yelnikmcwawa

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1. New entry-level Masters program at U of A!!

   yelnikmcwawa replied to Cid13's topic in Arizona Nursing

   That's basic algebra. You just add up all of your GPA points recieved and divide by the number of credits taken. If you have different credit systems between some universities, you just convert the...

2. Healthcare professionals using insulting language

   yelnikmcwawa replied to cayenne06's topic in General Nursing

   I agree that those words are insensitive, but this is also an online forum for people, and sometimes people vent without thinking. Baglady RN is right that speaking up and politely reminding the post...

3. Do you still perform skin testing prior to giving IV antibiotic?

   yelnikmcwawa replied to plethoraldork's topic in Patient Medications

   Nope, never done

4. New Nurses Precepting Students/New Hires?

   yelnikmcwawa replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

   My supervisor says that multiple studies have shown that nurse preceptors with less than 2 years experience get some of the best "scores", quite possibly linked to the fact that they are young and...

5. Needle stick - Hepatitis C positive patient

   yelnikmcwawa replied to R.Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   What gauge was the needle and how deep did it get you? Do you know for sure the pt is Hep C positive or did he just have his antibodies show up positive? Big difference, because like I no longer have...

6. Needle stick - Hepatitis C positive patient

   yelnikmcwawa replied to R.Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   I am sorry you went through this R. Nurse:-( I too have been in your situation and actually contracted Hepatitis C. I'm assuming you have read my story in laughing's post, hence your friend request,...

7. Needlestick Injuries Scaring Me Away From Nursing, HELP! :(

   yelnikmcwawa replied to xoshelbugxo's topic in Nursing Career

   No...many PAs are first assists in surgery and so the risk of personal injury is higher in that case. They also do suturing, suture removals, etc. I guess it would depend on what specialty you entered...

8. Needlestick Injuries Scaring Me Away From Nursing, HELP! :(

   yelnikmcwawa replied to xoshelbugxo's topic in Nursing Career

   It's a risk you take in healthcare. I have never stuck myself but did have a pt pull out his IV insertion needle before the needle was retracted, and then throw it at me. It stuck me in the thigh and...

9. Worst case scenario needle stick

   yelnikmcwawa replied to LaughingRN's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the update! Glad to hear that the news is good so far. Keep us

10. New grad pay

    yelnikmcwawa replied to NyGirlRN10's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Mayo starts the BSN new grads at $28.38 day shift PLUS a full $6.15 night shift differential. But they make you work every other weekend and they don't pay differential on the weekends, so that kinda...

11. suggestions-activities for brain damaged child

    yelnikmcwawa replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    You've gotten a bunch of good suggestions, and I'll just add that she may enjoy water play! I know that she has a trach and I don't know what her other limitation are, but bath and water play in a...

12. Ethical discussion about blood donation.

    yelnikmcwawa replied to Flare's topic in General Nursing

    I very much agree with your statement about screening for sexual behavior and not orientation! It's not about being "gay", it's about whether or not you have engaged in behavior that carries higher...

13. Ethical discussion about blood donation.

    yelnikmcwawa replied to Flare's topic in General Nursing

    Donated blood is tested for antibodies, not actual viral presence because that is a very lengthy and expensive process. Sooooooo, someone could have contracted Hep C and have a VERY high viral count...

14. Worst case scenario needle stick

    yelnikmcwawa replied to LaughingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad to hear you are doing relatively well right now! This is a stressful time in your life and it is nice that you have so many supportive people helping you through it. What labs will they...

15. Worst case scenario needle stick

    yelnikmcwawa replied to LaughingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Also, ask if your lab can run a PCR for Hep C on the patient and not just an antibody test. If he was positive at one point but cleared the virus, then he is not contageous but will still have the...