Amanda.RN

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  1. I precepted a nurse intern today...

    Amanda.RN replied to FlyingScot's topic in General Nursing

    Love it!! Thanks for

  2. Is anybody else tired of the nurse practitioner craze?

    Amanda.RN replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I feel that NP's are very valuable in a variety of settings. Maybe the setting in which you are working doesn't value NP's, but every setting in which I have worked, NP's have been very

  3. Marketing Ideas

    Amanda.RN posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hello All, I am looking for some fun and creative ways to market my business (care management for seniors and disabled adults). I made a list of the primary care clinics and rehab facilities in my...

  4. Question for a nurse

    Amanda.RN replied to preceptsky's topic in General Students

    ...and I should mention, that advice is coming from a

  5. Question for a nurse

    Amanda.RN replied to preceptsky's topic in General Students

    No one was trying to belittle or criticize you. We were trying to help you so that you are saying it correctly when you get to the clinical site. Now I have some insight on a possible goal for you...

  6. Your introduction to your patient

    Amanda.RN replied to SrnD's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You can incorporate experience prior to becoming a nurse too! If you ever worked anywhere in health care, you could say "I have X years of experience in health care."...it doesn't need to be...

  7. Question for a nurse

    Amanda.RN replied to preceptsky's topic in General Students

    @ Preceptsky - rn/writer (the staff who commented earlier re: correct use of this terminology) is correct. You're using it incorrectly. It looks like your instructor hadn't clearly explained it. You...

  8. Your introduction to your patient

    Amanda.RN replied to SrnD's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a fan of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you). I thought it was a useless waste of time when the facility I worked at was first teaching this, but since then I've...

  9. Something wrong with this picture.

    Amanda.RN replied to Mimi2RN's topic in General Nursing

    There are so many resources available for situations like this! The nurse or case manager at the doctor's office should be notified & work on setting up services and resources. I realize that you...

  10. question about a possible job in mental health facility

    Amanda.RN replied to gabriella86's topic in General Nursing

    You could contact the HR department & ask if they will provide you with the job description and responsibilities. And Whispera is correct - there can be lots of danger in a position like that....

  11. Question for a nurse

    Amanda.RN replied to preceptsky's topic in General Students

    @ Colleen - Laurie is right. Preceptsky meant that she's working with a preceptor (she's not the one precepting...the RN she will work with

  12. Question for a nurse

    Amanda.RN replied to preceptsky's topic in General Students

    Hi preceptsky, First of all, congratulations!! ...you're almost to the "finish line"! :) You sound very motivated, eager to learn, ambitious, and genuinely caring. That's fantastic!! Keep it up! #1 -...

  13. Private Nursing business in KY

    Amanda.RN replied to brandim_08's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hi brandim, Congratulations to you for wanting to take the next step! :) You're describing care management services. I recently started a business providing these types of services. You can start a...

  14. Here's something you don't see every day

    Amanda.RN replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    My eyes are watering just thinking about it.

  15. The suspense is killing me.....when to follow up

    Amanda.RN replied to evolvingrn's topic in General Nursing

    You could send a card to the interviewer thanking them for their time and consideration, saying that it was nice to meet with them, and letting them know you are looking forward to their call. This...

  16. Recovering from stabbing now what for LPN

    Amanda.RN replied to friendofinjuredlpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sorry friendofinjuredlpn, I only read the original post - I should have read on. Thanks for clarifying. I hope everything works out well for your

  17. Can they do this?

    Amanda.RN replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    Talk with your HR department about getting FMLA paper work for your doctor to fill out. I think this would protect your job. Good

  18. Help! Pre-employment nicotine test!

    Amanda.RN replied to noviceRN22's topic in General Nursing

    A friend of mine had to take the saliva test for her employer's insurance. I think she quit 5 days prior to the test and passed (it was negative). I'm not sure about the urine or serum tests though....

  19. Places to Network?

    Amanda.RN replied to XpressNurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hi Shana, I am also a business owner. I found the NNBA (National Nurses in Business Association) helpful. I am not a member so I can't comment on the membership benefits, but you might find their...

  20. Nurse Coordinator vs. Case Manager

    Amanda.RN replied to NiceShot's topic in Case Management

    Did you apply twice at the same facility for separate positions? If so, I would refer to the job posting. If not, I would just ask them for a copy of the job descriptions. Good

  21. Recovering from stabbing now what for LPN

    Amanda.RN replied to friendofinjuredlpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm so sorry this happened to him! That's awful! I have some recommendations: 1. He should be seeing a psychiatrist for his PTSD if he isn't already. It's currently not controlled, so if the current...

  22. Does anyone LOVE Geriatrics?

    Amanda.RN replied to geekchic's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love geriatrics too!

  23. Student nurse gets the boot...veteran nurse fired

    Amanda.RN replied to C287's topic in General Nursing

    This was completely inappropriate. Think if it was you on the table!! As a nurse, I am appalled and embarrassed. As a patient, I am horrified and disgusted. (Remember, we're all patients somewhere -...

  24. Marketing Ideas

    Amanda.RN replied to Amanda.RN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    These are all fantastic ideas!! Thanks everyone!!!

  25. How do you answer a salary question in an interview?

    Amanda.RN replied to Nurse Chef's topic in General Nursing

    @ karengirl 1988 - how did you get your name to be a hyperlink?? I would like to do that to mine!!