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    White House Letter

    Asystole RN replied to Ichliebstdu's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO when we keep focusing on creating a system that works for everyone we get a system that works terribly for everyone. I do not know why the Federal Government is in the business of healthcare....
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    Daily PICC assessment

    Asystole RN replied to missyjones1's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Handwashing. Is there anything more important and sacred to infection prevention than handwashing? Well...the CDC thinks it is more important for your hospital have a dedicated insertion and...
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    Do Nurses really make "good money?"

    Asystole RN replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Students

    She is a lobbyist specializing in healthcare. Lobbying can be very rewarding, especially when by your efforts you literally get to shape the future of
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    Do Nurses really make "good money?"

    Asystole RN replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Students

    Right out of school my wife and I each made just over $70k. Today we have a combined base salary just under $200k, no overtime, does not count my stock options, 9% employer contributions to 401k, and...
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    accessing a port for just one blood draw

    Asystole RN replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    Not as funny when you are on the other side. Being a child shouldn't hurt and I do not think it is unreasonable for us to strive to make every procedure as painless as possible as long as we have the...
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    accessing a port for just one blood draw

    Asystole RN replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    Frequent lab draws are a rationale for placing a port and I have had many patients with ports just for that reason. There is no compelling evidence that I am aware of, nor standard of practice, that...
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    credit checks

    Asystole RN replied to srercg's topic in General Nursing

    There are some misconceptions of the credit check that some employers do. Generally, they are not just looking at the FICO score but they are looking at what debts you owe and your ability to pay...
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    Is LinkedIn Necessary?

    Asystole RN replied to bete-noire's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it depends on your career aspirations and position. It is essentially a requirement for those in leadership positions or those wanting positions "other than" clinical bedside. I have received...
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    IV therapy

    Asystole RN replied to IBVicki's topic in General Nursing

    This is exciting news, IV therapy is definitely an area where education is needed. For my line of work I travel pretty much every week to a new hospital across the country. The types of products...
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    Increase PICC numbers

    Asystole RN replied to HMarie13's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Those numbers seem extremely low to me, at one hospital I worked at with a bed size of 200 we averaged 1,000-1,500 PICCs alone, not including about 750 midlines and thousdands of PIVs a year. Granted,...
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    When the Hospital Fires the Bullet

    Asystole RN replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Nursing News

    The patient had only been admitted HOURS prior, not really enough time to do much other than admit. Before all of his psych issues can be addressed his medical condition had to be assessed and...
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    When the Hospital Fires the Bullet

    Asystole RN replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Nursing News

    This is how the article read to me. Patient was admitted just hours prior.Two POLICE OFFICERS who happened to be working as security shot the patient as he fought the POLICE OFFICERS. There is a...
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    Should I stay or go? 1st Year RN wanting to quit without another job in place.

    Asystole RN replied to pthelper777's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Never wipe back to front and never leave a job without another lined
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    Self defense and protection in a hospital.

    Asystole RN replied to Ruger8mm's topic in General Nursing

    The only time it would ever be brought out and used is in an immediate life threatening situation. If I am in a life threatening situation and had to use a firearm then legal fees would be a small...
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    Wrong fit or wrong career?

    Asystole RN replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    It is very hard for me to imagine that there is not a great career fit for anyone in nursing. Nursing is so extremely diverse it is unreal. I personally work in the medical industry side of things...
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    Self defense and protection in a hospital.

    Asystole RN replied to Ruger8mm's topic in General Nursing

    I conceal carry a full-sized Kimber 1911 Custom Tactical II and my wife carries the Kimber pepper
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    Port-a-cath's and Biopatch usage

    Asystole RN replied to deweydecimal13501's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Hospitals use them on ports because they were told by the salesman that they patient's would develop a CLABSI without it when the studies, standards, and guidelines do not support the routine use....
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    Port-a-cath's and Biopatch usage

    Asystole RN replied to deweydecimal13501's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    With my work I have traveled to hundreds of hospitals within the Western United States, usually a new hospital every week. This topic comes up frequently with my line of work. The thing with using...
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    Which tape to use?

    Asystole RN replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in General Nursing

    Microfoam was engineered to flex and apply pressure to wounds. Very common to use in ortho
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    J tip - Anyone using this?

    Asystole RN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know of Children's Hospitals using them for PIV insertion but they are somewhat expensive. I personally would think something like it would be a bit overkill for insulin unless the patient had some...
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    2016 Salary thread

    Asystole RN replied to kbrn2002's topic in General Nursing

    Much of the Sacramento area pulls and competes with the work pool out of the Bay Area so to be competitive the wages are artificially high. Even some of the hospitals, like the Kaiser, are actually a...
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    Non-license options

    Asystole RN replied to Bagheera's topic in General Nursing

    Most white collar nursing positions do not require a state specific license. You can work for an insurance company with many, many different types of positions serving different functions. You can...
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    Vein Illuminator

    Asystole RN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    For the money, the Bard Prevue is a MUCH greater value. Near-infrared illumination does not add much value to a detailed physical assessment of the patient's venous structures. Ultrasound on the...
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    Graduated 2 years ago- no job

    Asystole RN replied to alyg0910's topic in General Nursing

    More like, "Started job search a few months ago-no job" You need to come up with a concise, professional, and reasonable explanation for your hiatus. Concise as in a 1 sentence vague reason and leave...
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    Heading out to the Bay Area

    Asystole RN replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    Stanford is an excellent place to work, I would highly recommend it if you can make it happen. Being an ED nurse I wouldn't accept anything less than $75/hr personally. If you are closer to the San...