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  1. Los Gatos ER Physician in the News

    alwayslookingnp replied to CityofAngelsRN's topic in Nursing News

    Except that the private world lives and dies by Press Ganey. Press Ganey Has a lot to do with the Opioid crisis and MRSA. How manipulative is videoing this event without the Dr

  2. Are you an ER RN or NP? Will you participate in my dissertation study?

    alwayslookingnp posted a topic in Emergency

    Here is the link to the study: Capability Beliefs to Access and Implement Research-Based Knowledge into Practice in Emergency Department RNs Who Provide Direct Patient Care: A Two-Group RCT Hello!...

  3. Are you an ER RN or NP? Will you participate in my dissertation study?

    alwayslookingnp replied to alwayslookingnp's topic in Emergency

    Hello Colleagues, I spoke too soon about closing my study. When I looked at the reports, there were fewer usable surveys than I expected. Would you please consider clicking on the link and being a...

  4. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    alwayslookingnp replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Sunburn

  5. Are you an ER RN or NP? Will you participate in my dissertation study?

    alwayslookingnp replied to alwayslookingnp's topic in Emergency

    Today is the last day to participate. If you have already, thank you. If you have not, please consider participating . Please help if you can.

  6. Any Mormon/LDS nurses here? I need help?

    alwayslookingnp replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen more nurses lose their jobs over schedule conflicts than anything else. You want to go to church, the other wants to be with her family, that one has small children. The list goes on and...

  7. Critical question, please advise ASAP

    alwayslookingnp replied to bossfrog's topic in General Nursing

    I think your license is safe and you are doing the right thing to leave an unsafe situation that you are powerless to improve. You will most likely be a no rehire but I doubt you would want to go back...

  8. Capability beliefs to access research-based knowledge

    alwayslookingnp replied to alwayslookingnp's topic in Emergency

    Nurses are the last line of defense for the patient. They are the last one to touch the patient before he medication is given, before the procedure is done, before the operation begins. Nurses have...

  9. Capability beliefs to access research-based knowledge

    alwayslookingnp posted a topic in Emergency

    AbstractAccording to the Institute of Medicine, as many as 98,000 patient deaths occur each year in U.S. health facilities. One primary limitation of current research of nurses' use of research-based...

  10. Don't trust my FNP

    alwayslookingnp replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What bothers me about this line of thinking (bypassing specialists or any other recommended discipline) is that the ER does not take the place of a specialist. It will not take care of a chronic...

  11. Don't trust my FNP

    alwayslookingnp replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There is a lot going on here. First, your husband has a DVT and a torn meniscus. He also has arthritis. These are separate issues with different treatments. Your husband is also a bricklayer so may...

  12. Reason for IV fluids

    alwayslookingnp replied to Matt8700's topic in Emergency

    I think most times it is a customer service thing than anything else. The patients want it, it makes them feel like we are doing something, and we live and die by Press Ganey these

  13. Lost job now what

    alwayslookingnp replied to pedspnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    So sorry for the position you are in. Have you thought about moving or traveling? I had to do that for a yesr. Can't say it was the most pleasent of experiences but it was a

  14. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    alwayslookingnp replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    QUOTE "Perhaps only COMPASSIONATE people agree that the fight against universal health care is an uncaring, selfish thing. " ...or opinionated

  15. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    alwayslookingnp replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    QUOTE: "I think healthcare should be a basic right. It is not fair that if a person does not have insurance and they are poor, their health is not important but if you have unlimited amounts of money...

  16. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    alwayslookingnp replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    QUOTE "Maybe, with some luck, you won't find yourself in the situation of millions of Americans that didn't expect to find themselves without insurance, and with nowhere to turn but the ER for care. "...

  17. Emergency NP Fellowship

    alwayslookingnp replied to SkiBumNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would say procedures- suturing, intubation, CPAP, I&D Radiology- (This was 100% OTC for me) Psych- meds, emergency

  18. What states are hiring new grad NPs?

    alwayslookingnp replied to Kaylat's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would certainly try it. It is very challenging right now in the job market.I think there is a glut of NP ( at least in my area) and PAs seem to be

  19. Differences in practice: experts and novices. Are you learning from one another?

    alwayslookingnp replied to BlueDevil,DNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    rlianne- good post! I think this is a phenomena that plagues nursing in general not just NPs. I have been an NP for 5 years but in nursing school they chipped out my diploma on a stone tablet! In the...

  20. What states are hiring new grad NPs?

    alwayslookingnp replied to Kaylat's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Finding a job is very challenging especially in the present climate. There is a lot of competition from PAs (Drs tend to prefer them in my area- long story...) Anyway, a good place to start is to look...

  21. California NP working as staff RN

    alwayslookingnp replied to itsalwayssunny's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Another reason is pay. In many instances, RN and NP pay in some parts of California are not much different. NP's who practice in salaried office settings and work long hours actually end up making...

  22. Check Up: Obamacare vs. Romneycare: Any real difference?

    alwayslookingnp replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Jeweles- You are right! Sorry all- I meant to quote the "NOONE DID NOTHING" comment. Sorry RN-

  23. Check Up: Obamacare vs. Romneycare: Any real difference?

    alwayslookingnp replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Oh dear Rndude. Are you really an RN? Did you take English in

  24. Check Up: Obamacare vs. Romneycare: Any real difference?

    alwayslookingnp replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't know why Romney has not yet released his taxes. I do not, however believe we should judge Romney or anyone else for their actions. Honestly, I don't think anyone should be forced to release...

  25. Check Up: Obamacare vs. Romneycare: Any real difference?

    alwayslookingnp replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ummmm...there are a lot more perks than $$$ only. There is untold amounts of free stuff. You don't need money anyway when you have taxpayor dollars. vacations, nice clothes, private jets...I could...