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Tim-GNP

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  1. Eden Alternative

    Tim-GNP replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The sad thing about the 'eden' thing is that I heard Dr. Thomas [the principle investigator, and now salesman of the program] speak. During his talk, he basically stated that he knew if he weren't a...

  2. how do the docs feel?

    Tim-GNP replied to TRN's topic in General Nursing

    Being an NP, I work with a group of physicians who have their own share of problems. There is a demand to see as many patients as you can [the more you see, the more the establishment can bill...

  3. Eden Alternative

    Tim-GNP replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At work, I often joke that by the time I retire, I will become a Recreational Therapist instead of a G.N.P.! It would be fun to play games and arrange parties, etc. But as a nurse, our priorities...

  4. Eden Alternative

    Tim-GNP replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you could intelligibly articulate how after obtaining money for free from a state grant, only to turn around and 'sell' your limited findings back to the tax payers for huge price tag constitutes...

  5. Eden Alternative

    Tim-GNP replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a professional nurse GERONTOLOGIST I am fully aware, of the body of research that demonstrates positive correlations between perceived quality of life and the use of pet interventions in long term...

  6. Eden Alternative

    Tim-GNP replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would mind stopping to feed a cat, especially when I could be using that time to stop and feed a

  7. How do you work with a ***** ???

    Tim-GNP replied to soundsLikesirens's topic in General Nursing

    The sad thing is, that I am giving this advice BECAUSE of my tenure in nursing administration. NHA's or DON's don't want to hear about 'personality clashes' between their nurses. I was 'spoken to'...

  8. PLEASE HELP NSG STUDENT-DOSAGE/CALC

    Tim-GNP replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    It didn't look the way I thought.... let's try this again: 1 Gram 15--------------1000 1 grain------60---------mg 1 gram equal 15 grains. 1 grain equals 60 mg 1 gram equals...

  9. PLEASE HELP NSG STUDENT-DOSAGE/CALC

    Tim-GNP replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    Here is what you do: You are going to use this data to construct 2 triangles. I will try to put it in order: Gram 15 1000 grain----60-----mg Gram goes at the top of they pyramid the second...

  10. How do you work with a ***** ???

    Tim-GNP replied to soundsLikesirens's topic in General Nursing

    Sherryleetns has also brought up another interesting point. If they act like this to other nurses, how are they treating their patients? In my world of Gerontological nursing, a great percentage of...

  11. How do you work with a ***** ???

    Tim-GNP replied to soundsLikesirens's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad that I can amuse as well as inform. The sad thing is that there are a small handful of nurses out there who have NO business living in our society [they should be with the wolves]- let...

  12. How do you work with a ***** ???

    Tim-GNP replied to soundsLikesirens's topic in General Nursing

    Alternatively, you could do what I would do... Show her REALLY who the biggest and baddest P**** really is! This technique only works if you have a firm handle on your job, and will never need her...

  13. Eden Alternative

    Tim-GNP replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I for one, am against the Eden alternative. The original research findings [i.e., the alleged benefits] were really not all that statistically significant. It's a HUGE price to be 'Edenized.' I have...

  14. ltc state survey problems

    Tim-GNP replied to terriv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ktwlpn: Under NO circumstances should you go into the facility and 'reconstitute' an incident report. If they lost it, 'hard cheese' they should have had a better mechanism for keeping track of...

  15. prescriptive authority

    Tim-GNP replied to ahupp63's topic in General Nursing

    If you are curious about how each state stands on NP regulations, check the January issue of "The Nurse Practitioner" magazine. Their annual 'scope of practice' issue contains a list of how each...

  16. Martha Rogers

    Tim-GNP replied to morpheus2000's topic in General Nursing

    Martha Rogers theory surrounded what she referred to as the "Unitary Human Being." I do not know much about it as I have always felt that the woman was a flake, and put nursing theory 'beyond' the...

  17. resident to Cna Ratio

    Tim-GNP replied to angelina28's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is often tough to get administation to listen. I left administration because I was a nurse and I knew that my old people had to come before profit. Since I could not reconcile the goals of...

  18. resident to Cna Ratio

    Tim-GNP replied to angelina28's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a licensed [but not practicing] nursing home administrator, and here is the answer [sort of] to your question: subsection 483.30 (a) of the of the Medicare/Medicaid requirements for LTC...

  19. How do I choose a stethoscope? Please help!

    Tim-GNP replied to laurasjj's topic in General Nursing

    I personally use and recommend the Littman Cardiology III. You can buy them from 3-M's web site. You can hear EVERYTHING with them. Their acoustics are great. Good luck with

  20. Opinions on Distance Learning Courses?

    Tim-GNP replied to Sunny's topic in General Nursing

    Just be careful that the school you select is accredited. The last thing you want is a diploma that isn't worth the paper it is printed on. Go to the following site for more information on...

  21. ltc state survey problems

    Tim-GNP replied to terriv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The best thing to do in this case is to pull a surveyor to the side and explain what has happened. True, your anonymity will not be protected, but administration would dare not fire you [if they did,...

  22. student nurse wants to work with geriatrics

    Tim-GNP replied to csnurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As you can guess, being a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, I LOVE older adults. I have spent my entire professional career as an R.N. caring for older adults. My best suggestion is to take a job as...

  23. I have a question for all nursing home nurses.

    Tim-GNP replied to chili2641's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Chili2641: I can relate to what you said: "In my opinion nurse aids are looked down on by some of the professional nurses. " There are a great number of people out there, today who have poor...

  24. Nurses who love their job.

    Tim-GNP replied to susanmary's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE my job. Granted, I don't wish I were there every minute of the day. But I truly love my job. I am a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner. I stay in my position because there is no other place...

  25. Please help me choose my new job title!

    Tim-GNP replied to Stargazer's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone who has advised you thus far is correct about the Clinical Nurse Specialist. That title [dependent upon the state you are practicing in] may be 'protected' for individuals who are qualified...