dishes

dishes BSN, RN

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  1. leaving clinic with Patients still in exam rooms?

    dishes replied to bethburlson's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    @beth, you have been told repeatedly by experienced nurses that it's not necessary to stay late with a doctor each time the clinic runs late, if the doctor verbally agrees that you can leave, that is...

  2. leaving clinic with Patients still in exam rooms?

    dishes replied to bethburlson's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, I would not ask for a signed letter stating that it is ok to leave an outpatient alone with a doctor. I would ask the doctor if they needed me to stay, if not, I would say I was

  3. leaving clinic with Patients still in exam rooms?

    dishes replied to bethburlson's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm confused as well, your outpatients live independently in their own homes, manage their ADLs and their healthcare needs without need of caregivers, but the minute they cross the threshold of the...

  4. "I have a PhD, I know more than you do!"

    dishes replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I think it is bad manners to eavesdrop on conversations between customers and pharmacists. Where I am, it is common practice for a retail pharmacist to educate a customer about their...

  5. leaving clinic with Patients still in exam rooms?

    dishes replied to bethburlson's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't know why your hospital requires outpatients to sit in wheelchairs and be pushed, I have never seen this practice in any of the hospitals I have worked at. Does your facility require all...

  6. Best way to approach job opportunity while pregnant...

    dishes replied to Nursing2102's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Since you are already working for the hospital, mention your planned maternity leave before you meet with her, it's better that she finds out directly from you, rather than the

  7. work experience needed by state board

    dishes replied to Sanshu's topic in Nurse Registration

    Can you work as a RN in the country you are currently living in? If so, work and gain recent practice

  8. leaving clinic with Patients still in exam rooms?

    dishes replied to bethburlson's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It seems you assume the patients are not competent to be left alone. Are they outpatients who live independent lives? If so, why do you assume they are not competent to be alone in an exam

  9. leaving clinic with Patients still in exam rooms?

    dishes replied to bethburlson's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The rest of the staff and the manager recognize that the doctors can manage being alone in the clinic with patients, that's why they leave when they are ready, you should

  10. "I have a PhD, I know more than you do!"

    dishes replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't bud in on this type of conversation or make assumptions about the reasons the pharmacist recommended the saline. The lady may have asked the pharmacist to recommend a wound cleaning...

  11. B.S. with major in nursing versus B.S.N.

    dishes replied to Jo'squestions's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Is the BS with a major in nursing listed on your state's board of nursing list of approved nursing

  12. Select Medical Connections- Travel Agency?

    dishes replied to AmberNoah's topic in Canada

    Is this how Select defines permanent? Permanent : Many of our clients have been able to retain our nurses permanently after having them work through us on a temporary (travel nursing) contract...

  13. Select Medical Connections- Travel Agency?

    dishes replied to AmberNoah's topic in Canada

    A new grad working as a travel nurse is a malpractice lawsuit waiting to

  14. If an elderly parent refuses hospital, can the family be charged with neglect?

    dishes replied to PrincessNur's topic in General Nursing

    If your father is competent, he should seek legal advice to help him prepare a living will, as well as what steps your family must take if he dies unexpectedly in the

  15. NNAS experience?

    dishes replied to jmariel's topic in Nurse Registration

    @nicu_gal where are you hearing there is a nursing shortage

  16. Medical Device / Pharmaceutical Employment Opportunities for Nurses

    dishes replied to tawill5's topic in General Nursing

    @tawill I am curious, what is it about a sales rep position that interests

  17. Medical Device / Pharmaceutical Employment Opportunities for Nurses

    dishes replied to tawill5's topic in General Nursing

    The pharm and medical reps that I know, say their companies laid off employees and gave larger territories and larger portifolios to the remaining employees. Since it is an employer's market, an...

  18. Medical Device / Pharmaceutical Employment Opportunities for Nurses

    dishes replied to tawill5's topic in General Nursing

    The medical and pharmaceutical rep job market is likely saturated with experienced applicants, due to the downsizing and merging that pharmaceutical and medical device companies have gone through in...

  19. A new grad who needs some advice

    dishes replied to NewNurse91D's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe the reason you're having difficulty focusing on preparing for the NCLEX is because you're future-focused instead present-focused? If so, give yourself credit for all the hard work you've...

  20. Sleep Rooms

    dishes replied to AlleycatLady's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with macawake it depends on the workplace culture and what is considered acceptable. I have worked places where it was an option for a nurse to take a thirty minute nap in the lounge or...

  21. Possible to still get employed as RN after graduating nursing school 5 years ago??

    dishes replied to shea33's topic in General Nursing

    Your lack of nursing experience will likely be a deterrent to the many employers who do not want to spend any more than is necessary to train new staff. You can brush up your nursing skills and...

  22. Help!! Refresher classes for GPN!

    dishes replied to Catherine Weidman's topic in General Nursing

    If GPN means graduate practical nurse and you are in the US, you can look up the list of approved nursing refresher courses on your BON website and contact the school(s) of your choice to find out...

  23. HIPAA and Demanding Family Members

    dishes replied to Taiin's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    What is the purpose of keeping them? where do you keep them and how long do you keep

  24. Nurse practitioner or Medical Doctor

    dishes replied to Kenny Rogers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you go the direct entry MSN route, suggest you ask for advice from professors who not only know your academic ability, but also the various nursing education

  25. Nurse practitioner or Medical Doctor

    dishes replied to Kenny Rogers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If your BA meets the admission criteria and you have referees who can provide letters of recommendation, apply to the MSN direct entry program and see what