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tvccrn ASN, RN

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  1. Thank you letter post interview

    tvccrn replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    I beg to differ regarding the comment that no one communicates by mail anymore. Two years ago I interviewed for a position that I ultimately did not get. However, I sent a thank you card on a nice...

  2. Where did you hear that?

    tvccrn replied to SpEdtacular's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't heard like this lately, but then again I'm not working in the ED right now. Keep 'em coming, they make my day a bit

  3. Personal info was shared -HIPPA violation?

    tvccrn replied to Quienes's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    she is involved because this was her father as stated by the very first sentence of the

  4. Trauma roon in your ED... who gets it?

    tvccrn replied to A&OxNone's topic in Emergency

    We have six rooms in our ED and at night one nurses takes them ALL. During the day we are staffed with one nurse from 0700-1900, a tech from either 0730-1530 or 0730-1730, a paramedic from 1000-2200,...

  5. The CEO said WHAT!!!!

    tvccrn replied to resumecpr's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in a small hospital and our CEO has said the same thing. He did change his tune however after he was a patient and he saw first hand all the work the nurses do in addition to "just taking care...

  6. Please help Failed Nursing Classes

    tvccrn replied to sweetie2525's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I understand you are not an English major, but the spelling and grammar are important in charting and it's never too late to start. If you were to go into court with charting like your original post,...

  7. Please help Failed Nursing Classes

    tvccrn replied to sweetie2525's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Not meaning to be harsh, but if your schoolwork is written as badly as your post I can see the problem. No punctuation, mis-spellings galore, and your grammar leaves a lot to be desired. If I were...

  8. Pre-spiking IVF

    tvccrn replied to StarfishCC's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I have a totally different question...what exactly is a "Lean"

  9. Ativan...do i hold or give?

    tvccrn replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you are thinking about these things instead of blindly giving the med just because it is an ordered med. HOWEVER, I have to ask why you didn't ask your precepting nurse? You say this is you...

  10. What Is It About The Number "Ten" and Dosage Errors?

    tvccrn replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    This simply outlines the importance of the nurses knowing the correct dosage for the medications they are giving. Whether it is the amount or the form (mg vs. mcg), if you know what the normal dose...

  11. What paraphernalias a nurse must always have?

    tvccrn replied to NurseMich.Elle's topic in General Nursing

    Here in the US we are not allowed to carry meds in our pockets. All meds have to be under lock and key even if they are OTC in the outside

  12. Nursing Informatics info

    tvccrn replied to nursetxrn's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Thank you very much. I am starting a course this week that is sort of an introductory course in the use of informatics and technology in healthcare. So, I may take you up on your offer in the...

  13. Get through it without laughing - dare ya

    tvccrn replied to netglow's topic in Emergency

    We have AIDET as well. matter of fact, if I let this computer go icle for a few minutes. I have three screen scrolling reminding me to Acknowlege, Introduce, tell them the Duration, Explain what I...

  14. Nursing Informatics info

    tvccrn replied to nursetxrn's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Yes, I did. Matter of fact, that is where I learned to back up my comments with proof. I'm in going into the second part of the first semester and have learned a lot in my foundation courses so...

  15. Nursing Informatics info

    tvccrn replied to nursetxrn's topic in Nursing Informatics

    That's funny, I just checked the site using the link you have here and Walden is on the list. See the attached screen shot for proof.

  16. Get through it without laughing - dare ya

    tvccrn replied to netglow's topic in Emergency

    Ok, I have to keep this for viewing at home

  17. Small Bowel Obstruction

    tvccrn replied to smurph1's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a Salem sump you should have it on low continuous. The reasoning is that salems have two lumens, the blue one is for venting the tube. The venting action keeps the tube from suctioning...

  18. Anyone who has used McKesson?

    tvccrn replied to leekun2010's topic in Nursing Informatics

    All the staff had 2 four hour days of computer training, but that was after the menus were built. I don't see how you can teach people how to use the menus if they are built. The learners will not...

  19. Anyone who has used McKesson?

    tvccrn replied to leekun2010's topic in Nursing Informatics

    We use McKesson now for our CCS and Accu-Dose. As with any system there are pros and cons. Pros: The menus are able to be highly customized Everything can be point and click (saving LOTS of time)...

  20. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    tvccrn replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I said nothing abut their being skinny. If you re-read my post: "It is more acceptable to talk about those disorders because when people do so they do it with compassion and with the attitude that...

  21. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    tvccrn replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    It is more acceptable to talk about those disorders because when people do so they do it with compassion and with the attitude that they are diseases and those who struggling with them need our help....

  22. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    tvccrn replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Regardless of whether you use guilt, shame or baby steps, there is one thing that must be present for anyone to lose weight and that is MOTIVATION. If a nurse does not motivate a patient they can...

  23. Funny Nursing Dreams

    tvccrn replied to abbaking's topic in Nursing Humor

    I almost spewed water all over my monitor. This is freaking

  24. Done with school but don't want to start work as a nurse...

    tvccrn replied to anichka1285's topic in General Nursing

    My main question is if you already had a degree and didn't want to be a nurse, why did you

  25. Walden University BEWARE

    tvccrn replied to SassieRN's topic in School, College Programs

    The credits weren't for informatics courses, there was no such thing as informatics back then. They were for nursing related courses from my ADN. Walden in a nationally accredited university and...