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  1. Nursing Roles

    guest2210 replied to Balto's topic in General Nursing

    I used to be a TENS fitter, explaining use pre-op then applying it post op on podiatry patients. When I first got a job in a hospital, 2 years after graduating, my med/surg floor closed for 6 months...

  2. Can a Nurse Punch a Patient in Self-Defense?

    guest2210 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I was assaulted by a private duty aide because I had to knock on the patient's locked door to gain entry to do the patient's treatment at 4am. I didn't lower myself to her level by attempting to...

  3. Does anyone out there work the Go Lives?

    guest2210 replied to aprilhicks's topic in Nursing Informatics

    A lot of the traing happens when you are on a project. For go lives, it's sometomes a week so the consultants get to know the specific needs for the health care system they're supporting. More...

  4. views on overweight nurses

    guest2210 replied to msmit108's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was refused entry into a 3 year RN diploma program because my weight "was not in proportion to my height" I would need to be 7 feet tall for that to happen. LOL. Anyway, I applied for and was...

  5. Does anyone out there work the Go Lives?

    guest2210 replied to aprilhicks's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Some nurses actually schedule their vacations around another facility's go live schedule. I first started by setting up my resume on Find Jobs. Build a Better Career. Find Your Calling. | Monster.com,...

  6. LPN/LVN Clinical Questions

    guest2210 replied to TSgtRodrigues's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in Ohio and did my clinicals ( in 1982) in one LTC, one facility for adults with disabilities, and a hospital where we did rotations in ER, OR, OB, Neuro/ortho, Med/surg, ICU, CCU, including the...

  7. The Agony of Da-Feet

    guest2210 replied to Dewman's topic in General Nursing

    I had arch supports made by 2 different podiatrists and neither set helped. I was custom fitted for a pair of NB that also didn't help. I, too, love my crocs but can't wear them as part of my work...

  8. If you could just pick up and leave, where would you go?

    guest2210 replied to JNursee's topic in General Nursing

    The further you are from family, the better you get along with them. (At least mine) I I spend most of my time traveling for work. Any off time is spent in

  9. Float Team or Ortho???

    guest2210 replied to exp626's topic in Nursing Career

    I floated for 6 months when my med/surg floor was closed due to low census. I LOVED IT!! Always going to a different unit. No unit politics to get involved with. You may find an area you would like...

  10. Help me PLEASE!!!!

    guest2210 replied to Angela8642's topic in Canada

    If you Google "Continuing Education LPN" you should come up with a few companies that sell CEUs. If they have a language choice, choose English. It depends on what is accredited in

  11. Epic credentialed trainers

    guest2210 replied to kybrose's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I also passed on an opportunity to do a six week training with no pay or guarantee of work after at a famous facility ? Was this opportunity to be credentialed or certified? If it was for...

  12. Wellness Nurse, what do I need for this position?

    guest2210 replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Does your current facility have a health promotion program for employees? Perhaps you could look into local health clubs or rec center in your town might be a good place to try and obtain the...

  13. EMR and CPOE--is it really safer?

    guest2210 replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

  14. EMR and CPOE--is it really safer?

    guest2210 replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    The EMR system is as accurate as the information that is entered. Many facilities allow the RNs to enter the physicians orders, while others absolutely will not allow it, unless that doc is in an...

  15. Epic Super user

    guest2210 replied to TGam89's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Are you currently working at a facility that has implemented Epic? If so, that is where you should start. Try to get into an analyst's position. If none are available, join http://www.LinkedIn.com,...

  16. Why become an RN to do computer work?

    guest2210 replied to Wayne47's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I was a floor nurse for 26 years. Having a clinical background is extremely helpful in making sure the floor nurses have the tools they need to perform their duties. When floor nurses are in their...

  17. Thoughts of being a float nurse?

    guest2210 replied to cali31's topic in California Nursing

    I was a float nurse for 6 months when my regular floor closed due to low census. I LOVED it!!! It gave me the opportunity to work in every department from ED to L&D, ICU, CCU, etc. It gave me...

  18. Ehthical concerns regarding EPIC and confidentiality

    guest2210 replied to nursingsteph's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Do you look at a friend or relative's chart if you find out they are hospitalized? If you have no reason to be in the chart, you can be fired for it. The issue of looking at a patient's chart in...

  19. Ehthical concerns regarding EPIC and confidentiality

    guest2210 replied to nursingsteph's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I have been training Epic for 8 years. The biggest ethical concern I have encountered is repeatedly re-enforcing the need to sign off of the computer before leaving the workstation. Physicians are...

  20. Epic Super user

    guest2210 replied to TGam89's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Are you planning on keeping your ED job? If your current facility is up and running with Epic, that would be the best place to start. Gain more experience by working there as an Epic analyst in...

  21. EPIC Application Analysis

    guest2210 replied to Yoddi's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Generally, an application analyst will troubleshoot any problems the end users have while using the program. You may also be responsible for updating any training materials, teaching new hires in the...

  22. Uncontrolled pain- how to approach the Doc?

    guest2210 replied to Sam J.'s topic in Pain Management

    I have dealt with chronic back pain from a work-related injury for 25 years. He was bought out by a major healthcare system and insists this is their "rule" to try other avenues for pain management. I...

  23. Any LPN's in informatics?

    guest2210 replied to Mef118's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Epic does only train in Wisconsin. If the facility you are at wants you to get certified, they will send you there at their

  24. Any LPN's in informatics?

    guest2210 replied to Mef118's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I wasn't hired by Epic. It just so happened that my first consulting project was for an Epic implementation and I just stayed with that vendor. In order to get certified, you must be hired in a...

  25. What does your username mean?

    guest2210 replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm an electronic medical records trainer and an