highlandlass1592

highlandlass1592 BSN, RN

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  1. Accurate Blood Sugars

    highlandlass1592 replied to Lucyinthesky's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hmmmm no aline is definitely a problem. Only other thing I can think of would be a picc line or see if you could draw off a midline. Otherwise, you just do the best you can with the finger stick....

  2. Vent: CV pt that should have gone back to OR (long)

    highlandlass1592 replied to jbp0529's topic in MICU, SICU

    Well, on my unit it's usually the exception not the rule. That being said, it does seem to go in spurts...we'll get some patients back that are having clotting issues, bleeding like crazy, some times...

  3. Understanding Differentials and Overtime

    highlandlass1592 replied to mi428454's topic in General Nursing

    In my institution, OT is based upon my hourly rate which includes the diff. I work night shift. Not all hospitals pay a diff, you have to find out about the insitution you're looking at. I've been at...

  4. What state can I practice in?

    highlandlass1592 replied to AshBlonde83's topic in General Nursing

    Once you have sat for your boards, you then are licensed in the state you took your boards in. If you want to go to a different state, say move back to CA, you must apply for licensure by endorsement...

  5. Help about CE's and the process .....

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

    You don't need a job to get CEU's. You can actually do many online, just google "free nursing CEU's" and they will link you with many different sites. You can also take a couple of courses, one I use...

  6. Applied to Maxim online, but now having second thoughts

    highlandlass1592 replied to iwanna's topic in Agency Nurses

    I think that is totally appropriate. You don't really want to waste your time or the agency's time if you don't think it will be a good fit. I'd go for it, worse they can say is no. Good

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

    highlandlass1592 replied to SOMA's topic in MICU, SICU

    You stated that travelers make 2x more than staff. That is so far from the truth it ain't funny. In many instances, staff make way more than travelers. (Off

  8. Vent: CV pt that should have gone back to OR (long)

    highlandlass1592 replied to jbp0529's topic in MICU, SICU

    Gotta tell ya..with one exception sounds like a night from my journal. Done it so many times it ain't funny. Only diff: at night time , it's not a bleeding issue, it's a coagulopathy..no matter how...

  9. Old RN-New traveler- advice?

    highlandlass1592 replied to rubi2sda's topic in Travel

    I've heard Kentucky was tight to get into as well. But that being said, I'd definitely talk to some other agencies. You also might be able to set up a local contract with a local per diem agency,...

  10. Cross Country vs. American Mobile

    highlandlass1592 replied to jack4408's topic in Travel

    Worked with AMN before..they do not back you up if you run into problems with your hospital. I got no support whatsoever in an unsafe practice situation. If I go back out on the road, I'd travel with...

  11. Cross Country vs. American Mobile

    highlandlass1592 replied to jack4408's topic in Travel

    There are well over a hundred companies and counting last time I bothered to count..actually quit counting at a hundred ! LOL I actually don't think CC and AMN are owned by the same parent...

  12. Want to travel!!

    highlandlass1592 replied to pyrofish's topic in Agency Nurses

    Pantravelers.org can also send you to delphiforums.com which has a great travel nurse forum. They are very active and can give you ideas of how to handle traveling. I still belong to delphi even...

  13. In a financial bind, who is paying the most?

    highlandlass1592 replied to saltman911's topic in Agency Nurses

    That is really a loaded question. You may not get as good of bennies on the road and to be able to tax deduct expenses, you must maintain a permanent residence which will cause some of your expenses...

  14. administration of sodium bicarb

    highlandlass1592 replied to texan_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not really sure why you are so concerned about hanging sodium bicarb or mag sulfate. It is frequently given and in many facilities I've worked at both can be given in med/surg as well as tele and...

  15. Your patient fell? You need to be disciplined!

    highlandlass1592 replied to casperx875x's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that is ridiculous. I'd put in the sitter requests and if patient safety was an issue, fill out a incident report. If the administration doesn't want to supply the appropriate staff to support...

  16. Wishing experienced nurses would have mercy on me!!

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

    You put the situation out there on a public forum, I have every right to coment upon it. Your hostility and lack of professionalism shows in your response a lack of maturity, which can be exhibited by...

  17. This latest sickness is making me NUTS!

    highlandlass1592 replied to CeeKayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Happy Thanksgiving to you too. Gotta remember, no matter how hard we try, we have to seek help when we get sick too. I know as nurses we are always trying to treat ourselves and go on. Take some time...

  18. Wishing experienced nurses would have mercy on me!!

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

    Wow, got in someone's face, stuck your finger in her face and then you have the audacity to comment upon her disrespectfullness to you? There are good ways and bad ways to handle lateral violence in...

  19. Is it normal to graduate nursing school & feel like you know nothing.

    highlandlass1592 replied to OBGYN*RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yup..it's normal. Nursing school really just prepares you to learn. You will learn so much more once you start working as a nurse. Just hang in there. It'll come. I like to think of nursing as a life...

  20. Grrr Argh!!!

    highlandlass1592 replied to female12233's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh, I'm so sorry. Unfortunately, the NCLEX has nothing to do with preparing you to be an RN. I had lots of delegation questions when I took it (that was the hot topic that year) and I know what you...

  21. first year... no job...

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

    Problem I've read in So Cal is the financial situation. I know many facilities are cancelling travel contracts due to low census. Hang in there, something should come up. Keep networking, going to...

  22. first year... no job...

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

    Have you looked into facilities that are hiring travelers? They may be more willing to give a new grad a job. Also, have you looked into facilities to see if they offer like an internship for a...

  23. chlorhexidine vs. providone iodine

    highlandlass1592 replied to K os's topic in General Nursing

    The orange tint is for color not extra bactericide or so the rep told us when we were inservcied. Oh my gosh, when we first switched our OR preps, the prep was green tinted. Everyone looked like they...

  24. WET to Dry

    highlandlass1592 replied to EJSRN's topic in General Nursing

    Gotta disagree with ya...some wounds still take wet to dry and changes maybe bid or tid. I do love the wound vacs though till they start

  25. How to add insulin to an IV Fluid Container

    highlandlass1592 replied to HoShKyLo's topic in General Nursing

    Been there, done