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  1. GIP level of care in the hospital setting.

    nrcnurse replied to tewdles's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA.org) might be a very good resource for you. Good luck with your

  2. MSN PROGRAM AT TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY (or RODP)

    nrcnurse replied to Christie204's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm looking at this program. How's it

  3. Associate Degree program a thing of the past...

    nrcnurse replied to ashburns4ever's topic in General Students

    St. Petersburg College is three semesters that can all be done

  4. NP for CAM/Integrative Health Pain Mgmt?

    nrcnurse replied to duttyprofessor's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Check out Florida Atlantic University. They have a MSN in holistic nursing and post-masters certificate for NP. Their philosophy is based on Jean Watson's theory of Caring, and they teach energy and...

  5. "practical nursing training" in an Italian study

    nrcnurse replied to nrcnurse's topic in General World

    Thank you, icecool. I appreciate your quick response to my question. You've been a big help!

  6. Bayada Nurses in florida

    nrcnurse replied to Laru13RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    My experience with the Tampa office has been just fine. You can find problems anywhere you look, even when there are not any glaring problems. Unfortunately, no workplace is perfect. But, I like the...

  7. Bayfront Medical Center - St.Petersburg Florida

    nrcnurse replied to OR1998's topic in Florida Nursing

    Bayfront is a L2 trauma center in downtown St.Pete. It's a very busy place. St. pete is a nice town, lots to do, nice weather 24/7 x 365. Real estate is inexpensive, no state income tax in FL. Pay may...

  8. Bayada Nurses in florida

    nrcnurse replied to Laru13RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I've worked for Bayada PRN for three years out of the Tampa office. The staff has been the same since I started there. The Sun City office is pretty much all Medicare and the Tampa office is private...

  9. need advice for possible move to Tampa area

    nrcnurse replied to shell128's topic in Florida Nursing

    Tampa General is a L1 trauma center and is affiliated with the USF Medical School. They do everything, from sprained ankles to heart transplants. I've heard that the shift diff is insane... like...

  10. Management of severe EOL pulmonary edema

    nrcnurse replied to SurrealMoment's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Lay them flat on their left side, head down, roll them over, and drain them out onto a chux. It sounds gross, but very effective for removing large amounts of secretions. (Tips learned from...

  11. Got a Florida Job in St.Pete

    nrcnurse replied to ShawnieRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I did clinicals there when I was in school, and have a couple of friends who work there. Ed White is a very small hospital that feels much like an acute care nursing home. Small ER, small ICU. You'll...

  12. Need advise about ARNP grad school.

    nrcnurse replied to FLoat RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The Case Western DNP program is brand new at UT. ST. Petersburg College also has the same relationship with CW through their University Partnership Program. At UT, if your bachelors degree is not a...

  13. Wondering about Waiting List For LPN to RN program at HCC

    nrcnurse replied to Sincere24's topic in Florida Nursing

    Transition programs aren't based on GPA, unless there is a huge number of applicants. If your prereqs are done and they have a slot, you're in. Look at St. Petersburg College. They have a transition...

  14. metaphysical stories

    nrcnurse posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The metaphysical aspects of hospice fascinate me. I've many times been introduced to people I can't see, been asked questions about activities going on in an empty room, been told about "activities...

  15. Visualizing myself in five years

    nrcnurse posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am going to attend a "Success Principles" seminar in a couple of weeks. There is a "costume" party the last night, where you are to dress as you intend to be in five years. Since the concept is...

  16. When a patient dies

    nrcnurse replied to Michelle123's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I cope by knowing that birth and death are natural parts of life. Life is energy. Energy cannot be destroyed; it just changes

  17. Another fun music video...

    nrcnurse replied to Larry77's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was in the television business before I became a nurse, and I know how hard it is to produce a five minute video with prfessional talent, much less a group of volunteers! It looks easy and fun, but...

  18. Tampa, Fl RN salaries??

    nrcnurse replied to Student_Michelle's topic in Florida Nursing

    Klsana00, I don't think you need to worry about being insulted with a $21/hr offer. As an ER/ICU nurse you should be received with flowers and bon-bons. It's a tough market for new grads, but not...

  19. Just gave up a decent income to be a CNA

    nrcnurse replied to esunada's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I blame it on a mid-life crisis, but seven years ago I quit my job as a corporate CFO, had absolutely no idea what I would do, and a few months later ended up being a CNA. It was the most bizarre,...

  20. Certified Hospice LPN?

    nrcnurse replied to ReeseCup819's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Check out HPNA.org, it's the organization that gives the designation, while NHPCO actually administers the tests. You really need to get some mileage before taking the test, as it is based pretty...

  21. Everest or not? Alternative options! Help PLEASE!!!

    nrcnurse replied to amasdclr's topic in Florida Nursing

    If you want to start NOW, then Everest is probably your best choice. Any state university or community college will require pre-requisites with nearly a 4.0, and a waiting list. The other choices are...

  22. New to nursing, new to hospice

    nrcnurse replied to dixiesnurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You'll be out there, on your own, most of the time. So, make sure you get a lengthy orientation, that includes shifts in the hospice house. Spend as much time with your preceptor as possible. You will...

  23. excelsior College

    nrcnurse replied to Nurse-One's topic in Florida Nursing

    I've done both Excelsior and a traditional program. Here's my experience: I went through the Excelsior program in 9 months, then had to wait 9 months to take the CPNE (clinical portion.) I failed...

  24. Pt has chronic diarrhea, but is admitted with pneumonia...

    nrcnurse posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    which seems like a stretch, but, I understand the whole Medicare reimbursment game and the admitting dx of pneumonia. (CXR showed "possible" LLL pneumonia.) However, the patient came in with...

  25. Do you think it is possible?

    nrcnurse replied to Qka's topic in Florida Nursing

    I don't know about transferring back and forth, but I do know that SPC makes you take a 2000 level micro course and will not honor the 1000 level from HCC as your prereq. (That was an unpleasant...