SHGR MSN, RN, CNS

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    Falsely accused of verbal abuse

    SHGR replied to johnny6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Anytime I've ever reported, I did "have nothing better to do" to ensure safe care. TPTB then will investigate as thoroughly as need
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    New path to patient centered medical home

    SHGR replied to advsmuch08's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    A few things off the top of my head that have helped... try to meet the patient when they are in the office, even better if the doc can introduce you as a warm handoff. You need to build trust. Face...
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    Does my name hurt my job prospects?

    SHGR replied to aeris99's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When you get married (at least in my state), both parties can change any or all of their names for free. I think it's awesome. You could pick yet a third first name if you
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    Just got offered two positions

    SHGR replied to rnbsnmsn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Right, put in your two weeks and let them know the situation. So you are covered on your end as far as professionalism (never burn a bridge!!). They won't want to put any more time/effort/money into...
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    sodium-glucose cotransporters

    SHGR replied to SteveDE's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Thanks for sharing this,
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    So yea...this wound isn't getting any better...

    SHGR replied to ceebeeRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What was the hospital staff doing for this patient? Could you find out and do the same
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    Bed Bugs!!!

    SHGR replied to tcooks7's topic in Private Duty

    In the outpatient (clinic) and inpatient settings, we can't refuse care because of infestation, even if people have such bad infestations that the bedbugs are crawling out of the patient's sweater....
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    Proper undergarments under WHITE PANTS

    SHGR replied to Purple Lady's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    White totally shows too though! Has to be flesh-colored. Whatever color your flesh happens to
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    sodium-glucose cotransporters

    SHGR replied to SteveDE's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I too think it's odd. None of our patients are on either of them. UTI and yeast infections as side effects, no thank
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    Advice concerning learning Spanish

    SHGR replied to pmabraham's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good advice from the above poster- I never thought of Skype. We have a Spanish language radio station that I have found really helpful, as I can listen to with lots of different voices and natural...
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    enjoying religion without actually being religious yourself?

    SHGR replied to ceccia's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I think that's a great attitude. Religious freedom is a beautiful thing. You go beyond the lip-service tolerance to appreciation- very
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    Charting when you are no longer able to obtain vitals.

    SHGR replied to RivetheadGirl's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Oh, HOURLY??? Somehow I missed that detail. That is just awful. Chopwood Carrywater hit it perfectly. If I was a family member, having a supportive nurse present- really present- would be...
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    RN Residency Essay

    SHGR replied to jellin26's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This version is much better! It lets more of your personal quality shine through. Best wishes to
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    RN Residency Essay

    SHGR replied to jellin26's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Can you put something more personal or specific into your essay? Maybe recount a time when you stuck with something long term, persevered, how you chose nursing as a career and tie it into this...
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    Anyone been asked inappropriate interview questions?

    SHGR replied to laKrugRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    KatieMI, I don't think it's illegal or wrong to ask about languages- I've seen it on many applications and it's really helpful to have bilingual/multilingual staff, and for others to know if staff are...
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    Administer insulin when glucose is 53?

    SHGR replied to Trixyp's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is kind of a tough situation as the client is acting autonomously, you are not privy to all her information (is this really regular insulin? Or a rapid-acting analog? Does she have a basal...
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    Charting when you are no longer able to obtain vitals.

    SHGR replied to RivetheadGirl's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    A good rule of thumb is don't obtain vital signs that you would not act on. You don't need to get a blood pressure on someone who is dying. Maybe a respiratory rate to chart on (document...
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    Theoretical framework for phenomenological study

    SHGR replied to vprajapa's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The AACN Synergy Model is one that I use a lot and might guide you in your inquiry. It states that there are eight nurse competencies and nurses lie on a continuum for each- for example,...
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    Hand Held Device Requirement for Clinical

    SHGR replied to tbbtpeach's topic in General Students

    I love my Kindle Fire HDX. It supports PDF and word formats and has excellent readability. It was very affordably priced also. Fits in a lab coat pocket. The only negative is being unable to use...
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    Application for Clinic/Triage RN position

    SHGR replied to countrygurl1989's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    What pfchang said about Coumadin, but you may have standard guidelines for dose adjustments (you might look up the Michigan Warfarin protocol). Also ask what kind of triage guidelines you will be...
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    One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

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

    I don't think it's the norm for a provider to see fifty patients in a day, either! That clinic sounds just manic. Hope things settle down for
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    CNS student

    SHGR replied to Madriver's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Hi madriver, are you doing adult-older adult CNS? What is your specialty? Welcome to AN. I'm about to start my last semester of a CNS program (adult-older
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    Why should there be a certification to be a nursing assistant?

    SHGR replied to giraffe4's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There are also important things like body mechanics, the right way to transfer someone, so the aide doesn't injure him or herself or the patient. What to alert the nurse to right away, red flags....
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    Ambulatory Care Nurse Certification?

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

    Klone, I just took the CCM exam which is totally broad also. I looked at the test blueprint and studied the areas that I don't work with or have experience in. Same with the CDE exam. The...
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    is it nurse's week?

    SHGR replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    LOL us too! They did wish the hospital reps a happy nurse's day though. How thoughtful of