RNikkiF

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1. Anthem myNexus

   RNikkiF posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Can anyone give me any information about typical pay range for a Wound Care Utilization Review Nurse position that is remote? I'm looking for a remote position, but I think that as certified...

2. Sobriety and NCLEX?

   RNikkiF replied to gchooljian's topic in Nurses Recovery

   OP was never in rehab, so there's no documentation. Also, no legal trouble, so there's no record at all. OP took it upon him/herself to quit because they were aware of the potential of a severe...

3. Passing NCLEX with 265

   RNikkiF replied to Kathy1981's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Congratulations! That was certainly hard earned. Forget about the number of questions. It's a pass/fail. I passed with 75 questions and I know a lot of others who did too... that doesn't mean any...

4. Cdiff disease

   RNikkiF replied to Anahi1love's topic in Patient Education

   Soap and running water is the ONLY way to remove it from your hands. Bleach will kill the spores on hard surfaces. Make sure your residents wash their hands before eating, after toileting and before...

5. Am I allowed to push the button?

   RNikkiF replied to Kayceee's topic in Patient Medications

   Honestly, I don't really like it when other nurses touch my pumps. I appreciate their intent to help, but I need to know what's going on with my patient. If my pump is beeping, just call me, I'll...

6. Am I allowed to push the button?

   RNikkiF replied to Kayceee's topic in Patient Medications

   Even if you know what the problem is, it is outside of your scope because it requires assessment. You can always straighten the patient's arm and if the pump doesn't stop beeping, then notifiy the...

7. Disabled nurses unable to work floor nursing

   RNikkiF replied to Twaldron1's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   I can relate to an extent, to what you're going through. I am also 43 with health issues that have forced me to take a less physically demanding position. I've actually sought advice right here in...

8. Best positions for nurse with anxiety/ ADHD

   RNikkiF replied to nursewellman's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   Have you considered school nursing? Clinics may be good too, if you can handle a fast pace. There are also blood centers, dialysis, there are work from home positions for insurance companies, etc,...

9. Old nurse won't retire

   RNikkiF replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   I forgot they were in the ED. That certainly makes a

10. Very concerned

    RNikkiF replied to ButterflyRN90's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry that you're going through this. As for what do you do now? Learn everything you can from this, even write a little paper for yourself to reinforce the information if you need to. Then,...

11. Combination Rehab/SNF? Confused new grad RN

    RNikkiF replied to Lemon Bars's topic in Rehabilitation

    LTACH is exactly what you describe. Acute care patients who need longer than their insurance will allow in a traditional hospital. Many of these do have limited therapy available for patients....

12. Chemistry - General vs Organic vs BioChem?

    RNikkiF replied to stormii's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most schools have their own requirements, so you'll need to check with your school. It also depends on if you're getting ADN, BSN or

13. Old nurse won't retire

    RNikkiF replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I don't understand how moving slowly is not pulling one's

14. Old nurse won't retire

    RNikkiF replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    As someone who has faced the possibility of having to leave nursing when I really didn't want to (health reasons), try to understand from her point of view. Being a nurse isn't what we do, it's who...

15. Is it possible to get my RN while having Lupus?

    RNikkiF replied to nikishere33's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I recently worked with a woman who has Lupus. She certainly struggles, but she makes it happen. You can make it happen, but you need to keep in mind that nursing can be very physically demanding, so...