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tvccrn ASN, RN

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  1. First Code Blue

    tvccrn replied to danigirl58's topic in General Nursing

    Please clarify for me the reasoning for shocking asystole. Did you check in another lead and find fine VF? I was always instructed that to shock asystole was to cause more problems than it solved....

  2. Professional Misconduct

    tvccrn replied to bertita's topic in General Nursing

    There is one comment I have concerning this statement. It would seem that you have inadequate control of your emotional conditions if this is common knowledge and you should probably talk with you...

  3. Pet peeves!

    tvccrn replied to ADN 2002's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses who can't spell, hello it's sheath not sheith. Pts who have had chest pain for the past 2 weeks and haven't come in because they know they can't smoke while they are a patient in the hospital....

  4. want to help out a friend BUT.....

    tvccrn replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everything that has been said here. I was also wondering, as someone else here was, why she isn't covered by insurance. Heck, the company my hospital uses pays for every single cent...

  5. Mandatory Education for all nurses

    tvccrn replied to pepsihla's topic in General Nursing

    Not required in Wisconsin either. I do think it's a good idea so nurses dont' get stuck in a rut and not bother to keep up with new information.

  6. Lidocaine prior to IV start?

    tvccrn replied to WVUturtle514's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    A central line is different from a peripheral. I don't use lido for a quick IV, I have a problem with the site blanching and then not being able to see what I am trying to hit. A lot of the time I...

  7. Atheist or Agnostic?

    tvccrn replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand the "free will" in abuse. It's the abusers decision to do the act. What I had trouble is the little ones who are SO wanted. The ones that take their last breath the second they...

  8. Drop outs or Change of mind

    tvccrn replied to mary777's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in nursing school, our program had a reputation for being tough. Out of 300 who started (both full-time and weekend courses) about 75 ended up graduating. One of my best friends didn't...

  9. Has anyone had successful spinal surgery?

    tvccrn replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    No advice as to the outcomes as the only person I know of having experience with spinal surgery was my exMIL. But, I can tell you what NOT to do. Don't rush your recovery, yes it may take a long...

  10. Atheist or Agnostic?

    tvccrn replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    This discussion has been very informative. It has brought out many of the reasons that I couldn't continue to uphold my Southern Baptist upbringing. I have to commend everyone here on the ability to...

  11. Cost of Orthotics/ Alternative Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis

    tvccrn replied to Jolie's topic in General Nursing

    I think your sister has a very intelligent sibling. It does sound like this MD is out to make some money somehow and doesn't care about the patient one bit. Every time I have gone in for my foot...

  12. uk midwife

    tvccrn replied to selina004's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    She has amny, many friends who have talked with her about the misinformation she has been getting and I think she is slowly realizing that it may not be as bad as she thinks it will be. Thank you for...

  13. it sounds weird

    tvccrn replied to chizzy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh, dear... nursing school brain leads to nursing brain and that leads to OMG where did I leave my head

  14. it sounds weird

    tvccrn replied to chizzy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Actually the luteal phase runs from ovulation to the onset of bleeding. This is usually a regular period of time that last from 12-14 days. A short luteal phase can cause problems with implantation...

  15. it sounds weird

    tvccrn replied to chizzy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Actually the luteal phase is the period of time from ovulation to the onset of the

  16. uk midwife

    tvccrn replied to selina004's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I had a feeling this was the way it was. This is a first time mother who isn't enamored of the idea of giving birth as it is. She is having major problems coping with being pregnant and seems to be...

  17. uk midwife

    tvccrn replied to selina004's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Off topic, but this presented itself so conveniently. I have a friend in the UK that is pregnant and telling us the most appalling stories. Keep in mind this is what we are being told and I am asking...

  18. Do you call your patients by first or last name?

    tvccrn replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    For me this is how the typical first meeting goes(I work in the cath lab so we aren't together that long).... Hello, I'm "tvccrn" and I will be your nurse today. Do you have any questions about what...

  19. Title of "BSN" on badge?

    tvccrn replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    These would be valid questions, IF BSN's had more speciality oriented schooling than the ADN's. But, in terms of nursing hands-on practice, it's all the same. Doctor's have the different specialty...

  20. Title of "BSN" on badge?

    tvccrn replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    No, they don't take a different exam. When I became a nurse 11 years ago, this debate wasn't heard of. The majority of the places where I was educated where ADN programs. From what I gathered AT...

  21. Adolescent Pregnancy = Developmental Delay or Acceleration???

    tvccrn replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was a teenaged mom (I was 17 When my 1st DS was born and 19 with 2nd DS). I went to school as long as they would allow me and while I was out I came in every week to turn in my homework, pick up...

  22. Nursing presence in the procedure rooms

    tvccrn replied to CathRT's topic in Cardiac

    Another reason may be that ultimately the nurse could be held responsible for the monitoring of the sterile

  23. Just a simple request :)

    tvccrn replied to GilbertDaddy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with GilbertDaddy. If you are asking relevent to your area you should, either post it only in your state forum or say where you are from. I have gotten into the habit of looking at the...

  24. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    tvccrn replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you go to school full-time and take the recommended number of credits per semester, it's a 2 year program. BUT, how many people do you know who have the luxury of doing it this

  25. Heplock flush

    tvccrn replied to Liv1217Sd's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen it as SASH and the 1cc heplock flush. I have also seen it where you pull off the fluid already in the line until you get a blood in your syringe, without flushing take off that syringe...