TiffyRN BSN, PhD

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    Test Your Neonatal Critical Care Knowledge

    TiffyRN replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    OK, I was just going to comment how much I was enjoying this. I am woefully lacking in knowledge of maternal factors influencing infants. I recognize this as a flaw that needs improving. The...
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    Jobs prior to Nursing

    TiffyRN replied to mysticalmoonray's topic in General Nursing

    Fast-food: pizza place at the mall, Hardee's & McD's (stuck with that one for 3 yrs). Worked my last shift at McD's on a Sunday afternoon, went to orientation at the hospital the next
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    When did you become competent with starting an IV and blood draws

    TiffyRN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I had a total of 2 opportunities in clinicals to practice IV skills before I graduated. I got one and missed one. Sad how little clinical skills were emphasized in our program. Once I started my...
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    How to get report without chasing call lights???

    TiffyRN replied to NYNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I used to work a general telemetry floor, the way it was supposed to work was that the nurses paired up for report which was given person to person. The way it was supposed to work was that...
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    Charge Nurse Fiascos -- Share Yours

    TiffyRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Ruby V, you win. Seriously, if I didn't see you on here all the time, I would seriously doubt it's authenticity. Helps reinforce to me how important it is to check for the presence, location and...
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    what do the docs use in colonoscopy?

    TiffyRN replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    Different docs use different preps. Some use the above mentioned GoLytely which is similar to the product Miralax (only one would be taking just a tiny amount as a laxative and many glasses as a...
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    Immunizations for NICU patients

    TiffyRN replied to Moondance's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our practices regarding vaccines seem to change monthly. Currently they are trying to give the 1st Hep B vaccine by 1 month of age as long as the infant is stable. If the infant is an older...
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    Things I have learned from being a nurse/NP (and some that required no degree at all)

    TiffyRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is a term I must add to my lexicon. Priceless. I'm sorry but the only lessons I can think of right now are too sad and depressing, not fun. I'm enjoying other folks'
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    Cant keep a watch working!

    TiffyRN replied to CNA2day's topic in General Nursing

    Mom mother killed all her watches for years. She finally discovered that cheap Timex brand worked for her. She was not a nurse, she is a musician/missionary with no good reason her watches should...
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    Nurse with potty mouth.

    TiffyRN replied to Born2BWild's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My husband (also an RN) is desperately searching for an MD who will certify him as having Tourette's syndrome so any outbursts can be protected under the ADA. And now d/t the inability of these posts...
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    Can some one develop an allergy to PPD?

    TiffyRN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    The employee health where I work often diagnoses nickel allergies when they get a certain type of reaction to the PPD. They say they have a way of distinguishing it from a true positive reaction. I...
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    Books for the new NICU nurse

    TiffyRN replied to Preemie2RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    At the top of the neonatal discussion page is a sticky note that reads "start here important". The first link on that post is a reading list. Enjoy!...
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    Why is there no medical terminology class for the RN program? Among others.

    TiffyRN replied to amanda1266's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    During my nursing school we had a medical terminology test we had to pass (and if we failed it, we failed the semester). There are several things that expected to just be picked up before or during...
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    Can I sign off on my own immunizations?

    TiffyRN replied to wonderbee's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you can but interesting detail about my childhood immunization records; When I started my first nursing job there was a lot of drama about what vaccines I did or did not have. My mother...
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    Povidone Burn

    TiffyRN replied to Julie Basilio's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've only worked in one NICU and I was told that povidine-iodine "burns" neonates if left on their skin. This was very different for me as I was used to "painting" adults with the stuff and letting...
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    Even nurses do stupid things ....

    TiffyRN replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    Once I was looking for Benadryl (night shift sleeping issues) and wanted to take 2 tablets and I had already swallowed the 2 tablets when I realized I had instead taken 2 sudafed tablets. If anything...
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    Where in the US or abroad are new grads being hired?

    TiffyRN replied to WrigleyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty popular topic. I don't think you will have to leave the country, unless you want to do that. https://allnurses.com/first-year-after/any-hospital-hiring-421018.html Good
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    Addicts!!! NURSES How do you seperate addicts from pts. who really are in pain?!

    TiffyRN replied to chasemelony's topic in General Nursing

    I think mostly you are not missing anything about sickle cell disease. I believe some nurses unfairly group sickle cell patients with others who seek drugs, because they do demand a lot of meds. Are...
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    Addicts!!! NURSES How do you seperate addicts from pts. who really are in pain?!

    TiffyRN replied to chasemelony's topic in General Nursing

    I no longer work with adult patients but I did for years. I cared for some sickle cell disease patients and I wouldn't wish for their life for anything. They were very chronically ill and in pain....
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    Sending Condolences

    TiffyRN replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    It is common practice in our Neonatal ICU to send a sympathy card from the unit but I'm sure some of the nurses send individual cards. It's not unusual for nurses of some of our longer term patients...
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    Acryonym ***? PSWU

    TiffyRN replied to itsatrap's topic in General Nursing

    Looks like Neonatal orders (if US of the head is any clue). I've never heard of this acronym before, but with it being followed by antibiotic orders it would be my guess that it stands for: Post...
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    infection-free NICU

    TiffyRN replied to Julie Basilio's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That is so excellent. I have heard of some hospitals (all units, adult and pediatric) being free of CLABSI (central line acquired blood stream infection?) for years. I believe I saw it in one of my...
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    Legal? new employer wants list of all meds taken and medical records

    TiffyRN replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    I've had employers ask that to disclose all medications you feel may show up on drug screening. Essentially, if you list a medication for something like vicoden and you test positive for that...
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    Going from Adult ICU to NICU

    TiffyRN replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I came from telemetry to NICU and my transition was fairly easy though thankfully I was given almost the full orientation period as new grads (11wks for me vs. 12wks for new grad). I know telemetry...
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    Is it me or are Social Workers running the show?

    TiffyRN replied to ShayRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I could understand your comments if your social workers are functioning as case managers. I have seen increased importance and authority given to case management. Though I'm sure case management can...