Irishlass79

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1. Personality Traits of a Good Trauma Nurse

   Irishlass79 replied to xxfischfacexx's topic in Critical

   Lots of teamwork Definitely non-judgmental Ability to compartmentalize feelings Ability to work fast and accurate under stress IV skills is a bonus (many trauma patients have bad veins from IVDA and many need large bore for blood) Assertive and a pre...

2. certifications for BSN new grads: BCLS, ACLS, BART..etc

   Irishlass79 replied to lexipedia's topic in New Nurse

   I disagree, I think certifications are great to get. I think there are a few rather cheap ones that set you apart from another candidate in an interview. I think it shows a commitment to your field and education. I would just get certified in ACLS, B...

3. For all the nurses on this site!

   Irishlass79 replied to katielam616's topic in General Nursing

   See, I am one that really does not like this. I am not one to ever push my Catholic faith on anyone but personally I do not ever save someones life, God does. Whatever you believe I respect but I have seen the most stable patients code and there is n...

4. A nurse with Aspergers

   Irishlass79 replied to nursingstudent317's topic in Disabilities

   While I understand your comment, and it is currently being debated, Autism Spectrum Disorders are classified as Mental Health Disorders. And individuals, as well as families utilize a variety of specialties including occupational, physical, behaviora...

5. An odd staff member

   Irishlass79 replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

   I am not in any way saying it is not a problem, I simply am saying that there may be another issue such as social anxiety and/or a developmental disorder such as Aspergers. I specialize in such issues and they require a certain sensitivity and one mu...

6. An odd staff member

   Irishlass79 replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

   First, the poster did not say anything about a plan for suicide. She said he was speaking to another coworker in the break room and she overheard the conversation. She said he is a good nurse, which tells me he is performing his duties. No I would no...

7. An odd staff member

   Irishlass79 replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

   See I disagree totally, you can't just walk up to a colleague and tell him to get psych help or medical help for that matter. I can't walk up to every person with edema and tell them to see a cardiologist, even though I want to. He is not asking you ...

8. Delaware County Community College, PA Day Program students, graduate

   Irishlass79 replied to kalin's topic in Pennsylvania

   Yes, you need to go back to get your BSN and finding work is very hard as a new graduate nurse. Most hospitals are magnet status and want nurses to have their BSN. There are many programs for RN's to go back and get their BSN and DCCC has agreements ...

9. Delaware County Community College, PA Day Program students, graduate

   Irishlass79 replied to kalin's topic in Pennsylvania

   I am a recent graduate of DCCC nursing program and can not tell you how happy you will be there. The program is unbelievable! I have two school aged children and I am not going to tell you it is easy but if you are dedicated you can do it! The progra...

10. Need HELP! Harcum or La Salle's evening???

    Irishlass79 replied to DSantosNJ's topic in Pennsylvania

    I would go with the LaSalle Program. I have many friends that are both attending Harcum and graduated Harcum and have heard nothing but bad things about it. Not only are they at risk for losing accreditation but they also have an exit exam that if yo...

11. Philadelphia Jobs

    Irishlass79 replied to AmandaRose's topic in Pennsylvania

    I have applied to many jobs at Temple Hospital and spoke with a recruiter they are currently not hiring graduate nurses. I am willing to work any shift available to get some experience, I wish I could relocate but I can't...ugh.

12. Can a nurse make the call to change a baby to soy formula?

    Irishlass79 replied to Smackdown's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I missed the whole postpardum nurse thing....looks like I need another cup of java.

13. An odd staff member

    Irishlass79 replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I think if he is safe and not doing anything that will harm patients or staff leave him alone. Does he talk about these things to patients or just in social situations with work collegues. Okay, so what if he does not have a filter I have met many pe...

14. Can a nurse make the call to change a baby to soy formula?

    Irishlass79 replied to Smackdown's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Another example or a diet change would be when to wean the infant? Of course there are guidelines... a doctors order is not given to change the diet to solids and yet, nurses teach parents how to wean and much of the decision is based on the infants ...

15. Can a nurse make the call to change a baby to soy formula?

    Irishlass79 replied to Smackdown's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There is nothing wrong with a nurse suggesting to change a formula however it depends on the issue. I wouldn't change the formula if the infant is being treated for a malabsorbtion issue or failure to thrive etc. Example: There is no order needed if ...