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Agnus

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  1. PRN vs Independent Contract

    Agnus replied to AnneRn's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Being like an independent contractor and being an independent contractor are not the samething. If you do not have a business license do not accept a 1099. If you do not have a businsess license...

  2. Nat'l Pain Care Policy Act of 2003

    Agnus replied to curradob's topic in Pain Management

    Interesting take. However, it could backfire because of the well known and understood profit motive of drug companies. It could be precieved to be nothing more than a profit motive. Though it may...

  3. Patient Protection LAW!

    Agnus replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Just courious. Since travelers must also be registered with the BON, how many of these new nurses registered with the state board are acutally travel nurses who will leave after 1-2 assignments? I...

  4. If you could make your pt. Knowlegable

    Agnus replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your thoughtful replys. I am printing out every one of your messages and will incorporate your suggestions into my educational programs. You are just super. Some of you touched...

  5. Have I lost my Mind?

    Agnus replied to ladytraviler's topic in General Nursing

    I know the VA is and it is federal. Don't know about

  6. Volunteerism -- ARC, MSF, etc -- any volunteers out there?

    Agnus replied to Sarah Kat's topic in General Nursing

    Since you are a student I would like to share something I did while in school. I got my LPN but returned to school that fall for my RN. In the mean time I wanted to do some volunteer community...

  7. If you could make your pt. Knowlegable

    Agnus replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    I hear a common theme here that says they have unrealistic expectations. and a few commented on need for education about medications. Thank you this is very helpful. I would like to change the...

  8. i need help with a teaching project for class

    Agnus replied to rnstudentga's topic in General Nursing

    Then I suggest you start in the school library. Talk to the librarian if necessary. One can be your basic fundamentals text. Remember to use a reference it does not have to cover every aspect...

  9. Help Me Prepare for Nursing School, Please.

    Agnus replied to careerdejour's topic in General Nursing

    The incredibly easy series is great. Now do not depend solely on these text to teach you the particular subjects they cover. I used several of these. I found for instance that the pathophysiology...

  10. know it all

    Agnus replied to LilgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Please, do not get me wrong. I do not sympathize with those who divert, nor who are in denial about adiction. I do not sympathize with anyone who shows up for work under the influence etc. I do too...

  11. know it all

    Agnus replied to LilgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Help me out here. I was taught that genuine physical pain is not adiction. One does eventually build a tollerence to pain meds and increased doses are needed. I was taught if one is truly...

  12. need a little help

    Agnus replied to lanilpn's topic in General Nursing

    Here is an idea. Since obviously neither the hospital nor the agency pay for orientation talk to your agency and possible a hospital or two where you may be working and ask if you might do an...

  13. Let the controversy begin.

    Agnus replied to skybirdrising's topic in General Nursing

    I do not see a controversy. Everyone here including the original poster has stated there is a problem in our health care and social system. I do not think you can seperate a social issue from a...

  14. Have I lost my Mind?

    Agnus replied to ladytraviler's topic in General Nursing

    I was fortunate to work for and with good careing people. I always try to meet folks half way. (half way not thier half too) I had worked over time, exta hours extra shifts. (nothing as extreem as...

  15. Thanking those that need it.

    Agnus replied to ladytraviler's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you who post to this board. Thank you for your suppor, caring and tollerance of me. Thank you for the education you impart here. Thank you Brian for this board. Thank you to the...

  16. Have I lost my Mind?

    Agnus replied to ladytraviler's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know. Would you like to talk about it some more? This sounds very unsafe to me. What is the protochol/policy for adminsitration when someone calls in and there is no one to relieve a nurse?...

  17. What happens during internships?

    Agnus replied to mosaicmd's topic in General Nursing

    Nerves are natural and I would be concerned if you didn't have them. Your initial experiences during clinicals will be closely supervised. Take the oportunity to discuss any concerns you have...

  18. If you could make your pt. Knowlegable

    Agnus replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I did. I appreciate your honest and thoughtful

  19. "but she's so nice!"

    Agnus replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    It is a tough situation to be in . AND you are not doing her a favor by doing her work. Talk to her talk to her supervisor. I have no doubt you will be tactfull express your undrstanding as you...

  20. Excelsior Nurses

    Agnus replied to NursePerson's topic in General Nursing

    I am puzzled. Have not heard that they are having any problem like this. I have heard from many that they have had no problem finding

  21. Senior in Homeschool Needing Help

    Agnus replied to SisterJourney's topic in General Nursing

    Because one school turns you down does not mean another will. They only have so many slots for students and every school looks for different qualities in students. Sometimes it is a matter of...

  22. Vitamins, for reviews?

    Agnus replied to maelee's topic in General Nursing

    If you are graduated. Stop reviewing. Go take the exam. You will not learn it now if you did not learn it all the time you spent in school. Your school prepared you for the exam. Your...

  23. Senior in Homeschool Needing Help

    Agnus replied to SisterJourney's topic in General Nursing

    We refer to Nursing Programs as Nursing School. At one time Nursing was taught primailry in Hospital Sponsored Schools. Though there are a few still around for the most part today nursing...

  24. best advice you can give student nurse

    Agnus replied to jackie206's topic in General Nursing

    The best advice I received was, "No matter what, never every give

  25. Best x-mas gift from your Manager

    Agnus replied to Guardian Angels's topic in General Nursing

    I am giving myself a gift of the book From Scilence to Voice I think it is a book every nurse should have. Very inexpensive as books