Effie, RN

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  1. "Fired for NO Reason"

    Effie, RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    re: FMLA, it applies to illness or providing care for an immediate family member and sister/brother in law would qualify. There are some conditions, i.e.: FT employment for one year, but after that...

  2. "Fired for NO Reason"

    Effie, RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Re: Case Manager 1 getting fired: This situation is why FMLA exists...it is illegal for them to do this, you just have to go about it the right

  3. No More Fingersticks for Techs!!

    Effie, RN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    the key here is knowing the knowledge level of the practitioners and everyone working as a team! it's not supposed to be about egos or letters after your name, it's about using everything you know...

  4. No More Fingersticks for Techs!!

    Effie, RN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    i have never thought this was a good idea. in missouri we have certified medication technicians who can also get insulin certified so they not only do the fingersticks but give the insulin too, all...

  5. So Many Students! Will Shortage Now End?

    Effie, RN replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Students

    i'm also one of those baby boomer nurses. been doing this for 32 years and have seen the job gluts come and go but the need for nurses does not change. i personally do not plan to continue working...

  6. Nursing Future

    Effie, RN replied to nurse_oneday's topic in General Nursing

    been a nurse for 32 years, seen the ease of getting a job ebb and flow but one thing is for sure there will always be a need. every estimate i have seen in the literature says that unless there is...

  7. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    Effie, RN replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    all the more reason for you to get

  8. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    Effie, RN replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    until we all realize that the politics of nursing is important then nothing is going to change. the docs, the hospitals, the insurance companies have each had a powerful lobby in dc and the state...

  9. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    Effie, RN replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    it makes me very afraid when a bedside nurse is not interested in finding out about research based nursing care. this is evidence based practice in action. if you don't think it is pertinent, you...

  10. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    Effie, RN replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    for anyone who cares to read it there is a very timely article in the current issue of ajn on this very topic. i would encourage anyone who has strong feelings to read it. i would also refer all...

  11. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    Effie, RN replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i do understand. but things were no better "way back when", just different. we had more patients jammed into smaller spaces plus family members camped out in chairs. we were trying to manage iv...

  12. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    Effie, RN replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    this is not a personal criticism of you but my own experience with nurses on all shifts, all days in the hospital i was in. thankfully i did not personally need a cardizem drip. what i did...

  13. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    Effie, RN replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    in fact it is what my family members did, in addition to monitoring my medications, my respiratory status, my pain status, and making sure my iv didn't run dry. oh wait, isn't that all what my nurses...

  14. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    Effie, RN replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    wow. i guess i am just some kind of dinosaur or something. i too remember doing pm care and giving backrubs but i remember it a bit differently. i remember how much all of my patients appreciated...

  15. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    Effie, RN replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    catherine- brava, well said. i've been where you've been (na to rn, started as an na in '71) and you are right on! it is all about professionalism, something that seems to be in very short supply...

  16. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    Effie, RN replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    if more of us in the nursing and medical professions behaved that professionally, there would be far fewer unhappy patients/family members!

  17. MD ordered placebo for pain PRN~would you give it?

    Effie, RN replied to beetlebailey524's topic in General Nursing

    as with any other patient, someone with alzheimer's must be assessed for pain. just because they cannot tell you with words about their pain does not mean you cannot assess them for heaven's sake....

  18. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    Effie, RN replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    wow...i don't have time to read through all the responses but what strikes me is the negativity here. have none of you been in the hospital? have you never had a loved one in the hospital? each of...

  19. Need Honest Opinion -- Would You Recommend Nursing?

    Effie, RN replied to djc1981's topic in General Nursing

    :igtsyt:imo, this is mostly speaking to a larger issue. if you look at any survey of "trusted professionals" including the latest, nurses are right up there at the top. yet it is only now becoming...

  20. Need Honest Opinion -- Would You Recommend Nursing?

    Effie, RN replied to djc1981's topic in General Nursing

    i would absolutely recommend you go into nursing if you have experienced what it is about and know that it is something that will be rewarding to you for reasons other than just money. this has been...

  21. "Fired for NO Reason"

    Effie, RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    i really believe that you have missed ruby's original point here. she isn't attacking anyone, she is just saying that the preceptor/new grad relationship is just that: two sided. both parties have...

  22. Nursing Professional Development Borad Certification

    Effie, RN replied to lcprnc's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Congratulations!

  23. "Fired for NO Reason"

    Effie, RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    ok johnny, good to know that you think so much of yourself. personally, speaking as a female nurse with a little experience in the field, i've never felt i had anything to prove to other nurses male...

  24. "Fired for NO Reason"

    Effie, RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    sorry but i don't think that a nurse who can't get "it" with all that help is safe in any setting in which she is recognized as a nurse. if you are practicing as a nurse, you are expected to exhibit...

  25. This was a question on our test today. What do you think the answer is?

    Effie, RN replied to APRNReneeJ's topic in General Students

    I am a long term care educator and I would definitely say that A is the most correct answer. D could also be correct with some clarification. The rationale for this has already been well defined by...