SHGR MSN, RN, CNS

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    Would anyone be willing to do an 8 question interview on being a nurse researcher?

    SHGR replied to JJtwinRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What Esme said. Colleges and regional medical centers would be likely to have nurse researchers. Look at your nursing department web site (or even bulletin boards in your nursing building)- see what...
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    Working with individuals with intellectual disabilities

    SHGR replied to studentnurse1992's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    In the past, many people with DD were housed in terrible facilities that were like nursing homes. Now that more people are in more home-like group homes there are fewer nurses per se needed (as in,...
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    Is your Facility 'forcing' you to get the Flu Vaccine?

    SHGR replied to madwife2002's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Increase of what, pay? I don't remember this concept. I get the flu shot every year, so I'd like a raise,
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    Any Fellow Nurses Ever Worked in Healthcare Fraud?

    SHGR replied to lweave2's topic in Nursing Career

    You mean a company that is involved in fighting health care fraud, right? Is it the OIG or
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    Written up and confused.

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

    So sorry this happened to you. You mentioned the patient's family was glad that you suctioned. In this day and age when families so often delay any mention of hospice and we have to worship the...
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    Happiness vs more money

    SHGR replied to adamsmom2's topic in General Nursing

    You know who sucks as co-workers? People who are there for the money only, who hate their job, and let everyone know that the only reason we have to put up with them is paying for their kids...
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    Graduating BSN program in April 2013 and feeling unprepared

    SHGR replied to mauraa's topic in General Students

    Passing the NCLEX shows that you are a safe beginning practitioner. That's it. Sky's the limit from there!
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    Want to be a nurse in Doctor's Office...which degree? ASN or BSN RN?

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

    Maybe I do have a unicorn job but...keep in mind we are "high volume/low acuity." Meaning, our patients aren't super sick but there are a lot of them and we are busy! The number of calls in a day is...
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    Why does every unit have a princess?

    SHGR replied to echoRNC711's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Our current "princess" is a guy! Love this, OP. This would be a great AN
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    As an experienced RN, do you like/dislike having a student nurse assigned to you?

    SHGR replied to jamie32764's topic in General Students

    I like having a motivated, prepared student. It stretches and challenges me in a good
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    Do strict uniform policies convey professionalism and promote happiness in patients?

    SHGR replied to victoriachojnacky's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    We have big red RN tags. The RN is in such huge letters that you just can't miss it even from like 30 feet away if you have normal vision and you can see the tag. The problem with the color coded...
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    Interns takes credit for my idea!! so unfair sometimess

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

    Another thing to consider- how did you learn what you are calling "your ideas?" From reading best practice literature, from working with more experienced doctors and nurses, from having seen lots of...
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    How much personal info do you share with pts?

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

    Depends on the relationship with the patient. I've learned to let my affect and manner set the stage for not sharing much and people respect that. In primary care though we might see the same person...
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    Theoretical frameworks????

    SHGR replied to FutureNP601's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I second Leininger. try USD: School of Nursing:
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    Over 60, seasoned nurse, fired for not being a "Robot RN."

    SHGR replied to Wise Woman RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    These are subjective. "the perception that I was rude?" What evidence do they have of this? What behaviors did you display? CNA's reported you for saying you don't like to work with people who...
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    Commute

    SHGR replied to nhnurse25's topic in Nursing Career

    Could you move closer to your current job? Or crash on a co-worker's couch in between two 12's? That would lessen the commute. I can't even imagine driving that distance after a night
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    What to do in family emergency situations?

    SHGR replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    Yesterday, a staff member had a family emergency (ambulance/daughter involved), was freaking out and needed to leave stat. She saw me first (I was not in charge)- I said, go. leave, go do what you...
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    What to wear to an "Open House Interview Day"

    SHGR replied to coopman712's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Now might be the time to get a suit! It will be good to have for other interviews too. Otherwise, nice pants and a sweater or blouse- very conservative, neutral colors in a flattering
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    What kind of job is this?

    SHGR replied to Jillybean48's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It might also be called Utilization Review or Quality
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    10th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    SHGR replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    "I know I really shouldn't say this but, you look like how I
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    MSW -> RN? advice wanted

    SHGR replied to RTay64's topic in General Students

    I'm a BSN from traditional route, MSN student. The resistance from your workplace may stem from what they perceive as a conflict of interest. ("Oh no, if the MSW is in school, she'll cut down her...
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    MSW -> RN? advice wanted

    SHGR replied to RTay64's topic in General Students

    It does vary by area...we're a little provincial here! Good to hear that some places value higher education. Yes, check your own area (or the areas where you'd like to relocate)!
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    MSW -> RN? advice wanted

    SHGR replied to RTay64's topic in General Students

    I'd research the CNL carefully before you commit (time, money and self) to a direct entry MSN program. CNL is not advanced practice- you would graduate with the same job prospects as any other new RN...
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    MSW -> RN? advice wanted

    SHGR replied to RTay64's topic in General Students

    Direct entry MSN is for people who already have a bachelors degree, you finish whatever prerequisites you need (usually A&P, microbiology stuff like that - you probably already have all the psych...
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    MSW -> RN? advice wanted

    SHGR replied to RTay64's topic in General Students

    Go backward? My goodness. Personally I think it's ridiculous that a field like social work demands a masters degree, a high level of commitment, and pays so minimally. Nursing wouldn't be going...