TiffyRN BSN, PhD

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    Waiting room

    TiffyRN replied to Marci4's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey, I think it's okay to back off the OP now. I've said many many things that sounded good in my head at the time. Sometimes they have escaped my lips (or fingers). Thankfully I have people close...
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    Waiting room

    TiffyRN replied to Marci4's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sorry your husband was traumatized. I think he could have benefited by you as a nurse explaining that JP drains are just needed sometimes after surgery. It would be nice if the person hid them...
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    Difference between atrial and ventricular rate?

    TiffyRN replied to heyitsme728's topic in General Nursing

    If the OP's last posting (quoting all the websites) was directed to me, I want to clarify. In the case of your strips you posted, I believe the patient has an atrial heart rate. I do not believe it...
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    Difference between atrial and ventricular rate?

    TiffyRN replied to heyitsme728's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed! I used to be a cardiac telemetry nurse in a former life but as a NICU nurse one of the most common arrhythmias we see is SVT usually caused by autoimmune processes that weakened, sickened, or...
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    Difference between atrial and ventricular rate?

    TiffyRN replied to heyitsme728's topic in General Nursing

    I would agree that in A-fib/flutter the sinus node atrial contraction is probably zero. But I seriously doubt this student's (possibly outdated) arrhythmia book is going to that depth. I cannot...
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    Difference between atrial and ventricular rate?

    TiffyRN replied to heyitsme728's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP, to try to answer your most recent question, yes, in atrial flutter, you would count the number of flutter waves (p waves, F waves) per 6 second strip and multiply x 10 to obtain the atrial...
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    Difference between atrial and ventricular rate?

    TiffyRN replied to heyitsme728's topic in General Nursing

    I thought this was what I remembered but here's from ehow.com: Count the number of large 5mm boxes between the two R waves. EKG machines are programmed such that each 5mm box represents a time of .2...
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    Are we tyrants?

    TiffyRN replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I believe it was just South of Bortaz vehemently stating he refused to allow disproven & harmful interventions on his infant. Yes, I said his infant. Just like all y'all say "my patient"....
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    Are we tyrants?

    TiffyRN replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Okay, I'm going to use this example of how people really don't get the level of protection we need to give our tiny patients. First let me be clear, I am not disparaging the nurse I quoted above but...
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    Lightweight scrubs for hot environments

    TiffyRN replied to tag2007's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm totally understand about needing lightweight scrubs. I'm very hot-natured so I appreciate really lightweight scrubs. The lightest weight scrubs I have found have been the Koi Bridgette style....
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    Can they force me to work weekends during jury duty???

    TiffyRN replied to luv2dive's topic in General Nursing

    I think the Federal judge involved with this case would take a huge issue with this statement. The jury is not just sitting and listening, they are taking notes, observing, staying engaged. And when...
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    Can they force me to work weekends during jury duty???

    TiffyRN replied to luv2dive's topic in General Nursing

    I'm seriously looking forward to hearing this outcome! Most judges have no sense of humor when it comes to the integrity of their court. You need to express concerns to the court clerk and/or judge...
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    Can they force me to work weekends during jury duty???

    TiffyRN replied to luv2dive's topic in General Nursing

    I love this!! I think this information needs to be presented to your court clerk to be passed along to the judge. I'm doubtful the judge could rain legal repercussions on this person, but he/she may...
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    Purple;or, I'm Not Barney

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

    Bortaz, I want a picture!! Purple scrubs are not uncommon around here, even on guys. Though it's usually only with the TCU graduates (they love their purple around
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    Houston Hopeful Seeking Advice from Those in the Area

    TiffyRN replied to Xsited2baNurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Job prospects are most likely in border towns in Texas as they are considered the least desirable areas to live. They are often small cities pretty far from everything except the border. I know there...
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    Houston Hopeful Seeking Advice from Those in the Area

    TiffyRN replied to Xsited2baNurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    To the latest poster, Texas Health Resources system in the DFW area will still hire new grad ADNs though they do prefer BSNs and will also stipulate you must complete BSN within a few years of hiring....
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    Chart Audits....you have to be kidding me!!!!!

    TiffyRN replied to mcleanl's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I'm not minimizing the importance of the complete documentation others have emphasized. My suggestion to you would be to consider not picking up the phone when your facility calls (do you have...
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    NICU... HELP

    TiffyRN replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Geesh, sorry, I emptied it if you are still
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    Tegaderm and tape dressing on VERY diaphoretic patient

    TiffyRN replied to Beanyamean's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient who suddenly became agitated, disoriented and very diaphoretic. He was running through his room and by swinging his arm, the IV basically flung out. It's really hard to get anything...
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    NICU... HELP

    TiffyRN replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I might be able to help, if I don't get called in to work. .
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    Nurse with 10 years adult experience starting NICU ..... help!!!!

    TiffyRN replied to notsosupernurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I also went to NICU after years (9) in adult care. I kept a very open mind and was never proud to ask for education/support/input from preceptors, more experienced nurses and charge/delivery nurses....
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    Benefits - I'm In Shock

    TiffyRN replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    My employer is happy to grant me some PTO during a holiday, as the usual accrual rate and as long as I'm at work!! My husband used to work for as a Paramedic and loved to work holidays. Why you ask?...
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    Study: Doctors don't wash hands properly 40% of the time

    TiffyRN replied to herring_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We have observers (supposed to be unknown) that audit our unit for hand hygiene compliance. This is a locked NICU so there are no true surprise visits. Our most recent audit showed 100% compliance...
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    Humanities

    TiffyRN replied to nkeisha's topic in Excelsior College

    Oh Lyndaa, I know you're an Excelsior student!!! I was speaking of the poster with SNA in their username. Best of luck as you traverse through. I just started Capstone and I'm not encouraged so far....
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    Humanities

    TiffyRN replied to nkeisha's topic in Excelsior College

    The Humanities CLEP as well as all the other CLEP exams are available at many locations. Check out their website for answers about your closest location. My location happened to be about one mile from...