BabyLady

BabyLady BSN, RN

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  1. Can student administer medication without RN supervision?

    BabyLady replied to AnneN's topic in General Students

    I'll be honest....your school is taking a HIGHLY unusual approach. That is part of nursing school. How are you supposed to learn how to administer medications? Instructors are required to be...

  2. Can student administer medication without RN supervision?

    BabyLady replied to AnneN's topic in General Students

    We use the same system and I can assure you, depending on how things are set up in your unit, it is possible. MAK tells you what dose...but as you know, some IV medications have to be drawn up by the...

  3. Pre-spiking IVF

    BabyLady replied to StarfishCC's topic in General Nursing

    In my unit, we don't mix IV bags on the floor or add anything to them. All of it is done by

  4. Can student administer medication without RN supervision?

    BabyLady replied to AnneN's topic in General Students

    In my state, the RN must be standing at the bedside, but the SN can administer any medication, as long as the RN is there. The reasons, are numerous: 1. It ensures the medication is being dispensed...

  5. Is there any problem being a pre-med nursing student...?

    BabyLady replied to TJ_vladin's topic in General Nursing

    If you are that determined to go to medical school, then why are you wasting your time with a nursing major? I am all about education and getting a higher degree, but no way would I do all that work...

  6. Pre-spiking IVF

    BabyLady replied to StarfishCC's topic in General Nursing

    What is your concern regarding safety? You are reponsible for checking that the label on the IV bag matches the order written by the physician...if what is INSIDE the bag is not mixed properly (which...

  7. CNA's are underpaid and overworked

    BabyLady replied to Knew45's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have never, ever been rude to any of our CNA's or PCP's that work in my unit or units I float to. I see it that they are there to help me and in fact, I buy many of them occasional gifts or cards...

  8. Is it really illegal to require BSN(NJ)?

    BabyLady replied to mamaxmaria's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, Employers are free to set any requirements that they want for staffing. If they want all nurses to have MSN's they can do that, if they

  9. How to Submit my Two Week Notice???

    BabyLady replied to westieluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I disagree that you should put a reason, especially taking another job with another facility. A reason is not required when quitting any job and in fact, I have worked for companies in the past that...

  10. Mouth to mouth without barrier?

    BabyLady replied to Southern Magnolia's topic in General Students

    Sorry, Rob and Nursing Student...you are both 190% incorrect in your reasoning. I just hope that neither one of you ever have to come across a bona-fide emergency where it is up to you to act and no...

  11. RNC Question

    BabyLady posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    As I approach the two-year mark since I have been working in the NICU, our department, of course has put the bee in our ear that we need to think about the RNC exam. The majority of our unit do not...

  12. Mouth to mouth without barrier?

    BabyLady replied to Southern Magnolia's topic in General Students

    no, i am not misinformed, because you did not read my post. my post said if you cannot use "endanger the responder" as an excuse because the victim "might" have something that is not proven. that...

  13. Mouth to mouth without barrier?

    BabyLady replied to Southern Magnolia's topic in General Students

    If you were a licensed healthcare professional, you would not have a choice. The law requires you to function, IF you choose to get involved, to your "highest level of training". The standard of CPR...

  14. Use student loans to pay off debt??

    BabyLady replied to stigrl's topic in General Students

    Schools around here are about $1500 per semester and meal plans are optional. Financial aid will cover that expense. It is also a dry campus, alcohol is not allowed on the grounds regardless of how...

  15. Mouth to mouth without barrier?

    BabyLady replied to Southern Magnolia's topic in General Students

    Many people are still not understanding this simple clarification..I'm glad you

  16. Mouth to mouth without barrier?

    BabyLady replied to Southern Magnolia's topic in General Students

    So if you were in a crowded movie theater and saw someone having a heart attack, you would just stand there and let them die because you didn't have a barrier? That is why they call it a life-or-death...

  17. "Students with good grades = not good clinical nurses"

    BabyLady replied to cogath's topic in General Students

    This was not my experience in my school...I am sad that you have this

  18. i WANT to know why this Suzanne's Plan isn't available for us strugglying grads.

    BabyLady replied to aaaa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First of all, an announcement was made when Suzanne's plan was discontinued...if you search, you will find the thread. It did not "disappear"...it was never posted on this board to start with..she...

  19. Mouth to mouth without barrier?

    BabyLady replied to Southern Magnolia's topic in General Students

    No, and this is what will make you a nurse far and above others. Because you are willing to do what it takes to do to save someone's life. Not only would I do CPR without a barrier, but I wouldn't...

  20. Is it legal to rewrite nursing notes 3 months later?

    BabyLady replied to sblanchard1983's topic in General Nursing

    Once something is in the notes, you are not permitted to omit it...even if it is wrong or the wrong patient. You can add as late entry, but you cannot toss out what is already there. You also, cannot...

  21. Drug seeking patients

    BabyLady replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    This is how I look at it: 1. I don't prescribe, I just dispense. 2. It's my job to communicate my concerns to the physician. 3. It is the physician's job to make that judgment call. 4. If I were the...

  22. MSN for Nursing Education--Distance Learning

    BabyLady posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Who here is currently enrolled or recently graduated? Do you care to share where you went and why you picked that particular

  23. Use student loans to pay off debt??

    BabyLady replied to stigrl's topic in General Students

    Here is my advice: 1. Live on campus...I don't care what anyone says...this is cheaper. 2. Get a cheaper car or refinance it. 3. Never, ever pay off credit cards with student loans...ever. You can...

  24. Family wants to transport body.

    BabyLady replied to Buckyxj's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I would call a local funeral home and see if it is legal for them to do that. There may be issues with temperature control,

  25. why do teachers turn a blind eye to cheating??

    BabyLady replied to catz123's topic in General Nursing

    i am not trying to be mean or cruel, but seriously....this is a huge problem in nursing schools. there is always rumors about someone cheating but unless you witness it personally, you have no right...