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bookwormom

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  1. NY has a shortage but I still don't have a job!!

    bookwormom replied to mama_bird's topic in General Nursing

    I think the non nursing info, especially the "Experience of Interest" dilutes your resume. I'd give more info about the nursing experience ( what you did, skills, etc.) Also, although I'm sure others...

  2. leg contractures

    bookwormom replied to ejpip1's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds to me like this problem requires more than nursing input. Like you, I would be reluctant to do PROM. What does her personal health care provider say? (And does he or she have an awareness...

  3. Palm Downloads for L&D

    bookwormom replied to Birth in Awareness's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Regardless of your other choices, I'd recommend the free version of Epocrates. It gives you a

  4. coworker complained: I dared to say "butt."

    bookwormom replied to Johnny Moo Man's topic in General Nursing

    I teach my nursing students to avoid using the word "butt" in assessments, etc. It strikes an off note to the older generation. It's not a terrible word, but I'd rather hear the correct anatomical...

  5. Major Academic Problems Of Nursing Students

    bookwormom replied to akalingwanku's topic in General Nursing

    The biggest problem I note with sophomore nursing students is setting up and doing math calculations without a calculator. BTW, I'm a horrible horrible typist, so I don't look for perfection on an...

  6. Passing Meds

    bookwormom replied to psalm51's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I usually have about 7 or 8 students in the med surg setting and each has one patient. Until this year they gave all meds except IV. These patients have TONS of meds. Now there is a new scanning...

  7. Med Admin using Bar Code Scanning

    bookwormom replied to DayOhioRn's topic in General Nursing

    I have nursing students in a hospital which uses bar code scanning, and it has been very difficult for me to use this!!! 1) Wrist bands don't scan well, so staff uses the "charge card on the wall" to...

  8. Attempted suicide on my shift

    bookwormom replied to AlwaysTired's topic in Psychiatric

    Perhaps your co-workers are having trouble with the suicide attempt itself, rather than your response. You've got my sympathy! They may be thinking "How would I have reacted?", or "Could I have...

  9. salaries for psych/mental health NP

    bookwormom replied to sammie1's topic in Post Graduate Students

    When you graduate, will you be able to set up a private practice? If not, would you be able to be licensed as a professional counselor (or what ever they call it in your state). Seems to me, there...

  10. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    bookwormom replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I believe the older theories in medicine are allopathy and osteopathy. Both of these have a sort of theoretical framework. Less prominent theories of medicine would be homeopathy, naturopathy and...

  11. Is it RN,BSN or BSN,RN

    bookwormom replied to ava'smomRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If the license is the most important thing, why do physicians sign with their degree: MD or DO? I assume they are licensed to practice medicine, but they do not sign LP (licensed

  12. Opinions Please

    bookwormom replied to rkrs6673's topic in General Nursing

    1) Well, perhaps it is a good thing if there is no other way to ensure adequate staffing. 2) Foreign nurses, just like everyone else, should have the right to experience different cultures, and work...

  13. University of South Africa doctorate

    bookwormom posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am nearing the end of my doctoral studies by distance ed at the University of South Africa -- UNISA (Health Sciences). The degree is a D Litt et Phil -- Doctor of Literature and Philosophy. As far...

  14. University of South Africa doctorate

    bookwormom replied to bookwormom's topic in Post Graduate Students

    My degree has been accepted supprisingly well, especially at the state college where I work. The dean of the school of nursing with which we are affiliated did ask me if I thought I'd have trouble...

  15. nursing faculty jobs

    bookwormom replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    For teaching jobs in general in a college or university (including nursing), The Chronicle of Higher Education is the best source. There is an online site, but you have to register. It is also...

  16. Is hypnosis within the scope of nursing practice?

    bookwormom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was considering taking a course in hypnosis, but first, I thought I would check to see if it is within the scope of practice for RNs. I went through the decision making "Scope of Practice Model" as...

  17. Is hypnosis within the scope of nursing practice?

    bookwormom replied to bookwormom's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the great links! Certainly, if hypnotism is regarded as an alternative or complementary therapy, there is a good basis for considering it within the scope of nursing practice. However, when...

  18. Is hypnosis within the scope of nursing practice?

    bookwormom replied to bookwormom's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I did call the Board and was advised to review the "Scope of Practice" model. It really didn't help, although I plan to examine it more closely. They also advised me to contact the licensing...

  19. charting sleep question

    bookwormom replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    If we give the patient a PRN sleep med, how do we assess its efficacy unless we chart that the patient is sleeping? To say "appears" sleeping means that we cannot document that the med worked. But I...

  20. Associate of Arts in Pre-Nursing

    bookwormom replied to JaredCNA's topic in General Nursing

    You might check to see if obtaining a degree will affect your eligibility for continued financial

  21. Good Info. Online Schools for Advanced Degrees MSN/NP/PhD

    bookwormom replied to Tweety's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm just graduating with a DLitt et Phil in Health Studies from UNISA (South Africa). Well... certainly not expensive, but definitely not easy. It's a real program with academic

  22. University of South Africa doctorate

    bookwormom replied to bookwormom's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I finally finished! My dissertation was accepted and I'm finally done. I graduate September

  23. Mother needing support-daughter bipolar

    bookwormom posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Friends-- I have only worked PRN in psych, but perhaps you can help me just a bit. My daughter is bipolar and on SSI. She is in her late 20s. She goes through crisis after crisis, and I have tried to...

  24. Mother needing support-daughter bipolar

    bookwormom replied to bookwormom's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks, this looks like a good

  25. Mother needing support-daughter bipolar

    bookwormom replied to bookwormom's topic in Psychiatric

    I certainly appreciate the words of support. I really appreciated hearing that others have been or are dealing with the same issues. You all are great!! I have a question for the poster who mentioned...