kgmiller1

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1. When you're the pt or family member

   kgmiller1 replied to All_Smiles_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I have a great relationship with our family doctor who sees both of my young children. I often write down my questions before going into an appointment and sometimes I like to do a little research...

2. Is it okay to treat a family member?

   kgmiller1 replied to cwinlv's topic in General Nursing

   I think some of this depends on your comfort level...and also confidence in your

3. Need help committing a family member

   kgmiller1 replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Psychiatric

   This happened to one of my family members. It is a very difficult situation to be in. The thing you have to focus on is ensuring her safety and the safety of the rest of your family. It there someone...

4. Finding my "nitch" as a nurse.

   kgmiller1 replied to snowfreeze's topic in Nursing Career

   I have worked in variety of settings and many have been outside of the hospital. I have moved a lot with my husband's work, so that has given me opportunities to do different things. I have worked in...

5. Questions about what to expect

   kgmiller1 replied to futurenicunurse2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Best way to be part of a team is always be available to step in and help another nurse. As far as getting bathroom breaks, etc, I think it helps to know the nurse to patiet ratio and that may help...

6. juggling motherhood and nursing

   kgmiller1 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Any advice on how to best juggle being a mother which is a full time job by itself and also be a nurse? It just seems so hard to make it all work. My son was in daycare and now I've cut down to part...

7. Do BSN's provide higher care than ADN's?

   kgmiller1 replied to texasmedicrnj's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I don't think the degree always matters. It is the kind of nurse you are...I have seen good nurses having different degrees. Sometimes I do think that the school you attended may make a difference in...

8. What I Love About Nursing Is....

   kgmiller1 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

   What I like about nursing is that there are so many areas to work in. And it is great when you help a patient feel cared about....most patients so appreciate having someone listen to them and really...

9. Music for stress relief

   kgmiller1 replied to Galaknore's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I have listened to music on the way to and from work which does help to de-stress and keep my thoughts away from working. I listen to a lot of groups that have been around a long time like Mellencamp,...

10. Wanna be a school nurse

    kgmiller1 replied to Rescuepuppies's topic in School

    I live near an urban area, so it was easier to get the position. In my state, there are school nurse positions where you are not a member of the corporation but employed by hospitals, through a grant...

11. Considering working for LifePlans- need information

    kgmiller1 replied to kgmiller1's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for responding. I just joined this group and have not had the 15 posts needed to do personal messaging. Is there some other way I can contact you? Are you able to send me a private message? I...

12. Considering working for LifePlans- need information

    kgmiller1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone worked as a nurse performing assessments for LifePlans, Inc.? I would like to know if you liked working there...do you feel the pay is fair for the work performed?....how did you decide on...

13. Mobile Insurance Exams

    kgmiller1 replied to pattycake's topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone worked for LifePlans recently? Did you like working for this company? Any information would be helpful. I am considering working for them.