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IF you are referring to the abnormal involuntary movement screen for patients taking psychotropic medications, the nurse Case Manager ( if trained) or the psych provider fills out the form. I recommend for the provider ( who ever is prescribing th...

I worked with hospice that had a perinatal program. The company pretty much had partnership with all the hospitals in the state. We worked from the hospital, on call duties for unexpected loss. Many of the case managers from hospice were recruited to...

I have 2 jobs and so does all the other nurses in my team. It really depends on the job/hours. We have the ability to work out our own schedule, just as long as the work gets done, there's no issue.

$60 per month for my ADN. My BSN courses and pre med classes are paid without loans.

As the previous poster said, I would investigate the student, instructor and the assigned nurse that was on duty to get a clear story. The student will be held accountable no matter what.

Going into emergency medicine is not hard as what you think. I just completed my forms for medical school. I had to choose the top 3 specialties I wanted to practice. Trauma medicine and emergency medicine were my top. Per my navigator, it will not b...

I like my job, but it took me several positions to find a good fit. I am even considering picking up a 2nd job (same duties). Great pay, great benefits, great co-workers and flexibility keeps me happy!

I like this thread. I have not thought about this scenario before. I asked my husband about it, his response "just kill me!" No survival skills what so ever:no: (and I'm a little concerned:(). I think I will end up being a zombie and be a brain-eate...

Hi OP, I just want to let you know that it is possible for your future employers to see ALL of your past employment (the jobs that are connected to your social security number). I did not know this until I started hiring nurses and requesting their b...

I absolutely agree. That being said, to provide accommodation for a fellow worker does not mean more work for the other team members. That's why I suggested that the OP speaks to her employer before hand so they can determine if proper accommodation ...

The area that I live, 2 years experience as a LPN counts as 1 year RN experience (for pay only). But you will still be put through the RN new grad program, just with a higher pay.

Walaikum Salam, I am speaking from a managers point. *Yes, you may wear your Hijab, that is not an issue. *I have not seen too many long sleeved scrubs, but you can wear a long sleeve shirt under your scrubs. May sure to get good quality under shir...

My go-to snacks are almonds and fresh fruit. I love berries! Each day I go into work, I bring almonds, fruit (strawberries, raspberry, blueberry and cranberries) water with cucumbers or lemon and sugar free gum. I concentrate better when I chew... I ...

You are right, Don'tStop! Lets hope the OP has a great celebration. (Never hurts to get the party started early )

I think it is important to show appreciation all year around, but I have planned to celebrate with nurses on my team for this special week. I could not have asked for a better team and I want them to know how much they mean to their patients, the com...

It is doable. I bought my first home with that hourly wage and was able to live comfortably. BUT before I did that, I made sure that I paid off old debt, including student loans and my car. I worked on increasing my credit while paying off my debt. T...

there are positions out there, but you really have to search. The company I work for does not have the nurses working weekends and for the holidays, its only triaging emergency calls only (no going out) and I was able to set the schedule where we onl...

I usually ask a couple of triage questions (basic) during the interview process. For anyone applying for my open positions, there is a math/pharmacology exam and a safety exam which is very basic and standard. If I am interviewing a new grad, I tend...

Sometimes I miss the night shift. I had a lot of fun during that time. I met my husband on my shift, he was the "rubber band bandit". He was one of the attending docs and went around rubber banding different things behind the nurses back. Laughter re...

That is a sad story indeed. But I think we all are responsible to secure our own futures and thus, she should have better researched her program and whether it is an approved RN program in the state where she wanted to work. I did a quick search o...

My professor mentioned this to me when I was in school. thinking about it now, that conversation had redirected my career goals. I have never enjoyed being a nurse, eventhough I have had some of the best jobs because I became focused on medical schoo...

Hi Klone, I actually say this at the end of the interviews because it was true on my end. I interviewed about 50 well qualified nurses, but only have an opening for 10. I did tell them that "we/I have a lot of people to interview". But I do give the...

I am now taking the steps that is needed for medical school admissions. I know a few Medical Doctors that were Registered Nurses before medical school. Two of them first were APRN (anesthesia and midwifery) before going to medical school. I have alre...