monkey205

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1. Virtual Nursing

   monkey205 replied to esrun2015's topic in General Specialties

   MDs have been doing virtual evaluations since covid. You can research online what is and is not doable via virtual. I question a lot of documentation by virtual exam, but I also do see that most...

2. New Grad RN | Struggling to Land First Interview in Manhattan, NYC

   monkey205 replied to Giulia Anne's topic in General Nursing

   Apply in NJ - Newark, Jersey City area, even

3. Double standards b/w nurses and police officers

   monkey205 replied to raindrop's topic in General Specialties

   They have strong unions, qualified immunity and the Blue Wall of Silence. The tide is starting to change though - people are getting fed up and finding ways to charge

4. Anyone allowed to stay on pain management on TPAPN?

   monkey205 replied to ApriLRNTX's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Why can't you try to obtain a nursing job in the insurance industry? Most are desk or work from home jobs and you will not be with patient's alone - only on the phone. I am not sure this matters...

5. New grad FNP. Is this normal for urgent care?

   monkey205 replied to cutiepie2012's topic in Nursing Career

   Call the Labor board and get their advice on your delayed

6. Have Hope.

   monkey205 replied to MinnesotaRN2005's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Congratulations! I am very proud of your achievements as you should also be. Don't let anything get you down. Sobriety is hard work and not everyone achieves

7. Life Changes

   monkey205 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   Very sorry for your family's loss. Know your mom touched a lot of people's lives on this form. Peace to all of

8. Associate degree nurse supervising...

   monkey205 replied to FNP912's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Call the pharmacy and tell them to verify all orders from you with you. I would also let them know what she is doing. She does not have the authority to write

9. Refused assignment due to patient safety, was I wrong?

   monkey205 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   I totally agree with your actions. I worked for LTC facility with 37 patients. My DON was supposed to be my second nurse one day and she called out leaving me alone to be charge, medication and...

10. Life Changes

    monkey205 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Wishing you a safe and pain free

11. Unsafe situation LTC

    monkey205 replied to Nik6lpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Do you have access to social worker to look into what Medicare will actually cover and assist with possible transfer? Just keep charting your findings and cover your back. Good

12. Older Nurse no BSN needs advice

    monkey205 replied to Jon C RN 2024's topic in General Nursing

    Try an insurance company for worker's comp or medical case reviews. Also, check with local attorney offices - they love nurses that can do pending medical law

13. Counseling Staff Members On Sick Leave

    monkey205 replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    My brother was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and continued working through all his treatment until 2 months prior to his death. His bosses' loved him and supported him throughout his illness....

14. Sleeping On Unit

    monkey205 replied to Aloe_sky's topic in General Nursing

    I would write up a statement on what happened with the names of those that can back what you were doing, and send it to HR to go along with your write-up. Continue to be you and do your work...

15. How would you deal with a nurse who is struggling to show up to work on time?

    monkey205 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    Apply for intermittent FMLA to cover your lateness when medical reasoning. I used to review FMLA leave - you won't' believe how many people use it to cover