TiffyRN BSN, PhD

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    Patient NOT a nurse with a ???

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

    When I was orienting as a new graduate nurse (way long time ago), I had a patient that had a tracheostomy and was on a ventilator (life support). He had been in the hospital to have his hip replaced...
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    Pregnant 18weeks,want to transfer to ICU

    TiffyRN replied to sunshine3rn's topic in General Nursing

    I always advise to look out for your own interests. With that in mind, consider how having several weeks (or months if you are lucky!) will affect your ability to successfully transition to your new...
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    New grad, pregnant, job offer?

    TiffyRN replied to chaseloveRN's topic in General Nursing

    My employer will state they don't allow restrictions. If you are an existing employee, and they like you, they may let you work a desk job if that is needed, otherwise, you're out on leave until no...
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    RN-BSN SCAM

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

    MSN10: we've been down this road with avengingspirit. They refuse to acknowledge any research done by Aiken, co-authored by her, done by one of her co-authors. I think they've even disparaged research...
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    RN-BSN SCAM

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

    Glad you're staying busy
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    Studying for the Neonatal CCRN

    TiffyRN replied to notsosupernurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes, that is my favorite
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    N-PASS Scores

    TiffyRN replied to TeenyTinyBabyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow. I wish I could share a presentation by one of our neos. Short version: untreated pain: bad neurodevelopmental outcomes. Opioids for pain: uncertain long-term effects, probably worth the risk....
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    Code Question?!?!

    TiffyRN replied to jk2185's topic in General Nursing

    If they are adults, the whole thing. Neonates get their doses carefully measured. Not sure on children, I don't do kids, so don't know about them. My memories of adult codes is being amazed by how...
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    What the hail is a 'capstone', anyway?!

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

    Hey NICU_nurse, I feel a bond somehow. I'm also in NICU and returned to get the BSN after about 20 years of practice. At my college, the capstone weekly modules essentially covered topics we had...
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    EpiPens....who knew?

    TiffyRN replied to roser13's topic in Patient Medications

    I'm one that gave up. Hubbie used Celebrex for arthritis, after call after call and a not so bright office nurse, hubs said to give it up. He just limps sometimes. Yes, insurance won. I have several...
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    MSN--overwhelmed with options

    TiffyRN replied to BonnieSc's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Do you have contacts at places where you might like to work? For example, one of our unit educators is pursuing her MSN from a well known (but in my opinion not high quality) private for profits....
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    MSN--overwhelmed with options

    TiffyRN replied to BonnieSc's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    WGU is private NOT for profit and pretty reasonably priced. It is not the typical university but I think it's unfair to lump them in with the for-profits. And I'm no WGU shill, I'm attending a State...
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    Do all RN to BSN programs have discussion questions?

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

    I always managed to write all my postings on my 4 days off (usually took no more than 1-2 hours per class). I worked Fri/Sat/Sunday weekend plan so school work was all done early in the week. I had...
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    Overhiring?

    TiffyRN replied to Double Dunker's topic in General Nursing

    At most places, (even in the dreaded "at will" States), they must allow you to work you'd FTE. Catch is, you don't get to pick where. Most nurses, given the option of floating or staying home without...
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    Overhiring?

    TiffyRN replied to Double Dunker's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard of places where they don't mind over staffing as it provides a convenient in house float pool. Sneaky as hell
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    New grad BSN--no night shifts?

    TiffyRN replied to esrun77's topic in General Nursing

    Somehow I missed the 8-10 hour shift thing. Sorry, I haven't heard of 8 hour shifts in acute care in a decade or so. Except maybe
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    Possible adult admit with minor child in tow

    TiffyRN replied to Monkey Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to reiterate, don't refuse the admission on the theory that it's somehow not right. What's not right is that the children shouldn't have a mom who's sick, and no one to turn to. ER should...
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    New grad BSN--no night shifts?

    TiffyRN replied to esrun77's topic in General Nursing

    It would be possible. Here locally the children's hospital only hires new grads into rotating shifts. The big problem is, it's a newish policy and no one has been told how one would ever get off of...
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    Although Women Dominate the Nursing Profession, Do Men Make More Money?

    TiffyRN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    My husband (also an RN), has turned down 3 "promotions" because they would entail dramatic decreases in take home pay (20-30%). He takes in account nights and weekend plan differentials. These...
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    Possible adult admit with minor child in tow

    TiffyRN replied to Monkey Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Show of hands here, who has called their hospital social worker after MN? I have (or witnessed it). Real lucky if they answer half the time. And we are not a sketchy facility. I'm not sure they have...
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    Possible adult admit with minor child in tow

    TiffyRN replied to Monkey Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've had the same thing happen except she brought 2 school age kids (I didn't refuse). We fed the kids, get them recliners & blankets. They passed out almost immediately. What's the option? Keep...
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    MSN, $60-$75K, worth it?

    TiffyRN replied to peanutfish's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Are there direct entry CNL programs? Wow, ok. My impression was that Clinical Nurse Leaders would have some kind of substantial nursing experience. I know they have some NP programs that kind of...
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    facebook "stalking" as a nurse?

    TiffyRN replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    A Lazarus thread!! The displaying last name thing is vastly discussed elsewhere. I'm in support of displaying our full names. See other threads for an exhaustive discussion of reason common to myself...
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    Acuity rating of a neonate in nicu

    TiffyRN replied to LJerm's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I guess we use different criteria. Very crude tool, only 3 levels. Level 1, usually stable feeders on RA. Level 3 encompasses respiratory support and goes all the way to the sickest kiddo who needs 2...
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    Why white shoes?

    TiffyRN replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Nursing

    So I'm cool as long as I have a spare pair of shoes in my locker? OK. Back to my point, which wasn't what to do if my clothing gets soiled. . . the skin on my feet is not more vulnerable than the...