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  1. Can Someone Be a Nurse Without Jean Watson??

    Stargazer replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    That, for me, is the key. In order for any theory to have scientific validity, it needs to be measurable, testable, and reproduceable. In a field where so much of what we do IS measurable, as Raskin...

  2. Can Someone Be a Nurse Without Jean Watson??

    Stargazer replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    That was a fascinating article, James. I bookmarked that one for future reference. At first I was ready to call "foul" when he referred to "cult indoctrination" but then he got to the part about...

  3. Can Someone Be a Nurse Without Jean Watson??

    Stargazer replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    (O/T: Ooohhh--lots of new search engines to play with. Thanks,

  4. Can Someone Be a Nurse Without Jean Watson??

    Stargazer replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    Susy--I look forward to reading your thesis, then.

  5. Can Someone Be a Nurse Without Jean Watson??

    Stargazer replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    Okay, first of all--carative? Not an actual word. And the fact that she made this word up and then proceeds to use it over and over and over again in an attempt to lend it validity and gravitas is...

  6. Can Someone Be a Nurse Without Jean Watson??

    Stargazer replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle I don't remember hearing about her either, but I'd be lying if I said I remembered much--okay, ANY--nursing theory from my college days. I think nurses should provide the same level of care...

  7. How much should you pay for a nursing convention?

    Stargazer replied to nehi's topic in General Nursing

    I think nimbex's guideline is about right. I will be attending the annual ACEP conference in Seattle this year (not a nursing conference per se, but many nurses attend) but only because my employer...

  8. Cardiac Assessment Documentation

    Stargazer replied to Youda's topic in General Nursing

    Woo! Nice job, Youda! And by the way--someone who identifies a problem, researches solutions, confronts her boss about it, convinces her of her point of view, AND gets the desired response, can in no...

  9. Cardiac Assessment Documentation

    Stargazer replied to Youda's topic in General Nursing

    If you're taking care of cardiac pts in your unit, and you are the only nurse who knows how to do-- and document-- a proper cardiac assessment, then your NM has much bigger problems than what you're...

  10. Cardiac Assessment Documentation

    Stargazer replied to Youda's topic in General Nursing

    I would dearly love to know the supervisor's rationale also. Cripes, I have to constantly remind my folks to document MORE detailed assessments! The thing is, if you end up in a deposition or...

  11. Creepy!!!!!!!

    Stargazer replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of great advice here--I have nothing to add. I wanted to ask everyone a question, though--how many of you have been the subject of inappropriate remarks (or behavior) from patient's visitors and...

  12. Having a nurse as a CEO?

    Stargazer replied to kaycee's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think a nurse automatically makes a good administrator, but a good DON has a solid chance of being a good CEO. Please keep us updated on what happens,

  13. "Is your manager a leader? What skills define leadership?"

    Stargazer replied to prn nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I started answering this question, but it was such a long, flowery valentine to my current boss that it was too embarassing to post! Suffice it to say that my manager has all the best qualities...

  14. Nurses week Cheap gifts from admin.

    Stargazer replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing

    This is so timely. It ain't just nurses, folks. On one of the other BBs I frequent, there is an active topic called "Morale Boosters That Failed Horribly." Posters from every walk of life--retail,...

  15. Nurses week Cheap gifts from admin.

    Stargazer replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing

    Back in the day, when my old hospital was actually interested in deserving their "magnet hospital" status, we used to have it pretty good for Nurses' Week--similar to what Gomer described. There was...

  16. What is your net take home pay every two weeks?

    Stargazer replied to JMP's topic in General Nursing

    Corporate non-hospital position x 2 years: take-home pay is about $1250 q2weeks after taxes, medical, parking, and my 13% contribution to my 401(k) are all deducted. No raise or Christmas bonus this...

  17. Impaired Nurses

    Stargazer replied to SR@csi's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In my experience, working with a nurse who was in a similar program, the programs are comprehensive enough, and safe enough, that I felt fine working with her while she was still in recovery, and...

  18. Pot Smoking and Nursing

    Stargazer replied to MrsNurseCA's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! Sing it,

  19. Minnesota Opts Out of Nurse Anesthetist Rule; No MD required to supervise CRNA

    Stargazer replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I foresee a huge migration of CRNAs from Florida to Minnesota....

  20. Just Go Pee!

    Stargazer replied to Huganurse's topic in General Nursing

    Huganurse, that page is darling! And hilarious. I'm going to be forwarding it to every nurse I know. Nice

  21. Just Go Pee!

    Stargazer replied to Huganurse's topic in General Nursing

    It's a terrible habit to get into. I haven't worked at the bedside in years, and I STILL have a hard time making myself take the time to tinkle. There's always something I want to finish, or an errand...

  22. tips on being an effective charge nurse?

    Stargazer replied to minnib's topic in Nurse Management

    All good comments--my best advice is to be flexible. The worst charge nurses, in my experience, are the ones who map out a detailed plan for how the shift is going to go and then can't cope when...

  23. pillow therapy

    Stargazer replied to thisnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Every time I read one of her "day in the life of thisnurse" posts, I am reminded anew why I left the bedside. God bless you, girlfriend! I'd work a 12-hour with you and buy you a drink afterwards any...

  24. Male RN's vs. Female RN's in ICU setting- difference?

    Stargazer replied to JMP's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Judging by the various responses here, not to mention my own experience, it's my general feeling that this is a management issue. This certainly may be occurring in individual units or even...

  25. Male RN's vs. Female RN's in ICU setting- difference?

    Stargazer replied to JMP's topic in General Nursing

    JMP, this was definitely not the case in my ICU. We had a lot of men in our unit, and they were not given deferential scheduling, pt. assignments, or responsibilities. Those things were merit-based...