Gingeriffic

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1. New dialysis nurse - blood collection question

   Gingeriffic replied to mariok's topic in General Nursing

   I haven’t encountered this, so thanks for sharing. It’s useful to know what is going on elsewhere. Just to clarify - in these situations (I’m mostly interested in accessing the line for labs...

2. New dialysis nurse - blood collection question

   Gingeriffic replied to mariok's topic in General Nursing

   If it’s for routine lab orders, you should not be using the dialysis lines for samples. It’s a huge unnecessary infection risk to access these lines and should only be used for labs in an...

3. Let me hear your perspective...

   Gingeriffic replied to mi_dreamin's topic in General Nursing

   OP, I appreciate and understand your concern and curiosity. It’s impossible to know what truly happened and unfortunately it’s so easy to speculate. I don’t doubt that the “brain is fried”...

4. pvcs bigemy medsurg

   Gingeriffic replied to pvcsbig's topic in General Nursing

   Assuming patient is tolerating irregular rhythm/ectopy (no shortness of breath or chest pain, and has acceptable blood pressures), don’t expect to do anything urgently just based on abnormal rhythm...

5. Strange HTN case

   Gingeriffic replied to Anonymous666's topic in General Nursing

   There shouldn’t be such a discrepancy between BPs taken on each arm. The tests/imaging ordered seems aggressive for typical hypertension. Are there any specific reasons or findings prompting this...

6. How long to run a code?

   Gingeriffic replied to smary8055's topic in Critical Care

   Only an advanced provider can call a code. This seems wild to me that this discretion is left to ?nurses and the rest of a code team?? I’m pretty sure in situations like yours, you can get provider...

7. CCRN Exam

   Gingeriffic replied to conway13's topic in Critical Care

   I crammed through the weekend before the test and passed. The review books, study guides, and practice tests were more difficult than the exam itself. It’s heavy in cardiac/hemodynamics content...

8. Can a graduated nurse be a medical assistant ?

   Gingeriffic replied to Ilovelife1234's topic in Nursing Career

   I believe the term ‘clinic/al assistant’ for this position (probably pretty much the same role as MA) for those that have not done a medical assistant program. Semantics. The point of this whole...

9. Can a graduated nurse be a medical assistant ?

   Gingeriffic replied to Ilovelife1234's topic in Nursing Career

   Here’s a posting for an MA/LPN opening. Do you meet the requirements to work as an

10. Can a graduated nurse be a medical assistant ?

    Gingeriffic replied to Ilovelife1234's topic in Nursing Career

    A BSN isn’t “unable” to perform MA duties. It’s a matter of not being an MA. Go ask a clinic and see what they say, instead of asking a bunch of nurses if you “can” take vitals and give...

11. Can a graduated nurse be a medical assistant ?

    Gingeriffic replied to Ilovelife1234's topic in Nursing Career

    Medical assistants get administrative things in their schooling. And my understanding is that LPNs receive training more focused on ambulatory duties compared to ADN more inpatient. Most clinics...

12. Can a graduated nurse be a medical assistant ?

    Gingeriffic replied to Ilovelife1234's topic in Nursing Career

    MAs and LPNs are interchangeable because of duties. Haven’t you noticed that open positions are listed as MA/LPN? As a BSN, you weren’t taught certain things specific to LPN or MA role. A medical...

13. New to ICU from tele - tips needed!

    Gingeriffic replied to Emmers4's topic in Critical Care

    I really like F.A. Davis Critical Care Notes Clinical Pocket Guide. They’re the ones that are 1/4th notebook sheet size and on little flip rings, about $35. Basic info and not institution-specific...

14. I feel like I’m not taken seriously?

    Gingeriffic replied to mph53953's topic in Critical Care

    Knowing answers to even basic things will come over time. Don’t feel guilty or inferior for asking questions about ANYTHING - questions = safe nurses. And you’re lucky you look young for your age,...

15. Stethoscope recommendations?

    Gingeriffic replied to Morelaur288's topic in Critical Care

    Littmann Master Cardiology hands down. But instead of taking our word for it over the internet, ask around on your unit - I’m sure people are using various steths. Compare (on the same patient is...