traumarnrodney replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing
We joke in the ER that eventually administration will just put in a drive-through window with a card reader and a touch screen so patients can get what they want when they want it. The problem with healthcare reform is when providers get reimbursed a...
traumarnrodney replied to LynnLRN's topic in Job Hunt
My first few interviews after getting my license consisted of me wearing my best suit and never getting a call back. Finally, I decided to be comfortable and wear some khaki pants and a nice polo type shirt. I was more comfortable and it showed. Got...
traumarnrodney replied to ashonman's topic in NP Students
I also had difficulties find a preceptor for my FNP clinicals this spring. U must have asked around 30 providers before the perfect situation dropped in my lap. I primary care practice whose MD and 2 NPs all went to the same university as my program....
traumarnrodney replied to 01dayatatime's topic in Career Support
I stayed at my first employer 13 years in different positions. I know this is rare, but I never stopped learning so it was always interesting. Love a teaching hospital with the highest level of care for all specialties.
traumarnrodney replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Emergency
I work triage A LOT, and the majority of what we see (at least 80%) could have been seen by primary care or minor med with the same outcomes. I agree 100% with the argument that co-pays are the way to stop a majority of ER abusers. The ones that com...
traumarnrodney replied to SCRAPPYRN69's topic in Emergency
In TN there are limited instances where blood draw is mandatory such as death or severe injuries involved. Even then, the police have to have an outside contractor come draw the blood for chain of custody issues. The hospital stays out of it.
traumarnrodney replied to KalipsoRed's topic in Activism
I have been an RN in the south for 13+ years and can tell you things aren't much better here. If you say anything about the unsafe loads you're branded a trouble maker and put under the microscope until a reason for dismissal occurs (a when, not an ...