AntFlip7395

AntFlip7395

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  1. University of Cincinnati FNP fall 2013 anyone???

    AntFlip7395 replied to Christelize's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I applied for Jan '14 for the AGNP program. Crossing my fingers, waiting for word. From what I understand, an email will be sent with a decision and it takes 6-8

  2. Agitated terminal agitation or a hospice nurse's worst nightmare

    AntFlip7395 replied to laynicrn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Oh wow, in that case I would love to use a continuous infusion of Precedex or Diprivan, if it were legally

  3. Can an LPN on probation become an RN?

    AntFlip7395 replied to katie1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Becoming unconscious at work, regardless of the reason, was obviously unintentional. You need documentation from the provider who prescribed the medication in question. You may also need a lawyer if...

  4. VBG in a limb and PICCs

    AntFlip7395 replied to maloneys's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am not sure, but I suspect that a venous gas from a peripheral line would not be clinically useful. Are these existing peripheral lines that have been used to give meds/fluids? In our ER, they draw...

  5. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    AntFlip7395 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, I can so relate to this thread! I didn't read through all the posts, so I don't know if these were mentioned but... it's OXYCONTIN people, NOT oxycotton! Also, NEURONTIN, NOT...

  6. MA looking to further education... options?

    AntFlip7395 replied to SoCalCrafter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you can afford to swing it in any way, shape, or form, definitely RN all the way. More money and broader scope of practice in most facilities and states. If not, then go for your LPN and then see...

  7. stay at nursing home or go to the hospital?

    AntFlip7395 replied to haitianrn's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts are this. As an RN you need to try to overcome this "shy personality" you refer to. Please do not take offense, because I do not know enough about you to accurately interpret exactly what...

  8. stay at nursing home or go to the hospital?

    AntFlip7395 replied to haitianrn's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm...well that depends. Are you wanting to specialize in psych nursing? If not, I do not necessarily see an advantage in leaving LTC. If you wanted critical care experience and had an opportunity to...

  9. Float ICU RN to Med-Surg?

    AntFlip7395 replied to mturner88's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Unfortunately, as a traveller you are going to have to float to areas that may be outside your "comfort region". While that may not seem fair, that is the price to be paid for having flexibility and...

  10. Asystole "observed" for 25 seconds?

    AntFlip7395 replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    It is not uncommon to observe asystole during a tilt table test. Since this was a young person, they were likely referred to the cardiologist to be worked up for neurogenic syncope. Sounds like it was...

  11. So Sick of Pushy Patients and Verbal Abuse

    AntFlip7395 replied to applesRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nursing is not "a service for their money". We do not get direct reimbursement for our care. There is nothing wrong with expecting competent care for your child, but this expectation must be...

  12. I am wating to go into lpn class with a felony

    AntFlip7395 replied to keasia's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Every situation is different, and of course you'll have to ask your state board of nursing. Schools often turn people down because it would be unjust to have students with felony convictions spend...

  13. Anyone have a nursing supervisor require you to work while sick?

    AntFlip7395 replied to NurseJennDenn's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you are right, but from what I have seen, you could be in the ER for major traumatic injuries, and my hospital wouldn't care. You'd still be written up for being absent. Oh and although they...

  14. ETOH/heroin/cocaine=GOOD times!! :)

    AntFlip7395 replied to MizzLizz's topic in General Nursing

    hmmm...i am going to go out on a limb here and venture to guess that you have never dealt with a nasty drug addict. work with a few and you will realize that you will most likely not be able to...

  15. Clothing issues/malfunctions.

    AntFlip7395 replied to THAT Nurse.'s topic in Nursing Humor

    I have been sitting here laughing my butt off at all these posts, but I swear to God, this one takes the cake! :roll:roll Ok so I will tell one on myself...not nearly as funny as others. One day I was...

  16. Need advice from a nurse educator

    AntFlip7395 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi, I am an RN with nearly two years of experience also with 10 years of LPN experience behind me. At this time, I have my associate degree. I am considering my options in returning to college. I...

  17. Ethical Issue- Is this child abuse? Do I need to report this?

    AntFlip7395 replied to Daria5363's topic in General Nursing

    You are welcome, exhausted. Just wanted to add, and not to beat a dead horse, but there have been many, many cases of boundaries violations that have not only gotten nurses fired, but have caused...

  18. Ethical Issue- Is this child abuse? Do I need to report this?

    AntFlip7395 replied to Daria5363's topic in General Nursing

    Whoa...this is a very complex situation. Not trying to be negative, but in my opinion, you've got a boundaries issue. Becoming friends with family of the client, being present for the birth of a child...

  19. There won't be any raises this year

    AntFlip7395 replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    Are you freakin' serious? Like a lot of people, I DID go into nursing to help people, but that doesn't mean that I don't expect to be compensated accordingly and that doesn't mean forgoing a raise...

  20. LPN and RN

    AntFlip7395 replied to feralnostalgia's topic in LPN to RN

    hey there - I've been gathering lots of information about what RNs do, but I was just wondering if anyone could tell me a bit more about the LPN role. I've always heard that as a new RN you should...

  21. Frustrated...

    AntFlip7395 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Ok, to make a long story short, I am 5 days into orientation in CICU/CTSICU. I previously worked for a little over a year in a medical ICU. Yes, I know it's early on, BUT...I feel like I am in slow...

  22. Does being a CNA equal 1 year experiance for lpn?

    AntFlip7395 replied to missbee10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    At a hospital I recently resigned from, the NAs that went back to school for their RN got credit, in terms of pay, for their experience. To give an example, if they worked for 2 years as an NA and...

  23. CNA to RN at work

    AntFlip7395 replied to dialtechd's topic in General Nursing

    My first suggestion is to tone down the attitude a bit. Not all RNs treat CNAs badly. I'm sorry if you've had bad experiences, but you can't come here and make generalizations. Secondly, why do you...

  24. Big dilemma, advice??

    AntFlip7395 replied to houndnurse's topic in Ohio Nursing

    First of all, why did they have access to your medical records? HIPPA law protects against that and it is ILLEGAL for anyone, let alone a potential employer to gain any kind of access. I don't know...

  25. Job search for LPN

    AntFlip7395 replied to bieot721's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I live in the Dayton area. I am an RN now, used to be an LPN less than 2 years ago. I do think it is becoming harder for new grads to find jobs, due to the economy and schools cranking out so many new...