TiffyRN BSN, PhD

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    Nurse forced to work as a CNA

    TiffyRN replied to hillbillienurse's topic in General Nursing

    In my RN career I've been assigned as an aide in almost every job I've held. I've also pulled several shifts as a monitor tech. I even worked as a sitter one shift because our hospital claimed they...
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    atheism religion and religious hospitals

    TiffyRN replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I think most of us know that. The comment was. . . sigh. . . A couple of points, this to the poster who said rude things about atheists. . . 1. I have acknowledged my disbelief for about 2-3 years. I...
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    Weekend Nurse

    TiffyRN replied to Gabrielle1818's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I admire your dedication to work 7 days a week. Not something I would want at all but to each their own. You have a few things to think about. The other posters mentioned the problems with needing...
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    Why choose a 2-step TB skin test vs. TB blood test?

    TiffyRN replied to micheljd's topic in General Nursing

    Cost. My employee should pay for one for me because my PPD is +, but I have a hx of getting BCG. They say the effects should be long gone, but. . . So they just ignore the situation and as long as...
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    Do you HAVE to have your BSN?

    TiffyRN replied to banfftank8's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    llg had a great point which is if you are moving to an area that doesn't have a lot of BSN programs, then is it unlikely the employers there are going to be that picky. I have a couple of other...
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    Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

    TiffyRN replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    It may be geographical area. . . Where I work, we do not hire into day shift. There is a 1-2 year waiting list for day shift. And as a reward, you get a huge pay cut to boot. And there's still a long...
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    Calling in for no sleep

    TiffyRN replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    Turned out I had sleep apnea. I would startle awake multiple times just as I was drifting off. CPAP helped that. I also have regular insomnia, so ambien, though at much lower doses than before the...
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    Calling in for no sleep

    TiffyRN replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    Several thoughts on this. . . . *My employer made us take training on getting enough rest and how that was a safety issues. With no changes to the attendance policy. *My coworkers do not pay...
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    40 yr old with GED. Is a MSN even possible?

    TiffyRN replied to shamis's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I posted before but I'll add a little more. I graduated from an unaccredited high school so my community college wouldn't even call me a high school graduate the first semester. It was a big mess, I...
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    40 yr old with GED. Is a MSN even possible?

    TiffyRN replied to shamis's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why don't you just test drive some basic courses that will get required no matter what. Something on the not super challenging end like developmental psych and something a little harder like anatomy...
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    Do all RN to BSN programs have discussion questions?

    TiffyRN replied to perfexion's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I've been in a program myself and talked with nurses in maybe 10 other programs. They all have weekly discussion questions and other writing assignments. I'll admit I've never talked with anyone...
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    How much is a normal raise

    TiffyRN replied to Sully64's topic in General Nursing

    My employer has a criteria of what qualifies one for a standard raise (I think 2%). Basically, don't have certain kinds of corrective actions. Then a list of above and beyond qualities, if you have 4...
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    How much is a normal raise

    TiffyRN replied to Sully64's topic in General Nursing

    Another message: only do committees or projects if they are personally fulfilling. You will rarely be recognized appropriately. This is life in modern corporate culture. They truly don't care about...
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    NeoFax Question

    TiffyRN replied to Soliloquy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    TPN is usually D10 (or higher or lower) PLUS a multitude of ingredients. . . So no, you cannot assume the same compatibilities. Make contact with your friendly pharmacist. And don't assume unit...
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    How much is a normal raise

    TiffyRN replied to Sully64's topic in General Nursing

    Now, the way to really get ahead is to switch jobs if safe. Also, since I'm in a competitive market (competitive if you have experience), we get "market adjustments" every year or so to bring us into...
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    How much is a normal raise

    TiffyRN replied to Sully64's topic in General Nursing

    When I first got into nursing, in the midst of a serious shortage, 3% was the raise for those who weren't getting fired. 4-5% for the ones going above and beyond. Now, our unit's standard is around...
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    Have bad attitude- RN to BSN programs

    TiffyRN replied to anon456's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Who are you suing again? The hospitals? Which ones, just the ones that are giving preference to BSNs? The colleges and universities? Which ones? The ANA? I'm just unclear. I mean, I understand the...
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    Relocating to Fort Worth

    TiffyRN replied to aggienurse7's topic in General Nursing

    Also consider that several of the hospitals TheCommuter mentioned are part of Texas Health Resources. Once you get in the system (say through one of the smaller facilities), it might be easier to...
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    NG tube question

    TiffyRN replied to RNinCali15's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Practices are different in different units. Where I work, it's acceptable to not check residual if you are going to attempt a nipple feed. Checking placement right before gavaging is a must. Here's...
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    Confused about BSN

    TiffyRN replied to Kenzismom's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Depends on your particular area's job market. First of all, most anyone will tell you that diploma program graduates are best prepared to be quickly functional after graduation. The big problem is...
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    Is it ever okay to follow up with a patient you've cared for outside of work?

    TiffyRN replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not arguing, just clarifying. I didn't know this about March of Dimes before my NICU years. They may not all be professionals, but they have a significant number of highly trained professionals...
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    What is occurring with liquid fortifier and diaper rash?

    TiffyRN replied to Devinenursem13's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The liquid Enfamil HMF uses acidification as a preservative process. It burns the poor kids butts horribly. We used to beg to change kids to home fortification routine (adding Neosure to EBM). We...
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    Any suggestions for presentation props?

    TiffyRN replied to futurennp1's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What is your target audience? High school students? General college students? Nursing students? Church-related education? You would probably need connections to get certain props, like micro-preemie...
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    Is it ever okay to follow up with a patient you've cared for outside of work?

    TiffyRN replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's not uncommon at all for NICU nurses to stay in contact with a former "primary". I've been doing a course related study on it. March of Dimes gave a presentation on social media at the last...
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    Slobber �

    TiffyRN replied to 3yrDiploma's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This sounds very similar to what I do. I don't think I use chevron but rather the H shaped cut piece of tape. I might snip the legs of the tape that go on the duoderm so the white tape doesn't touch...