Delia37 MSN

I don't know why some people are having a hard understanding this...you have no right to provide information to patients about a 3rd party; especially, after being specifically told not to. As a NP, other than general plesanties, I don't own anyone a...

Amazing young woman...wishing her the best.

Interesting article...I didn't know PR utilized CRNAs!! Low cost of living and an island lifestyle is something to consider for those out there planning to go back to school. Thank you for sharing!

Freedom of speech does not mean freedom from consequences.

Congratulations!! That one was very challenging!!

Our neuro step down unit does EEG and seizure assessment/monitoring; which mean seizures patient would come in for 48hrs to be monitored via EEG. Since this is a scheduled admission done in clinic, they are told and provided written material indicati...

Excellent responses, by everyone!! ...No sure what else to add, that hasn't been addressed; other than, you need speak up and stand up for yourself. This is very unusual behavior (even for nurses!!). You might want to consider having a difficult conv...

OP, Before approaching your manager, I would strongly suggest checking your hospital's policy in regard to who is allowed to translate medical information. Not sure where you are located, but in CA, hospitals are required to provided certified inter...

In my experience, only the MDs, NP/PAs are allowed to discontinue EVDs. I am not aware of any facility that allows their nurses to do this and honestly, there is such a high rick of bleeding that I don't think this is within the scope of practice o...

LoL...I know, Right??!!

Going back to the original post; OP, what is your next move?? Are planning to stay in that unit or venture somewhere else?

So, essentially you are insinuating the OP is crying wolf?? That's the thing, covert racism is well and alive. In my almost 20 years of nursing, I've seen it in many different forms: a surgeon who makes bogus complains on one of the best nurses in th...

^^^This. I have to re-take statistics for graduate school because the one from my BSN was >5 years.

LOl...all the time.

It is an unfortunate reality. A colleague of mine had a similar situation where she (despite all the degrees/certifications and 10 years of longer experience over the other person) was passed over a charge nurse position. However, she involved the fa...

The EVD set that we use at my facility (Integra) comes with two ports/clamps. One close to the patient head (sample port) and the other in the transducer (which should be leveled at the tragus). The clamp at the transducer should be the one clamped f...

Report her to the BON??!! I am sorry if I am wrong, but I get the impression there is more to it in your motivation to get this person in trouble. I get your frustration about getting a bad report, but I think you might be overreacting.

I was considering moving to Hawaii, a few years back. Kaiser is the largest health system there, however the pay is no as great as it is in the main land. Hawaii is expensive. You would be more marketable with experience. As other had suggested, do ...

We have an union, doesn't make any difference.

I work at a teaching facility that charges $38/month for parking; it is tax deductible, though, or used to be...not sure with the new tax laws taking effect next year.

Once you go over the manager's head for real (or imaginary) issues...might be time to go search for a new gig somewhere else.

Hi, I have been a nurse for a long time (CA) and I can honestly say I had never encounter a CNL. It would be interesting to learn in what capacities that role in being implemented.

"From AnnieNP: Several years ago I had a patient (primary care) who had a stroke and was hospitalized. I went to her house three days in a row to feed her cat and clean the litter box!!! She had been our primary patient for over 10 years. Her family ...

Had my BSN from UOP (many moons ago!); had no issue being accepted at UCLA for my MSN in Edu.