http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ Nursetalk: Last 35 Posts en Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:02:18 +0000 http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=113#post-341 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:23:51 +0000 infocpraedcoursecom 341@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>I need to re-new my CPR/AED certification and I was researching online to find a local class when I stumbled on this website, <a href="http://www.cpraedcourse.com" rel="nofollow">www.cpraedcourse.com</a> that offers online CPR Classes. You get to take the class from your home at your own pace and can immediately print you CPR Certification. </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=56#post-340 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:26:07 +0000 scalvmindspringcom 340@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>There is a lerarning curve, but once you get it, having and EMR is great. I work for VA and we have CPRS.<br /> Katrina wiped out 400,000 records at Charity Hospital in N.O. Well, the N.O. VA was flooded and closed.<br /> All a veteran had to do was go to another VA and MD's would have the veteran's records at their finger tips.<br /> Could you imagine being a cancer pt and having your xrays, tests, etc. gone and not have backup copies.<br /> The VHA came off looking good after Katrina. At least the government did something right. </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=112#post-339 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:16:32 +0000 linda8532yahoocom 339@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>Does anyone work for the Maricopa county hospital, and if so what is it like? Are the raises and benefits decent? Any input greatly appreciated. </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=110#post-338 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:41:54 +0000 calli_98yahoocom 338@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>I have found with my patients one of the best things I can do is take a minute to listen. We are often in a hurry to get things done that are important to US (and to our patients although they dont know it!) and we dont take time to listen to the patient. They really enjoy getting to talk to someone. </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=111#post-337 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:38:35 +0000 calli_98yahoocom 337@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>Wow! All of this information and advice is great! I am a graduate LPN, now in RN school, working on a telemetry unit for the last two months. Oh my gosh, it has been hard! There are days that make me never want to go back. But I keep going, and I make it through. One day at a time, and it does get easier. The biggest problem for me on work days is fear. Fear of the unknown, fear that I won't have the needed knowlege to safely care for my patients. Will this go away with time? Also, will RN school help me to be better prepared for nursing as a career? Right now I often feel that I do not know enough to be working as a telemetry nurse with a team of 8 patients! I have spoken to my superiors about this and they assure me I am doing a great job and that they will try to keep my patient load to 6, yet I continue to carry 7-8 patients. I just keep going back and keep telling myself this is the experience I need. I have found that I learn SO MUCH every single shift I work. I learn about patients, meds, drips, priorities, myself...the list goes on and on. Am I doing the right thing to hang in there? I have found that I love taking care of my patients, its the problem of not getting enough time to care for them that I dont like. My other option at this point would be to take a job in a doctors office while I finish my RN. It would be much less stressful. Any advice on any part of my post would be appreciated. Thanks! </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=110#post-336 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:28:09 +0000 jeisselryahoocouk 336@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>SOS! anyone who can share an effective tool for effective nurse - patient communication/ to improve nurse patient communication? any input will be appreciated! thanks! </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=109#post-335 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:12:31 +0000 Ourprecioushandprintsyahoocom 335@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>Right now, PCH is celebrating 25 years, honoring stories that have made them who they are today. They have released a series of amazing survival stories of children, that beat the odds against them. They are truly inspiring to watch. Just shows the miracles that can be performed every day.</p> <p>You can watch the videos at <a href="http://www.pchhandprints.org." rel="nofollow">www.pchhandprints.org.</a> </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=39#post-334 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:41:39 +0000 calli_98yahoocom 334@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>Wow! All of this information and advice is great! I am a graduate LPN, now in RN school, working on a telemetry unit for the last two months. Oh my gosh, it has been hard! There are days that make me never want to go back. But I keep going, and I make it through. One day at a time, and it does get easier. The biggest problem for me on work days is fear. Fear of the unknown, fear that I won't have the needed knowlege to safely care for my patients. Will this go away with time? Also, will RN school help me to be better prepared for nursing as a career? Right now I often feel that I do not know enough to be working as a telemetry nurse with a team of 8 patients! I have spoken to my superiors