myoglobin

myoglobin ASN, BSN, MSN

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  1. Oversupply of Nurse Practitioners

    myoglobin replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I never believe that it is wrong to be honest unless it is unnecessarily hurtful to people’s feelings. Some people are great at chemistry, while others excel at other academic areas. Of course we...

  2. $3.85 dollars an hour. I may cry

    myoglobin replied to Nickc58's topic in General Nursing

    Well Walt Disney World down the street from me basically does the same thing they just call it a paid (should be barely paid)

  3. Non Narcotic Theft and Terminated

    myoglobin replied to exelor's topic in General Nursing

    Quite true there was a charge nurse at our facility who was in the habit of writing orders for doctors that she felt were “ common sense, but often overlooked (she would then harass the ICU nurses...

  4. Oversupply of Nurse Practitioners

    myoglobin replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don’t denigrate your path in any way, but you should’t disparage the path of those who take a different route either by choice or necessity. My school (The University is Southern Indiana a...

  5. #AMAGetOutTheWay: Nurses, Doctors, and Students United

    myoglobin replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Nursing News

    For one thing those systems have even higher taxes than the UK and Canada (which already have higher taxes than the United States). They essentially have a "different social contract". More security...

  6. In Need of Some Advice Please

    myoglobin replied to urijahsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    You might even think about going back for your NP. That is because Hawaii is an IP state and you could probably do well with a clinic on the North Shore. This is especially the case if you offer...

  7. Non Narcotic Theft and Terminated

    myoglobin replied to exelor's topic in General Nursing

    One of the relevant facts that they may consider is whether or not the BP meds were "taken from the Pixus" (stolen from the hospital) or diverted from the patient (in other words the patient did not...

  8. $3.85 dollars an hour. I may cry

    myoglobin replied to Nickc58's topic in General Nursing

    Here are some better possible options (well almost anything might be better, but still) a. Learn bartending. I used to wait tables (and was horrible at it), but still made 150-200 per day "working a...

  9. Chemical Castration Condition for Parole in Alabama

    myoglobin replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    I believe that most would argue (and the evidence suggests) that "that chemical castration" is most effective as part of comprehensive mental health services. I'm not sure of the specifics of this...

  10. #AMAGetOutTheWay: Nurses, Doctors, and Students United

    myoglobin replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Nursing News

    1. Having enough primary care providers (at lower cost) is one area where NP's can be of service. 2. Illegal immigration, entered because it is one salient point that differs between the UK and the...

  11. PMHNP prescribing questions

    myoglobin replied to Joebird21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Genomic testing has evidence in the setting of treatment resistant depression. More information is seldom a bad

  12. #AMAGetOutTheWay: Nurses, Doctors, and Students United

    myoglobin replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Nursing News

    it can be argued that three elements (Medicare, Medicaid, and employer sponsored health insurance supported by tax deductible premiums for companies) have combined to fuel the run away cost of our...

  13. Shut off at 75? You mostly likely passed!

    myoglobin replied to BrentRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would hypothesize that if a test taker who's test turned off at 75 completed the phrase: I felt the NCEX was hard has a very low chance of failing. That is because they would have spent much of...

  14. What do they teach these days in school?!

    myoglobin replied to FeliciaRNCPN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I have often pulled up patient charts who were downgraded from ICU (and transferred in a rush as is often the case) to both check my charting, and to ensure that the patient was not "becoming...

  15. Non Narcotic Theft and Terminated

    myoglobin replied to exelor's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely get an attorney. How do they know that you "stole" the bp drugs? Perhaps, you simply forgot to dispose of them at the end of your shift. Perhaps you had an "emotional break" and were in...

  16. In Need of Some Advice Please

    myoglobin replied to urijahsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    When will you have an opportunity to be the mother that you are now to your child again? Nursing opportunities will always be around, but your kids will only be young

  17. Best Place to Find NP Jobs Available?

    myoglobin replied to OncRN2015's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Do forget good old "direct mail". I've also considered purchasing an add in state level trade

  18. Oversupply of Nurse Practitioners

    myoglobin replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, as I told my son "the best thing about nursing job security is that it is so miserable to be a bedside nurse, that there will always be demand until the AI robots are perfected and can take our...

  19. NP still working as a bedside nurse on the side...

    myoglobin replied to LM NY's topic in Advanced Practice

    There are some valid reasons to keep your bedside skills: a. If you are opening your own clinic (in an IP state) you may wish to work part time in order to be able to get health insurance from the...

  20. Florida Board of Health Suspends Healthcare Licenses Over Student Loan Defaults

    myoglobin replied to Swellz's topic in Nursing News

    Maybe if enough people who have struggled, but failed to pay their loans (and who get their licences suspended) form outlaw motorcycle gangs (Sons of Anarchy Style) Florida will rethink their policy....

  21. Why are so many nurses against unions?

    myoglobin replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    No because voting preferences involve a plethora of issues for example: a. prolife/vs pro choice (for some this is the modern slavery level issue). b. Gun ownership (another big issue). c....

  22. Found out I have a pretty significant back problem, how to keep nursing?

    myoglobin replied to TammyTho's topic in General Nursing

    Firstly, can the cyst be removed? If not does lifting present a likely hood of worsening your condition? Otherwise, it is possible that strength training, yoga, and supplementation can improve your...

  23. #AMAGetOutTheWay: Nurses, Doctors, and Students United

    myoglobin replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Nursing News

    a. Again, it is my belief that UK citizens (older ones specifically) often face challenges in getting needed, and in some cases life saving services. This is based upon numerous conversations (first...

  24. #AMAGetOutTheWay: Nurses, Doctors, and Students United

    myoglobin replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Nursing News

    I apologize for not being able to cite a specific source for my opinion on dialysis. I have been told by several hospital clients from the UK that they experienced obstacles in obtaining dialysis. I...

  25. Why are so many nurses against unions?

    myoglobin replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I consider myself a conservative/libertarian, but I am also adamantly pro union. I believe that most people are sophisticated enough in their beliefs to have nuanced opinions rather than blanket...