highlandlass1592

highlandlass1592 BSN, RN

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  1. Caught a big med error!

    highlandlass1592 replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    You stated that some serious education was needed regarding line management. Now, I don't know in what capacity you are working (you mentioned working at more than one facility) so I'm not sure if you...

  2. Apical Pulse Rate

    highlandlass1592 replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, bit confused here...you talk about using the same monitor for everybody in this post...are you talking about something like a dinamap? And, if you are giving a BP med..unless it's a beta blocker,...

  3. Caught a big med error!

    highlandlass1592 replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting position to take..at some facilities, it is against policy to change the scale. It also brings up the point of: do some people need more education regarding how to properly manage arterial...

  4. Caught a big med error!

    highlandlass1592 replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    I had to smile when I read your post. It sounded like you were a newer nurse when I started reading it and bingo! There it was..."I, the nurse with the lesser experience, caught an error that got by...

  5. Question re: med tests at interview

    highlandlass1592 replied to Guest321574's topic in General Nursing

    Sure it could work out..but the question becomes are you advocating for yourself? Did you share with the person administering the test what area you are currently working in and that you may be...

  6. Can a doctor ask a nurse to write the order when she is standing right there??

    highlandlass1592 replied to Parul's topic in General Nursing

    To answer your question, it may be on the BON website, you may need to look up your nursing practice act. But it may benefit you to call the board in Georgia directly, they may be able to direct you...

  7. Heart transplant question

    highlandlass1592 replied to KJRN79's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome post

  8. Heart transplant question

    highlandlass1592 replied to KJRN79's topic in General Nursing

    Just to add a bit to David's post. Our heart txp's may come back with an open chest incision....where they keep the mediastinum open to allow for coagulation correction and swelling reduction due to...

  9. Toradol - pt with potential renal failure - would you administer?

    highlandlass1592 replied to southernhospitality's topic in General Nursing

    Reflection is good...it will make you a better nurse. Obsession to the point you're describing is bad, it will not help and may hinder you in the future. Would I have checked a creat? Yes, but I'm in...

  10. My travel nursing nightmare

    highlandlass1592 replied to ShannaBananaRN's topic in Travel

    Gonna warn you about a couple of issues: you can definitely speak with your recruiter but the agency may try to force your hand to get you to stay. They are spending a great deal of money to have you...

  11. The retro nurse's outfit has returned

    highlandlass1592 replied to cicatrixx15's topic in General Nursing

    Why are nurses expected to change? Why can't ancillary services have different uniforms than scrubs. I think it's crazy that nurse are supposed to be

  12. What happens now? Am I in trouble?

    highlandlass1592 replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in General Nursing

    That's really a fallacy that no liability can fall on the CNA..more and more CNA's are being named in lawsuits. And just recently CNA's were arrested in Florida for committing Medicare fraud. Anyone...

  13. Anyone can obtain RN license plate

    highlandlass1592 replied to bullet27fRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not really sure what you're concern is. I would never assume someone driving a car with an RN plate on it is a nurse..could be spouse, child, etc. This isn't like practicing without a license...my...

  14. Lowest BP?

    highlandlass1592 replied to ProBeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Doc sounds like a jerk..we've got heart failure pt's with low bp's like that who mentate just fine! I hate when docs act like that. There is a lot of assessing that goes into trying to figure out why...

  15. Do CE's overlap for multiple states?

    highlandlass1592 replied to TraciBdarn's topic in General Nursing

    They can most definitely overlap....I did that when I was a traveler. What you need to make sure of though: that the accrediting body for the CEU's you are using are recognized by each state's BON....

  16. Can nurses legally "refuse" to take a new admit?

    highlandlass1592 replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    Really? this single solitary form offers so much protection? What piece of legislation guarantees that-> you should cite it. Also, I've worked in CA as a traveler, when I perused the State BON...

  17. Can nurses legally "refuse" to take a new admit?

    highlandlass1592 replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    That is NOT true in all states. You must be familiar with your state's practice act. In no way does a safe harbor form save you from lawsuits or liability. It is a tool to document your assignment...

  18. Experienced CVICU RN feeling "inexperienced"

    highlandlass1592 replied to mjs5312's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hmmm..went through a period like that myself. I found it was time to hit the books more....started delving into my references and learning a bit more. It seemed to help me quite a bit. I think the...

  19. ACLS certification

    highlandlass1592 replied to jwconn1104's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it is possible to take and pass ACLS without an ekg class. You will learn lethal arrythmias which you should be given sample strips of. I first took it as a student all those years ago and passed...

  20. Full Code

    highlandlass1592 replied to VtMaleNurse's topic in General Nursing

    You need to check the policy manual and state BON for guidance. They are your guidelines, utilize them. And it may not hurt to retain an attorney who represents people in front of the BON. Good luck...

  21. Full Code

    highlandlass1592 replied to VtMaleNurse's topic in General Nursing

    That's actually not true. the OP needs to read the practice act for their state. I've worked in many states where a nurse could pronounce a

  22. In need of a good cardiac drips calculation book.

    highlandlass1592 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Are you looking for a book that has titration tables themselves? One thing you may need to keep in mind when looking for something is that your facility may have different concentrations than those in...

  23. Purely venting here...

    highlandlass1592 replied to CABG patch kid's topic in General Nursing

    isn't that the great thing about venting? sometimes it helps us put things in perspective so we can go on with our lives! Good for

  24. RN Licensing in different states .

    highlandlass1592 replied to DANNY7's topic in General Nursing

    yes you

  25. Knowing your meds. . .

    highlandlass1592 replied to R.NICU's topic in General Nursing

    I looked up all my meds as a new grad, until I had a good understanding of what it did and why it was ordered. And 12 years later, I'm still looking things up. I find new things out all the time about...