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  1. Clinic job/have to take boards yet

    alintanurse replied to PNS's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm not a new grad but I worked in a clinic last year for a few months. I can tell you that I did not like working with the MA's , they felt that their education was comparable to a nurse so I didn't...

  2. new job and vacation time

    alintanurse replied to ava'smomRN's topic in General Nursing

    I always let employers know when I'm offered employment when I am planning on taking vacation time,that way they know ahead of time. I would ask right away that you need the time off and that you...

  3. well, ex flight attendant actually

    alintanurse replied to flight.attendant's topic in International Nursing

    I watched a program on PBS a few weeks ago on the beginning of the airline industry . I was surprised to learn that in the beginning all flight attendants were nurses--that's how they were able to...

  4. help planning to move in Sacramento,advice

    alintanurse replied to napoca's topic in California Nursing

    I am in Sacramento right now as we speak ( or type). I suggest you go to the website of the local paper "Sacramento Bee" @ http://sacbee.com and look through the job listings and apt.rentals. As with...

  5. Conflict with Manager - suggestions please!

    alintanurse replied to Lalage's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully you have an exit interview where you can vent or put it in writing and send it to the director or

  6. NS needs help with Anxiety

    alintanurse replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget to look at your diet,I was having heart palpitations and anxiety as a new nurse-I ended up in the ER.Alot of my problems were connected to all the coffee I was drinking,my magnesium level...

  7. Medical Assistant introducing self as "nurse"

    alintanurse replied to jandog's topic in General Nursing

    I encountered that same problem at the clinic I worked.MA's would call themselves nurses and the manager would not do anything about it.Here is an article which has been posted on an earlier thread...

  8. No luck in finding Nursing job.

    alintanurse replied to brotherbear's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just wanted to let you know that home health usually requires at least 1-2 years acute/subacute experience

  9. JAUNDICE of unknown origin

    alintanurse replied to hael171972's topic in Gastroenterology

    Please read this article on dietary supplements and liver damage.Has she been taking any herbal diet supplements? This article talks about vitamin supplements that can cause liver damage. It describes...

  10. home health aides knowing patient diagnosis

    alintanurse replied to renerian's topic in Home Health

    Renerian, It only makes sense that we deliver better care to our patients when we are well informed about their condition. As part of the healthcare team HHA's should be included as much as...

  11. building a massage practice

    alintanurse replied to beasleysmom's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    You might try leaving a flyer at local gyms and martial arts

  12. Wanting to cut our On-Call Pay

    alintanurse replied to becca-roo's topic in Home Health

    I would take call 1-2x/month--$5.00 per hour if not called otherwise regular rate of pay for any telephone time or actual visit time (includes travel time). Regarding your physical therapy...

  13. Diabetic Education Inpatient? Outpatient?

    alintanurse replied to grannynurse FNP's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    It sounds like you've been having a difficult time,I wish I had some answers for you. I did find this website that you might find helpful. http://www.worldwidediabetes.com...

  14. Diabetic Education Inpatient? Outpatient?

    alintanurse replied to grannynurse FNP's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Unfortunately, your experience has been a bad one--as you can see from my previous answers you are not alone. I can say that at the agency I worked for we did indepth teaching using written materials...

  15. Diabetic Education Inpatient? Outpatient?

    alintanurse replied to grannynurse FNP's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I was mainly speaking about a patient who is now insulin dependant being sent home without necessary DM supplies or the proper teaching to manage his condition. I have a problem when a...

  16. Diabetic Education Inpatient? Outpatient?

    alintanurse replied to grannynurse FNP's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    NancyJo, I'm sure what you do for your patients is greatly appreciated. A homecare nurse that might follow your patients then would have an opportunity to build on the teaching that you have

  17. Diabetic Education Inpatient? Outpatient?

    alintanurse replied to grannynurse FNP's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    The patients believed that they only needed the insulin while they were in the hospital because they had never needed it before. I think sometimes the hospital nurses think the homecare nurse can take...

  18. Diabetic Education Inpatient? Outpatient?

    alintanurse replied to grannynurse FNP's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    In order to be eligible for homecare--you must be homebound,if you can head off to the library,shopping etc. then you probably don't meet Medicare requirements. If you were homebound then your MD...

  19. Which classes most helpful for LPN's in clinics?

    alintanurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    How about trying

  20. Which classes most helpful for LPN's in clinics?

    alintanurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    The MA's mainly did the vitals and placing patients in rooms,they also worked each doctor's clinic along with the LVN. Basically, the LVN acted as a supervisor and did telephone and walk-in

  21. Timeframe in being sued?

    alintanurse replied to ANGIEICU's topic in General Nursing

    I was contacted approximately one year after an incident occurred. It has made me very conscientious about my charting. After giving several depositions and testifying in the court trial--I decided I...

  22. scared...

    alintanurse replied to Onlyhuman's topic in General Nursing

    If you are involved in a pending lawsuit believe me they will find you. Be aware that the plaintiff's attorney may seek you out where you work. If you are approached---don't answer any questions-just...

  23. Which classes most helpful for LPN's in clinics?

    alintanurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Blackcat, I worked at a clinic recently and the LPN was expected to triage phone calls --which could keep you busy all day. She also managed the MA's and their schedules,along with making appts. for...

  24. Wined and Dined by future employers

    alintanurse replied to fromTeacher2Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've wondered about that

  25. Wined and Dined by future employers

    alintanurse replied to fromTeacher2Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I remember well being wined and dined " back in the day." Take advantege of it now......they don't seem to wine and dine after