about this and they assure me I am doing a great job and that they will try to keep my patient load to 6, yet I continue to carry 7-8 patients. I just keep going back and keep telling myself this is the experience I need. I have found that I learn SO MUCH every single shift I work. I learn about patients, meds, drips, priorities, myself...the list goes on and on. Am I doing the right thing to hang in there? I have found that I love taking care of my patients, its the problem of not getting enough time to care for them that I dont like. My other option at this point would be to take a job in a doctors office while I finish my RN. It would be much less stressful. Any advice on any part of my post would be appreciated. Thanks! </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=77#post-333 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:16:57 +0000 calli_98yahoocom 333@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>Hi. I recently graduated LPN school and currently work on a telemetry floor. I am also in school working on my RN. Most of the time at work I am overwhelmed and feel "out of my league". We often care for 8 patients on our own with a charge nurse or other RN who comes behind to do a full assessment (usually signs behind our assessment). I feel I could do the job if I had fewer patients but it seems unsafe to have this many. What I am wondering is will this feeling of being overwhelmed go away with time? If so, how long before that happens? I also wonder if I will always feel as though I do not know enough to be doing my job. I am hoping that RN school prepares me better for this field. </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=71#post-332 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:47:44 +0000 tiffanynicole2003yahoocom 332@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>Kaye, I am interested in finding out more employment information about disease management coaching as well. Please e-mail me at <a href="mailto:tiffanynicole2003@yahoo.com">tiffanynicole2003@yahoo.com</a> when you have time.<br /> Thank you,<br /> Tiffany </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=108#post-331 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:50:12 +0000 Ourprecioushandprintsyahoocom 331@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>Anyone live in Arizona? Or maybe a fan of the Phoenix Suns, or Arizona Cardinals? Can I tell you how excited that football season is here, and now the Suns are back! Go reds and go orange! :-) </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=32#post-330 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:48:03 +0000 Ourprecioushandprintsyahoocom 330@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>Mmmm...I absolutely love chocolate, but I'm not a fan of dark chocolate - and I usually like other things mixed with my chocolate - like as a snickers bar (but I can't do the dark snickers bars), and milky way. Speaking of, I have a Rocher Ferrero waiting for me for my "dessert" for lunch. Yummmmmmy! :-) </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=107#post-329 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:52:58 +0000 michellew70msncom 329@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>Do you think a form of universal healthcare will happen in the next 10 years?<br /> How do you think it will affect healthcare?<br /> How do you think it will affect nurses?<br /> I am curious what other people think I have friends on both sides of this question who are nurses.<br /> I don't personally think universal healthcare is the way to go period, and I am concerned it will not only be harmful to my job as a nurse but to healthcare in general.<br /> thanks<br /> Michelle </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=106#post-328 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:16:12 +0000 kimtmmdesignscom 328@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>As a result of being involved in travel nursing and having problems finding staffing agencies every time I wanted a new assignment to a different state. I created partnerships with some of the largest healthcare staffing companies in the country. Nurses come to my site <a href="http://www.leapfroghcs.com" rel="nofollow">www.leapfroghcs.com</a> and fill in this easy form. I then match the nurses criteria with the criteria of the healthcare staffing agencys. Then multiple staffing companies contact the nurse so that they can pick the best one that fits them. We have had an overwhelming response from both nurses and staffing agencies. Just wanted to pass on the word if any of you are looking to use a staffing agency in the near future. </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=105#post-327 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:46:52 +0000 lynhbogmailcom 327@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>It has been my experience that some hospitals can be very fussy and unreasonable so.<br /> I am sure there is a place for you.<br /> Have you tried shining up your resume and posting it on career builder and / or monster.<br /> I did this last year and my phone rang nonstop for a month and I still get calls from it.<br /> Also, instead of trying to do it all yourself you might want to consider a placement company and there are many.<br /> In the phoenix area try Invision.<br /> Also consider keeping an eye on the Sunday newspaper. Where I am there are almost always many listings.<br /> Getting into a surgery center could be a liitle difficult without some recent acute care experience.<br /> Consider being open to other things until you get some current experience and then make the transition.