blondy2061h

blondy2061h MSN, RN

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  1. Recently taken the nclex and received the bad pop up

    blondy2061h replied to alleysurles2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The PVT is worthless. It's literally meaningless. Wait for your

  2. Everyone says "don't do it"

    blondy2061h replied to KYnicuRN's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't do an accelerated program, just a regular BSN program. I remember loads of people telling me how hard nursing school would be. I had a few challenging moments, but I kept holding my breath...

  3. I can't do chest compressions (CPR) will I be terminated?

    blondy2061h replied to 42pines's topic in General Nursing

    When you said you were an occupational health RN, I assumed within the setting of a hospital. But it sounds like you're in a free standing clinic? You do not need to be an RN to do CPR. Are there...

  4. I can't do chest compressions (CPR) will I be terminated?

    blondy2061h replied to 42pines's topic in General Nursing

    And really, you can tell someone else to do CPR, but in reality, if you want high quality compressions, you need to switch compressors frequently. It sounds like you're more of an administrator. How...

  5. I can't do chest compressions (CPR) will I be terminated?

    blondy2061h replied to 42pines's topic in General Nursing

    I broke my wrist several years ago. I was not able to return to work until they cleared me to return without restrictions, partially because of CPR, and all nurses being required to be able to perform...

  6. Important question on IV Fluids

    blondy2061h replied to KingOfTheCastle's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can you ask your professor for

  7. What was the REAL reason you called off

    blondy2061h replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've literally only called in when sick, and even then I'm full of guilt knowing my co-workers are working short and wondering if I could have made it through the

  8. How to Support a Coworker Who Has Made a Medication Error

    blondy2061h replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Remind her that everyone makes mistakes and she handled it the correct way by putting the patient first, and reporting it

  9. Flu Shot or Mask?

    blondy2061h replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    HIPAA doesn't apply to employers. Contrary to popular belief HIPAA does not apply to all medical history. Only history you have with providers HIPAA applies

  10. Do You Ever Get Dizzy/Faint When Working Days?

    blondy2061h replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    Well that's certainly not normal, so it sounds like you did the right thing calling in and going to the

  11. Take a pay cut to go to office

    blondy2061h replied to AJ1980's topic in General Nursing

    Is the $10k paycut from your base salary, or accounting for all the OT and call pay you get in

  12. Ready to tackle MSN-but want the easy way

    blondy2061h replied to FLGirl2000's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Well it does take a certain degree of bravery to put it right out there so

  13. Thought I had been punked. I. Can't. Make. This. Stuff. Up.

    blondy2061h replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Give them the tylenol, then don't send them to school. If your kid requires antipyretics to control their fever they don't belong in

  14. Extremely confused about protocols and orders sets!

    blondy2061h replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Nursing

    We have multiple protocols, for insulin, heparin, electrolyte replacement, and pain management. However, the provider needs to order that the patient be placed on that protocol, then the relevant...

  15. Overnight Assessments

    blondy2061h replied to mrsamjones's topic in General Nursing

    How many patients do you typically have? You could do their vitals yourself to ensure you're able to get your assement, vitals, and midnight meds all done together. When I worked 11-7 I would sneak...

  16. For The Love Of All That Is Holy . . . .

    blondy2061h replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Well euthanize just means to end a life early, no? So any violent killing method would be inhumane euthanasia. I have heard that some methods used on animals are less humane, like intracardiac...

  17. What are you an "expert" in on your unit? Becoming the "go-to" guy/gal for ...

    blondy2061h replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    But if you're using the same tubing repeatedly they'll miss it a little with the first dose, but then the tubing is primed with antibiotic. More commonly, if I had IV fluids running they were...

  18. Patient Keeps Asking for Another Nurse

    blondy2061h replied to purplegal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bet you if Nurse Lovely was her nurse several days in a row she'd only want to talk to

  19. Student not interested in subject matter

    blondy2061h replied to Aspienurse89's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If you like patient care and you understood the concepts, it's okay if you're nothing enthralled by studying

  20. Should Obama care be repealed?

    blondy2061h replied to luv2's topic in General Nursing

    You may qualify for a special enrollment period with your employer since you're losing coverage at an odd time, but honestly, $260/month ain't bad for

  21. There is nothing we can do

    blondy2061h replied to nutella's topic in General Nursing

    This is an excellent post. I can't like it enough. Having worked 10 years in oncology at a major research/teaching center I've seen so many doctors that have learned to dodge the death talk it makes...

  22. Experienced Nurse Still Has Frequent Self Doubt, advice?

    blondy2061h replied to BettyBoopsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I had a fair bit of anxiety that stopped me from moving out of my comfort zone, and thus, stopped me from moving toward my full potential. Medication helped a lot with it. I had a lot of...

  23. Experienced Nurse Still Has Frequent Self Doubt, advice?

    blondy2061h replied to BettyBoopsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do you feel anxious in other aspects of your life? I expected when I clicked this title it would be someone with two years of experience thinking they should know it all by now. However, at 10 years...

  24. Forced to resign after 7 weeks

    blondy2061h replied to porkdumpling's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had some tough preceptors when I was a new grad. I learned quickly to use my resources before asking questions. I then taught my orientees the same years later. I told them not to cheat just by...

  25. What are you an "expert" in on your unit? Becoming the "go-to" guy/gal for ...

    blondy2061h replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the prostate whisperer. I can get a coude in the stubbornest of old men with as much skill as most urology fellows. Pick the right catheter (resist the temptation to go for a smaller french), use...