highlandlass1592

highlandlass1592 BSN, RN

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  1. Help! I'm Overpacking!!

    highlandlass1592 replied to Spiderella's topic in Travel

    Hmmm..if you can I'd cut back on some of the clothes. Also, when I traveled, I found those space bags to be a HUGE help..you know the ones where you pack them full and then pull the air out and they...

  2. New Telemetry nurse needs advice...

    highlandlass1592 replied to parrot07's topic in General Nursing

    When I read your post I had to have a chuckle. Brings back memories of working in cardiology...we never had two cardiologists agree on a rhythm or EKG to save my life. Many times they would stand...

  3. Reciprocity

    highlandlass1592 replied to rnboysmom's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, it's best to get the term reciprocity out of the way, IMHO. You're looking at licensure by endorsement and if you use that term it may be easier to find that information onthe BON's website...

  4. first year... no job...

    highlandlass1592 replied to BISN08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Best of luck to you.

  5. New Telemetry nurse needs advice...

    highlandlass1592 replied to parrot07's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm..including a link here: http://www.amazon.com/ECG-Interpretation-Made-Incredibly-Easy/dp/1582551359 you don't have to buy it from amazon but I like looking up books there cause it gives you...

  6. Gonzo1 going to Parkland ED & needs help

    highlandlass1592 replied to loricatus's topic in Travel

    On another forum, a traveler posted that the 'challenge' exam is similar to the PBDS but is based upon Parkland protocols. She turned the job down when she got the lowdown. Her recruiter should be...

  7. International Travel Nursing

    highlandlass1592 replied to freckleface_07's topic in Travel

    Gonna need to get probably 1-2 years experience before you travel, fyi. Not sure where you want to head but I know OGredy Peyton does international

  8. What is with these unmotivated recruiters?

    highlandlass1592 replied to cosmicmama's topic in Travel

    Someone else said it...I'll echo it. Timing is everything and right now, it's difficult to find jobs. You may need to try to go with a larger company if you really want to travel right now...lots of...

  9. Cancel Your Contract?

    highlandlass1592 replied to jamonit's topic in Travel

    Definitely chech with other agencies. I do know however, that some areas in CA are getting tight with traveler jobs. So, if this a first time assignment for you, you may be better sitting tight where...

  10. Explain this "pay package" to me.

    highlandlass1592 replied to cosmicmama's topic in Travel

    I'll agree the hourly rate at first glance doesn't seem that much but you have to remember she's getting tax advantage as well (assuming that is what the "per diems" is for). That will be $378 a week...

  11. Explain this "pay package" to me.

    highlandlass1592 replied to cosmicmama's topic in Travel

    Hmmm..did some quick calcs and assuming the pay is based upon a 36/week 13 week contract I came up with total hourly counting your "per diems" as tax advantage and including your housing to be around...

  12. Bicarbonate!!!!

    highlandlass1592 replied to emsillystudent's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes you use a bicarb gtt like that as kidney protection for testing prep. We use it on any pt who is going for CT with IV contrast. Would need more info to see if this would qualify in your...

  13. Nurse Practioner vs Doctors

    highlandlass1592 replied to IcanHealYou's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Why not look at the practice act for NP's inthe state you want to practice? Seems like some of your questions would be best answered straight from the horses mouth. Also, I'd direct youto the advanced...

  14. Reciprocity

    highlandlass1592 replied to rnboysmom's topic in General Nursing

    Just a follow up point: to practice in another compact state, if you reside in a compact state and are licensed to practice there, you still must contact the BON in the other compact state you wish to...

  15. Reciprocity

    highlandlass1592 replied to rnboysmom's topic in General Nursing

    Whoops forgot the link I was going to give you: https://www.ncsbn.org/158.htm explains a bit more about compact status and what states it applies to. Good

  16. Reciprocity

    highlandlass1592 replied to rnboysmom's topic in General Nursing

    I can only guide you with a couple of answers. You can apply for endorsement which would give you a KY license, based upon your original state of licensure, Indiana. Now, if you do move to KY, you...

  17. Vented Patient Should A Minimal Experienced Nurse Be Caring For A Vented Patient?

    highlandlass1592 replied to SOMA's topic in MICU, SICU

    Unfortunately, you're not comparing apples to apples. Even when I traveled in the south, which is terrible for its pay for staff, I wasn't making anywhere near 2x the amount of staff and again, I had...

  18. post cardiac cath

    highlandlass1592 replied to submarine1's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Lots of things can happen post cath: you could develop a hematoma which could be significant enough to impair circulation, retroperitoneal bleed, kidney failure (especially if no prep was done to...

  19. CT output & notifying MD

    highlandlass1592 replied to Kolt19's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Missing some information here. You said the pt dumped 180 cc and you said it was due to normal physiological changes, ie pocket drainage. But you didn't list some assessment clues: was the drainage...

  20. Low census = shift cancellation.....help!

    highlandlass1592 replied to TX_nurse_08's topic in General Nursing

    Whoa! Got some misconceptions in your post there. I can guarantee you the travel and agency nurses aren't being paid double what you are making and definitely don't get free housing...it all comes...

  21. Is 18 months long enough to try travel nursing?

    highlandlass1592 replied to pshs_2000's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm..I started traveling with a little over a years experience and got an assignment. There are some issues though. Some facilities will not hire you without 2 years experience, it's a facility thing...

  22. ADN to NP- Does it require a BSN first?

    highlandlass1592 replied to SDS_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I know some courses that will allow you to admit to the track for RN-MSN or RN-DNP. They will give you BSN coursework but not all of them will give you the BSN unless you finish their program....

  23. bolus insulin for meals

    highlandlass1592 replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I think you've got a couple of great pointers from others. I'd just like to add a couple of thoughts: you really do need to look at the type of insulin being administered and remember when it takes...

  24. Me (student) + ER

    highlandlass1592 replied to tanthalas's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmm shoulda changed the question to be do you feel that way as a student any where you work? Answer: heck yes. You're growing, learning, developing skills and knowledge. It's going to be that way....

  25. Anyone had a "moment" recently?

    highlandlass1592 replied to Nurse Lulu's topic in MICU, SICU

    Heck yeah I've had that happen. Look, it happens to everyone. And sometimes we just a get a feeling something is going to happen. We get those feelings for a reason and we tend to be hypervigilent....