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  1. Health Profession & Wacko's

    powernurse replied to Zizka's topic in General Nursing

    :smackingf

  2. Health Profession & Wacko's

    powernurse replied to Zizka's topic in General Nursing

    Laughing :roll at all those who have "issues" with the term "wackos"..... i first learned the term wack-a-doodles when I started working in the ER Fact of the matter is there are a lot of "wackos,...

  3. 2nd day as CNA trainee w/ real patients

    powernurse replied to dorselm's topic in General Nursing

    i know it is very difficult to think beyond your clinical experinces, but my best advice is to just do what you need to do to get through it. you don't have to work in a nursing home when you are...

  4. I made it!!

    powernurse replied to kiki2's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!! :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons:

  5. What are the positions in the delivery room?

    powernurse replied to mgalloLPN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i worked on mother baby all through nursing school. i had a cna and emt but i know they would have hired me as a patient care tech if i met any ONE of those criteria..... most units will take you as a...

  6. Going Saudi first

    powernurse replied to Barbie38's topic in Immigration Advice

    i have been to saudi arabia twice and it definitely is not as negative experience as people describe. I am 3rd generation american born to an Irish Italian family..... grew up with a liberal attitude...

  7. Is this true? Re: Excelsior

    powernurse replied to marshalbc77's topic in General Nursing

    This can happen because Excelsior accepts not only LPN's, EMT's, Paramedics, but also former nursing students who have completed 3 semesters of traditional nursing school..... that does not leave much...

  8. Help! I'm a new DON

    powernurse replied to amjbrick's topic in Home Health

    if by CON you mean certificate of need.... that is only in certain states not all..... i am from connecticut originally and we had no CON....in the carolinas this is a strict requirement...... outside...

  9. CEU COURSES..... who certifies them?

    powernurse posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Does anyone know who certifies CEU courses. For instance we have an inservice tonight from a wound care supply company and they are offering "FREE" CEU's. What is the process they go through in order...

  10. Illegal Alien- frustrated!

    powernurse replied to SaderNurse05's topic in General Nursing

    wow! wow!! wow!!!!!!!! i cannot believe that as nurses we need to discuss this as though it is our first concern! our first concern is treating the patient! the human patient. ask...

  11. Gentiva Question

    powernurse posted a topic in Home Health

    Hello I am an experienced home care nurse who recently moved to NC to be closer to family since my husband passed away this past year. I have an interview on thurs with gentiva and am wondering how...

  12. Just passed my boards! No work yet.

    powernurse replied to judie's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    You have received some false information. There is no requirement regarding hours at all. In order to be eligible for Connecticut registered nurse license based on an out of state license, an...

  13. how much pay to expect

    powernurse replied to singer's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    i started out in home health care as a new grad in Norwalk CT 3 1/2 yrs ago making 26/hr..... we had an lpn making 25/hr...... and we all made the same rate for prn visits which was 35 for a revisit...

  14. Am I Wrong?

    powernurse replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    can anyone spell fall risk

  15. student med error, what happens to the instructor?

    powernurse replied to RN1263's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    You have an AWESOME attitude and have demonstrated EXCELLENT judgement in dealing with your mistake. Sounds like you will make an AMAZING nurse who will demonstrate concern and compassion for...

  16. Help me with a Rude Judgmental Social Worker from Hell!

    powernurse replied to Daytonite's topic in Home Health

    1-800-medicare

  17. new grad RN BSN - is home health for me?

    powernurse replied to badtz143's topic in Home Health

    I went into home health as a new grad. It depends on the individual. Some people will tell you that you are out there on your own with your patients but that is only partially true. In the physical...

  18. Conn Nurses Meet N Greet

    powernurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi I am a CT homecare nurse. Headin' back to Central CT after a few years in FF

  19. Physical exam question

    powernurse replied to pat29's topic in Public, Community Health

    Actually, the proper answer to your question is that testicular cancer is the most common type of cancer found in males age 20-35. It is important to perform self exams just as women are encouraged...

  20. They Tricked Me!

    powernurse replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Travel

    you couldn't pay me enough to work in ....... well..... HE__ (rhymes with well)

  21. 9 months exp.?

    powernurse replied to Billy5949's topic in Travel

    while i agree that the 3 extra months will go by quickly.... i dont agree with the quick response of NO !!! this is an idividual situation question.... and only you know the answer to this...

  22. SAN DIEGO Travel Nursing???

    powernurse replied to madkitty's topic in Travel

    could someone tell me what the following acronyms refer to please: HSN RTG MSN STL thank you

  23. New to Home Health....any tips or advice?

    powernurse replied to jkaee's topic in Home Health

    Please don't feel sorry to ask so many questions....ASK AWAY.... i wish i had someone to ask that would be honest with me about my career options. As for you orders... your agency will send you out to...

  24. New to Home Health....any tips or advice?

    powernurse replied to jkaee's topic in Home Health

    The major disadvantage, as i am sure anyone will tell you, is the paperwork. That said, if you are organized and stay on top of it (complete as you go pt to pt is best) then it wont seem so bad......

  25. New to Home Health....any tips or advice?

    powernurse replied to jkaee's topic in Home Health

    Usually the admitting nurse is the first to nurse to get to know the patient unless the patient was with the agency in the past.... You will go to the patients home with paperwork from the hospital/md...