TakeTwoAspirin

TakeTwoAspirin MSN, RN, APRN

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  1. lithotomy position

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to wakyone's topic in Operating Room

    Yes, it is the new AORN standard although many people have still not heard the news. Taking down one leg at a time apparently decreases postural

  2. Charting a case you weren't there for

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to soldiermedic1's topic in Operating Room

    No way, no

  3. favoritism comes full circle

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to passive sambo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Cliff Notes: 1. Some people like you, some people don't. 2. You get along with some people better than you get along with other people. 3. Some places suck, other places not so much. Welcome to...

  4. NP in Nursing Home/SNF

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to anh06005's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have one site that is considered my "home base". I do not get mileage for this site, but when I go to other sites to cover other practitioners, or to my secondary site which is much further away, I...

  5. NP in Nursing Home/SNF

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to anh06005's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work for an independent company that places providers into facilities. I currently cover two facilities, around 140 patients, split between rehab., snf, and ltc. I really enjoy the variety of...

  6. Problems at work. Need advice!

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to labmom's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Good to see you are checking your own health to make sure that this is not a physical problem, but I would also go to your management and tell them directly that you love your job and would like their...

  7. What is the proper way to address an RN?

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to planetoi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  8. What is the proper way to address an RN?

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to planetoi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't call physicians "Doctor" because they make me. I call them Doctor out of

  9. Rejected now what?

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to jarya's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What you do next really does depend on why you were rejected! It's impossible to give any advice until we know

  10. Just a vent!!!

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to nursefin's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think it is fair to say that whatever you do in life there are people who will resent your success for any number of reasons. While it's good to reflect on what part you might have played in this...

  11. OR Coordinator

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to orjude's topic in Operating Room

    Your facility should have a policy on this an you need to take this up the chain of command. Unless you are a licensed radiology technician who has had the training to use this potentially dangerous...

  12. Suggestions on possible NP job offer

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to earthsalt's topic in Advanced Practice

    These patients are extremely complex. If you see 10-15 of these a day as a new grad, you will be doing well. The whole thing sounds shady to

  13. Is it normal to quit a job because the culture isn't welcoming?

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When you observe a pattern it is wise to look for a common

  14. "the 3rd degree" with report and other rude behavior

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to amzyRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It might help you to deal with these people better if you focus on the fact that they too want to provide their patients with safe, high quality, compassionate care, which is probably why they are...

  15. NP Contract

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to olvr00's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No experience with that, but I have to say that this would seriously make me reconsider a position with them. Not a good way to start a professional relationship. They would have to convince me that...

  16. Urgent question: Blood pressure

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to strawberry111's topic in Operating Room

    It is common and makes no difference to the reading. It prevents the patient from possibly occluding the lead while they are asleep or during positioning, and it allows anesthesia provider easy...

  17. Post-Op Pain with PCA

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to NurseStelri's topic in PACU

    NurseStrelri I could be wrong, but I think you are getting your terminology mixed up which is why you are getting strange answers to your question. The devices that are commonly hooked up in the OR...

  18. Any one In the dual Nursing program in MCPHS Manchester Campus?

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to StinaGervais's topic in General Nursing

    You may have more responses if you post this under the UK forum. There is a tab at the top of the page "world" go to that tab and you will fund an appropriate forum where the people posting will...

  19. After 2 months, I have to leave my 1st FNP position

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to jaznia15's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If they feel able to pick and choose what parts of the "contract" they wish to honor (i.e., hourly vs. salary) then I would suggest to you that they have voided their own contract and you are free to...

  20. HELPP!! :(

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to viccou6501's topic in General Nursing

    I can recall other posts with similar stories regarding home health companies. Stand your ground and don't let them threaten

  21. Needlestick injuries during surgery

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to ruralgirl08's topic in Operating Room

    It's covered in our consent so that we don't have to wait to draw blood until either the patient is out of anesthesia or we track down a family

  22. Need a seasoned nurse's advice

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to marvelmom's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    While there will be people who are secure enough in themselves to be happy for your success, there will always be people who cannot be happy for you and will resent your attempts to improve yourself...

  23. Taking ownership of pts

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to newrnltc's topic in General Nursing

    You are not over reacting. I used to try to be "Miss Go-Along-To-Get-Along" but recently I've taken a harder line, particularly when patient safety is clearly compromised. If I have a conversation...

  24. Gel pads under heels

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to SC APRN's topic in Operating Room

    I use these too, especially for cases longer than 1 hour. However, I do have a pet peeve regarding their use. Unless you have a pillow under the patient's knees IMO you should not use additional...

  25. The Face of a Medical Error...

    TakeTwoAspirin replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have resigned myself to the fact that if we stay nurses for long enough, we will all take a turn at being "that" nurse. Be as kind to yourself during this difficult time in your