canchaser

canchaser BSN, RN

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  1. St Joseph's College of Maine FNP program students

    canchaser replied to LJames13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    No expect an e mail around the

  2. Informatics Final Project

    canchaser replied to *ABCRN*'s topic in Nursing Informatics

    Must be in the same np program. I did mine over importance of documentation for the coding world. Talked about value based purchasing, drg, icd 10

  3. What is something I can give to my doctor to thank her?

    canchaser replied to starrys's topic in General Nursing

    Go to dollar store by nice pens, a gushy thank you card, write a heart felt thank you, a balloon or 2. Then u could by a fruit basket or individual fruit. Or some bagels and cream cheese, donuts. Call...

  4. sneaking meds in food

    canchaser replied to playforever's topic in General Nursing

    Why are you concerened with the medium you are using? You hide other people's meds in pudding/ applesauce and don't question cause that's the norm. I work LTC too as agency I have one client who gets...

  5. Spin off of the thread on putting mom in the nursing home

    canchaser replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    Are you talking about my neighbor?? They found grandma in the chicken coop after she fell but she isn't leaving the farm either. Or my friends gma who refuses to leave. Kudos to

  6. LPN-Accepted a position on cardiac stepdown

    canchaser replied to Rico84's topic in Cardiac

    Very good in st Louis I started as a LPn on step down 10 yrs ago at 17.00 with no benefits. They have since told all LPn to get rn or find a new job within 2 years. So I got my rn

  7. Medical coding aapc vs ahima

    canchaser replied to JCG33's topic in General Nursing

    There is a prediction that there will be 30 percent more coders needed by 10/1/13. This is because ICD 10 is go live then. They are expecting those coders close to retirement to retire without...

  8. University of Southern Indiana

    canchaser replied to a1eyedbandit's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    They tell u there are full time slots. I applied for full time last fall, got accepted into a four yr plan my plan can't take that long so i changed to st Joseph college of Maine. It's a little more...

  9. Made an error :'( unable to move on

    canchaser replied to mahal788's topic in General Nursing

    Ruby vee, Nipride. Good ole nipride, I'll bet that was a Oh s:;;, moment. good thing is that it wears off quickly. Your stories are so on point

  10. Made an error :'( unable to move on

    canchaser replied to mahal788's topic in General Nursing

    My mistake last week, I gave 80 mg of lasix at 0900 instead of 1800. Don't ask me how I did. I cried the whole day, it was on a pt who's family was discussing hospice. I felt terrible but i disclosed...

  11. Anyone left nursing TOTALLY...what are you doing now?

    canchaser replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    .S.... a couple years ago, I needed a break from nursing and took courses in Medical Transcription....the option to work from home!!! WOW! Too bad EVERY company wanted a minimum of 2 years experience,...

  12. Do you clap for your patients?

    canchaser replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, I do. When I was in icu. I'd celebrate all things. Getting 1600 on the is after not being able to, passing a swallow test or get a gt. As former abd surgery pt, I cheered for my bm. It's a big...

  13. Not hired if you smoke?

    canchaser replied to havehope's topic in General Nursing

    Irritating, I live with a

  14. Possible termination for HIPAA violations

    canchaser replied to Magnolia619's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    OP, Im so sorry about this. Also while on the topic, in our health system we are not allowed to even check our own chart/ results. They tell us the chart is owned by the employer even if its my...

  15. Can I still be a great nurse if I am shy/introverted?

    canchaser replied to onlyj's topic in General Nursing

    YES you can, I've been doing this a while and I'm still shy and quiet. I've been an ICU charge nurse, this shy and quietness is needed, I've helped run codes and rapid responses. We have another...

  16. Accepted New Position!!!

    canchaser replied to nkochrn's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Congrats, I entered the CDs position in April and couldn't be happier being on aM to F position. I was just wishing I had done this when the kids were little..

  17. Giving blood without an ID bracelet or Consent

    canchaser replied to nurseryRN14's topic in General Nursing

    I thought giving blood without consent is battery. Is it not? Good luck on your job

  18. Any 2011 HRSA Loan Repayment News Yet?

    canchaser replied to darcicat's topic in General Nursing

    funny I was wondering the same thing. Contemplating seeking a new job. good luck

  19. Dismised from NAP-- Any chance of getting into another?

    canchaser replied to nursiepooh6's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Nursiepooh, you were so close like a few of us on here. Are you worried about the cost to go back? Starting all over, its so irriitating and frustrating. That has been one of my concerns is the cost....

  20. St Joseph College of Maine Reviews

    canchaser replied to shannonFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    that doesnt seem that bad but i guess if you were told 18 months then yes it does look bad. i just pray i will be accepted based on my gpa No, I wasnt told anything. I am calculating it that way if I...

  21. St Joseph College of Maine Reviews

    canchaser replied to shannonFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    2.5 years?? I thought 18 months or

  22. Not Sure How To Proceed

    canchaser replied to xos4eva's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yeah, zenman....I see.... Do u do Internet hours?

  23. Not Sure How To Proceed

    canchaser replied to xos4eva's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Xos4eva, exactly!!! Finally someone who understand me:) everything u said is true for me too. Successful had a baby at age 16 got married had two more children by age 19 and had 2 step children move...

  24. Not Sure How To Proceed

    canchaser replied to xos4eva's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Another CDS sufferer here. I went to crna school didn't like it cause it was SO restrictive in the OR. I feel like their has to be more than bedside nursing but u can't seem to find it, I knew since...

  25. Whats the most money you made in a year? Fun thread

    canchaser replied to Juwon's topic in General Nursing

    $120,000 as a bedside Rn working 48- 60 hrs/ week in 2008 when they paid nurses a 15/hr bonus for picking up the 4 th shift plus paid the time and half. so it was base pay plus OT plus