lhflanurseNP

lhflanurseNP APRN

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  1. Online FNP programs

    lhflanurseNP replied to JEFFR's topic in Online Distance Learning

    So far I enjoy the program and the school. Online has its challenges, but if you really put forth the effort, you will learn new things. The discussion forums offer a way to get new insight and...

  2. New back-to-school worry: Unvaccinated classmates

    lhflanurseNP replied to wtbcrna's topic in Nursing News

    What I find astounding and shows a total lack of responsibility is that they sent their child to school anyway! I believe families have the right to decide if they want to vaccinate their children or...

  3. LVN/LPN Moving to houston tx in may of 2014

    lhflanurseNP replied to Cher_SKY's topic in Texas Nursing

    The majority of hospitals in the Houston area are looking at a minimum BSN for new

  4. Interview Attire

    lhflanurseNP replied to emd_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    pink, grey, and black is a beautiful combination! Good

  5. Stick it out or get out?

    lhflanurseNP replied to BluePotion's topic in Correctional

    I have had a job in which I cried everyday that I got home for six months. I finally said enough is enough, quit, and found another job. The replacement was less money, but I was happy!!!!!...

  6. Sigma Theta Tau International membership

    lhflanurseNP replied to Saab93's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Have you graduated or is this for your professional portfolio assignment? I received my induction while still in school, so I just put it into the portfolio. When I got the actual "notice", I...

  7. is it nocturia

    lhflanurseNP replied to babs1963's topic in Home Health

    Nocturia has nothing to do with incontinence. It means frequent urination at night. If patient is on diuretics and pees mostly at night, it is nocturia secondary to the

  8. I just need to vent :-(

    lhflanurseNP replied to RN520's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is perfectly normal. As you mentioned, the "honeymoon is over". That compounded with the added stress of the facility getting ready for the state, it is completely understandable that you are a...

  9. Online CPR renewal

    lhflanurseNP replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a link for BLS: Basic Life Support

  10. Sigma Theta Tau International membership

    lhflanurseNP replied to Saab93's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Once you pay your dues, you will get a certification with your

  11. Med error- manager told everyone at meeting and made me explain

    lhflanurseNP replied to veronica123's topic in Health, Stress Management

    One more comment...I would see about making an appointment to speak with your manager and let her know how you feel. Depending on the outcome, you can then make an informed decision about staying...

  12. Scared I will lose my job :-(

    lhflanurseNP replied to passionateaboutlife's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "It is a new speciality to me, the others have worked there for years"---Oh, I misunderstood. It is always difficult when a new nurse comes on board. Sometimes nurses feel threatened because they...

  13. Scared I will lose my job :-(

    lhflanurseNP replied to passionateaboutlife's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You recent bouts of "sickness" are most likely related to the stress. Did you have a formal orientation with one or two preceptors? If not, then they are doing you a disservice. If this is a brand...

  14. Nursing Informatics...once there, no going back?

    lhflanurseNP replied to OldITgeek's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I don't know about "NI folks playing musical chairs". As long as electronic records remain, the need for nurses to maintain the systems, change to adapt to new core measures, and update and improve...

  15. Online FNP programs

    lhflanurseNP replied to JEFFR's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am doing an online FNP program through South University. With this program, there are no site visits to the school...they come to my clinical

  16. Spoliation, tampering implications

    lhflanurseNP replied to toomany's topic in Legal

    One of the reasons for electronic charting. Each time anything is done to the record, the date and time as well as the user are attached to the documentation or access...yes, every time we go into a...

  17. help nursing school is destroying me physically and mentally

    lhflanurseNP replied to dlop's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Is it possible that nursing is NOT for you? You say you "settled" for nursing school. Nursing is not for everyone. You may want to take some time off from school and re-evaluate your true

  18. Med error- manager told everyone at meeting and made me explain

    lhflanurseNP replied to veronica123's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have to agree with VivaLasViejas...your manager did not handle the situation well. I am sure she did not think about how it would make you feel, she just wanted to share the experience with others...

  19. What will be your energy intake of choice for school?

    lhflanurseNP replied to Mrs.RNindeed's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    There are many teas that have high caffeine levels, but I would be leery about buying them until you make sure you don't get a headache. If you can find a tea shoppe/store, you can sample a few...

  20. Does this seem like a good idea for me?

    lhflanurseNP replied to driven_chick1's topic in Psychiatric

    I can't comment regarding your juvenile record, but I am terrible at math and managed to get through school, practice, and now return to school for my

  21. is it ethical to tx own mom as the home health nurse, or would they reassign her?

    lhflanurseNP replied to babs1963's topic in Home Health

    Nope. The agency won't let you do it anyway. You need to help her understand "conflict of interest". Try to get her to tell you why she doesn't want anyone else helping her. I went through this...

  22. Kind of Down Today

    lhflanurseNP replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Emergency

    Sorry for your loss. You probably had a deeper relationship with this patient than you realized. Some deaths hit us harder than

  23. Private Health Insurance

    lhflanurseNP replied to jks_05's topic in Travel

    There is a big push right now to get people "on board" before the new impact on insurance take place in October. I currently have BCBS, but will be changing to a different plan in the same network in...

  24. Need help with Reflection Papers

    lhflanurseNP replied to bugs1439's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Reflection papers are personal...your views. It can be written in the "me/I" tense. The idea is to make you think about what is important to you in this topic and what impact it can have. Look at...

  25. Who should I contact??

    lhflanurseNP replied to nursecait's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It sounds like this facility will utilize the nurse recruiter to review applicants for nursing positions, so I would contact the nurse