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  1. Interviewing for Research Nurse position-Need advice!

    ellakate replied to DebbieinTX's topic in Research

    i have 2 questions for any experienced research nurses: 1. do you have any advice for when i interview with the physician managing the study? ask about institutional review board activities and what...

  2. Medical Billing and Coding and RN

    ellakate replied to tobi1007's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes it helps to have coding/billing knowledge. It is a good way to earn money. This is a course that I have been trying to

  3. Experienced nurses: teach us your time management skills

    ellakate replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, HeartsOpenWide! There is some really good advice in this thread. Remember, nursing is a process, an evolution, not a revolution. You will find your own best practices, using things that...

  4. Met with supervisor today....

    ellakate replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    2shitzus, please don't follow too closely. You see, I am unemployed and you have a job. Nonetheless, thank you for the vote of confidence. My secret for success in these situations is to speak when...

  5. Met with supervisor today....

    ellakate replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in this situation. It is the badgering method of management. But it led me to change my behavior from brash to

  6. Not sure I even want to be a nurse anymore...disillusioned

    ellakate replied to magdalene111's topic in General Nursing

    No suggestions, just support. This is something that I saw and would like to share with you. "Take pride in the fact that you are a shepherd in a world where most people seek to reap the benefits of...

  7. lowwwwwwwwwww agency pay

    ellakate replied to Aviationurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    heavymetalrn, glad to hear that you are laughing! It keeps the blues

  8. A Sister Never Forgets

    ellakate replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, BigBub1000! You are so right. I can't follow my sister's lead, because it just isn't right. She can do what she wishes. I'll find out how TDC (TX Dept of Corrections) schedules parole...

  9. Just a vent, No offense intended

    ellakate replied to MizChelleRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello, MizChelleRN, Congratulations on the return of your license! You must be very relieved. Be nicer to yourself. Allow yourself a safe place to vent (like present company). Thank you for...

  10. Need positive reinforcement- people can be so mean!

    ellakate replied to momofr&b's topic in Home Health

    Hello, momofr&b. Great advice in previous posts. This time of year brings in the 'other' family members, who come for a few days and get all haughty about it. People who attack come from a...

  11. Heeelloo Texas Nurses!

    ellakate replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in Texas Nursing

    To me, Austin is interracial friendly. Do you or hubby have family or friends in the geographic area? That really smoothes transitions. Hispanic culture is so much a part of Austin. Although I am...

  12. Urgent: ANA Position Paper

    ellakate replied to SheaTab's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Why does 'improvement' always involve more nursing

  13. grey area abuse and a homecare worker

    ellakate replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    Short answer: Report to Adult Protective Services. Even though 59, this man falls under the 'elderly or infirm' clause for elder abuse. If that is even occurring. Let the legal process work for...

  14. NEEDED: Creative advice for a new grad

    ellakate replied to CandyGyrl1985's topic in General Nursing

    How about this? Dear friend, Congratulations on becoming a graduate nurse. I know that your kind hands and compassionate heart will help all that you encounter. . . Place to

  15. Patients who "drop by" in dreams....

    ellakate replied to Werblessed's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    This is a truly amazing experience and is not a bad thing. The other side is just full of people that I've known, including former patients. I envision the life path as looking like a road. There...

  16. overwhelmed

    ellakate replied to chenoaspirit's topic in Home Health

    chenoaspirit, trust your internal barometer. Don't let it go on too long, or you will become demoralized. After that it all rolls down hill. Plus, don't forget that driving is dangerous. You just...

  17. anyone ever seen this in a full arrest?

    ellakate replied to fallon_rn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    When I was a new graduate, my patient Cora flat lined. Since she was in her late 80's, the code team received orders to not resuscitate. My good friend, Cindy was a tall, blonde West Texas lady,...

  18. How long will he last?

    ellakate replied to Guest219794's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    When my Dad was dying, his hospice mixed ativan, benadry and haldol in a concentrated liquid. If he got antsy, he got a squirt. It was ordered every two hours, but in the last 24 hours, I gave it as...

  19. Research Coordinator Interview

    ellakate replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in Research

    Ask about the Institutional Review Board. If you become a research nurse, it will be a part of your

  20. How long will he last?

    ellakate replied to Guest219794's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Medicare is getting stingier with their visits. Two a week is pretty good. Will he have a HHA? These kind souls are the heart of home health nursing. They have been my eyes and ears for so long....

  21. How long will he last?

    ellakate replied to Guest219794's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    No more than 10

  22. On a positive note.......

    ellakate replied to groovy jeff's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the happy! I have always loved my job. Overall, this career has been wonderful for me. Now, I am between situations, but it won't last long. Holidays while nursing have always been fun...

  23. Pediatric telephone triage - Help!

    ellakate replied to CTRN2679's topic in Telephone Triage

    There is a telephone triage guide for oncology nurses, so there is probably one for peds. The one for onc nurses leads the nurse through specific signs and symptoms, ranging from seemingly minor to...

  24. Program question

    ellakate replied to idfelix's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hello, idfelix! Since this is such an important question, the best thing is to contact the CRNA program directly and ask the same question. Perhaps they have a

  25. Working all the time in HH

    ellakate replied to NURSET2007's topic in Home Health

    FWIW, I have just resigned after 2 1/2 years of working in Medicare HH. Full time was more than I could handle. Our service area is not as large as many, but large enough that driving 200 miles a...