RschIVF40

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

    RschIVF40 posted a topic in General Nursing

    RESEARCH SURVEY INVITATION You are invited to participate in a brief on-line PhD student research survey that is focused on clinician decision-making specific to embryo disposition...

  8. 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

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. What can you do with a nursing degree besides nursing?

    RschIVF40 replied to Elidrc's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand your frustration. As you do have your nursing schooling background, some general ideas that come to mind include: pharmaceutical sales (if you like sales and people), health...

  18. NO CONFIDENCE

    RschIVF40 replied to changes14's topic in General Nursing

    I'd have to agree with Nola009 and firstinfamily.. I've had my own share of healthcare issues / pain that developed over many, many years and have learned to work through these. If nursing is your...

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

    RschIVF40 replied to RschIVF40's topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone...Just another reminder.....this survey is still going on and has been extended through FRIDAY, OCTOBER, 31, 2014. Thank you to all who may have already taken this survey. But for those...

  20. Little Did She Know, Her Life Was About To Change Forever.

    RschIVF40 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    She received approval from her boss to leave work early. She didn't feel well enough to drive, so one of her co-workers gave her a ride home. During the ride, the abdominal pain and waves of nausea...

  21. My best friend is now a patient on the floor I work on

    RschIVF40 replied to EmergencyChocolate's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I agree that this is a very tricky situation when it comes to HIPAA and caring for friends. I'm assuming that your best friend was aware before her hospitalization that you are a nursing student, as...

  22. While You are In Here..I May As Well Try To Go To The Bathroom....

    RschIVF40 replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    While I can certainly commiserate regarding the frustration of being pulled in many different directions, and the periodic lack of CNA support. I've been in the same situation many times before and I...

  23. Business

    RschIVF40 replied to futro3697's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    My suggestion is that you start with your state's Department of Public Health to check their requirements regarding foot and nail care standards around this. Podiatrists are required to follow the...

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

    RschIVF40 replied to RschIVF40's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all...Another reminder.....this survey is still going on and has been extended through Oct. 31, 2014. Thank you to all who may have already taken this survey. But for those who have not yet...

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

    RschIVF40 replied to RschIVF40's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all...Just a reminder.....this survey is still going on and has been extended through Sept 30, 2014. Thank you to all who may have already taken this survey. But for those who have not yet taken...