highlandlass1592

highlandlass1592 BSN, RN

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  1. I feel guilty in canceling my extra shift...

    highlandlass1592 replied to ARRR10's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, but to play devil's advocate, why is it your responsibility to staff for the hospital? If my unit is short, we have a staffing pool we can utilize. However, due to the type of care we deliver, we...

  2. Never driving to work in snow again

    highlandlass1592 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Something you said struck a nerve with me when you talked about being stuck in the snow. May I recommend you go to a local camping store and purchase one of those aluminum-looking blankets to wrap...

  3. Interviewing for Grad School admission for ACNP..advice?

    highlandlass1592 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi all. I have an interview scheduled for admission to Madonna University here in Michigan, to try for acceptance to their ACNP program. Anyone have any insights into the types of questions they may...

  4. Not giving PRN's even though they are ordered?

    highlandlass1592 replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    To me, your reasoning appears sound, your assessment of your patient sounds correct. PRN meds are ordered for a reason, if they are not needed an MD will usually d/c. I also agree with your statement...

  5. Questions about PCT vs. CNA

    highlandlass1592 replied to LRyder's topic in General Nursing

    I would check with the hospital but I would also check with any nursing programs you would like to attend. Why waste time and resources to go for either if you find out you can't get into program? I'd...

  6. LVN experience, New RN graduate...travel assignment possible?

    highlandlass1592 replied to latestart1's topic in General Nursing

    You can always try but most companies want 1-2 years experience as an RN. Honestly, it's not even the agencies making the requirements but the client facilities (hospitals). And with the way the...

  7. Good Nursing Books? (NON-Textbook)

    highlandlass1592 replied to princsheather's topic in General Nursing

    "We Band of Angels" by Elizabeth Norman. It tells the true story thru eyewitness accounts of nurses trapped by the Japanese on Bataan in WWII. Talk about inspiriing! There's one part, where the...

  8. Do Nurses have to give Bad News and How?

    highlandlass1592 replied to lenoxat325's topic in General Nursing

    I've had to do it frequently. It really depends upon the facility you are at. I work in critical care, so it's not uncommon to have to tell family their loved one isn't going to survive. It also...

  9. I suck at IV starts

    highlandlass1592 replied to what2donow's topic in General Nursing

    Does your facility have a vascular access department that does any IV inserts? Do you have an area you could ask for time, like a pre-op area to get more sticks? For specific tips/techniques, I'd...

  10. Can I do this to help me insert a Foley?

    highlandlass1592 replied to allthesmallthings's topic in General Nursing

    I would say no it's not ok but you need to check and see if your facility has a policy covering this topic. The issue for me would be no matter how good your intentions, the possiblity of injury could...

  11. Vent on noncommunication

    highlandlass1592 replied to TonyaM73's topic in General Nursing

    Ah yes, the phone game. I agree with the other poster. If pharmacy has a problem with an order, they can call the doc directly. Be polite, professional but most of all be firm: "you will need to...

  12. Does this sound ok?

    highlandlass1592 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds fine. If your boss does call and ask why you're leaving, you can always say while you've appreciated the opportunity he/she offered you, you've decided to take your career in another direction...

  13. Can Nursing student working in a Doctors office draw blood?

    highlandlass1592 replied to kgl22's topic in General Nursing

    In many states, you DO NOT need to be certified to draw blood. The OP should check with the state board of nursing to find out specifically the laws in their

  14. Nursing assessment for pt with possible Pulmonary Embolism

    highlandlass1592 replied to ghurricane's topic in General Nursing

    The long trip and birth control pills (as well as smoking history) put her at higher risk for PE's. I would also have wanted a CBC and a basic panel (which would have included creatinine, you're...

  15. Would you marry a Doctor?

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

    Love the graphic! Looks like me at work recently!

  16. Going from RN to Paramedic

    highlandlass1592 replied to mater44's topic in Emergency

    I echo what many of the others have said here. Make sure to try to get into a program that will give you as much credit as possible from nursing pre-req's to becoming a paramedic. If you want more...

  17. How do you keep awake on a slow night shift?

    highlandlass1592 replied to TylerDurdenRN's topic in General Nursing

    IPod with Netflix...'nuff said.

  18. Qoute "If you quit, I will report you to the state B.O.N.!!!!!!"

    highlandlass1592 replied to bobs201's topic in General Nursing

    An important point to realize is that you CAN be reported to the BON...not for quitting your job but the DON could make a complaint. Would that complaint be valid? No. Would the BON have to...

  19. Nursing in Michigan

    highlandlass1592 replied to Chels911's topic in General Nursing

    Kind of hard to predict what the market is going to be like when you decide to come out. Downtown Detroit, the DMC has jobs posted but I don't know their position on new grads. Oakwood is also opening...

  20. Christmas

    highlandlass1592 replied to StephRN08's topic in General Nursing

    I've been on units in other facilities that have done this but with the current financial climate, I don't know of anyone doing this right

  21. Handling chauvinistic male charge nurse

    highlandlass1592 replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    Good heavens..how in the world do you know what he's thinking? Taken any Vulcan mind reading classes recently? You know, I've read a bunch of your posts...you don't really have a leg to stand on....

  22. If you don't know...please ask!

    highlandlass1592 replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    This poster does NOT have a chip on their shoulder. Have you ever worked agency, per diem or as a traveler? If not, then I respectfully submit you don't have a clue as to what it's like. There is an...

  23. If you don't know...please ask!

    highlandlass1592 replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos to a much needed post. I'm a former traveler and agency nurse, I know exactly what you mean. It's a whole different level of stress..the staff nurses resent you for being there but want you...

  24. Handling chauvinistic male charge nurse

    highlandlass1592 replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    Why are you looking to play games? You can handle this in a professional manner, be forthright and direct. You don't need to acknowledge anyone who's demeaning to you. You confront him on...

  25. Want to keep my pride. . . Please Advise

    highlandlass1592 replied to SweetBabyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly don't understand why you would leave YOUR professional development up to someone else on the basis that he should KNOW what you want. You need to learn to be assertive and realise no one is...