Vanillanut

Vanillanut DNP, RN, APRN

Emergency, Internal Medicine, Sports Med

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  1. [B]Question about "experience"[/B]

    Vanillanut replied to akosiemong's topic in General Nursing

    When I graduated with my BSN, I had 4 years of care aide experience under my belt. None of it was considered for any RN jobs. Sorry to bust your bubble, this was just my experience. It seemed that for...

  2. How do they rotate your days off?

    Vanillanut replied to RNShenanigator's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We work rotating shifts, DDNN (12 hrs each, 7:30-7:30) with 5 days off, with you sleeping a better portion of your first day of those 5 days (because technically you get off at 7:30am on your first...

  3. Other nurses signing my initials

    Vanillanut replied to stelarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't think the people on this board are trying to be harsh or sharp because you forgot to initial meds. I think that happens to anyone sometime in their career. However, perhaps the tone of where...

  4. Concerns about 'modeling' pictures

    Vanillanut replied to Rakkika's topic in Nursing Career

    I will say that from reading the comments on this board, it really depends where you are from/what hospital you work for. I know that upon general hospital orientation to my worksite, we were...

  5. Director of nursing proposal to hired new grads and dont overwork current RN staff

    Vanillanut replied to topacio's topic in General Nursing

    It's not the director of nursing's job to solve unemployment. Nor is it their interest to make current RN's happy or releive stress. Their primary interest is in the bottom line (ie money). This is...

  6. Evidence based practice projects in the ED

    Vanillanut replied to agt25's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of research has yet to be done around therapeutic cooling, especially in pediatric populations..... I also see a lot of controversy as to when to administer Integrilin (Eftifibatide) in an...

  7. ACLS and Advanced Airways

    Vanillanut replied to mskate's topic in General Nursing

    This is what concerns me. Its not so much that she obviously went to a complete scammer of an ACLS "instructor", but that she received counsel from an experienced nurse, and is still not concerned...

  8. ACLS and Advanced Airways

    Vanillanut replied to mskate's topic in General Nursing

    Is there any possibility this person might have somewhat "embelished" the truth to you, to make themselves appear more qualified? There is just NO WAY this was actually an ACLS class. If it was, it...

  9. Any in a field of nursing you love?

    Vanillanut replied to stellaRN1983's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to say Emerg because I do love it, but if you're looking for something less hectic then med surg......maybe go community/public health/home health? Maybe LTC? Geriatric

  10. Intubation and Sedation

    Vanillanut replied to shannonFNP's topic in Emergency

    That totally depends on a multitude of factors....why you want them out mainly, also facility policies.... are you asking how long to sedate someone for in general? Or just using those two meds? Is...

  11. Real Stories of the ER

    Vanillanut replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    Mine was too! I was very pleased with how things were

  12. CBI

    Vanillanut replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in Emergency

    Nothing much you can do unfortunately. It's the worst when those get a lot of clots and basically half your shift is syringing! Just keep in mind, if you get a patient like this with a full load, or...

  13. Supplies You Can't Live Without

    Vanillanut replied to felineRN's topic in Emergency

    I carry a pen (or more) in each pocket (I hate searching all my pockets for illusive pens..... so I stock up at the beginning)..... tape, and a small notepad. This is really valuable when taking...

  14. New RN - Wants to know when to wake up the doc

    Vanillanut replied to suzem's topic in General Nursing

    No matter if they're in Emergency or a resident in LTC.... it's all about A, B, C's. Airway was good- you recognized a red flag (in your mind) for breathing (low sats) so you intervened. Also good. At...

  15. okay, where's the body?

    Vanillanut replied to JBudd's topic in Emergency

    I'm not sure of the outcomes of this case, but I know it's not a legend because when I was precepting there my preceptor witnessed the whole thing. Not exactly a tale passed down from generation to...

  16. New Grad RN...Why can't I hear lung sounds!!

    Vanillanut replied to sameyjaney's topic in General Nursing

    I'll say this: you might want to check your stethescope is turned "on" (some Littmans have this function). You do this by swiveling/rotating where the bell meets the plastic tube. There is a HUGE...

  17. Need help !!!! B.SC Nursing graduate from india wants to work u.s

    Vanillanut replied to Greenbriar's topic in Nurse Registration

    Your school/institution where you completed your BSN must submit your transcript to CGFNS. You also have to complete an application. They will advise you whether or not you need to complete another...

  18. Everyone's wearing scrubs...is this good?

    Vanillanut replied to caregiver1977's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I feel that nurses should be the only ones allowed to wear scrubs. Unit clerks are not involved in direct patient care, and can look professional in other attire. As far as PCA's/CNA's...

  19. New RN, can't find job/RN Residency, help please....

    Vanillanut replied to purple nurple's topic in General Nursing

    I'll give you my 2 cents, bc you asked for it. :) I don't mean to offend, but I think there are some things in your post that stand out: 1) You are a New Grad RN. So you made the dean's list. Thats...

  20. LPN's in British Columbia

    Vanillanut replied to Brittneyc's topic in International Nursing

    I am an RN in BC. My sister is an LPN in AB. There are far more jobs in AB then in BC for LPNs. It's getting more difficult for RNs to find jobs also. The Okanagan is a tough place to get started I...

  21. I badly need a job....

    Vanillanut replied to slipperz30's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps this is the jaded ER nurse in me but..... Where to find a hospital near you? Google search. I mean, unless I am missing something here....??? Nursing jobs are few and far between in some...

  22. okay, where's the body?

    Vanillanut replied to JBudd's topic in Emergency

    In a very very busy ER- the whole department under construction, with various "portions" closed off/boarded up at various times. Patient died in an acute bed (public area/curtains etc). Morgue...

  23. New ER nurse

    Vanillanut replied to Brooke81's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If you haven't got it already, get your TNCC. It's a very summarized version of the emergency assessment framework that you learn when you do your ER specialty. Instead of reading magazines &...

  24. Going from days to nights.....

    Vanillanut replied to hparker522's topic in General Nursing

    What is your terror based on? I work 12 hour swings (2x 12 hr days, followed by 2x 12 hr nights, 5 days off, repeat the cycle) and it's total chaos on circadian rhythms..... but I do love my job (and...

  25. RNs tell your hospitals to hire new grads

    Vanillanut replied to DedHedRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I graduated in May 2010 with a BSN. The only jobs around my area pay 19$/hour (that's private duty residential nursing). Considering I left a profession that paid considerably more then that to get...