stephalina6 BSN, RN

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    Am I headed in the right direction??

    stephalina6 posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    Prior to nursing, I worked in software support. I've been a nurse for 5 years now... just under 2 years at the bedside, trained outpatient providers on an EHR system for about 1.5 years, 1 year in...
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    Am I really in Nursing Informatics??

    stephalina6 posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    I'm in the training department for a large clinic with over 300 providers. My job title is EHR Trainer and Development Specialist II. I just started this position last week, and was just handed the...
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    Florida Compact License upgrade?

    stephalina6 replied to gnovime's topic in Florida Nursing

    Where did you go for the
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    What do you mean I'm not a REAL nurse?!?

    stephalina6 replied to #Nurse2017's topic in General Nursing

    I have chosen to excel in Nursing Informatics and you won't believe how many times I hear that I "used to be a nurse", or "Why did you hang up your nursing hat?", or "Why did you decide to leave...
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    What to do

    stephalina6 replied to Cmanursestudenta's topic in General Nursing

    Just be firm with her that it is facility policy that all meds be taken in front of you. If she does not want the narcotics at that time, you will take them back and then she can ask for them when...
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    Wgu august 2016

    stephalina6 replied to Chingcha's topic in Western Governors University

    Same here with the BSN program...if all my transcripts get in on
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    WGU RN-BSN

    stephalina6 posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I'm seeing these Health Assessment video's on YouTube for WGU C349/350 Health Assessment ... is this for the RN-BSN program?? Just trying to figure out if WGU is a good route for me but I already am...
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    My professional track into Case Management

    stephalina6 replied to stephalina6's topic in Case Management

    Thank
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    My professional track into Case Management

    stephalina6 posted a topic in Case Management

    Quick background: I have my BS in Business, and made a career change into nursing. I spent 7+ years in the software industry and now an RN on a telemetry unit for 1yr3mo. After being at the...
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    My professional track into Case Management

    stephalina6 replied to stephalina6's topic in Case Management

    Whew! Thank
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    Working in Cath Lab

    stephalina6 replied to sungrl01's topic in Cardiac

    I don't work in cath lab, also currently applying. I've done quit a bit of research and your background makes you a great candidate ... again, that's from my research I've done. I've bee on a...
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    Leaving Bedside Nursing

    stephalina6 replied to Deebuzz's topic in Nursing Career

    I, also, plan on leaving soon ... it's just hard to move on after 1.3 years of exp. My plan is managed care as a Case Manager at an insurance company. I've been applying but not getting any call...
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    Thinking of HHC??

    stephalina6 posted a topic in Home Health

    I've been an RN for 1 year at a hospital in the telemetry unit. I've been thinking of HHC because I like the one on one with patients but we don't have much time for that in the hospital. But my...
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    Humana St. Pete

    stephalina6 replied to Landryt's topic in Case Management

    Any ideas if they are still hiring? And where exactly in St Pete ... I can recommend some hotels to you if you need
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    Shoes!

    stephalina6 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I was hoping some could recommend athletic type shoes. I'm trying to stay away from mesh athletic shoes because of the fluids that could end up on the shoes. I've tried Dansko clogs during nursing...
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    Unhappy CNA on night shift. Help?

    stephalina6 replied to michigan94's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm an RN that is now working day shift from working 8 months on nights.... From my own personal experience, you may be better off working day shift. I was loosing so much sleep during the day in...
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    Hourly wage question in FL?

    stephalina6 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm in a hospital about an hour north of Trinity on a telemetry floor and started a base pay of $23/hr (new grad with a BS in Business Management - nursing is a 2nd career choice for me). Hopefully a...
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    Blue cross

    stephalina6 replied to Pinetree2015's topic in Case Management

    Hi! Just curious if you are a new grad nurse? I've been in bedside for about 4 months and I'm learning real fast that bedside nursing is just not for me. Would love to get into case management to...
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    New nurse - switching from nights to days.

    stephalina6 replied to stephalina6's topic in First Year After Licensure

    After tonight only 4 more night shifts, lol! Can you tell I'm excited? I'll be using these last night shifts to really work hard on my organization skills and time
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    New nurse - switching from nights to days.

    stephalina6 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm still a new nurse, been on my own for 3 months on a telemetry unit. I've been having a hard time dealing with the confused patients, also the lack of staff during the nights. I'm going to be...
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    Love night shift .... not confused pt's!!

    stephalina6 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    We have a great night crew on the telemetry unit and I love working the night shift. But I am having a real hard time dealing with the confused patients! The last 2 nights I worked I had 4 out of 5...
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    New nurse - switching from nights to days.

    stephalina6 replied to stephalina6's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My manager allowed me to try out days for 2 weeks and just the thought of working days is making me feel more happier. I told her about my troubles with nights and she did say there's a lot more...
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    Leaving nursing, but not for forever!

    stephalina6 replied to Asands's topic in General Nursing

    What exactly is a dosis
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    What age of patient's are the most difficult for you?

    stephalina6 replied to ddane94's topic in Patient Education

    I would much rather take care of a needy patient that's on the call light for pain meds non-stop or want something to drink/eat vs an older patient with sundowners/dementia....those patients I...
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    Love night shift....not confused pt's!

    stephalina6 posted a topic in General Nursing

    1We have a great night crew on the telemetry unit and I love working the night shift. But I am having a real hard time dealing with the confused patients! The last 2 nights I worked I had 4 out of 5...