highlandlass1592

highlandlass1592 BSN, RN

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  1. Please, answer re CSU East Bay-Hayward school info

    highlandlass1592 replied to futuredream's topic in California Nursing

    You should contact the nursing program directly..only they can answer how long meeting and clinical requirements will take. They should also be able to tell you how long classes will meet

  2. Crazy Family Member!

    highlandlass1592 replied to scooby72's topic in General Nursing

    I once lost a travel assignment because I called security...a patient's family member came up at 2 am, was drunk as a skunk and laid hands on me. I got the boot....all in the name of customer service....

  3. Opinions on scripting

    highlandlass1592 replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm I love it. When I make a phone call to a company that gives the speal about the call being taped for customer service purposes, I tell them I'm not authorizing the call to be taped..shuts them...

  4. Issues with a nurse who eat their young!

    highlandlass1592 replied to caitiecait's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hmmm...and your opinion is based upon your vast years of experience. Wasting resources huh? That seems to be a big point with you. You are right about one thing though..we certainly can't change...

  5. "Your patient in 520 is in pain!"

    highlandlass1592 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm I love when people throw around the term "it's evidence based practice to do such and such". Instead of saying that, why not cite the study you feel is supporting your theory? Your comment about...

  6. Looking for ACNP programs in Michigan

    highlandlass1592 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi All. I'm currently looking for ACNP programs in Michigan and would love input into the various programs--->good, bad, ugly, looking to hear it all! Thanks for your

  7. Elevated ALT, AST and ALP- acute renal failure?

    highlandlass1592 replied to careerchg09's topic in General Nursing

    Should also consider right heart failure..could lead to hepatic congestion. Don't think you can tie the liver studies into ARF, you're talking two totally different

  8. This Doesn't Seem Right--Is It Just Me?

    highlandlass1592 replied to sweetpeaches's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    So what is your actual problem with religious services being held in a nursing home? And why do you bring up who this person has followed (stating they listen to Kenneth Copeland and Oral Roberts)? I...

  9. Is it dangerous for RNs/nursing students to give advice to people about their health

    highlandlass1592 replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, he is correct. And suddenly now you've got an attitude that you are an expert??? You hammer in another post that your friend has risk factors for HTN and that you double checked your...

  10. help, short staffed, at wits end

    highlandlass1592 replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    I've read your other posts and my heart goes out to you. I know how difficult it is to try to perform in such a tight situation. And your at-home stressors are really putting a burden on you. Have you...

  11. I don't know which situation to be more concerned about...

    highlandlass1592 replied to LilyBlue's topic in General Nursing

    Here's one site: http://www.uannurse.org/resources/objectionform.html and here's another one:

  12. Traveling Nurse Question........

    highlandlass1592 replied to TCLA's topic in General Nursing

    I beg to differ with you. The 50 mile rule is just a myth. There is no IRS reg regarding that..and it's done by some agencies and some hospitals. I did in-state traveling as well as out of state...

  13. Nurses STOP telling me to be a RN ! PLEASE

    highlandlass1592 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you have to do what's best for you. Others have posted about limited job availability for LPN's in some areas, so I'll hope for you that won't be an issue. I too had to put myself thru nursing...

  14. inquiry regarding NJ licensing ....

    highlandlass1592 replied to EfabellaRN's topic in General Nursing

    They weren't exactly the brightest bulbs in the box when I talked to them either. Go figure. They definitely weren't helpful. good luck to

  15. inquiry regarding NJ licensing ....

    highlandlass1592 replied to EfabellaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Uh, a bit back took me 3 months total..they lost my paperwork twice. I wasn't very impressed and ended up not going to Jersey so it was a huge waste of time and money. Better luck to

  16. Already itchy....

    highlandlass1592 replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    Sure it does..I was a traveler for 4 years and they never even looked at the length of contracts when I was considered for employment at my current position. Wish I could go back on the

  17. Where to get CPR training - Is Red Cross online and skills session acceptable?

    highlandlass1592 replied to catrat's topic in General Nursing

    You do have a couple of other options. Go to : www.americanheart.org and type in your zip code and you can find local providers for BLS. Or as I told another poster, you can do the book part online...

  18. Where to get CPR training - Is Red Cross online and skills session acceptable?

    highlandlass1592 replied to catrat's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, you can do the theory part of BLS online now..then you only find someone to check you off on compressions. American Heart started this a couple of years ago...here's a link from American...

  19. Need advice re: ACLS

    highlandlass1592 replied to oslogirl's topic in General Nursing

    Go to www.americanheart.org and put in your zip code. They will give a list of classes in your area and you can contact the provider directly about signing up. Another poster mentioned doing it online...

  20. IV Dilaudid problem patients!!!!!!!!!!!

    highlandlass1592 replied to mina123's topic in General Nursing

    You can make prescribers aware of what you perceive as addiction but you ultimately have to realise that patients who have addictive propensities have a higher tolerance for pain meds. And for some...

  21. Is there a nursing representative/lobbyist in washngton??

    highlandlass1592 replied to californiadreaming's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I found this issue quite surprising when I worked in the South. Yes, it is ingrained in working culture. And what is sad is how tight a grip the hospital administrators have on the profession. Nurses...

  22. Is there a nursing representative/lobbyist in washngton??

    highlandlass1592 replied to californiadreaming's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I can answer your question: The posters hostility comes from your ignorance and bad attitude combination. Its fine to ask the question but politely.You however asked in very negative demeaning way. To...

  23. Is there a nursing representative/lobbyist in washngton??

    highlandlass1592 replied to californiadreaming's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It's very evident you don't understand..and for some reason, you aren't willing to comprehend what I'm telling you. You stated: "I only brought up the fact that so many of the posts/nurses COMPLAIN...

  24. Is there a nursing representative/lobbyist in washngton??

    highlandlass1592 replied to californiadreaming's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm actually very disappointed in you. You say you aren't even a nurse yet you criticize nurses by saying they allow the environment many are forced to work in. Before you start to criticize a...

  25. Which Pumps are OK for Blood Transfusions?

    highlandlass1592 replied to JohnW's topic in General Nursing

    I've used Plum, Alaris and Baxter pumps all to run blood. It really depends if you have the tubing to run