http://www.ultimatenurse.com/forum/ Recruiting not allowed in this forum en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT vBulletin 120 http://www.ultimatenurse.com/forum/images/un/misc/rss.jpg http://www.ultimatenurse.com/forum/ http://www.ultimatenurse.com/forum/f5/law-california-nurse-patient-ratios-68175/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:44:56 GMT Is the law nurse to patient or Registered nurse to patient ratios: and is it working out? Is the law nurse to patient or
Registered nurse to patient ratios:

and is it working out? ]]> General Nursing Discussion Lovelight http://www.ultimatenurse.com/forum/f5/law-california-nurse-patient-ratios-68175/ http://www.ultimatenurse.com/forum/f5/germ-protection-67956/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:52:42 GMT There is no way of predicting what germs you may encounter when helping a patient or what illness they will have. What precautions are you taking to protect yourself? There is no way of predicting what germs you may encounter when helping a patient or what illness they will have. What precautions are you taking to protect yourself? ]]> General Nursing Discussion angelaw10 http://www.ultimatenurse.com/forum/f5/germ-protection-67956/ http://www.ultimatenurse.com/forum/f5/starting-doubt-nursing-67954/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:48:50 GMT First off I want to say Hi, this is my first thread here.
Here is a short summary of my situation.
Currently I'm a third year student at Orange Coast College. In my first two years I wanted to become pharmacist then on the third year(this year) I decided that the career is not for me. I picked Computer Science at first and actually took one class and I do not like it at all. Afterward I've been looking into Nursing career ever since(6 months already). I don't want to let me parents down and I feel like the longer i stay in this school the more they disappointed in me.
Just today, I typed in "I hate nursing" in google just to check out the cons for this career and to my surprise there are so many that actually starting to worry me. I've already do many research and here are some of the cons I've found:
1. Underpaid + Overwork.
2. Really really really stressful career.
3. People don't give you respect (coworker + patients)
4. Screw up schedules (ruined your social life)
5. There are many more but it seems like my thread is getting long...

I have 3 questions for Nurses.
1. DO you like/hate your job? why?
2. DO you recommend nursing career for students? why?
Please please answer these questions from the bottom of your heart. I'm so depressed right now. Right now I just want to rip my B*lls out with my bare hands. I don't feel like I'm a man anymore. I don't know since when have I become this indecisive and so low in confidence. ]]> General Nursing Discussion shankwang http://www.ultimatenurse.com/forum/f5/starting-doubt-nursing-67954/ http://www.ultimatenurse.com/forum/f5/what-word-n-u-r-s-e-stands-67931/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:26:55 GMT Here's a YouTube video of what the word NURSE stands for. It's about time we got some public respect!!

YouTube - A N.U.R.S.E. Manifesto ]]> General Nursing Discussion Victor2009 http://www.ultimatenurse.com/forum/f5/what-word-n-u-r-s-e-stands-67931/ http://www.ultimatenurse.com/forum/f5/discuss-study-uninsured-67458/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:29:49 GMT *What all do you think of this? Thoughts? Comments? http://www.ultimatenurse.com/forum/f38/study-uninsured-more-likely-die-er-67457/#post102568* What all do you think of this? Thoughts? Comments? http://www.ultimatenurse.com/forum/f...57/#post102568 ]]> General Nursing Discussion cougarnurse http://www.ultimatenurse.com/forum/f5/discuss-study-uninsured-67458/ http://www.ultimatenurse.com/forum/f5/forensic-unit-help-67450/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:15:19 GMT I am currently completing my Leadership clinical at a hospital that is trying to develop a Forensic Unit into their Emergency Department in order to safely serve the incarcerated population that the Department of Corrections send us. I would love any advice on how your hospital was able to effectively design and implement a forensic unit. Here are some of the areas that we need information on but please feel free to share anything. Thank you so much for you time! Interview Questions for Forensic Unit 1. ED Specifications: 1. Size of your ED 2. Number of beds/rooms 3. Self pay vs. insurance mix 4. Estimated number of patients seen per month 5. Teaching hospital/residency program 2. Why did your hospital decide that a forensic unit was needed 1. How long ago was the forensic unit established 2. How many beds does the forensic unit have 3. Type of patients seen on unit 4. Inclusive/exclusive criteria for patients on unit 3. Planning of unit: 1. Who 2. Cost 3. Outside agency support (ex: Sheriff Department) 4. Room needs related to safety 4. Staffing Model: 1. RN to Patient Ratio 2. PCA 3. HUC 4. Security (Staffed or 1:1 deputy) 5. Changes in Data: 1. Walk out rate before and after unit 2. Press Gainey scores before and after unit 3. Financial consideration (costs vs. gaines) 4. Safety data before and after unit (ex: security being called to ER) 6. Specific forensic unit policies Additional Comments:_________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I am currently completing my Leadership clinical at a hospital that is trying to develop a Forensic Unit into their Emergency Department in order to safely serve the incarcerated population that the Department of Corrections send us. I would love any advice on how your hospital was able to effectively design and implement a forensic unit. Here are some of the areas that we need information on but please feel free to share anything. Thank you so much for you time!