<br /> Good luck! </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=61#post-326 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:58:40 +0000 ericworkingworldcom 326@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>Few careers can offer as rewarding a lifestyle as nursing. I am always telling young people to consider nursing as a career path. Actually, I am so suprosed most have never even considered it. </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=94#post-325 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:55:34 +0000 ericworkingworldcom 325@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>weekends off? 7.5 hour shifts? no time clocks?</p> <p>Sign me up :) </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=78#post-324 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:51:58 +0000 ericworkingworldcom 324@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>With a fulltime job and 2 young babies, an online program is your best bet. Especially with gas prices being what they are these days :( </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=31#post-323 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:50:17 +0000 ericworkingworldcom 323@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>Thank you for the feedback! </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=31#post-322 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:45:48 +0000 russellsilverhotmailcom 322@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>I would intervene immediately-I could not ignore any type of abuse. I would then leave it up to my superior to handle the situation. I would want to see the patient asap &#38; make sure they were not suffering in any way. </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=105#post-321 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:21:06 +0000 Nicksgirl222gmailcom 321@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>Yes, I always include a cover letter indicating I want to pursue another field instead of hospice..........it seems like I'm locked into the hospice world. Thnx for your response........... </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=66#post-320 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:41:21 +0000 cdippelcoxnet 320@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>I have the same concerns....once you have received the certification....how does one market themselves....what if ater all the money and time and energy, one can not find a job????? That is my majoy concern and probably the only thing holding me back from going for it. If anywayone out there has done it, please post a comment on your outcome!</p> <p>Thanks. </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=39#post-319 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:36:41 +0000 cdippelcoxnet 319@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>Many RN's will advise to start out doing med/surg and it definately is a good starting point because you see it all!!! You will learn a lot and from there can go just about anywhere. However, if you have a field of nursing that is your true calling, I don't see any harm in starting there....you will learn the things you need to know in regards to that field and if you find that, it's not for you- you will be able to transfer to another department/field and pick up from there and in the mean time, you will still have learned basic nursing. That's my advice anyway.</p> <p>Good luck to all the new grads....I am an instructor for RN students at a community college by the way and it seems that the majority of the students do not desire to do med/surg nursing...so why do it and be miserable??? </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=83#post-318 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:23:43 +0000 cdippelcoxnet 318@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>I attempted to send an e mail to the e mail provided above (wkartal@snistaffing.com), however, after attempting to send an e mail, it stated that there were "no matches found". Apparently that must not be a correct e mail address. Perhaps it is a misprint....if so, I would very much appreciate the correct address and/or any other way to contact this organization/company.</p> <p>Thanks </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=83#post-317 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:39:46 +0000 wkartalsnistaffingcom 317@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>SNI offers work options for Nurses outside of the hospital. Medical chart reviews, Clinical Research, HIT, Nurse Informatics just to name a few. NP's also have options in GI practices, PAT's and Patient assessments in their homes for insurance companies in GA, SC, TX etc. Anyone looking for alternative to the daily grind or those who cannot do the bedside care anymore but wants to stay in Nursing, contact SNI recruiter Wanda Kartal at 267-532-1617 or <a href="mailto:wkartal@snistaffing.com.">wkartal@snistaffing.com.</a> Blessings to all. </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=105#post-316 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:31:54 +0000 ericworkingworldcom 316@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>Hard to believe a nurse with your experience has any problem getting a call back these days. Do you include a cover letter when you apply? This adds a personal/human touch that give recruiters an idea of the kind of person/nurse you are. </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=105#post-315 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:52:25 +0000 Nicksgirl222gmailcom 315@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>I would like to work for an ambulatory surgery center (outpatient surgery) .........I have 17 years of RN experience, mostly in hospice case management, liason, UR.............I have been off work for a year due to a knee injury......I have applied at hospitals but am not getting responses...............I need/want to get back into the