blushpink

blushpink BSN, RN

Cardiac, NICU, CCM, LNC, Forensic, LCP

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  1. VA Nurse Onboarding delay

    blushpink replied to RNinNE24's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations on your tentative offer from the VA! I truly hope this does not affect you, but this is what is going on right now: "Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from...

  2. Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBL): Increased Mortality Rate

    blushpink replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with squats and

  3. Certification

    blushpink replied to artsmom's topic in Case Management

    Hi! Are you looking for the ACM or CCM? If CCM, search for Case Management Institute and Deanna Cooper. She has excellent study guides. Good

  4. The Supreme Court has overruled Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark decision establishing the right to abortion.

    blushpink replied to Julie's topic in Nursing News

    The SCOTUS’s overturning Roe v. Wade clearly set us back in time. It is wrong to take away abortion rights, reproductive rights and women’s

  5. Legal Nurses Rock Program?

    blushpink replied to sergioray's topic in Legal

    My apologies for this overdue response. I looked at the LNC Stat website before deciding which program to take. My concern was having to pay for continuing education or renewing the “certification...

  6. Philippine doctors to nurses in the US

    blushpink replied to Motongever's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I don’t have first-hand experience, but I know a few friends who moved to the Philippines and graduated medical school there. They all came back to the US, but I’m not sure if they passed the...

  7. Legal Nurses Rock Program?

    blushpink replied to sergioray's topic in Legal

    Hi there! I’m currently in the Legal Nurses Rock program and enjoying it. I’m still in the beginning phases because I’m working and moving while completing this course. Thankfully, it is...

  8. Nurses Oppose New CDC Rule Lowering Isolation Time for COVID-Positive Nurses

    blushpink replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is the kind of policy that continues to drive nurses away from the bedside. My feelings echo the same responses as above. I wanted to help clinically during COVID-19, but it appears that nurses...

  9. Employers' Background Investigation (i.e. social media)

    blushpink replied to Guest 1152923's topic in General Nursing

    I don’t think you need to suspend your social media accounts, but perhaps adjust the viewer’s settings to “private” or “friends only.” I often Google myself to make sure my words and...

  10. Has anyone tried ‘Legal Nurses Rock’ LNC program?

    blushpink replied to Vbergeron's topic in Legal

    Hi! I plan on taking Legal Nurses Rock as well. If you complete the free one-hour workshop, you’ll see the prices for the actual courses. Since there are no printed materials, the tuition is more...

  11. My Covid Story: From the Other Side of the Bed

    blushpink replied to Cricket183's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you for sharing. I lost three family members. I pray that you continue with your recovery. You’ll definitely enjoy case management and writing.

  12. How To Properly Clean Your Stethoscope

    blushpink replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I used alcohol pads to wipe my stethoscope, scissors, pens, phone, etc. For a deep clean, I’d use the purple wipes. I didn’t wear my stethoscope around my neck either because it was uncomfortable...

  13. New Nurse Case Manager

    blushpink replied to syronrs14's topic in Case Management

    Congratulations on your new nurse case manager position! Here are some resources that should help: https://casemanagementinstitute.com/ https://cmsa.org/

  14. Nurse Life Care Planner

    blushpink posted a topic in Legal

    Hello, nurses! Is anyone a nurse life care planner? If so, will you describe your job and/or scope of practice? Do you mostly work with attorneys? Are you also a legal nurse consultant or a nurse case...

  15. Nurse Life Care Planner

    blushpink replied to blushpink's topic in Legal

    Thank you so

  16. State Mandates Restricting Travel to Other States - What Do You Think?

    blushpink replied to RNNPICU's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Each person has his or her own free will to travel or not. It is tough placing my love for travel on the back burner. However, I choose to stay in my state because I wish to keep myself, my family, my...

  17. Dance + Nursing

    blushpink replied to hundefeater's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Congratulations on graduating soon! Becoming a nurse opens a world of opportunities. I also love dance, and I wish I pursued it professionally. Now I am currently trying to combine nursing and my...

  18. Exploring the World of Freelance Writing for Nurses

    blushpink replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Thank you for sharing your expertise! I have worked in public relations before becoming a nurse. I would love to write and get published again. I hope we can keep in

  19. Are there NP run programs that help patient with chronic conditions get off their medications?

    blushpink replied to NurseLissie's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hello! I also wish to be able to provide what the original post, @NurseLissie wants to do, and make a living. However, I agree with @Oldmahubbard. Unfortunately, our healthcare system appears to be...

  20. Long hours/no life

    blushpink replied to Camino77's topic in Case Management

    Thank you for sharing and I understand the stress. I have been working for a small CM company for almost five years. I have about 30 to 40+ cases. When I ask not to get assigned to new patients, I am...

  21. Nurse Innovators - Meet Deanna Gillingham RN, CCM

    blushpink replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Deanna truly is an innovator by creating ways to help fellow nurses/case managers succeed. Her study guide, online review course and community group have helped me pass my CCM exam. She has also been...

  22. My first night shift... help!

    blushpink replied to Kwells29's topic in General Nursing

    I understand the anxiety! During my first job as a nurse, I worked the 6a-6p shift for months, and then the next day, I switched to 7p-7a. I had no choice but to force myself to stay up all night so...

  23. Online MSN in Case Mngmnt - U of AL vs other programs? Full-Time vs. Part-Time?

    blushpink replied to ABCRN81's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations! I was also looking into American Sentinel and Chamberlain. Let me know how you like it and I'll keep you posted as

  24. Online MSN in Case Mngmnt - U of AL vs other programs? Full-Time vs. Part-Time?

    blushpink replied to ABCRN81's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I understand what you mean about the application requirements. Congratulations on your new job! I also left the bedside and started CM last year. Some days are challenging, but I'm enjoying it and...

  25. Should I leave this racist town?

    blushpink replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm so sorry to hear of your experience. Toxic environments don't change. I honestly would leave and move on. There is a better job(s) with supportive colleagues waiting for you. Stay strong. Good...