highlandlass1592 replied to esrun77's topic in Nursing
Since you don't know what the responsibilities are, your post is incorrect. When you say cover an RN, we have not been told what the job entails. It's also premature to say it could cost future licensure
highlandlass1592 replied to esrun77's topic in Nursing
What I haven't seen anyone do is direct you to your board of nursing: THEY ultimately regulate what you can and can't do. Get a job description from your employer, detailing exactly what your responsibilities are then contact the BON with your questi...
highlandlass1592 replied to Jory's topic in Nursing
You are comparing apples and oranges. The OP is expressing frustration about not being paid after making a good faith attempt to get into work. you bring up care being delivered by a nurse who's been up for 20 hours. How is this relevant? Many hospit...
highlandlass1592 replied to Kbig2's topic in Nursing
I think you are wise to be cautious. And honestly, reading some of the other posts I'm disappointed in the level of snarkiness being expressed. You not only wanted to protect yourself but your license. People may appear to be A&O x 3 but may not ...
highlandlass1592 replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Relations
Let's back the truck up a bit. I know of NO ONE who would say families can't contribute to a patient's well being and recovery. However, society has become so "me- focused" many family members are stretching the limits of nursing sanity. If I have t...
highlandlass1592 replied to NBMom1225's topic in Professionalism
Make sure you file a change of address with CA BON. Also make sure your CEU's meet CA requirements and then you just pay your renewal fee. If you don't ever plan on practicing in CA again, you may want to check to see if you can place it on inactive ...
highlandlass1592 replied to traumaRUs's topic in CCU
wanted to take a moment to address a couple of your points. I've cared for many LVAD's on CRRT in our ICU. I realize outpatient is of course a different ball game but I have found flow on the LVAD to be a great first line assessment for fluid shifts....
highlandlass1592 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing
I am in shock....while I didn't know Brian personally, I've talked to him quite a few times online and at conventions....my heart aches at this terrible news
highlandlass1592 replied to Verbatim's topic in MICU
Have to be honest, I may only check a cuff pressure once a shift. If I've got a good, functioning A-line, that is the gold standard for monitoring. Continuing to use a NIBP seems just silly to me as well as putting an extremity's perfusion at risk, e...
highlandlass1592 replied to Kishi's topic in Student Assist
1) AACN: American Association for Critical care nurses 2) Missions statement link: http://www.aacn.org/wd/aacninfo/cont...s?menu=aboutus 3) Again refer to the mission statement but in a nutshell why I belong is they further the education of critical ...
highlandlass1592 replied to studentRN7's topic in Activism
I also belong to my state's nursing association, not sure which type of organization your rubric desires, if it's that one, I'll be back on in about an hour,can answer those questions for that one then.
highlandlass1592 replied to studentRN7's topic in Activism
1) AACN: American Association for Critical care nurses 2) Missions statement link: http://www.aacn.org/wd/aacninfo/content/mission_vision_values_ethics.pcms?menu=aboutus 3) Again refer to the mission statement but in a nutshell why I belong is they ...
highlandlass1592 replied to locolorenzo22's topic in Nursing
Actually, this patient had gotten fluid earlier so depending upon an in-depth lung assessment (which the only information given here was "tight") as well as a cardiac assessment, Lasix definitely may have been indicated. And some form of diuretic the...
highlandlass1592 replied to locolorenzo22's topic in Nursing
This is a no-win situation, unfortunately. I've learned that lesson the hard way, many years ago...listen to my instincts. I may not always know what's going on but I can tell when we've got a problem...and if I have to push the issue I will. It's h...
