highlandlass1592

highlandlass1592 BSN, RN

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  1. Nursing Licensure from State to State

    highlandlass1592 replied to SuperDuperSuper's topic in General Nursing

    You will need to be licensed for whatever state(s) you decide to practice in. As to how it works, the best advice you can get is to read up with the Board of Nursing for the state(s) you are looking...

  2. bumex vs lasix

    highlandlass1592 replied to iluvnoodles's topic in Patient Medications

    One important thing to remember about school: they are covering generalizations...when you get into practice, you may find out your school lectures weren't always right on for the specific population...

  3. Are managers allowed to give ultimatums?

    highlandlass1592 replied to ITALY123's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, it sounds like she's trying to make sure you're competent to practice. Yes, your manager can make up a test as a condition of employment. And in some cases, unions will agree with the...

  4. CPR certification

    highlandlass1592 replied to tiredstudentmom's topic in General Nursing

    Good grief! You're quibbling over the doc not paying for your CPR??? You will need it for nursing school anyways, so what's the big deal? I just don't understand what your problem

  5. Wanted to get everyone's opinion--regarding hipaa

    highlandlass1592 replied to bulldoggurlie's topic in General Nursing

    I think instead of asking for opinions here you need to find out what the formal policy is at your facility. While others here may speak of what may be done at their facility, that won't cover you at...

  6. Is this OK, or is it too much?

    highlandlass1592 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I'm not so sure you need to "do" anything to show your appreciation other than just taking the time to share with docs what you've shared here. Tell them how much you appreciate all they've...

  7. Electronic stethascope question

    highlandlass1592 replied to Mzam2012's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I am a nurse and I use an electronic scope. I love it. I don't have a hearing problem though, fyi. It isn't any heavier than my old Card.III. I do have a friend who has hearing problems and she bought...

  8. Nursing themed "stuff"

    highlandlass1592 replied to AHeartLikeHis's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I've never seen bathroom rugs and shower curtains but Nurses Station catalog used to have a lot of nursing themed items. You can google it and they have a website

  9. Good critical care apps for IPOD

    highlandlass1592 replied to nurseiam08's topic in MICU, SICU

    OMG!! I didn't know there was an app! I've used Fast Facts for 12 years now! Thanks for

  10. CVICU Interview Help!

    highlandlass1592 replied to CA RN 444's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'd focus on willingness to learn, looking for long-term work there (many units are afraid of hiring new nurses for fear they will move on to CRNA school, for example after they have their one year...

  11. IABP info

    highlandlass1592 replied to aerorunner80's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Kathy White's Fast Facts has a great section on IABP. And if you contact the manufacturer of the pump you are using, they will usually send you some great free reference materials. I've got a couple...

  12. Would you do this?

    highlandlass1592 replied to sinawahi's topic in General Nursing

    Lay people are taught these skills all the time. The problem for you is you will be held to a higher standard of liability. I commend you for your desire to help out a friend but you will not be...

  13. Sending Condolences

    highlandlass1592 replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other posters. It's definitely appropriate. As TiffyRN stated on her unit they send a sympathy card. We do the same on our unit as well. Staff sign the card then it is mailed to the...

  14. Nurses' Rights

    highlandlass1592 replied to wishingmary2's topic in General Nursing

    You need to remember one very important fact: the BON is there to protect the public, not nurses. Whenever faced with having to deal with the BON, you should obtain an attorney who specializes in...

  15. anyone working with VAD patients?

    highlandlass1592 replied to lee1's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We are a VAD center. As someone else pointed out, the thoratec corporation has great info for the HMII and the XVE...although many places are phasing out the XVE. You guys definitely need inservicing...

  16. First pt code... is this normal?

    highlandlass1592 replied to ONCRN84's topic in General Nursing

    It's absolutely normal and quite human. As nurses, we are in a special positions when it comes to patients. We strike a bond with them that no other profession really does. We are usually the ones who...

  17. UAP acting as "nurse" in doctors office!

    highlandlass1592 replied to cc01183's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If she is representing herself as an RN...then that is not allowed. And the BON should be notified. However, as for skills...giving injections, taking TPR's, drawing blood..for those skills, she's...

  18. What did I do wrong?

    highlandlass1592 replied to carebearsRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Oh good grief!!!! I hate that mantra that " you need to start in Med Surg first". It's garbage. I was a new grad to the ICU and 12 years later, I'm just fine. I'd look at other ICU's and focus on how...

  19. Walkie Talkie pt. that tanked.

    highlandlass1592 replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    It does happen like that sometimes. I'd personally lean towards early urosepsis...even though your white count wasn't up, it was still early..may not have shown spike yet. The blood sugar is also...

  20. Which parameter is elevated in right-sided heart failure?

    highlandlass1592 replied to Misty1's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    You know, AACN has some great references that goes over hemodynamics, if you're interested in hard copies. Another reference I love and use to mentor/teach from is Kathy White's Fast Facts for Adult...

  21. Do nurses make the worse patients?

    highlandlass1592 replied to laynaER's topic in General Nursing

    I had to be inpatient in the hospital a couple of times last year...one was for a week and the other just two days. I try to be extremely accommodating. Heck, I know what it's like to work short...

  22. Which parameter is elevated in right-sided heart failure?

    highlandlass1592 replied to Misty1's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I don't know if you're interested, but http://www.pacep.org does some hemodynamic review, registration is still free I believe and it may focus on areas you want to review. Just a

  23. Having trouble with understanding lasix use

    highlandlass1592 replied to mlbdestined's topic in General Nursing

    Something to keep in mind in addition to what others have said: you need to know you're pt's baseline renal function when determing whether to give Lasix or not. Many CHF patients have some form of...

  24. Nursing Journal Suggestions????

    highlandlass1592 replied to mamaames's topic in General Nursing

    Gotta tell you, one of my favorites is Nursing made incredibly easy. They put topics in very easy to understand formats and I use their articles a lot for mentoring/precepting. Nursing 2009, now 2010...

  25. should i invest in a new steth?

    highlandlass1592 replied to erin01's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I bought an electronic one last year and I love it. Before that had the Littman Cardiology III and loved that one. I do a lot of listening to valves and my new one makes that easier. But I think a key...