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  1. Hospital Bosses Ignored Months of Doctors' Warnings About Lucy Letby

    feelix replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Rather than speculate about why she did it, our concern should be, her MO and how was she able to carry it out. A bigger concern would be how did she fall through the cracks? How did the system fail...

  2. Georgia law prohibits DNPs from using the term "doctor"

    feelix replied to klone's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Since nurse educators who have doctorate also teach clinicals at hospitals, should their students refer to them with one title while in school and another at the hospital? This is getting

  3. Georgia law prohibits DNPs from using the term "doctor"

    feelix replied to klone's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Are you sure it was Sociology not Social

  4. Georgia law prohibits DNPs from using the term "doctor"

    feelix replied to klone's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There is opportunity to misrepresent as a nurse too. Patients call every female in scrubs 'nurse', even utility workers and dietary staff. We cannot make people hide their earned credentials...

  5. Georgia law prohibits DNPs from using the term "doctor"

    feelix replied to klone's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It is too darn hard work, time and monetary input to earn a doctoral degree. You have 'earned' your credentials, so use them. I made a conscious decision to drop out of a doctoral program as I...

  6. Georgia law prohibits DNPs from using the term "doctor"

    feelix replied to klone's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I see a lot of assumption and opinions not backed by facts. You assume my school was awful and I will allow you to wallow in your warm opinions. I suspect the initials you wrote after your name are...

  7. Georgia law prohibits DNPs from using the term "doctor"

    feelix replied to klone's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    DNPs teach DNP students' clinical component. Not guaranteeing a preceptor dies not remove requirement for precepted cli ical experience. It means the student is responsible for procuring a preceptor....

  8. Georgia law prohibits DNPs from using the term "doctor"

    feelix replied to klone's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Physicians have no problem delegating care to DNPs, even NPs and make more money. It has been 3 years I have seen the face of a doctor on an office visit. It is all NPs. They won't let you know how...

  9. Georgia law prohibits DNPs from using the term "doctor"

    feelix replied to klone's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What is the entry level qualification for an anesthesiology

  10. Georgia law prohibits DNPs from using the term "doctor"

    feelix replied to klone's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It was actually academia who conducted research and found out that patient outcomes improved when the nurse had a bachelors degree vs ADN. Hospitals implemented the evidence based

  11. Georgia law prohibits DNPs from using the term "doctor"

    feelix replied to klone's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    FYI, 1. It is not you but accreditation organizations that determine whether a school is fake or not. 2. All the schools you have named also have labs and supervised clinicals, or state...

  12. Georgia law prohibits DNPs from using the term "doctor"

    feelix replied to klone's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Whatever the source, they have no problem with Podiatrists, Chiropractors, and a slew of therapists from calling themselves Doctor in any state. There is no ban on doctoral nurses being called doctors...

  13. 11 Best Nursing Shoes (Plus 6 Most Comfortable)

    feelix replied to Julia Liou's topic in Nursing News

    SAS is my Go to company. Don't buy them on amazon. Most are fakes. I buy directly at the store. They carry double width with memory foam and adjustable fit. Can run close to $200. I buy in my birthday...

  14. Is a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Worth It?

    feelix replied to Julia Liou's topic in General Nursing

    There is also the Leadership option, Case Managenent option, Public Health option and Health Informatics option that I know

  15. What do you say when a patient family member is taking out their rage out on the world on to you? 

    feelix replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    It should never escalate if possible, for them to take hold of your lapels. I wish deescalation techniques were taught in nursing school. I would call security well before or during and not wait to be...

  16. Georgia law prohibits DNPs from using the term "doctor"

    feelix replied to klone's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    People need to get out of the ******** named

  17. What do you say when a patient family member is taking out their rage out on the world on to you? 

    feelix replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    I make myself relax and turn on my calm voice. I don't play their game and never talk back. I listen and do not necessarily speak. They are not looking to hear from you and are not listening. Just let...

  18. South Carolina LPNs Arrested For Not Changing Wound Dressings

    feelix replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    When more than one instance of identical nature is discovered, the investigator obtains a sample of patients and investigates. I hope they self-reported to the state first and the state surveyors...

  19. EMR Passwords

    feelix replied to Advocatenursemama's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work for a major home health agency who had access to passwords. Another small home and community based agency had it too. The major reason is to modify charting under your name. You can...

  20. Is it illegal to date a patient's family member (parent)?

    feelix replied to carti's topic in General Nursing

    Mental health facilities usually have or should have stipulations for not dating patients for several years after taking care of them. This is due to the special vulnerability of the

  21. Is it illegal to date a patient's family member (parent)?

    feelix replied to carti's topic in General Nursing

    Just speaking out aloud. If a female nurse went to visit a patient and the father came on to her, the normal reaction would be saying: "That creep is hitting on me.” So yes, the mother of a patient...

  22. Is it illegal to date a patient's family member (parent)?

    feelix replied to carti's topic in General Nursing

    That is why company policies say you cannot date your patients. I would think they should include family members too. It is a conflict of interest. If a relationship existed before, it is the duty of...

  23. Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    feelix replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Identifying system errors in the RV case: 1. The medication dispensing system should not autofill. Which means, if I type Ver, it should not offer to give Versed. 2. Floaters should be...

  24. Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    feelix replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses lacking compassion are scarier than those with poor skills. Like someone said, there is more to Nursing than patient care. Let someone have a chance to make a living being a HEDIS nurse or...

  25. What should I do about my new Job in Orientation. HELP! L&D nurse

    feelix replied to NICUnLDRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Looks like word has gotten around and you don't have a future at this hospital. At this point, instead of mourning the loss, I would actively plan my next move. I would start learning and soaking...