. I am a Charge...

  25. Michigan to Va

    moffist posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Any foreign nurses out there. I am an English trained nurse who has gone through CGFNS and now hold a Michigan RN licence. I have been working in Michigan now on Med/Surg GI GU for 5 years and am a...