highlandlass1592

highlandlass1592 BSN, RN

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  1. Looking for nurses to help me with my research project!

    highlandlass1592 replied to csong's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, what do you

  2. MSN vs DNP and different nursing areas

    highlandlass1592 replied to Amandalabigang's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, the DNP remains only in the recommendation stage. No accrediting body nor state BON have made the move to make it the requirement to being a nurse practitioner. I would recommend joining...

  3. Checking visitor's vitals

    highlandlass1592 replied to AJPV's topic in General Nursing

    May I suggest you actually look up the policy at your facility? Your charge may not be aware of how to handle it as

  4. Drug error

    highlandlass1592 replied to coneartist's topic in General Nursing

    And is a perfect example of why we need more nurses in informatics & software

  5. Question on practicing in a state that you are not licensed in

    highlandlass1592 replied to mjmcca's topic in General Nursing

    If it looks like you will have shifts for a while, have you considered trying to endorse your license to those states? Based on your posts, I don't know if it'd be worth it or not..just a

  6. "Losing my license!"

    highlandlass1592 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Good grief, Commuter! I thought the same thing, don't give me palpitations like that,

  7. Just finished my first interview--feeling not so great

    highlandlass1592 replied to nulife4good's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, don't beat yourself up. Nothing wrong with your answer. You can always go with "peds was my focus and while I love it, I've found I'd like to broaden my nursing horizons, expand my skill set...

  8. Penalized for scheduling error?

    highlandlass1592 replied to April13RN's topic in General Nursing

    Anything's possible but if something was said, I'd reiterate you were never informed of this obligation and already committed your time. Put the ball back in their

  9. "Did you see/Follow up with your Primary Doctor..."

    highlandlass1592 replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Emergency

    No you are not over-reacting. There is a huge shortage of primary/general care/family docs in this country. I have a primary, touch base with her every 6 months routinely. Now, have an actual issue I...

  10. To all Night Nurses:

    highlandlass1592 replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    Wow.....just...wow. I've worked nightshift for 13 years and I've NEVER had anyone put that into words.....speechless.

  11. Joining nurses associations/subscribing to journals

    highlandlass1592 replied to nrse20's topic in Cardiac

    I would recommend the AACN, American Association for Critical care nurses. As you stated you worked in telemetry, AACN will have quite a few references that will become invaluable. They set the...

  12. Is this in our scope of practice?

    highlandlass1592 replied to klmb318's topic in General Nursing

    I would say contact the practice division of the BON. As they establish practice guidelines for your license, only their input truly

  13. ACNP/ANP Crossbreed

    highlandlass1592 replied to neuronRN's topic in General Nursing

    One thing to think about when becoming an NP...if you decide you want to go back and get certified in another field, my understanding is you don't need to repeat core curriculum but just the...

  14. HELP Lab Values

    highlandlass1592 replied to PayitForwardHolistic's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Did you get these on an assignment or from a facility? If assignment, can't help you cause I have no clue. If at facility, you could call the LAB directly. Or maybe

  15. A-fib protocol

    highlandlass1592 replied to beckster_01's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think the OP was stating they were going to do something out of a doctor's order but they were looking for recommendations of what to ask for when they called the "baby

  16. A-fib protocol

    highlandlass1592 replied to beckster_01's topic in General Nursing

    This is actually a bit of a complex issue to deal with. Another poster discussed the physiology so I won't go into it here. About the protocol issues, many hospitals use many different ones. The...

  17. What is your definition of an RN?

    highlandlass1592 replied to TeleNurse2010's topic in General Nursing

    Been thinking about your question (not much to do when your on bedrest, except for letting my dogs outside throughout the day). Had an interesting thought: don't know if your paper would allow for it...

  18. What is your definition of an RN?

    highlandlass1592 replied to TeleNurse2010's topic in General Nursing

    RN: A licensed professional who has completed advanced education and training Role: a fluid description, constantly in flux and currently broader than in past history. Nurses practices in a variety of...

  19. Are mittens a restraint at your facility?

    highlandlass1592 replied to in2ICU's topic in General Nursing

    Last 4 facilities I've been at, mittens were NOT considered restraints but alternatives. I checked the Joint Comission website and couldn't find them mentioned

  20. Is there any new po anticoagulant that doesn't need frequent INR check?

    highlandlass1592 replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos for things working well for you.....didn't want to do a regular kudo thinking I was happy you had been ill! And thx for

  21. In honor of 9/11.... what was it like as a nurse?

    highlandlass1592 replied to A&OxNone's topic in General Nursing

    I was actually a travel nurse at the time. I remember getting off work, watching tv and trying to unwind, witnessing what was taking place. I didn't sleep at all that day. Called my boyfriend at home...

  22. Pct refused delegation

    highlandlass1592 replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, PCT training is NOT universal and can vary greatly not only from facility to facility but state to state as

  23. RN TO PA

    highlandlass1592 replied to anhela's topic in General Nursing

    I have quite a few PA's on my team and they concur that it is near impossible to go to school and work. They all strictly worked their programs when they were in school. As a side note, something I...

  24. Blood Pressure and LVAD

    highlandlass1592 replied to 1TachyRN's topic in General Nursing

    There is also a special cuff made for LVAD patients, I think it's by the Terumo company (they make vads) that works great. Problem is, it's expensive and not all patients get them. We use dopplers...

  25. Excellent cardiac book

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

    Thanks for the