RschIVF40

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1. I feel uncomfortable doing this

   RschIVF40 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I agree with icumaggieRN and Meriwhen. Also, if you end up writing a recommendation letter for nursing school for this relative, they may then expect assistance regarding another recommendation...

2. I'm so afraid that I violated Hipaa!

   RschIVF40 replied to guest879529's topic in HIPAA Challenges

   Sorry to get in on this conversation at the last minute. I would move forward from that situation and not get overly stressed about it, but rather utilize it as a learning situation and just NOT...

3. Conduct your own research from scratch?

   RschIVF40 replied to CampNurse10's topic in Research

   Although I'm getting in on the tail-end of this convo, I've done rsch at work as well as am doing it for my PhD. You mentioned you have no research background. Conducting a research study requires...

4. Male locks (hair)

   RschIVF40 replied to ColorGreen's topic in Men in Nursing

   I agree with RunBabyRN, and the other comments regarding that fact that it may depend on your geographic location. In my experience, I've seen individuals with dreads at the MA, LVN, RN level,...

5. Deciding what to give to the patient who gets everything

   RschIVF40 replied to Birdy2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I agree with what the other RN's have said regarding: 1) checking what the patient had previously and how they reacted to it; 2) giving the med that is the weakest / lasts longest, & 3)...

6. Nurse Decision-Making Study in IVF/REI/Wm's Hlth

   RschIVF40 replied to RschIVF40's topic in General Nursing

   Hi all...Just a note, this survey has been extended through TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2014. Thank you to all who may have already taken this survey. For those who have not...... The survey focuses...

7. Want to move into clinic

   RschIVF40 replied to kchant311's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   You might try applying for temp / volunteer work in family or internal medicine as a way to transition into this field...just a thought Best

8. Am I cut out for this????

   RschIVF40 replied to Nikki0727's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I agree with RN403 and anh06005..I would also see about finding, perhaps, a senior RN and ask to "buddy up" / partner with that RN to get some additional on-the-job tips that this RN has learned...

9. Business Plan in Nursing

   RschIVF40 replied to cisla's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   The government has a website that helps entrepreneurs develop small businesses. If you go to the US small business administration, they have a "tool" to help you create a business plan, in addition...

10. Nurse Decision-Making Study in IVF/REI/Wm's Hlth

    RschIVF40 replied to RschIVF40's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all...Just a note, this survey has been extended through SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2014. Thank you to all who may have already taken this survey. For those who have not...... The survey focuses on...

11. Research Nursing

    RschIVF40 replied to Peanut&Buttercup's topic in Research

    You might try volunteering for an entry-level research position as a way to get experience in the field at a hospital research dept or at a company that conducts clinical research trials, or try...

12. Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    RschIVF40 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Saying lots of prayers for a speedy recovery. Best

13. Upset/impatient patients

    RschIVF40 replied to ginazimmermann's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I agree that it is challenging asking patients so many questions. At the front desk, when the patient is registering, they are just asked, "Any changes to your current address or phone number?"...our...

14. COBs...what do you think about the handling of the Ebola outbreak

    RschIVF40 replied to richardgecko's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I agree with roser13, that Ebola does not seem to be as much of a "stigma" as HIV/AIDS was "back in the day", mainly because it doesn't seem to be transmitted by sex, although my understanding is that...

15. Spervisor hid meds

    RschIVF40 replied to jayl955's topic in Patient Medications

    I agree with what others have posted regarding this issue. And, not to berate you regarding the "forgetting to lock the med room", but that is a major issue, however, this certainly doesn't excuse...