michigannurse2014

michigannurse2014 has 2 years experience and specializes in Psychiatric, Medical/Surgical.

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1. Is it wrong for a nurse to look at charts of patients not under their care?

   michigannurse2014 replied to michigannurse2014's topic in HIPAA Challenges

   Thanks for the replies! I had a feeling my gut instinct was right, but I appreciate others'

2. Is it wrong for a nurse to look at charts of patients not under their care?

   michigannurse2014 posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

   I'm a newer nurse (less than 2 years' experience). When I was in school, instructors would occasionally open up patients' charts for the purposes of education. I am wondering whether it is a violation...

3. misconceptions about nursing pay

   michigannurse2014 replied to johsonmichelle's topic in General Nursing

   It varies a lot depending on specialties, too. A med/surg nurse is not necessarily going to make the same salary as an OR nurse (or insert any other specialty here). In a rural or poorer area, pay can...

4. Choosing or not choosing to work at a hospital based on online reviews?

   michigannurse2014 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello everyone. I am getting ready to move to an area that I love, closer to my family. I currently work on a med/surg unit at a large hospital in a suburban area that has a very good reputation. The...

5. Feeling selfish... stress level on busy med/surg unit

   michigannurse2014 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

   I have been a nurse for about 2 years, and have worked as a bedside nurse on a busy med/surg unit for the past year and a half. I have great co-workers, management isn't too bad, and most of the...