Debi Fischer

Many RNs work in acute care and do not give insurance a second thought. Most people have Obama Care under the Affordable Care Act, right? As an RN in acute care you may not be aware of this growing trend. A new study in the Journal of Clinical Oncolo...

We have all heard of 3 D printers. Some of us may even own one or will buy one in the future. In 2013, income generated from 3D printers was $3.07 billion. By 2020, less than two years away, this figure will skyrocket to an estimate of $21 billion. I...

I recently interviewed General Hospital soap opera star Nancy Lee Grahn. One of the best known lawyers on daytime, her riveting performance as "Alexis Davis" the attorney for the two hospital staff members of the #metoomovement storyline on GH is wor...

Yes, there are men who are sexually harassed too. The show just didn't portray this story line. Actually, if you read the ending again, I said that the soap opera was leading the way to illuminate and educate nurses and empowering them. Not Nancy ...

This actress has been on the show for 20 years. She has very well thought out cogent answers. Thank you for your opinion. Nurses could have worse role models. Her character Alexis Davis has evolved on the show. In fact, the character is in thera...

You have a great sense of humor. Thanks for reading the interview.

Thank you for reading the interview.

Thank you for reading the article.

Thanks for reading this. This article is an interview with a well known soap opera star who happens to have an opinion about today's current events as it relates to women. This is relevant to nurses.

Thank you for reading this. Actually there are 4 GH related articles. Shelly Altman, the writer gave me a terrific interview. Plus don't forget the one on the transgender actress. Also, the first one on the #metoomovement. The nurses and characters o...

Thank you for reading this. Actually there are 4 GH related articles. Shelly Altman, the writer gave me a terrific interview. Plus don't forget the one on the transgender actress. Also, the first one on the #metoomovement. The nurses and charact...

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Shelly Altman, the head writer of ABC's General Hospital. Shelly has been writing the #GHtoo storyline along with her co-writer Chris Van Etten. In the recent past, Shelley has also been the head writer for...

Sounds simple, but there comes a moment in the hospital when we all say, "I wish I had invented or thought of that. I could have retired by now." Looking at that concept, we find design thinking. This means that the person in the setting itself is re...

I wonder how many other ER nurses feel this way. You pose a valid point.

I live and work in Miami, Florida roughly an hour's drive from Marjory Stoneman Douglas Senior High School. The recent Valentine's Day shooting at that school which left 17 students and faculty dead continue to be a topic at the nurse's station. I ha...

Thank you for reading the article. I agree, you are "out there" so to speak.

Thank you for reading the article.

Thank you.

I am close to making a decision about applying for the psych ARNP. I have a friend who says that younger students are better candidates. I don't agree. Any thoughts on this topic?

I'll give you an example. Do you read the doctor's admission notes and know what the medical issues are? Do you read the ER notes, or the transfer notes from the Dr? Or do you just look at the diagnosis? You need to apply the broad strokes to any...

I agree with MBARNBSN. You may be putting the cart before the horse. I can talk because...I am an RN who got an MSW and finally a ...BSN! That being said, there is a whole different mentality that goes with nursing vs social work which I am still ...

You are a kid-I am talking applying at 59.

Does anyone think it would be worthwhile to get a 2nd Master's as a Psych ARNP. Already am an RN, with MSW, and soon to be LCSW.

How has the counseling MA helped you with the psych ARNP program?

What have you done with the counseling degree in the past or currently and are you a psych nurse now or have you been one before?