Penguin67

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  1. Tough decision. Could use your thoughts.

    Penguin67 replied to alaskaman's topic in General Nursing

    Seems to me that this problem is belongs to the RN who left the cable box, not you. Her emergency doesn't constitute an emergency on your

  2. Disappointing news, what can I do?

    Penguin67 replied to WannabeNurse(:'s topic in General Nursing

    If you'd like a good book about pediatric nursing, see if you can find a copy of One Children's Place. It is about several children's stories as they sought treatment in Children's Hospital of...

  3. Using BSN when you have not earned it

    Penguin67 replied to sportsmom84's topic in General Nursing

    That is called falsifying credentials, and the state board of nursing can discipline those who do that, whether it be a license issue or a credential issue. I know of a nurse who was completing her...

  4. blood pressure cuff allergy

    Penguin67 replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in General Nursing

    Might also be a latex allergy, as the bulb and tubing can be made from

  5. New nurse grad. programs

    Penguin67 replied to OBplease's topic in General Nursing

    Residency programs were developed to assit with the transition from student to nurse, while learning the unique policies/procedures of a hospital, with plenty of built in support from preceptors and...

  6. I need to teach an Inservice for Leadership Clinical

    Penguin67 replied to rollyp80's topic in General Nursing

    Do a short survey of the staff,a needs assessment, where you ask them what they are interested in hearing an inservice about. Give them a list of your ideas,and see what they check as being topics of...

  7. Sickle Cell Policy

    Penguin67 replied to seatkin's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a pediatric or adult

  8. Is nursing shortage a myth?

    Penguin67 replied to Angitia's topic in General Students

    FYI...not everyone with an active license is working, or even looking for work. For example, I am licensed in the state that I currently work in, but I have maintained licensure in the state where I...

  9. New Grads who have signed a contract for new grad program

    Penguin67 replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    The terms of your contract should be clearly explained in your contract. It wouldn't be inappropriate to ask to review a copy of the contract during your interview. All hospitals can make their own...

  10. Getting a job after being on maternity leave for many years

    Penguin67 replied to taimayn's topic in General Nursing

    With one year of experience, it is difficult to predict how an institution would view you. It is possible that you might beviewed as a new graduate, since you haven't worked in about 3 years and...

  11. Using Smart Phones on Your Unit

    Penguin67 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious what your facility's policy is regarding the use of smart phones for pertinent information retrieval at work on your unit. I am hearing things that range from cell phones prohibited to...

  12. Using Smart Phones on Your Unit

    Penguin67 replied to Penguin67's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you to each of those who responded for sharing your thoughts. I now can see that I wasn't too far off in my thinking about this issue, and there are legitimate uses for a smart phone. I think...

  13. Are nurses allowed to wear "doctor-like" lab coats?

    Penguin67 replied to lalalalexi's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Med students and residents are supposed to wear the short jackets. Fellows and attendings wear the longer white lab coats. But that is in the medical profession. As for nursing, unless your...

  14. Advice on 12 hour shifts

    Penguin67 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I used to wear running shoes, but have moved to Danskos. You need to learn to walk in them, as it has a different feel. Some like them and some don't, but my feet don't ache in them after a long

  15. has anyone ever made the switch to MD?

    Penguin67 replied to aznbaby's topic in General Nursing

    One more little thing to discuss on this thread that I think is quite important... There is a difference in the terms "doctor" and "physician". Anyone who holds a doctorate degree is referred to as a...

  16. has anyone ever made the switch to MD?

    Penguin67 replied to aznbaby's topic in General Nursing

    I am quite curious to know what medical school requires a masters degree in a scientific field in order to be eligible to apply. I have spent much time immersed (student and faculty) in nurisig...

  17. has anyone ever made the switch to MD?

    Penguin67 replied to aznbaby's topic in General Nursing

    It isn't really a matter of "starting all over again", as much as it is doing the required coursework for entry into medical school, which is different than going to nurisng school. Many of the...

  18. LTC - when residents deteriorate

    Penguin67 replied to Meraki's topic in General Nursing

    Find out if your grandmother's MD wrote the "independent care" order. That may be the origin. If it is, contact the MD, explain your grandmother's change in condition, and request that the order be...

  19. Calling briefs "diapers"....*vent*

    Penguin67 replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    Recently, my mom had a colonoscopy and being on blood thinners, had some postop bleeding that resulted in a brief hospitalization, that involved wearing these things that the thread is about after a...

  20. Drug question

    Penguin67 replied to jrw03282009's topic in General Nursing

    As a pediatric nurse for 21 years, I was taught and have always done in my practice the following: give the most accurate dose, and do not round the answer. Think of the syringes that you have...

  21. Three-page resume

    Penguin67 replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a lot to write in a resume, I suggest taking the time to write a curriculum vitae (CV) that allows you to expound on your professional experiences. It is fine to use for bedside positions,...

  22. stethoscope

    Penguin67 replied to premedwoahs's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The one sided Littmann has the function of both a bell and a diaphragm. You press lightly for one and more firmer for the other. I personally like it, as it cuts down the flipping between the bell and...

  23. Still Angry at MAs playing nurse or PA

    Penguin67 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If a non-MD gave permission to alter the dose of a prescribed medication, that is practicing medicine without a license. If an adverse event occurred with a dose change (unlikely in this situation,...

  24. A random thing that irks me

    Penguin67 replied to nyteshade's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what you mean, I hate to hehar people calling themselves "nurse" when they are clearly not one. However, the term "nurse" is not protected in many state Nurse Practice Acts, so like it or...

  25. Embarassing but true, please advise

    Penguin67 replied to marathongirl102's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    When you apply to take the NCLEX, part of the application involves disclosing your arrest record and attaching your court papers in a sealed envelope. (Your school won't read it, only the BON.) I have...