hospital setting but nobody seems to be interested in even calling me for an interview!!...........Any suggestions? </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=104#post-314 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:46:32 +0000 kenwysockiasuedu 314@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>I have been practicing as a Family Nurse Practitioner for over 10 years in Arizona a short time in New Zealand teaching in a NP program. I join my NP colleagues as we move forward with out doctoral degree and contribute research and clinical evidence in health care. I am pursuing a PhD in asthma and genetics. If you are considering a research career in genetics, I encourage you to apply for the National Institute of Nursing Research Summer Genetics Institute. This fellowship will afford you an opportunity to work in the lab and participate in cutting edge seminars by internationally known researchers while you develop you framework to your genetics research in your area of interest. Health care employeers will continue to learn of the advantage of doctorally prepared nurses as part of their team. </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=86#post-313 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:28:21 +0000 kenwysockiasuedu 313@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>Looks like your professional career is blossoming. Perhaps you might consider pursuing your DNP in your specialty area. There are many online programs available that have a mix of online and immersion sessions. Check out ASU and U of A .<br /> Ken </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=33#post-312 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:36:43 +0000 ericworkingworldcom 312@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>I much prefer the covers of Working Nurse to those other guys. They always have some staged scene with a nurse hovering over a patient. How can you go wrong with a nurse smiling right back at you :) </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=103#post-311 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:32:46 +0000 ericworkingworldcom 311@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>Anyone have any great ideas on how to spend Labor Day Weekend? Any exciting events going on? Ordinarily i would spend this weekend at the Colorado River. Staying home this year. </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=61#post-310 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:47:40 +0000 americanmedhotmailcom 310@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>Nursing has provided me the opportunity to have a solid income with the flexible schedule I need to operate my music business and attend to my family. I have worked as a staff RN, traveler and registry. The variety of opportunities available make this the most attractive field to work in and I look forward to doing more traveling. The chance to live and work in parts of the country I've always wanted to see is super. Now that the kids are grown, my wife and I have plans for lots of exciting adventures!!! </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=102#post-309 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:29:07 +0000 jonesy8844yahoocom 309@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>Hello Fellow Travelers<br /> I'd like to invite everyone to visit Homes For Healthcare Travelers (http://www.homesforhctravelers.com). It is a new travel resource dedicated to the needs of travelers and the people who want to serve their housing needs. We aim to provide travelers with different housing options other than those arranged by their agency and to ease the transition to each assignment and city by providing information about their destination.</p> <p>Homes for Healthcare Travelers allows property owners to post housing for rent to our community. Many of our community want to rent to travelers as they are known as "good tenant". This resource allows them to post their homes to us and travelers can search for homes by state. Travelers can also share their experiences, recommend the best properties and entertainment spots in their assigned city and even find roommatesfor their next assignment.<br /> We are dedicated to making this travel resource the premium choice for travelers so we'd appreciate your input on making the site better. Visit our site and let us know what you think</p> <p>Keisha<br /> <a href="http://www.homesforhctravelers.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.homesforhctravelers.com</a> </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=17#post-308 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:00:41 +0000 rn4everwildmailcom 308@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>I think keeping hand sanitizer in your pocket is just another way of cross-contamination. Yes the sanitizer does it's job, but then you touch the contaminated container with your "clean" hands and put it back in your pocket. Not at all like the way I was taught to wash my hands and turn the water off with a dry paper towel so as not to recontaminate my hands.<br /> I personally wash my hands with soap and water after each patient contact and use the hand sanitizers only on my way into a patient's room. </p> http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/topic.php?id=101#post-307 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:55:19 +0000 bluesnowstargmailcom 307@http://www.workingnurse.com/nursetalk/ <p>I recently finished my Surgical Tech program, and the school I went to was kind of supportive in helping actually find a hospital to work in. I was wondering if anyone had any advice as to where I should start? I find that a lot of students these days are faced with the same problem, and it can get a bit discouraging. Any advice available would be great! Thanks! </p>