TiffyRN BSN, PhD

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    Baby Friendly- getting a tad over the top

    TiffyRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    And then there's this; hot off the presses. I'm always one to be fair and try to evaluate all the evidence. Let's add this to the mix. . . Breast-feeding benefits appear to be overstated, according...
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    Why can't I do everything a RN does as a LPN? We should be equal.

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

    If you would like support, I would suggest the following topics: 1. Reasonable staffing ratios for all care settings. 2. Tuition reimbursement for those furthering their degrees. 3. Protection for...
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    Why can't I do everything a RN does as a LPN? We should be equal.

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

    Here is a reply given by BostonFNP on another thread I follow here. It has to do specifically with MAs replacing nurses. Let me emphasize I do not equate MAs with LVNs but her thoughts articulate well...
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    As seen on Reddit: Live-streaming camera in a NICU

    TiffyRN replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We've been using it a little while, or something like it. At present, there is no audio. Apparently in the future, there might be availability for one way audio (parents to infant only, not the...
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    Practicing "nursing" w/o a license...?

    TiffyRN replied to orange89's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, OT again. Had to comment on the beautiful and appropriate use of effect &
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    Practicing "nursing" w/o a license...?

    TiffyRN replied to orange89's topic in General Nursing

    I know plenty of other people have commented but I had to add. . . As a former pennycostal (translation pentecostal for non-Southerners) I just about got a blessing and started shoutin' at this!...
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    My Poor Legs!

    TiffyRN replied to nynursey_'s topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    A few years ago I started to have 1-2+ pitting edema at the end of my 3 day stretches (okay, sometimes I did 6 in a row). I had good shoes so I got knee-high support hose and they made a huge...
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    Ambien psychosis?

    TiffyRN replied to Cat_RN's topic in Patient Medications

    This is tragic, I am so sorry Charlotte. Unfortunately in your fiance's case, this was due to inappropriate use of Ambien, the same story could have happened with inappropriate use of alcohol or...
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    Dallas or Houston

    TiffyRN replied to smartypant's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes to the icier. As to the heat. . . It's a dry heat !! Been waiting to say that! It's not as dry as say West Texas but compared to Houston, it's
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    Feeding Intolerant Feeders

    TiffyRN replied to thisismyname's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Feeding intolerance is just a single symptom, just like spitting or full belly. All these symptoms need to be part of an overall picture. The unit where I work is pretty liberal with residuals,...
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    Dedicated pill crushers/splitters

    TiffyRN replied to sistrmoon's topic in Patient Medications

    This here people!! I've been on this board for over a decade, and though some of the postings can be frustrating/infuriating, then there is this kind of legitimate valuable dissemination of...
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    Dallas or Houston

    TiffyRN replied to smartypant's topic in Texas Nursing

    HEB is an interesting acronym. It is the name of a popular Texas chain of grocery stores (of which there are none in the HEB area) or also to refer to the area located centrally between Dallas and...
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    Dallas or Houston

    TiffyRN replied to smartypant's topic in Texas Nursing

    You might want to discover exactly which Texas Health hospital you are interested in and which city/suburb it is in as the quality of schools is highly variable and one would want to know if you need...
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    Dedicated pill crushers/splitters

    TiffyRN replied to sistrmoon's topic in Patient Medications

    Well that sounds great in theory, 'cept for one thing. . . I heard a nursing supervisor ask a question one time "How much of the work gets done if you are understaffed?" Her answer; (and some may...
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    Nursing Exams Now Require Advisor Approval

    TiffyRN replied to RNBearColumbus's topic in Excelsior College

    I guess this was a change for ADN exams? I was in their BSN course and all nursing exams (there are only two now) required approval from one's adviser and had to be completed within 6 months. I...
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    Raises after annual review where you work

    TiffyRN replied to 1fastRN's topic in General Nursing

    Standard raise around here is 2.7% but it can go up from there to around 5% for those special nurses who go to every committee, participate in every fundraiser & run every research project in the...
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    Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    TiffyRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I had a nurse give me shots like that when I was 9 (do the math, that would have been late 70s). She explained it was to "confuse the nerves" (trying to explain gate-control theory to a kid). The...
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    hypothermia therapy

    TiffyRN replied to nocturnalnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Was the infant over 1800 grams? I saw this on the protocol NICUgal posted. My NICU doesn't cool so I confirmed this with a close friend that works I'm the unit where we transferred that their NICU...
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    Done it All.... Now THIS.

    TiffyRN replied to Bezoars's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am so sorry to say that this can be a prevalent issue within any nursing unit. I have known of several NICUs in the area with this problem. My particular unit had a severe issue in recent history...
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    Charge Nurse harassment about pumping

    TiffyRN replied to sungrl01's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The ACA (Obamacare) gives you special protections to pump milk for your infant up to 1 year of age. Exact time intervals are not specified but I'm sure documentation from your doctor could go a long...
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    Hospital staff/no weekends/holidays

    TiffyRN replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    I worked a Baylor plan where I only worked 2 days/week and got paid for 32hrs/week. There truly were staff that worked M-F 8hr shifts. I don't think they had exceptions for holidays unless they fell...
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    What age did you complete your BSN or ASN?

    TiffyRN replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    ADN: 21, BSN: 42 Cool math huh? Don't recommend this interval
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    Is this possible?

    TiffyRN replied to Yamamama's topic in General Nursing

    Love when people comment on Excelsior and don't have their facts straight. To be clear, I did not get my initial nursing school from them but having gone there for BSN I have a little more accurate...
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    My first case of NEC

    TiffyRN replied to boardchic's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thankfully since our unit moved to almost exclusive use of human milk we have seen the incidence and severity of NEC plummet. What just destroys us though is that we still see occasional overwhelming...
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    Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    TiffyRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Attempt to assist the doc assessing the new admission by fetching the ophthalmoscope, decide you'll make sure the light works, blind yourself in full view of the doc and all your coworkers. Yep,