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psalm RN

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  1. Medicare: "Hospital-Acquired Conditions" and "Present on Admission"

    psalm replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I definately agree with you, it's too bad we won't be getting more staff so that we as nurses can PROPERLY assess/document/intervene in a timely

  2. Medicare: "Hospital-Acquired Conditions" and "Present on Admission"

    psalm replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My mother-in-law is in a lather over this, she thought it meant the patient would have to pay the difference if the pt. got the nosocomial infection. I had to explain to her what it

  3. Any comments on this......

    psalm replied to passion2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is this a student assignment or are you already a nurse working in an office or hospital setting? Research is valuable, is something evidence-based or just something we've always done. We can look at...

  4. What color is your stethoscope tubing?

    psalm replied to browneyedgirl71's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Had a pink one that was too heavy. Have a royal blue Littman, very nice. Just upgraded to a Littman II and it is bright purple. But I usually have stethescope covers in tie-dye green, purple, flowers....

  5. Got Beat Up Badly In Face By Patient

    psalm replied to Aviationurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Hugs and prayers to you, that you can recuperate from this physcially AND emotionally. We support you here, and the advice in the posts before mine is excellent. Don't let this go, YOU WERE...

  6. Christian Nurses

    psalm replied to kforgood's topic in Nursing Career

    I found that during nursing school I couldn't do it all and felt like a failure coz I couldn't keep up with those who could. But my pastor's wife and a few friends from Sunday School told me not to...

  7. Don't like to say I'm an RN. Long...

    psalm replied to MrsCaseyRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's like saying there's no difference between an elementary school teacher and a professor at the college level. Each teaches, and some elementary teachers are far more astute and successful at...

  8. My sister is on life support

    psalm replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs...and prayers...and

  9. Frisky Residents! Some Questions

    psalm replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I think the POAs need to know and have some input. Suppose the female participant develops physical problems, UTI, lady partsl tears, STDs, or wants to say "no". Is she capable of saying no, and is...

  10. MidMichigan Hospital Midland?

    psalm replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Michigan Nursing

    If you work nights you may have a few hours of no unit clerk, as they are "shared". But that was a few years ago. I was a tech there and had alot of good training and clinical

  11. Any Ideas For Celebrating Nurses Week?

    psalm replied to fromtheheartRN's topic in General Nursing

    I want it all I want it all I want it all And I want it

  12. Any Ideas For Celebrating Nurses Week?

    psalm replied to fromtheheartRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, McDonald's gives their putrid orange drink as a good will thing to churches, volunteer ventures, and any place they want "free advertising". I was trying to offer some ideas where businesses in...

  13. Pornographic movies

    psalm replied to Mrs. M.'s topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Okay, this is his home...what if his tastes turn to kiddie Media? What if he wants help taking illicit drugs? Or producing them? What if he starts a criminal venture using a computer or whatever?...

  14. Confidence shot down

    psalm replied to nosnow1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, it will work. If you stand up for yourself in a professional private manner with her, you will show her that you won't tolerate her foolishness, and that you are respectful for not saying it in...

  15. Any Ideas For Celebrating Nurses Week?

    psalm replied to fromtheheartRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ask around and see if any businesses would be willing to donate something for your floor. Submarine shops may donate food, McDonald's usually donates that orange drink (very nutritious, lol), maybe a...

  16. Any Ideas For Celebrating Nurses Week?

    psalm replied to fromtheheartRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the "male-dominated fields" like engineers get bonuses to be recognized...and their pictures in the paper. And awards, plaques. There is a "Doctor's Day" at least at our hospital and our NM...

  17. Private Duty Nurses...Let me know if I am insane please!!

    psalm replied to radrook's topic in Private Duty

    Who else is in the family? Does the "mom" know how to deal with an emergency when a nurse isn't there? If not, why not? Shouldn't she know how to take care of her own kids? Who toilets them when...

  18. Attacked by patient

    psalm replied to franmermaid's topic in Psychiatric

    Praying for you and sending

  19. sick as a dog

    psalm replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    You all forgot about the dull headache that threatens to explode after a bout of coughing. My throat looks like it has a rash, bumpy and red. Ah-h-h, but I am a bit better now. Thanks for the...

  20. Doctor Practices that Dump Patients

    psalm replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was told that for every Medicare dollar spent on pt care, a particular clinic gets 30 cents of that dollar. If a practice has a large amt. of Medicare pts. who are consistantly no-shows for appts....

  21. Tech Refuses Patient

    psalm replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't go to work without a doctor's excuse for something I couldn't do and expect my co-workers and team-mates to just take it on my word. To protect myself, you better believe I would have it...

  22. Tidying up the patient's room is important!

    psalm replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Out of curiosity, what cleaning does your environmental services provide on your floor? As far as I can tell, the day shift dry mops and wet mops hallway floors, med areas, wipes counters, and does...

  23. Nursing Patches?

    psalm replied to nurscestudent's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, we shouldn't be surprised if we see it marketed just in time for Nurses' Week, lol! Love to

  24. Anyone with Academy of Medical-Surgical Nursing?

    psalm posted a topic in General Nursing

    Wanted to converse with any members of Academy of Medical-Surgical Nursing, how you like it, the benefits of joining, if you've tested for certification.

  25. Anyone with Academy of Medical-Surgical Nursing?

    psalm replied to psalm's topic in General Nursing

    That makes you certified, and Congrats!! Was the test like the N-CLEX? I think it makes you a member, but I'm not sure. I was looking into it coz our pay raise can increase if we belong to a...