Irishlass79

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  1. Personality Traits of a Good Trauma Nurse

    Irishlass79 replied to xxfischfacexx's topic in Critical Care

    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...

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

    Irishlass79 replied to lexipedia's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  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...

  4. A nurse with Aspergers

    Irishlass79 replied to nursingstudent317's topic in Developmental 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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

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

    Irishlass79 replied to kalin's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    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...

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

    Irishlass79 replied to kalin's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    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...

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

    Irishlass79 replied to DSantosNJ's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    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...

  11. Philadelphia Jobs

    Irishlass79 replied to AmandaRose's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    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...

  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

  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...

  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...

  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...

  16. Vaccination administration question - Help

    Irishlass79 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am a new graduate nurse and I wanted information about the method of administration of the Tetorifice booster to an adult patient. I witnessed a patient get a booster and am confused because...

  17. Does anyone else feel this way?

    Irishlass79 replied to Seth O Scope's topic in General Nursing

    No, I never feel this way. I think you should think very carefully about this issue. I have heard other nurses say things like this and I remove myself from the disscussion. I don't even assume an...

  18. what to put in "desired salary" box when selection is required?

    Irishlass79 replied to janice_c67's topic in General Nursing

    I would never put $0 dollars, I believe I am of value. Any time you are interviewing for a job they expect to negotiate the salary as well as how long of a preceptorship, 401K's, parking, etc. They...

  19. Oh Crap I Just Lied On My Application

    Irishlass79 replied to RNPleaseHelp's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is a situation that is very interesting. You go to a University and pay the tuition for a service. You did not do well, most likely because the classes you chose either did not interest...

  20. At Your Clinical Site

    Irishlass79 replied to JaimeC's topic in General Students

    I think I know what hospital you were at...lol. Just blow it off, there are a lot of people that are not fun to work with. I think it is a good idea to try to remember what it is like to be a student....

  21. Cesarean Birth Care Plan

    Irishlass79 replied to tsprink72's topic in General Students

    It is hard to judge without more info such as labs etc. But I would think about priority. What are the number one priorities for a patient that just had a major surgery? What would you be most...

  22. Do you correct your professor?

    Irishlass79 replied to RN9742's topic in General Students

    Never, never, never would I correct a nursing instructor. At times in class I have questioned her to allow her to clarify her statement, possibly I would ask a situational question that would give her...

  23. Temple University Hospital, is it a good place to work?

    Irishlass79 replied to Saranya101's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Temple is an awesome place to work. My father has worked there for over 20 years and I went to college at Temple. There are some great points to Temple like competive salaries, tuition remission for...

  24. Is a RN diploma enough in the northeast (U.S.)

    Irishlass79 replied to Trinitas2010RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am in a suburb of Philadelphia, it is just as bad here. BSN required, if you do not currently have a BSN then they are expecting you to get one within two years. I think it would be wise to get...

  25. Pet Peeve

    Irishlass79 replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    I know my Aunt was very upset when they announced at the nurses station she needs her methodone. She was so upset, the nurse used her name and she felt like people were going to assume she is a drug...