Interview Questions for Forensic Unit


1. ED Specifications:
1. Size of your ED
2. Number of beds/rooms
3. Self pay vs. insurance mix
4. Estimated number of patients seen per month
5. Teaching hospital/residency program
2. Why did your hospital decide that a forensic unit was needed
1. How long ago was the forensic unit established
2. How many beds does the forensic unit have
3. Type of patients seen on unit
4. Inclusive/exclusive criteria for patients on unit
3. Planning of unit:
1. Who
2. Cost
3. Outside agency support (ex: Sheriff Department)
4. Room needs related to safety
4. Staffing Model:
1. RN to Patient Ratio
2. PCA
3. HUC
4. Security (Staffed or 1:1 deputy)
5. Changes in Data:
1. Walk out rate before and after unit
2. Press Gainey scores before and after unit
3. Financial consideration (costs vs. gaines)
4. Safety data before and after unit (ex: security being called to ER)
6. Specific forensic unit policies
Additional Comments:_________________________________________ ________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ____


]]> General Nursing Discussion copek1 http://www.ultimatenurse.com/forum/f5/forensic-unit-help-67450/ http://www.ultimatenurse.com/forum/f5/need-recommendation-np-dnp-school-67342/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:49:44 GMT I completed my BSN about a year ago and now I'm looking for a good, respectable school to further my education and continue as a Family Nurse Practitioner. I am most interested in continuing as an NP, but would gladly enroll in a DNP program if the BSN - DNP track is available.

Because of work/family/etc. I am interested in a curriculum that is mostly based online.

I have checked into the following programs - Case Western, Kaplan, and Walden. My impression hasn't been overwhelmingly good at any of them so far.

Any input or positive discussion would be MUCH appreciated. I'm a bit lost right now and I need to make a decision very soon. ]]> General Nursing Discussion Cammer http://www.ultimatenurse.com/forum/f5/need-recommendation-np-dnp-school-67342/ http://www.ultimatenurse.com/forum/f5/swine-flu-prep-66754/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:57:51 GMT The Swine flu pandemic has been a hot topic for months now. What personal precautions do you take? Have vaccines been mandated for you and your co-workers? Have you been vaccinated? Thanks for your feedback! The Swine flu pandemic has been a hot topic for months now. What personal precautions do you take? Have vaccines been mandated for you and your co-workers? Have you been vaccinated? Thanks for your feedback! ]]> General Nursing Discussion angelaw10 http://www.ultimatenurse.com/forum/f5/swine-flu-prep-66754/ http://www.ultimatenurse.com/forum/f5/h1n1-official-survivor-65383/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:43:06 GMT Well I started with a sore throat last Friday felt yucky Sat, Sun and Monday thought I was getting better Tuesday then about 8 pm same day felt like someone hit me with a sledge hammer fever as high a 103.1 times 2 days, a headache that felt like hot needles and body aches that left me flat. Not to mention the respiratory componenent. The doctor said all the symptoms pointed to H1N1 but they were'nt even testing people unless they were sick enough to be hospitalized. Sent me home with advice to drink fluids and alternate Tylenol and Advil and stay in bed. My husband is down for the count right now - the 7 year old had it last week and did ok except for the high fevers, but he's good today. I guess the family that flues together stays together.

My advice if you can get vaccinated do it! You don't want this bug! Going to crawl back into bed now.

Luv Ya all

Peace and Namaste

Hppy ]]> General Nursing Discussion hppygr8ful http://www.ultimatenurse.com/forum/f5/h1n1-official-survivor-65383/