42pines

42pines

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  1. getting licensed in multiple states (lpn)

    42pines replied to njlpn72402's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Let me correct that: Become eligible in a compact state, get license and then you become eligible to work in other compact states. Some states have difficult residency requirements, and others don't....

  2. getting licensed in multiple states (lpn)

    42pines replied to njlpn72402's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you live in: Arizona Arkansas Colorado Delaware Idaho Iowa Kentucky Maine Maryland Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Rhode Island South...

  3. Obvious violation of hippa

    42pines replied to nicenurselpn's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Good point and let me review what I stated, here is the terminology of who is liable: "Health care provider" is defined by HIPAA as any person who, in the normal course of business, furnishes, bills,...

  4. Almost Fainted in the OR Twice!!

    42pines replied to gymnut's topic in General Nursing

    Get a glucometer and take some readings throughout the day. A normal, healthy human will not become hypoglycemic even if she goes without eating for two days--even without eating any sugars/carbs for...

  5. Just got hired and heard that Zoloft can come up as a Benzo on drug test?

    42pines replied to sweetnlow4's topic in General Nursing

    I do not blame you for not listing the meds. Technically you have a responsibility to, at a post-hire physical to answer such questions, and the medical person has a responsibility to not share those...

  6. Obvious violation of hippa

    42pines replied to nicenurselpn's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    To file a complaint go to: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/ If the link does not work or show search for "hhs dot gov, and hipaa comlaint" (link hhs and gov, remove the word dot)...

  7. Know of any free online phlebotomy classes?

    42pines replied to 42pines's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Performance anxiety can be a real issue. Oddly, when I took the phlebotomy class in 2004 I had no problems and passed the course. Then several years ago something very strange happened.... I...

  8. new grad first job

    42pines replied to Jen11RN's topic in Occupational Health

    Katkonk is correct. In several years you will not be able to transfer to a hospital unless you do it as a "returning to work RN." The skills are compatible but usually an Occ-Health nurse comes from...

  9. What do you do?

    42pines replied to Daisy_08's topic in Occupational Health

    Though the OP appears to be long gone, if others have the same question, the answers will be much better if you tell us what the company does, how many employees there are, and how close is the...

  10. Know of any free online phlebotomy classes?

    42pines replied to 42pines's topic in General Nursing

    Uh oh, maybe I am becoming prone to schizophasia--where's a Psych nurse when you need

  11. Know of any free online phlebotomy classes?

    42pines replied to 42pines's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your answers but please let me clarify. While I'm presently an Occupational Health RN (sub-specialist) formerly I was adult ICU, I'm quite familiar with IV's and understand the...

  12. Know of any free online phlebotomy classes?

    42pines replied to 42pines's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your response. I'm not affiliated with an hospital, being unemployed, and I'm an Occupational Health RN so I work in Industry. Yes, I realize that phlebotomy and IV emplacement are very...

  13. hard time dealing with the nurse who is orienting me

    42pines replied to clgannon's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain--and I am not being cynical. When I became an adult ICU nurse I had the most wonderful preceptor. Sadly, after I had finished all training I was relegated to a preceptor who was,...

  14. Infection Control Nursing

    42pines replied to LuluB's topic in Infectious Disease

    As long as you become APIC (American Professionals in Infection Control) certified, I think you'll find opportunities anyplace, though of course they aren't plentiful. Becoming APIC certified in the...

  15. Confused Company Nurse

    42pines replied to meemaos's topic in General Nursing

    Throughout Asia, though I've only had experience with RP (Republic of Philippines) and Thailand, dress codes and age discrimination is rampant. Employees have little or often no rights at all. In RP...

  16. disaster relief training for a new RN

    42pines replied to KJ RN '11's topic in General Nursing

    There are many options including Red Cross. I'd suggest calling your State Government and finding Disaster Response then contact them. Generally each state now has a network and all offer training...

  17. Nurse with bipolar disease wants to return to work

    42pines replied to robynbsn's topic in General Nursing

    Many community colleges have a 3-6 month program for "returning nurses." I'd suggest that. Even two years absence is apt to cause a gap and if you tend to feel unsure it'll be double hard. If you...

  18. Question

    42pines replied to NSGstudent12's topic in General Nursing

    Not really, it's way too narrow, sure you'll know a lot of ENT stuff, but you won't get what you get in

  19. An extremely confused new grad

    42pines replied to paul3489's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'd suggest doing at least a year in Med/Surg, it's a jumping off ground to everything with the possible exception of Psych Nursing. It's even useful for Public Health Nursing, Occupational Health...

  20. More nurses just laid off in my hometown

    42pines replied to tater.jake's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry about the cynicism but hey, the schools are turning out boatloads "for the shortage" and well, why not pink slip nurses--new ones will likely work for less, and less...and

  21. Confused Company Nurse

    42pines replied to meemaos's topic in General Nursing

    Clearly you are holding a role that is for more than what is expected of an Occupational Nurse in America. Normally any intervention requiring attempts at blood pressure reduction is the realm of an...

  22. Help!!! I need some info please!!!

    42pines replied to FutureNurseDanielle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Go and ask the Nursing Director. Often even when there is a waiting list, the Director rules, and will occasionally fit someone in. Done that, been there. I became a nurse accidentally--I was in a...

  23. ADN to MPH online program?

    42pines replied to rn32547's topic in Occupational Health

    Personally, I'd think twice about an MPH. They are a dime a dozen with little opportunity. This is not true with a PhD of Public Health. I'd suggest looking into a school that has a dedicated Occ...

  24. Future direction OH Nursing...?

    42pines replied to qatrat's topic in Occupational Health

    Odd, are you asking for yourself or for another? You say: "What would you recommend to a new grad planning an OH career? How do we claw back our professional credibility? Or do we bother?"...

  25. OHN Salary.....

    42pines replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in Occupational Health

    Being in Houston and with your background I'd suspect a low of $60k to a high of $75k annually with decent