starintn

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1. collection of speciman for culture from breasts

   starintn posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   OK, I thoroughly screwed up but at the time, I didn't know and I'm still not sure how to do this. I was to collect a specimen for culture from a woman who stated she had drainage from her breasts....

2. Certified Medical Assistant vs Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

   starintn posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   There are numerous job postings and school advertisements for Certified Medical Assistants. Education ads list training time as full associates degrees (2 yrs). I've also seen programs listed for...

3. Ambulatory Care Nurse Certification?

   starintn replied to ART_RN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   This is all good info but no one has addressed the original question-can an LPN go for this certification or is it an RN only certification?

4. Ambulatory Care Nurse Certification?

   starintn replied to ART_RN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   Does anyone know of any sort of ambulatory care certification for LPNs/LVNs? I checked the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing website-just saw where LPNs/LVNs are used for staffing but...

5. Those who work in clinics who serve low income patients...

   starintn replied to LTCNS's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   We typically call only if a physician instructs us to call a pt re labs (either high, low and needs med changes or additions, dietary changes) or if the physician wants us to pass long good news such...

6. Those who work in clinics who serve low income patients...

   starintn replied to LTCNS's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   In response to the drowning/over tasked. We have a WONDERFUL staffer in our office who handles the pharmacy assistance program and the referrals to other physicians altho we don't do too many of...

7. controlling the patient interview

   starintn replied to starintn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   Thanks to all and to all the suggestions on keeping a basic patient triage to as short a time as possible. I had been using several of the tips mentioned (YAY on my part!) but it was good to get the...

8. Is volunteer nursing viable experience for student nurses?

   starintn replied to wpallais's topic in General Nursing

   If you are looking for a Spanish language experience, consider an area in the US with a large Hispanic population low income or free clinic (inner city, western or southern US)that accepts...

9. Those who work in clinics who serve low income patients...

   starintn replied to LTCNS's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   I've worked with the uninsured for about 3 years, gee, the same length of time I've been a nurse. My experience has been mainly with a free clinic for those with no insurance and meeting our financial...

10. Start up of a free clinic

    starintn replied to ttouslee's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    A little late in coming but check the Volunteers In Medicine website. Also, several states have organized groups for free or sliding scale clinics-sort of a 'support

11. controlling the patient interview

    starintn posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I'm an LPN and I work in a primary care office. We have been told to tighten up on the time we take to collect vitals, review allergies, tobacco habits, review meds (including dosages, frequency and...

12. Volunteer nursing and your license

    starintn replied to Cathy4836's topic in General Nursing

    Cathy here's the skinny in Tennessee, I see you're from Columbia. I work for the Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge (TN). 95% of our nurses are volunteers and one actually holds a volunteer license...

13. Medical Missions for Nurses?????

    starintn replied to jinjewl32's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I wish I'd known you were coming! I've been to the Bristol and the Knoxville clinics this year. If you come to another RAM clinic in TN, please keep in touch! Who knows, we might be able to have...

14. Medical Missions for Nurses?????

    starintn replied to jinjewl32's topic in General Nursing

    Have you looked into Remote Area Medical-check their website. They staff a women's health clinic in Guyana plus, on occasion offer other international opportunities. I've volunteered at their...

15. Think Locally First!

    starintn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I keep an occasional eye on the volunteer comments under All Nurses. Many are looking for over seas opportunities. As we've heard before, think locally first! I'm a part time employee at a free...