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    Ethical Question About Pacemaker

    I do not think an ethics committee needs to be involved to remove a tube feeding, an IV, a vent, or to turn off a pace-maker, or any other similar mad made devices. Removing heroic efforts, or...
  2. I hope someone sees this, and helps you, as i once thought same thing about getting a florida nursing license (that one had to be employed recently to qualify) and someone pointed out to me, that THAT...
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    Flailing around with New Grad...

    also, asking coworkers if they've heard of other jobs, might make you seem like you are not staying there, so they might not invest as much into you. Not sure, but, might come off that way. Also, be...
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    Flailing around with New Grad...

    OH, good luck! do have someone look over your resume, too, to ensure it is the best possible resume you could present. I doubt you do monographs on your resume like this here post, but, IF you do,...
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    Ethical Question About Pacemaker

    I so agree with others above, who view this is as an end-of-life comfort measure, to prevent prolonged suffering by turning off a manmade device interfering with this patient's right to a peaceful...
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    Assisted living in my home?

    re: doing skilled nursing care, seems like you would need a doctor's order for those activities. but, in the foster homes i went to, the parents would be doing things often considered "skilled"...
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    Assisted living in my home?

    I hope someone who knows more about this than i do, will see this thread and give you better ideas of things to consider. Re: the kids. No, that wouldn't be private pay at all. Severely handicapped...
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    Assisted living in my home?

    Interesting. I don't know anything about this, but, it's an interesting concept. I do NOT know this, but, i wonder-------, if you are private pay only, mayyyybe you might not need to bother with...
  9. WOOGY, i SO appreciate your help!! I am moving to Florida soon, so I guess I am now discussing Florida rules. If i were to just be self-employed, would i require doctor order, if i am NOT billing...
  10. Thanks, Woogy! so you can actually cut or trim the diabetic's toenails in their homes? I wonder if this might vary from one state BON to
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    Bending and Breaking the Rules in Nursing

    I too, find i often get most joy, from doing the little "extra" things, i really do think those are the moments that might give me the most satisfaction sometimes. If i listed some of the things i've...
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    Home based RN business

    Also, do you carry both malpractice AND liability insurance? (i'm not real adept at what exactly the difference is, honestly..) Did you incorporate for a tax break, or do you just have checks,...
  13. the last post on this thread is over a month old by now, but, maybe someone will see this. In reading this thread, you are being able to cut toenails on a diabetic, or no? Or, does this vary from...
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    jobs

    Specifically, what happened to you when you worked for Maxim? (never worked there, just
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    Home based RN business

    To NedRN, (or anyone else reading along) Do you think that a sole employee (self) benefit from having an LLC? If no other employees are involved, just the 1 nurse? Also, do you, or anyone else...
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    How do I claim for billing?

    NO idea, but, just bumping this, hoping someone will see it and be able to help you. The ePACES website doesn't have any 'help' area or FAQ area to help
  17. I can respect my fellow human, without respecting their actual thought or idea. I can honor their idea, support their need and right to indulge in the idea, do all i can to help them express their...
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    Assessment in different languages

    reminds me of old joke: What do you call someone who can speak 3 languages? "Tri-lingual" What do you call someone who can speak 2 languages? "Bi-lingual" What do you call someone who can only speak...
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    Obamacare

    To MunoRN, i almost always love your posts, and agree with much of your post (although, your anecdotal story of the diabetic who couldn't afford healthcare, or his meds, skims over the chance he'd...
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    Obamacare

    I am sorry you found an emoticon disrespectful, but the quote from you that i was replying TO, about i am closed minded, could also be viewed as insulting. and i am sorry i misrepresented,...
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    Nursing Care Plan 10y Boy w/ Tonsillitis

    Esme and GrnTea rock!! Emse and GrnTea rock!! okay, okay, i admit, THIS is the most useless post. I just really liked their posts. Good stuff. edit, oh my, that lil character is supposed to be doing...
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    Whats your favorite montra or saying?

    great one! another one about truth, that crosses my mind over and over and over for all kinds of situations i see, is, //"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is...
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    Obamacare

    //"m the nurse who doesn't believe in the value of preventive care (and everything else you mentioned)??? Since I have a differing opinion then you on what is the best way to provide the best...
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    Obamacare

    It is debatable if Politifact is widely accepted by all as reliable:rolleyes: or unbiased in it's reports: Rachel Maddow Explodes: 'PolitiFact, You're Fired!' (VIDEO) I think i'll trust Harvard over...
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    Old car guys in nursing home

    ohmidawg, that is hilarious!! oh wow, thanks for posting