Mia415

Mia415

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  1. ED Ethics In Self Harm

    Mia415 replied to ReadyToListen's topic in Emergency

    I can share my perspective, Ive never worked in ER, but I work in Public Health, so I visit patients in their home and can have long conversations with them. I see a lot of mental health cases. There...

  2. what does Program Administrator, health service do?

    Mia415 replied to allaboutfun's topic in Public, Community Health

    Both of those positions are basically upper management, overseeing and running entire programs and overseeing dozens of people. Have you checked to see if you meet the minimum requirements to apply?...

  3. How do I deal with "needy" nurses

    Mia415 replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Here is what I think: 1. You just have to say "I'm sorry I can't do that right because I'm too busy. I could probably do that for you in about 30 min (1 hour, 15 mins, 2 hours, etc) if you still...

  4. Language Regression in 10 month old - case management advice?

    Mia415 posted a topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Hi, not sure what section to post this in! I'm a Public Health Nurse, I do home visits to pregnant women and infants under 1 year old. I've already done a lot of research on the topic, so I just...

  5. When a patient signs out AMA...

    Mia415 replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We all struggle with the frustration of those who cannot be helped sometimes. Lots of good advice here. I would add, instead of asking whats wrong with this person, instead ask what has happened to...

  6. Language Regression in 10 month old - case management advice?

    Mia415 replied to Mia415's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Thank you justbeachynurse. That is helpful. I've been brushed off in the past by busy PCPs who telling me "that's all normal" in other situations. So I just needed some assurance that my concerns and...

  7. Language Regression in 10 month old - case management advice?

    Mia415 replied to Mia415's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Yes I can call them. I was planning on at least calling the PCP. I think I knew everything I need to do, I guess I just wanted some reassurance that this is indeed concerning. We work so independently...

  8. Language Regression in 10 month old - case management advice?

    Mia415 replied to Mia415's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Thank you! Yes I will fill out the referral on Monday - even though mom said she would prefer to wait a month or two to see if he improves. But after everything I have read, I think it does prompt an...

  9. Depression from nursing, looking for input?

    Mia415 replied to GuvnerH's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I always said it takes a very special heart to work with the dying. I did not want that to be part of my daily work. I strongly recommend you change your specialty, while continuing counseling. I...

  10. Still being charged for meds after discharge

    Mia415 replied to Eschell2971's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    wow interesting situation, and all good advice here. If you can call the pharmacies as stated above, and clarify their perspective on this, perhaps you can push to change discharge policy at your...

  11. Prioritizing Nursing Diagnoses

    Mia415 replied to KrCmommy522's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh my gosh that potassium level could be very dangerous. She could go into cardiac dysrhythimia. Just my personal opinion that needs to have higher priority. Totally agree with the advice think what...

  12. Nursing Diagnosis Help

    Mia415 replied to KrCmommy522's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Agree - fluid imbalance and risks of complications of dialysis take higher priority than pain. 95% isnt too low, you may want to see what his normal/average spo2 has been. this sounds like an...

  13. Best Friend Getting Married

    Mia415 replied to tbird88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What I learned when I graduated and began working as a nurse, is that nobody really cares about grades. Yes some new grad residency programs might have a minimum gpa but most only care if you have...

  14. Public Health/Community Clinical Nurse Specialist

    Mia415 replied to One4All's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Lol I disagree - APRN can certainly practice medicine. Not all APRNs do... But ya they

  15. Rh + and - and Coombs and blood types

    Mia415 replied to Postpartum RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's awesome that your hospital offer that!! Bcuz even if you tell them to go get it done it means most of them probably won't. Convenience is a huge

  16. CLinical Nurse Expert

    Mia415 replied to Pprwrk's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I see, I just re read your question. I for one have not heard of a clinical nurse expert lol. i see what you are

  17. Rh + and - and Coombs and blood types

    Mia415 replied to Postpartum RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    good answers on the RH factor here, just wanted to add regarding dads and tdaps - the dad is not your patient, so how will you bill for the cost of the vaccine and get reimbursed for it? Dads should...

  18. Insurance Haters

    Mia415 replied to gonzoRN's topic in Case Management

    With love from an insurance hater: I have nothing against good people that show up to work and do their job and follow the policies of the company they work for. Im sure you are a very nice person!...

  19. In your experience, how long after starting antibiotics for sx to go away

    Mia415 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    if you mean for infants and children then I think within 3 days or less. Im not sure with adults obviously im sure you know as a nurse to continue the abx tx till the

  20. Less Stressful Unit?

    Mia415 replied to MexicanFNP's topic in General Nursing

    well almost any unit is less stressful than ICU! lol. what about something like post

  21. CLinical Nurse Expert

    Mia415 replied to Pprwrk's topic in General Nursing

    CNS is certainly a recognized position! My sister worked as one for almost 10 years :) if it helps shed some clarity, I can tell you about her role. She was working at her hospital as a NICU RN while...

  22. Switching to a Non-Nursing Major

    Mia415 replied to bises's topic in General Nursing

    A cardiac unit sounds very stressful! I also knew working in a hospital wasnt for me, but I am very happy at the Public Health dept. Maybe you want to try out working in epidemiology, research, health...

  23. RN Moving to San Francisco, CA

    Mia415 replied to koalim1's topic in General Nursing

    If you have experience, outlook is good. Theres a lot of hospitals, and even more just outside of the city too. No luck for new grads without experience though. Pay is usually very high. I would...

  24. How long is your commute?

    Mia415 replied to the nurse who lived's topic in General Nursing

    60 miles one way/ This is usually 50-75

  25. Health Insurance costs

    Mia415 replied to martymoose's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I pay $120/month for Kaiser (HMO). Almost everything is covered with a $10 copay. I'm very satisfied. But this is just for one person - me. I'm in Northern