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erwigg

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  1. policies

    while at work, i overheard one nurse say to another ". . .well, we should get that into a company policy, or otherwise some else won't know that's the med assistant's job not the nurses' job . . . ." afew days later i got a call from my supervisor st...
  2. So I have been working with rue for 2 'clasess' now. I had troubles with mirco and about to take it again when I learned their mirco and chemsitry are not accepted by accrettied schools. So I dropped Rue and am going to community collage now. But whe...
  3. Ped immunization

    so first off new to peds and being trained but one question I have that isn't being answered in a way I am understanding. When giving a lot of immuz is to put into the anteior part of the thigh where there is the most muscle.The angle, placement of ...
  4. Online or campus education

    I would go along with the first reply.by going with a brick and motor univertsy you are getting a better education and one that has a better reputation then a career school like you mentioned.
  5. Socialized Medicine the myths and the facts

    it has hovered about $1.60 american to about 1pound
  6. Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant?

    most of the complaints a person gets- be a nurse, NP, PA or MD, etc. is more on the 'soft skills' then it is on the techinal aspect.of course if there is a problem with techinal skills or knowledge then typically the person has a malpractice against ...
  7. There is the HIPAA concern but there are waviers that can be either gotten or drawn up and signed. then a confidental form as well. the confidental form dealt with company processes and their ways of doing things When I did it in couple of differnt ...
  8. Nursing Stereotypes and a Dumb Society

    just a pt arrive just over 30 mins early- during our lunch break and I had just back. his appt is at 1.30 he checked in at 1257pm he is hitting the door with his injuried hand demanding to be seen "cause I've been waiting 45 mins for my appt." " its...
  9. Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant?

    so has anyone done both? I would be intersted in hearing from that person- that has been on both sides of this "camp" although I am doubting this as I am saying but it seems like there is abit of tem vs us disscussion in this forum
  10. why do we do things like this when we should have abit more smarts then numbers or superstions? as my neices and nephew would start sing about such things: "dum dumdumb dadumb dumb"
  11. LPN vs. Medical Assistant

    go for your LPN but have an plan to get your RN set up or in the works. LPN is better then ma. MA schools are not worth the money there are place that wiould higher without the expense of school. MA jobs are limited and lower in pay(side note: not to...
  12. What are my right's?

    I would be careful with using 'rights' to get a better position/ shift. what about asking your manger what you would need to work on to be considered when the spot opens up. realy 6 months is not that long of a time frame. make a strong effort to ad...
  13. A faster route to FNP?

    are the ADN to MSN programs also called direct entry program? which ones are they? Thanks so much
  14. Had the WORST shadow experience, am shaking

    [quote=greenykilt;4113467 so to "stand up" against lateral violence (this case was extreme i understand) would mean sacraficing not only your job, but possibly your entire livlihood. of course you cannot do this. you must feed your family, you love y...
  15. New Workplace Guidelines

    This came across my desk on a day where it just not enough humor New Workplace Guidelines Dress code: 1) you are advised to come to work dressed according to your salary 2)if we see you wearing prade shoes and a carrying a gucci bag, we will assume ...
  16. Chart Audits -- I Couldn't Make This Up!

    once had a 88yo resident tell me all about therather large siders in all of the corners of the room at the ceiling-measuring about 3 feet across- he was wanting to get the baseball team out of the area so they wont be attacked. the only way to get hi...
  17. NP or DNP?

    I am trying to understand the the Doctor of nursing that seems to be up and raising. how is that realy differnt then a NP? Does it change what a person can or can not do? is there a concise place to find consitant info on this?
  18. Career Change

    yes comm colleges are alot cheaper plus with your other degrees you shoulde be able to transfer in alot of credits for other classes. I would suggest going through the ADN program getting your RN then use one of the bridge courses to get your RN 3 y...
  19. Is It Possible An LPN Can Make More Then An RN?

    This thread has gotten so far off course from the what was said in the OP. may it's time to hang this one up.
  20. Associate vs. Bachelors in nursing

    getting your bsn can be a personal goal as well as the possible advancement. is there a area that you would ever want to go into besides what you’re doing now? if then get the bsn b/c that can give an edge. the other idea is staying current/ staying...
  21. Associate vs. Bachelors in nursing

    This really depends on what state you live in and what colleges they will or won't take. check your BON to see if they have any listing of approved schools. also google Rn to BSN online and alot wil show up. from there it's the same procress of choos...
  22. Is It Possible An LPN Can Make More Then An RN?

    the other side of the coin is that the money we are paid by our employers is first their money to spend how they set. if they decide to pay one person higher then another that is their choice and theirs to justify to mainly themselves. supervisors ha...
  23. Factory worker one day ... nurse the next?

    i find rather odd why the use of the position of 'factory workers" and not the blue collar label or pick any other position? this may sound like picking at words but it can show your view point. for some have the idea that the blue collar workers sho...
  24. Reviews of LPN programs

    Their Fin Aid dept is the worst I have seen. in the year I was there the state had to step in at least 3 times
  25. Work full-time but need extra $$$

    try writting articles and selling to varing mags, group newsletters etc. it takes awhile to build a rep as a writer, find the places to give to but does provide some easier money then working more and more shifts when you are tired from working the o...