Cynthia_S

Hello all I am an experienced CC RN and work weekends while attending school for my ANP. I have had some really crazy experiences this past few weekend and am really worried and need some guidance for all of my fellow workers and me. This past weeken...

Thanks for the reply! The MICU that I was working in had no policies and procedures for the cryo YET they wanted us to participate in this procedure. I thought it was dangerous in a liablility aspect b/c we had no policy and procedure or education on...

Thanks for the info. It was very helpful!

LMAO :chuckle

My school is starting a FNP program in addition to all the other NP programs they offer. I think that one is more marketable having a FNP vs. ANP. being the scope of practice is a bit broader. I did some research and found that getting my JD was quic...

I needed the same things and I hit up all the drug reps I could find. I even asked my own physician what he had in the cubbards collecting dust that I could "borrow". Hence, I got everything I needed and did not pay a dime.

Thank you so much for that GREAT LAUGH!!!!! OH, how I needed that! Your postings are very informative and interesting. I am currently in an Adult track but seriously considering switching over to Family. It is so hard to believe that these docs thin...

"Evidence-informed nursing is the integration of professional judgment and research evidence about effectiveness of interventions. It provides a sound and rational basis for the decisions taken about patient care by nurses." McSherry, R., Simmons, ...

It's been a great summer especially after the pure hell I went thru with the spring semester ( ethics and pharm ). I took research 1 (done), research 2 (ends the 18th) and health policy (done) this summer. I still have to re write my ethics paper, l...

I know it's a bit off topic..but, can you bill for your hospital time like you can bill for your office time? Does anyone ( state ) have admitting privledges for NPs?

Thanks for the replies!

Thanks for the replies... Does your hospital have a formal procedure to follow when you hibernate patients or do you have standing orders or what instructions do you follow when you do the procedure? Do these instructions have tidbits of information ...

I think we are onto something here! Do you use your cooling blankets for the neuro pt to cool them down to a temp of 91. ? There are specific physiological aspects that you want to watch out for and for example you do not treat a low k unless it is ...

What an exellent choice in schools!! You will be very happy with continuing on to your master's there.. excellent reputation. My school - Kent- has a joint MSN/PhD program with them (and share instructors too)and I have heard nothing but the best. So...

Hello Everyone. I am a current adult NP student and in a cultural diversity class. I have a project coming up and need some help, info and/or direction for info. The project involves the cultural values of prisoners. With that being said, the goal is...

Thanks for the info Sashi. I do see the need for further investigating and sounds like you're a great one. That class is over ( thank God ) and we got an A for our group project on the prisoner patient. I always welcome insight. Thanks for the reply.

Hi there !! If I were you I would not waste my time... That program is NOT FRIENDLY at all. They will make your life a living :angryfire H*** and they still have the menu plan of "eating the young". I'd look into Akron. I have heard nothing but WOND...

You most certainly can apply right out of school. I would apply to as many as possible. At least you can say you tried and by the way, make sure they know your a veteran- it certainly helps! I put that down on my application and that was one of the f...

Interesting insight !! Thanks for the info, it was helpful.

The inmate, who has never received any genuine respect, defines respect how? This is what I am trying to get at. As "the real nurse", how do you alter your care in knowing that they have never received respect?

The irony of respect towards a culture is climbing out of the box you are in and educating yourself, without bias, as if you were a clean slate. Respect is only one concept. You have to know what you are respecting and make sure that you and them are...

Thanks everyone. I'm searching now!!! I'll post back what our group presented and how we did.

Hello Everyone. I am a current adult NP student and in a cultural diversity class. I have a project coming up and need some help, info and/or direction for info. The project involves the cultural values of prisoners. With that being said, the goal is...

I LOVED :loveya: the agency that I worked for. PM me for the inside scoop!