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    Interested in IR nursing

    dianah replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in Radiology

    My bosses were always the Tech Manager, but they were very respectful of our expertise and judgment, and supported us. As did our Radiologists. Great team.
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    Pedal pulses and posterior tibial

    dianah replied to zzyzx's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    In my experience, a patient with sudden arterial occlusion will experience TREMENDOUS, SEVERE PAIN. Nothing but removing the source of the occlusion (i.e., taking the patient to surgery stat) will...
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    Interested in IR nursing

    dianah replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in Radiology

    I worked in IR for 20 years, but have been in Cardiology now for 15 years. Your duties as an IR RN may differ from what mine were. You already know your hospital's policies, that is a plus. Your...
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    RNs giving patient lab results.

    dianah replied to Dperez201's topic in General Nursing

    It appears the subject has been thoroughly discussed. Replies are changing to personal attacks, a violation of the Terms of Service. Please respond to the subject of the thread only, and refrain...
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    Can I still become a Nurse with an ICD?

    dianah replied to JoshuaA's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I can't directly answer your question but instead tell you about an RN I work with who, since he has worked at our facility, had an ICD implanted, for VT treatment. He has continued in his present...
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    Therapeutic Phlebotomy through Port

    dianah replied to Julie Wilkens's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Julie, While you have come to the right place, frequented by those who are geared and focused toward helping, unfortunately it is against the Terms of Service for members to offer medical...
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    Wise One Liners

    dianah replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    You buttered your bread, now lie in
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    What are some of the BEST Hesi A2 practice methods

    dianah replied to 0052273's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Moved to the HESI-specific forum. You might browse through some of the threads here, for additional tips and information! Good
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    Happy yet sad about mother’s day tomorrow.

    dianah replied to belle05's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs, this is such a personal and painful subject. Personal, in that it's no one's business WHY a couple does not have children. And asking about it IS painful. You have done many of us a service...
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    Dual Anti Platelet Therapy Question

    dianah replied to NormaSaline's topic in General Nursing

    I looked up and skimmed several online articles about DAPT and about platelets specifically, and none suggested lower platelet count is caused by DAPT, and none mentioned lower platelet count being an...
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    Administering a medication after a reaction

    dianah replied to AZbookworm's topic in Patient Medications

    What is your department/facility policy? Do you have protocols in place for treating allergic reactions? Do you have -- at hand -- medications for potential allergic or anaphylactic reactions?...
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    How would Medicare for all affect nursing?

    dianah replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Just a reminder: Per the Terms of Service, post according to the topic of the thread. If you wish to discuss an off-shoot of the topic, start another thread with that topic. We promote lively debate...
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    Who Did NOT Do a Year of Med Surg?

    dianah replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    I floated in ICU (MICU, SICU, CCU), DOU (stepdown), Med-Surg, Post-Partum, Newborn Nursery for the first 3.5 years after graduating. Worked in the hospital where I trained. Gained a wealth of skills...
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    Constant interruptions

    dianah replied to Rexie's topic in General Nursing

    Do some homework. Look up "interruptions during medication administration." Multiple interruptions decrease the efficiency of medication administration, and increase chances of error. Then review...
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    Nursing Student with 2 DUIs

    dianah replied to StudentNurse123456's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Moved to more appropriate forum. Our wise members will be able to help answer your
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    I have DUIs on my past record.

    dianah replied to Domino2019's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Moved to Licensure with Criminal History forum. Our wise members will be able to help answer your
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    Quebec LPN wants to go to AthabascaU

    dianah replied to Slee3021's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Moved to Canada Nursing Programs forum. I hope you get some helpful
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    Radiation Oncology

    dianah replied to Swellz's topic in Oncology

    When I worked in a hospital Radiology department as one of several RNs, our only involvement with the Rad. Onc. section was to assist with lady partsl exams as part of treatment for various cancers....
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    Radiation Oncology

    dianah replied to Swellz's topic in Oncology

    Moved to Oncology forum, however it may belong elsewhere! ? Were these openings for an RN position in Radiation Oncology? Was this a unit in or affiliated with a hospital? out-patient or in-patient...
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    NPDB

    dianah replied to Literal Nurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Moved to Advanced Practitioners'
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    Pass CCRN question bank

    dianah replied to Turkeylips's topic in Critical Care

    Just a reminder: It is ILLEGAL, UNETHICAL (read: CHEATING and DISHONEST) and AGAINST the TERMS OF SERVICE to give away purchased codes. Do NOT ask for others to send codes to you. This is copyright...
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    2-day caths?

    dianah replied to smf0903's topic in Cardiac

    Gosh, we are so hard-pressed for time slots in the cath lab, I can't imagine our docs doing anything like that! If the patient's condition worsens they may opt to go back in to see if anything has...
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    Please tell me what to do

    dianah replied to Moon908401's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thread belongs in off-topic area here: https://allnurses-breakroom.com/ Closed for
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    ADN and NCLEX query

    dianah replied to sambatth's topic in Nurse Registration

    Here is a link to the California BON requirements for taking NCLEX. https://www.rn.ca.gov/applicants/lic-exam.sh As Silverdragon has indicated, you will need a SS # AND your education will need to...
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    Help Quit New Grad ICU Job

    dianah replied to lclapps's topic in General Nursing

    During a new job interview: This first position was "not a good fit for me." Hopefully no one will press for details. But you may wish to formulate and memorize a script of sorts so that if you are...