highlandlass1592

highlandlass1592 BSN, RN

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  1. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    highlandlass1592 replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    :yeah::w00t::w00t::thankya::thankya:

  2. CVP through PowerPort?

    highlandlass1592 replied to RNx2's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have done it but it depends on insertion site & where tip terminates. We use a lot of jugular

  3. New CPR

    highlandlass1592 replied to bjaeram's topic in General Nursing

    You could file a complaint with AHA because the people conducting your class are not following guidelines. If you wanted to, you could order a book for yourself from a AHA supplier. I like Worldpoint....

  4. Do you feel society is in denial about the nursing field?

    highlandlass1592 replied to PinaColada's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I

  5. overreacting or not, that is the question!?!

    highlandlass1592 replied to luvmyhubbybunches's topic in General Nursing

    Not overreacting at all. I hope things work

  6. Do you use a pocket manual?

    highlandlass1592 replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Are you talking a pharm guide or a guide to help in acute care? I've got quite a few apps I use on my iPhone and also have a hard copy of my favorite general ICU reference, Kathy White's Fast Facts...

  7. LVADS in the community

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

    Actually, I didn't see that there was an inference that all EMT's are trained on VAD's. My point, as you cared to highlight it is that there are inroads being made into training more and more first...

  8. LVADS in the community

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

    Our VAD center offers training to first responders in the area where a VAD patient lives. They go and teach classes discussing VAD's, how to troubleshoot problems, quite a bit of information. I know...

  9. Do FNP's really make 80k to 90k a year?

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

    As others have stated, there are many variables that go into issues like these. Area is a top one. Yes, some FNP's here in Michigan can make $80k to start out. I disagree that neonatal NP's aren't in...

  10. Patients refusing assessments

    highlandlass1592 replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    It's truly a difficult situation. If the patient is truly avoiding care, then maybe they should just be discharged. For some patients, it's a matter of embarrassment or even a lack of education...

  11. Nurse Licensure Compact

    highlandlass1592 replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    Yup! (Ok, it won't let me say just yup!

  12. Never enough-vent

    highlandlass1592 replied to anotherone's topic in General Nursing

    Uh, I have that on a tshirt..but don't wear it to work. probably should.

  13. PBDS???

    highlandlass1592 replied to MJJFan1's topic in General Nursing

    Is it for a staff position or a travel position? This "test" and I use the term loosely, has a notorious repuatation. Some facilities use it to guide new employee orientation while others use it as a...

  14. Do you use your pda/smartphone at work?

    highlandlass1592 replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    I use my iPhone all the time for work issues. Don't know the answer to something, I pull it out in front of the patient and explain I am looking it up. I've never had a patient not be impressed that I...

  15. ADN to BSN experience?

    highlandlass1592 replied to pacnwRN's topic in General Nursing

    Many, many well-known universities are conducting online programs now. Whatever program you choose, make sure your state recognizes it. For example. for me, Excelsior was out (my state doesn't...

  16. Stethoscopes?

    highlandlass1592 replied to luvnhim's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Whichever Littman you buy, make sure to keep the box and receipt. 3M will warranty your stethescope, I had an issue with mine after 2 years, got all the tubing replaced for free and a cleaning job! I...

  17. Anti-Intellectualism/Autonomy in nursing

    highlandlass1592 replied to felineRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ah..but the key point is "expected". Let me share something with you: you can be hung out to dry by an MD with a God complex. I've been there. This is a difficult situation to be in. On one hand, you...

  18. Night shift and Sleeping

    highlandlass1592 replied to jaznia15's topic in General Nursing

    Ha! I can't sleep at night (as evidenced by the fact that it's after 1 am and I'm up cleaning house then surfing the net). I've had problems sleeping at night for years, have found night shift to be a...

  19. Do you sometimes feel like an awful nurse?

    highlandlass1592 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Reflection in nursing is good: we evaluate our practice and try to learn from situations so when confronted with them in the future, we know how to react. Reflection to the point of beating oneself...

  20. How do you do it

    highlandlass1592 replied to sweetnurse63's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it seems to me agency for a short time might be a great blessing for you. It will give you the ability to see different types of nursing in local hospitals and can give you an idea of what the...

  21. Traveling with intubated patients

    highlandlass1592 replied to mcleanl's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yes, I have done transports as you described later in this thread. Currently, we do not use transport vents, on the night shift (can't answer for days), RT usually bags and the RN monitors and pushes...

  22. VISIT AN Booth @ AACN -National Teaching Inst. May 1-5, 2011 - Chicago, IL

    highlandlass1592 replied to Brian's topic in Critical Care

    Can't wait to see you guys again! Met Brian and others last year, had a blast finally meeting people I've interacted with here! See you on

  23. How is it possible to lose license in one state and be able to practice in another?

    highlandlass1592 replied to 40334lvn's topic in General Nursing

    It's not as hard as you think. Not all states do a good job of investigating people applying for reciprocity. I've known of a few cases where that happened. I've also known of people who lose their...

  24. Need Career Advice

    highlandlass1592 replied to elias_benjamin2001's topic in General Nursing

    Social responsibility aside, you need to decide which career will make you happiest. Let's face it, while money of course must be a factor, can you truly imagine doing something for 50 years and...

  25. setting alarm clock to take pain meds?

    highlandlass1592 replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    Another aspect to keep in mind re: ortho bone pain is the fact that if the pain is allowed to get out of control, the pt's won't be able to do the phsyical and occupational therapy they need to get...