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  1. should not be a nurse if you can only work mon to fri days?

    hb4hikes replied to lpnurse!'s topic in General Nursing

    I think it was rude to intrude on your reasoning. I am conflicted often with childcare issues as my sitter recently had to stop coming out due to medical reasons. So I left my FT position and am now...

  2. Evening Nursing Schools???

    hb4hikes replied to Amy0413's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Rowan Cabarrus CC is not in your area but they did launch an evening program this past year, a friend of mine is going through it. It was intended to be 100% evening program but some clinics she has...

  3. Lithium toxicity

    hb4hikes replied to cherilee's topic in Psychiatric

    Also, be careful with adding on diuretics for other medical issues, ensure the prescibing psychiatrist and PCP are aware of current medications and recent levels. I have seen communication breakdowns...

  4. Unlicensed Psych tech supervisor over R.N.???

    hb4hikes replied to mytoon38's topic in Psychiatric

    sounds frustrating, I agree with the previous post that the tech should not be influencing clinical/medical judgement. Is there a team process for decisions affecting care that include other...

  5. AIMS testing

    hb4hikes replied to Tippy-ta-ta's topic in Psychiatric

    That sounds like the nurses are trying to lessen their work load. In my setting the psychiatrist, MD or a trained nurse does the AIMs on our service users every 90 days. What instructions were you...

  6. Your Thoughts Please on new CM job!!!

    hb4hikes replied to lisa41rn's topic in Case Management

    How much interaction is necessary for you to do your job? I know what a pain it is to work in close quarters with staff who have no tact or basic social skills. If you left would you try to go for...

  7. Your Thoughts Please on new CM job!!!

    hb4hikes replied to lisa41rn's topic in Case Management

    I can NOT imagine being so culturally disrespectful in any setting and I agree, as nurses if we expect the doctors to respect our profession and judgement, then we owe them the same ... no matter...

  8. breast milk

    hb4hikes replied to spiceyqueen's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Also, think about the gaining favor of breast milk for preterm infants, lactating mothers can be screened and donate their milk to NICUs, "Modern day wet nurses." As the others mentioned already, once...

  9. Are there any Head Start Nurses out there?

    hb4hikes replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I did a search for HS to see if others had experience there as well. I do some PT work with HS in NC and have for 3 yrs now. It is a lot of fun. My first yr was spent preping for a federal review...

  10. ADVICE, PLEASE: RN with a Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders??

    hb4hikes replied to dianabay's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I hope you are able to find some good DD experiences, the need is there. I would love to see the ppt. I am also completing my BSN with 1 nursing class left and 2 reg courses left :)...so...

  11. North Carolina Roll Call

    hb4hikes replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi, I have been an RN (ADN) for 8 yrs and have 3 classes left to complete my BSN through WSSU. I have worked at FMC, Head Start and with CAP & ICFMR/DD/MI services. Recently joined this site and...

  12. ADVICE, PLEASE: RN with a Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders??

    hb4hikes replied to dianabay's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    The power point would be very interesting, would love an update... my official training was in 1997....so i am sure I am a little dated...good luck, with the

  13. The Cherokee Nation may tighten monitoring of sex offenders

    hb4hikes replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, my grammer was reflective of my sleep deprivation on that post. I am curious how do these offenders end up on the lands. I really don't know the systems or guidelines in place but I am curious....

  14. shoes to help heel pain

    hb4hikes replied to LyndseyER's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I found relief with Dansko clogs, I needed a higher heel that shifted my weight more forward to the balls of my feet. I love Birkenstock for around the house and running errands and such but the...

  15. ADVICE, PLEASE: RN with a Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders??

    hb4hikes replied to dianabay's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Headstart and similar programs like to see the additional credits on preschool classes & care, can pick up through local comm colleges. ICFMR services are great to learn about folks with various...

  16. The Cherokee Nation may tighten monitoring of sex offenders

    hb4hikes replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    That is an eye opening insight of sex offenders can go

  17. Occupational Health Nurse/CPR instructor

    hb4hikes replied to AnnemRN's topic in Occupational Health

    They should have had you contract with a local educator to come in for the actuals trainings and you could have organized the

  18. 2nd Nurse for Early College High School?

    hb4hikes replied to guest83140's topic in School

    That's a lot of kids. I would find out exactly who the "medical director" guy is and challenge him. At least to have someone hired to put together folders and the paperwork. My daughter started a EHSC...

  19. How do you handle clients that are too affectionate?

    hb4hikes replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Offer a hand shake, find out preferred (appropriate) activities to keep them busy, constant redirection and less reaction is the best reaction. Also, for your highly affectionate touchy feely folks,...

  20. New MR/DD Nurse

    hb4hikes replied to HannasMom's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Wow where do you work with that type of ratio (state?), that is incredible for DD nursing. I have been in DD for years, and have really enjoyed working with the residents. Good

  21. on-call reimbursement

    hb4hikes replied to ILDDNurse's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    We receive 4 hours paid time off...which would be great if we could actually use it, we can't keep nurses so, time off is rare. Over the years I have spent many "off" days receiving calls on various...

  22. ADVICE, PLEASE: RN with a Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders??

    hb4hikes replied to dianabay's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    You may consider looking at the local preschool providers such as Headstart and More at Four type programs sometimes these providers need a contractual Health Consultant to organize or perform...

  23. ADVICE, PLEASE: RN with a Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders??

    hb4hikes replied to dianabay's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Have you tried an ICF MR facility? Many facilities provide services to children. Try your state site for long term care providers that should provide some links to potential employment in your state....