Triddin

Triddin

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  1. Very concerned

    Triddin replied to ButterflyRN90's topic in General Nursing

    That is a very harsh response imo unless you were already having performance

  2. Two different blood pressure readings?

    Triddin replied to 8Lovenursing8's topic in General Nursing

    I would check the low side again in 5

  3. Very concerned

    Triddin replied to ButterflyRN90's topic in General Nursing

    If it makes you feel, after several years in, I still use my peers as sounding boards when I am uncertain. When to give insulin is a common one, especially in situations such as this. It also depends...

  4. Giving high flow oxygen to COPD patients

    Triddin replied to dolphinmonkey's topic in General Nursing

    It kind of sounds like the patient was already in the hospital, at least that was my take away. 15L for that short of time would not cause hypercapnic failure, it sounds like her condition was...

  5. time from graduation to job offer

    Triddin replied to midwifemae's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    2 weeks after graduation. It really depends where you live and how the job market

  6. Exclusion List

    Triddin replied to Kitty300's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't post it on the internet as a personal privacy issue... I don't think it has to do with

  7. Shall I take this job?

    Triddin replied to bonjour79's topic in General Nursing

    Probably to start getting some nursing experience, not to mention build up a financial buffer for when your husband is let

  8. What would you do?

    Triddin replied to jimmyjohn1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If management isn't do anything, you could report it to the

  9. Assignment

    Triddin replied to Leilabaccus's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I imagine your instructor would give you better guidelines and instructions than random people if the internet who don't know the assignment or the syllabus. I personally don't think the nursing code...

  10. The MI Chain of Command

    Triddin replied to BSN_Studnt's topic in General Students

    Just a caution re: nitro- did you consider when you wouldn't administer? (Think medications and type of MI). You would need a doctors order for medications as well. Abcs should be your first...

  11. Any ideas on chemotherapy/radiation exposure on RNs wanting to be pregnant? Is it risky?

    Triddin replied to NurseBabe1841's topic in General Nursing

    For any staff working around radiation on a regular basis, they will be issued a monitor which they wear at the chest/ abdo level which is checked frequently to ensure you haven't been exposed to too...

  12. Nursing in Montreal!

    Triddin replied to 3ponceboy's topic in Canada

    If you plan on living in Canada, you'll have to go through immigration. I'm not sure of all the details for that process

  13. When to call 911

    Triddin replied to princess626's topic in General Nursing

    Why doesn't the facility want to install lifts, or even get a floor lift in cases of falling etc. Seems like an occupational health risk for back

  14. Scheduled to take the NCLEX today but denied because of inappropriate identification???

    Triddin replied to wonderbrah's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So this is taken directly from the Pearson vue website: All forms of identification must be valid and meet the following requirements. If the ID does not meet these requirements, you will be turned...

  15. Scheduled to take the NCLEX today but denied because of inappropriate identification???

    Triddin replied to wonderbrah's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It sucks but the onus is on you to bring the correct ID to the NCLEX. I imagine she was just following the testing centres

  16. Scheduled to take the NCLEX today but denied because of inappropriate identification???

    Triddin replied to wonderbrah's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    A lawyer will probably cost more than the $200 NCLEX

  17. Locking the Safety Needle Shield

    Triddin replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I love that enteral feeding bags have a "no Iv" picture on them. How would you even attach the

  18. rehired after terminated for attendance

    Triddin replied to AlmostRN2018's topic in Nursing Career

    I feel like you kind of shot yourself in the foot; attendance is part of performance and not showing up for shifts kind of signals poor performance in my opinion- were you not able to swap, decrease...

  19. Honesty with Recruiter

    Triddin replied to Xpectsuccess's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It's ok. I find the American corporate culture where employers are allowed to test you for smoking, drugs and alcohol on a whim terrifying. I Don t think you should be penalized for what you do on...

  20. What's the deal with the "nursing shortage"?

    Triddin replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the area and the employer My experience has been that the shortage is more of experienced nurses, especially those in

  21. Not just a waitress

    Triddin replied to oceangirl1234's topic in General Nursing

    I was probably meant as a joke, not as something

  22. Honesty with Recruiter

    Triddin replied to Xpectsuccess's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Come to Canada. Weed will federally be legalized by October and I don't know anyone who has ever been drug

  23. Working in MedSurg with ONLY RNs...

    Triddin replied to newgradnurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of techs in Canada; you might have a care aide, but there is generally one for the entire floor. R patient is a common Canadian ratio. As you learn, you become faster and become more...

  24. Telemetry patient ratio

    Triddin replied to styx876's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds like a fairly normal

  25. Fainted while watching blood being drawn... Advice for nursing student?

    Triddin replied to LindseyPar's topic in General Nursing

    Try eating a hearty breakfast/ food period. I almost fainted during a code since I hadn't eaten for 8