SHGR MSN, RN, CNS

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    Charting Disruptive Patient Behaviors: Are You Objective?

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

    This sounds like my worst nightmare. I always try to chart as if I would have to defend it five years from
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    Worst interview ever

    SHGR replied to AOx1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wanna be a cat
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    Help wrinting patient learning objective using smart

    SHGR replied to mzprissy's topic in General Students

    This afternoon, I am going to use EBSCO to find ten relevant articles on ACEI use in DM which is relevant to my clnical, and gather a "clinical pearl" from each. All components are there: it's...
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    University of Toledo Graduate Entry CNL program

    SHGR replied to josalynwoodruff's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The appropriate category would be Post Graduate Nursing Student: MSN/DNP/DNSc/PhD because CNL is not an
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    University of Toledo Graduate Entry CNL program

    SHGR replied to josalynwoodruff's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Just to clarify, clinical nurse specialists (CNS) are nurses with an MSN and expertise in a specialty. CNL are generalists, not
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    Help wrinting patient learning objective using smart

    SHGR replied to mzprissy's topic in General Students

    So can you fill in the blanks for your specific learning goal? (I learned "realistic" for the
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    Help wrinting patient learning objective using smart

    SHGR replied to mzprissy's topic in General Students

    Tell us what you have so
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    What can I expect?

    SHGR replied to meco46's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Common chronic conditions. DM, HTN, contraception, STI's, immunizations, skin things, infestations (lice, scabies, bedbugs). Psych- many of your frequent callers will have psych comorbidities....
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    Is the nursing profession really for me???

    SHGR replied to dreag87's topic in General Students

    a lot of the time it just feels like
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    Is the nursing profession really for me???

    SHGR replied to dreag87's topic in General Students

    I would seek some counseling at your school or elsewhere. They could evaluate you for depression and also offer some career guidance. To me, just based on your post, it could be either depression or...
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    Charting Disruptive Patient Behaviors: Are You Objective?

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

    Thanks for the positive feedback, everyone!
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    How much does my insurance cover?

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

    Yes, I wasn't politically active before, and now I find myself actually researching the costs and coverage, and writing letters to my elected officials encouraging pre-diabetes coverage. I do believe...
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    Western Governors University Competency Based MSN Program

    SHGR replied to goodnursetoo's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm curious about this. Does this mean you can whiz through content you are very familiar
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    How much does my insurance cover?

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

    The OP asked about diabetes
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    EN 200 - Reflective Journal # 2

    SHGR replied to Naida's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Maybe the OP accidentally submitted homework here rather than on
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    Difficult diabetic resident

    SHGR replied to Chabu213's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Many people left to their own devices will inject in the same one or two spots which leads to lipohypertrophy and poor absorption. As the professional you do need to encourage rotation. It only has...
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    Wound Care Clinic scheduling pts q15 min despite acuity/treatment time!

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

    We have long (30 min) and short (15 min) apps for providers. All nurse/MA visits are 30. Sounds like your situation is very frustrating. There are some clinic practice management journals that...
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    How much does my insurance cover?

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

    I disagree to a point that it is "not the nurse's responsibility" to know what is covered. The OP does diabetes education so there really are only a few things provided (likely group class, one on...
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    What should we doing by last clinical?

    SHGR replied to leekaye's topic in General Students

    Wow. Just, wow. Your clinical-mates, led by the instructor, completely sabotaged your learning opportunity. Maybe your fellow student should look at one on
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    How much does my insurance cover?

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

    I think what you are looking for is health care pricing transparency. Try starting here State Actions Related to Transparency and Disclosure of Health and Hospital Charges My understanding is that a...
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    3rd semester student can't keep up need time managment

    SHGR replied to Lost2014's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good, I am glad you are building confidence! As far as working with the PCAs or CNA's I found that working with them is the best way...introduce yourself (initiate- don't need to wait for the other...
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    What should we doing by last clinical?

    SHGR replied to leekaye's topic in General Students

    If a patient sees you come in passively and embarrassed that you are just a student, or if you appear nervous, then they will be unlikely to let you sink an NG. I wouldn't either! If you walk in...
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    Would you hold Metformin fot a BS level of 149

    SHGR replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I know that staffing ratios do affect quality of care, and so does education (I suppose educational level could be considered a surrogate marker for knowledge)- here is a handy snapshot of educational...
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    Caring for a patient vs. providing medical assistance

    SHGR replied to lsboecken's topic in Nursing Career

    Is this a trick
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    Would you hold Metformin fot a BS level of 149

    SHGR replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It's not the ratio that makes it unsafe. it's the lack of evidence-based practice and knowledge among the