Tait MSN, RN

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    "Loosing" my license

    Tait replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I came through my ADN program in Wisconsin during the same time that the double shift RN administered an epidural IV to a 16 year old L&D patient and killed her. I think that really shook up my...
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    Resignation not going well. Advice?

    Tait replied to imalilteapott's topic in General Nursing

    I had a feeling there was a pregnancy issue here. I know, despite having a great manager and co-workers, I felt a draft of coolness when I decided not to come back to work after Emma was born. I am...
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    RN to BSN and working FT

    Tait replied to ustechrn's topic in Nursing Career

    FT and pregnant for most of my online RN-MSN (for the undergrad portion at least since I delivered Emma right after I completed that portion) through Grand Canyon University. It was perfect for
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    Skinned knuckles

    Tait replied to tigerlogic's topic in General Nursing

    I like the Next Care waterproof bandages as well. They stay on really
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    Questions from a future nurse

    Tait replied to sophie9080's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I am not entirely sure how training in NZ is arranged so it would be difficult for me to offer much advice on time management between your athletic goals and your career goals. I know in the...
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    Respecting patient's wishes or Neglecting patient's care?

    Tait replied to jetfuel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with previous posters about the family getting involved. From where I see it the Incentive Spirometer is a staff task to enforce. By enforce I mean, educate in a consistent and repetitive way....
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    Labtop or ipad for nursing school?

    Tait replied to cnoto34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Double 23 inch wide screen monitors and a desktop lol. I find anything with Internet access in class distracting, plus h always lived paper and highlighters
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    Nursing Diagnosis

    Tait replied to paratroopa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Because critical thinking is a skill gained through experience for the most part, nursing diagnoses help students work through the fine points of managing a patient condition. Pain, by your example,...
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    Forced out of job as MA

    Tait replied to PaulKrumrei's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My mother-in-law had a situation where a doc she worked under, as an RN, was abusive and she left his practice. It didn't hinder employment anywhere else however. It does sound to some extent that the...
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    Forced out of job as MA

    Tait replied to PaulKrumrei's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So she is a CMA? Like this: http://www.aama-ntl.org/becomeCMA/how.aspx I am not familiar with the licensing/certification portion of this, so I don't know if there is any place she can go for support....
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    I dropped out. Please console me

    Tait replied to mclennan's topic in General Nursing

    While I have to say the title of this thread has made me cringe every time I cruise over it, something about being asked for consolation, I think you have your path set clear and logically. When I...
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    learning to write essays!

    Tait replied to nurses care's topic in General Nursing

    GrnTea covered it but here are a few things I have used while finishing my RN-MSN: 1. In a list there is a comma between "chicken, pork, and fish." in a list. 2. Avoid "fluff" words. Adverbs like...
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    What do you do?

    Tait replied to texasmum's topic in General Nursing

    Stock med carts, PIXIS counts, wash the patient tracking board and re-write, check the crash cart, work on
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    How much do you owe in student loans?

    Tait replied to Glenna, LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I try not to look at
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    Lesson Learned!!!!!

    Tait replied to procrastinator911's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    NPO for patients who have swallowing issues can be tricky. A lot of the time I will look at what they are taking and then clarify which meds can be safely held until post procedure, or which ones can...
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    I worry about if I will be a good nurse...

    Tait replied to tenjuna's topic in General Nursing

    Critical thinking skills are something that school gets you started on, and you get better and better at as you practice and encounter more scenarios. Don't worry at this point! Focus on learning the...
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    How to turn down an assignment

    Tait replied to CrystalSSA's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely discuss it with my manager. At least give them a heads up that it happened and that you didn't feel
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    Does anybody know anybody that has been pregnant in nursing program?

    Tait replied to Mchs4735's topic in General Students

    Currently almost 35 weeks and finishing my Master's. Did my undergrad RN bridge portion pregnant with number one. As far as my ADN there was one gal who was back one week after delivery to finish up...
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    Better living--and working--through chemistry.

    Tait replied to dudette10's topic in Health, Stress Management

    As someone who is currently weaning from Zoloft (baby 2 coming in a few weeks) I definitely can hear you loud and clear. I found counseling to magnify that improvement by 100% as well. I actually...
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    Do you talk about work at home?

    Tait replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

    In nursing school we were taught that pretty much any two pieces of information, such as a med and room number, could identify a patient, so when people claim "I never violate HIPAA" I just kind of...
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    Which is the hardest part of the nursing program?

    Tait replied to Mchs4735's topic in General Students

    Every class in itself had it's challenges. A&P requires a lot of memorization, microbiology lab ability, clinicals depend on the instructor and patient load, theory can be challenging as it tends...
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    SBO and c diff?

    Tait replied to healthcare4life's topic in General Nursing

    There is a lot of information on this patient that would be needed to determine anything from my point of view. SBO to me usually means constriction related to adhesions, or ileus post surgery,...
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    To those who have been published

    Tait posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure if there is a publishing forum specifically as I don't recall every seeing one, but anyway here is my question. I have been given the go ahead to start writing a 1200 word article for...
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    Ga Board of Nurses by Endorsement questions & Frustrations

    Tait replied to skittlebear's topic in Georgia Nursing

    When I moved to Georgia from Wisconsin I basically just filled out the form on the state licensing page. I don't remember it being complicated. As far as the marriage/name change I got mine done in...
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    Free Kindle Books!

    Tait posted a topic in General Nursing

    "What I Wish I Knew About Nursing" is currently available until Monday on Amazon for free to your Kindle app! Just wanted to put this out there as this gal from Sydney is a fun read and I enjoy her FB...