5150rn2

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1. Wants to Leave Toxic Job After One Month

   5150rn2 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   Welcome to the real world.. there is no such thing as a perfect unit. Legend has it they have existed but no one has seen it. You have chosen a field that is often high stress and fast paced.. and...

2. The Unwritten Rules Of Dating As A Nurse

   5150rn2 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   As a psych nurse this is an interesting question. Because there are multiple factors. It's easy to simply say no,never..but I don't agree with never and always.. My opinion is, if you provided...

3. You don't need RN experience to get an NP job

   5150rn2 replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Excuse me, that is just one example I chose to share. How many examples do I need to be considered valid and not anecdotal? While you sounded earnest and sincere when this thread started you now sound...

4. You don't need RN experience to get an NP job

   5150rn2 replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I have had experience with direct entry NP's and I found the experience concerning. While textbook smart this is person had no practical knowledge or skills. From general pt contact/interaction...

5. What NP Specialty Should I Choose?

   5150rn2 replied to Bumex's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   The NP trend that I find most concerning is not only the lack of specialization, it's the lack of experience and practical knowledge. Apparently there are now programs that go from 0 to NP with your...

6. Ethical dilemma- Administering medications to patients with TBI

   5150rn2 replied to MissJessP's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Technically speaking a patient is not incompetent" until declared so. This can be incredibly frustrating when you know they aren't competent. But if they are saying no no no and are responding...

7. Word!

   5150rn2 replied to Wuzzie's topic in General Nursing

   Truer words have never been spoken. That's right up there with using the "q" word.. youvjust don't go there.. and full moons and Friday the 13ths those events raise odds for these things...

8. Are medication prior auths impacting your day? Feedback please

   5150rn2 replied to 5150rn2's topic in Patient Medications

   Ideally my plan/intent is to be able to access EHR's remotely. I have gone through great lengths to make sure I am absolutely HIPAA compliant and my computer, fax, email is secure. Because of the...

9. Are medication prior auths impacting your day? Feedback please

   5150rn2 replied to 5150rn2's topic in Patient Medications

   Actually, that's not quite right. The insurer WILLprovide formulary alternatives ( call center folks from a pre-determined protocol. HOWEVER.. when for a dozen different reasons that formulary...

10. Are medication prior auths impacting your day? Feedback please

    5150rn2 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    0I am in the process of starting a full service prior auth writing service. In the course of practice I have dealt with writing prior authorizations, mainly for medication. I know how they impact...

11. Manager interrupting

    5150rn2 replied to lifeisgood516's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree. It is a complete disregard for patient safety and probably an overestimation of one's ability. If someone multitasked or was not focused or distracted when doing my checklist I...

12. Starting Independent prior Authorization service.. Feedback please

    5150rn2 posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I am in the process of starting a full service prior auth writing service. In the course of practice I have dealt with writing prior authorizations, mainly for medication. I know how they impact...

13. Manager interrupting

    5150rn2 replied to lifeisgood516's topic in General Nursing

    Studies are also finding that multi tasking leads to increased errors and less optimal outcomes. Personally I wouldn't want to have. Even either pt on those codes. The pre-op is important. Do you...

14. No rehire !!!!!!!!!!

    5150rn2 replied to Yorker's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I think it's petty and short sighted of the hospital. If she provided appropriate notice and there were no disciplinary issues then why is she no re hireable? Spending money to train...

15. IVDU pt kept asking for pain meds. Managment kept saying to just give it to her.

    5150rn2 replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

    @jkl33 Perfectly put. I really hope as you do, that this becomes a lesson learned and another step toward being a terrific