karen flink

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1. I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

   karen flink replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

   In order to be a professional in the competitive marketplace, maintaining a dress code standard as individuals is essential. While the letter may have been a little much to some; nursing students need...

2. ICU RN Report- How does your unit do it?

   karen flink replied to seamel's topic in Critical Care

   At our hospital we use standardized SBAR forms and make use of the Safety page in our EMR to supplement that all needed items are covered. These forms include a system assessment, plus core measure...

3. Where should a new grad BSN move?

   karen flink replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Would you be interested in relocating to California (central valley

4. Infective endocarditis, influenza, fully ventilated.

   karen flink replied to nurseinsa's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Definitely ask for a conference and include his intensive care MD and/or the cardiac surgeon. Has he had another recent echo to see if vegetation on any leaflet of valve?(make sure to have them use...

5. Does anybody remember our pledge or code of ethics anymore?

   karen flink replied to magikbear2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Hold strong!! Of course you did the right and only thing you could do. I agree with Esme12-right now they are probably more upset at the nurse selling the team short, then they are at you. Being a...

6. First "Nursing" interview- not sure what to make of it?

   karen flink replied to nurseypoo87's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   As a manager who hires, it sounds as if you came well prepared. I do take references if offered, but do not necessarily ask for them as HR handles that part of the interviewing at my facility. When...

7. Shared Leadership

   karen flink replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in Nurse Management

   We have a variety of councils which are working quite well. They usually take a good year or so to really take off and have a life of their own, so take the time to have the council or councils be...