Tim-GNP

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  1. hepatis c nurse-- can i be fired for this?

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

    I am not sure of the laws in your state, however, the ADA [Americans with Disabilities Act] states that an employer must make reasonable accommodations for individuals in the work place. If the...

  2. Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome

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

    The onset of Bell's palsy is fairly abrupt, just as you have described, some sources [Harrisons textbook of medicine] state that maximal weakness is usually attained by 48 hours [as a general rule]....

  3. nurse anesthetist article

    Tim-GNP replied to fergus51's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It is all part & parcel of the whole Advanced Practice Nursing 'thing.' Physicians won't want to allow APRN's to have the same clinical abilities that they do. The AMA has fought against the...

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

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

    This question has been the topic of much debate in the LTC industry. First of all, I want to state that I used to be a CNA [before the 'c' was even needed!]-I state this for any argumentative...

  5. Nursing Student says hello!

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

    The reason for drop outs in nursing programs are many. The most often cited is the realization of what the profession entails. Many students have unrealistic expectations as to what nursing is and...

  6. Nursing Student says hello!

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

    The reason for drop outs in nursing programs are many. The most often cited is the realization of what the profession entails. Many students have unrealistic expectations as to what nursing is and...

  7. Need help with nursing school question

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

    ADN is a great way to go, however, if you want your BSN, then before you do anything else, you should also consider WHERE you want to go for your BSN program. You should make sure that the BSN...

  8. nursing questions :o)

    Tim-GNP replied to angel_wings16's topic in General Nursing

    Name: Timothy Where do you live?: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. How long have you been involved in nursing?: In multiple capacities since 1987 When did you decide you wanted to become a nurse and...

  9. New Job- no knowledge base

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

    You need to call Eliot Press at (508) 655-8123 and obtain a copy of "MDS V-2 User's Manual" and begin to familiarize yourself with how to answer MDS questions. Also, go to www.aanac.org and surf...

  10. LTC careplans

    Tim-GNP replied to megs1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Although many computer companies have claimed that they have the 'best' RAP/Care planning programs, caveat emptor! DOH does not want to see 'canned' care plans. When I worked as a consultant, I...

  11. new grad seeks advice

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

    GLW- glad you asked! A Gerontological Nurse Practitioner belongs to a group of nurses referred to as "Advanced Practice Registered Nurses." APRN's are Registered Nurses who are prepared at the...

  12. Thinking of taking a DON offer

    Tim-GNP replied to suzqpart's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    As a licensed NHA, I give unto thee, the best advice I can give: "Run... don't walk, from you administrator's offer... DON's are cannon fodder!" One bad Department Of Health [DOH] survey and the...

  13. new grad seeks advice

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

    Sorry... I guess I got a bit wordy. In other words, unless you plan to STAY in med/surg. nursing, then you will never have CURRENT med/surg skills. Go to the specialty you want to practice in....

  14. new grad seeks advice

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

    When I graduated from my B.S.N. program, almost every one of my instructors discouraged me from going into my specialty of Gerontological Nursing. I actually had professors tell me that I 'wasted' a...

  15. Nurses On Probation with the BOARD

    Tim-GNP replied to prs358's topic in General Nursing

    I too have worked with nurses who were on probation [PA calls it the 'impaired nurses program']. You and your co-workers will probably never know the circumstances surrounding this person's...

  16. cheating in nursing while taking a test.........

    Tim-GNP replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    ShannonB25 raised a good point: NCLEX will prevent the cheaters from becoming nurses. However, that does not relieve the frustration you feel from studying hard to get good grades while others...

  17. SURELY someone will share their sense of humor!

    Tim-GNP replied to roth0003's topic in Nursing Humor

    I will share my sense of humor, but stop calling me

  18. Long Term Care or From Hell to Eternity

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

    When I was an LPN, I worked an 'intermediate care unit' with 48 residents on the 3-11 shift by myself. If I was lucky, I had 4 CNA's to help [usually only 3]. When I became the R.N., I had 26...

  19. Community College Nurse: Good to go or in the toilet bowl?

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

    Well, since no one has answered, I guess I will take a stab! Your question, barrybender and the elements it contain has been the subject of many heated arguments on this web-site! To begin, let me...

  20. Why should I be a Nurse?????

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

    When you do become a nurse, be sure to join your state's nurses association. Then you could at least be doing SOMETHING that will help better the profession. It is easy to complain and to whine. I...

  21. Medical school

    Tim-GNP replied to ShannonB25's topic in General Nursing

    What an interesting question you posed! As a Nurse Practitioner, I have often been asked the same question "Did you ever think about becomming a doctor?" I would be telling a lie if I said no. I...

  22. Abuse of a Nurse

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

    First of all, you must keep in mind that you are not the problem. Once you put that at the forefront of your mind, you will be ready to deal with this person effectively. First of all, pain in the...

  23. Nursing Student says hello!

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

    I know the feeling, Robert. I have just finished and I already start back on January 8th... I guess no rest for the wicked. PPL makes an excellent point. Don't get discouraged with the profession...

  24. Nursing Student says hello!

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

    Congratulations on the completion of your first semester. I remember my fundamentals of nursing class. There were 90 of us. Our instructor told us to 'look to the left and look to the right... half...

  25. suing board of nurses

    Tim-GNP replied to meemken's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am not an attorney [but I play one on TV... no, just kidding], but I do have some sane advice to give you. The best thing to do is speak to one of the practice advisors or other officials at the...