linearthinker

linearthinker DNP, RN

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  1. Flu Vac, should it be mandatory

    linearthinker replied to hagler2011's topic in General Nursing

    We've done this to death. In the end, it doesn't matter what we think, and it really doesn't matter what you think. It only matters what your management team thinks. If you don't like what they...

  2. is the grass greener?

    linearthinker replied to roxie144's topic in General Nursing

    No, it isn't greener. The hospital I left last year was excellent, and had 6-7, sometimes 8:1 on the step down unit. The med-surg floor nurses usually had 10-12 patients, with a tech to help them....

  3. Following up on interview: Advice Needed

    linearthinker replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I also agree. They know you want the job, leave well enough

  4. nurses VS doctors

    linearthinker replied to iamann's topic in General Nursing

    I know, right? Like, duh. It is often embarrassing to me professionally that the public can read this

  5. Do you constantly worry?

    linearthinker replied to peppapig123's topic in General Nursing

    No, I have never worried about

  6. Is it possible for a doctor to be as personal with patients as nurses are?

    linearthinker replied to redeemed77's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely.

  7. Do you think nursing would be more advanced as a profression if...

    linearthinker replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that entry to RN practice should be a MSN. And I agree that it will never happen. I could settle for BSN, grudgingly, lol. As to the thread topic, a good book on the subject:...

  8. ALERT Regis College Direct-Entry Program--need to find our own NP preceptor!!! HELP

    linearthinker replied to peachez10's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Medicare will pay primary care preceptors, but they have to do a lot of paperwork to get it. I believe it is about $1,500 a semester. My school found mine for me, and of the half dozen or so I looked...

  9. Are any of you loyal?

    linearthinker replied to MzTayTay's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I'm loyal. The shortest length of time I spent at any job was 4 years, the longest was 11 years. I only take jobs that I want, and then I only stay as long as I am growing personally and...

  10. Not hired if you smoke?

    linearthinker replied to havehope's topic in General Nursing

    I fine with not hiring smokers. Quit smoking, or work someplace else. No biggie. The hospital campus was smoke free. The campus was large enough that smokers had to drive off the property, it as too...

  11. Would you be insulted if.....

    linearthinker replied to MomRN0913's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As Ruby implies, I've been asked in such a way that suggested the patient intended to dominate me, let me "know who's boss." It probably would be offensive if I didn't want to wash my hands, lol. As...

  12. Ever since the economic nose dive spiral...

    linearthinker replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    are you having to work more strenuous shifts? no. are your patient loads more taxing? no. are you hit with austerity measures? ie, sent home early, called off, told to take a pay cut? i refused to...

  13. Are California nurses staying with their job longer because of lower nursing to patie

    linearthinker replied to Anggelica's topic in California Nursing

    Probably more likely due to the fact that many can't even give their houses away, so being unemployed is out of the

  14. Mandated Flu vaccine?

    linearthinker replied to mol42's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We had the mask option at the hospital for a few years, but as of last year the inoculation was mandatory (as it should be), by the deadline, or the employee was terminated effective the day after the...

  15. The happy policy

    linearthinker replied to Tepidorchid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with Mi Vida Loca. The Disney model works well, there is no denying it, and it can't hurt to try. I support the

  16. Bad Experience with Nurses at hospital, rethinking my major now.

    linearthinker replied to Lindsey-Student's topic in General Nursing

    This was my thought as well. What are we supposed to do, try to talk you into it? Pretty please, please please please still go be nurse? Lame. The ED visit sounds unpleasant and you probably have...

  17. Getting through Research/Theory Class

    linearthinker replied to PrettyWingsFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If I weren't intimately familiar with Watson, Bandura and Pender, I would not be able to do my job. Martha Rodgers I can live

  18. Telling your head nurse that they...uhh.., sabotaging new staff?

    linearthinker replied to hazyblue's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You two may not have been a good fit for one another's teaching/learning style, but I'd hesitate to tell someone they suck in any language. It would speak poorly of you for one thing, and it sounds...

  19. Can a NP perform plastic surgery?

    linearthinker replied to Laboratorian's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I get my botox and juvaderm from a NP provider, but the price is the same if I have the MD do it. It is just faster to get an appointment with the NP. My lipo and surgery, obviously, were done by a...

  20. How much does an Oncology Nurse Practitioner make per year?

    linearthinker replied to barbiemafia's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not necessarily. Location, location, location. Check your local

  21. Getting through Research/Theory Class

    linearthinker replied to PrettyWingsFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think you will find it

  22. How much does an Oncology Nurse Practitioner make per year?

    linearthinker replied to barbiemafia's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My sister-in-law is a Onc NP at a high profile research University in the Mid-Atlantic region. She started out a few years ago at 68K and is up to 75K. That is on the high side for a University...

  23. Controversial new policies at Baylor!!!!

    linearthinker replied to tele jelly's topic in General Nursing

    I've mentioned this before, but my husband's firm eliminated group health insurance coverage options for tobacco users. They had to, or there would be no insurance for any of his 300 employees. They...

  24. Who is supposed to police the mean girls?

    linearthinker replied to imintrouble's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Traditionally discipline is the responsibilty of leadership. Look at as a chance for you and your colleagues to assume the leadership of your unit. It could actually be a good opportunity for all of...

  25. Controversial new policies at Baylor!!!!

    linearthinker replied to tele jelly's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's a good move for financial solvency. I support