Asystole RN

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    Medical Device Educator

    Asystole RN replied to wiesnerl's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience in industry no one cares what your bachelor's is in, it is just a bachelor's. About the only thing I have seen interest in is an MBA but only for certain positions and most companies...
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    Medical Device Educator

    Asystole RN replied to wiesnerl's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to work for a manufacturer as a consultant or educator there are a few of things to know. The manufacturer is looking for some kind authority or experience that you can use to justify your...
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    Medical Device Educator

    Asystole RN replied to wiesnerl's topic in General Nursing

    No offense but I do not think you have much experience with medical device reps, what you are describing is the stereotype for pharma reps but then again even that is a stereotype. I am short, fat,...
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    Off duty RN scope of practice on an airplane.

    Asystole RN replied to creativekari's topic in General Nursing

    As everyone gets caught up in medical lawyering keep in mind that nurses are judged by what is reasonable and what is prudent. What may be reasonable and prudent is not the same as following the...
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    Off duty RN scope of practice on an airplane.

    Asystole RN replied to creativekari's topic in General Nursing

    Ummm, actually registered nurses can pronounce death in at least Arizona. We cannot sign the death certificate or assign a cause of death but we certainly can pronounce death. I have personally had...
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    Medical Marijuana for nurses

    Asystole RN replied to JB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    One is illegal, the other is not. Impairment is still impairment though, regardless if it is prescribed or
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    Side business ideas for nurses

    Asystole RN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    That happened here in Arizona. The problem was not that they were creating Mediaography, the problem was that they let it be known that they were registered nurses creating Mediaography. When told to...
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    port accessing tips.

    Asystole RN replied to busybee04's topic in Oncology

    The main thing I teach nurses is not to be afraid to grab and hold onto the port. Many nurses will put tension on the skin but few will actually grab that port. Grab the port while applying tension to...
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    Pt asks: Is my surgeon any good? Your response is...

    Asystole RN replied to CrunchBerries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "I fortunately have not had to use his services but I will tell you what, he is a hell of a lot better surgeon than I
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    Alteplase infusion for clot in port

    Asystole RN replied to Cincinatti1978's topic in General Nursing

    What you describe sounds like SVC syndrome r/t an indwelling port. It is not unheard of to use an Alteplase infusion to break up an extralumenal thrombus like that but it is very rare to not do it in...
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    Going crazy

    Asystole RN replied to Naomimillerrr's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea to resolve your issue, there is a certain amount of prudence in examining your surroundings for environmental hazards. I have found needles out several times and have been stuck
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    Am I the only one that's done this?

    Asystole RN replied to Trama_junky's topic in General Nursing

    I would start IVs on myself all the time. It is the best way IMO to feel what the patient feels while feeling the catheter from the nurse's POV at the same time. I had several hemochromatosis that...
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    Can an NP work 2 different specialties at the same time?

    Asystole RN replied to AlleycatLady's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Why would they not be able
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    Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

    Asystole RN replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe the women can explain this to me. Why is it such a problem to put the seat down? How is it even possible to sit on a toilet and not notice the rim is up? Before I poop I inspect that seat with...
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    Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

    Asystole RN replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why? Why don't you leave the seat up as a courtesy to the men in your
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    Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

    Asystole RN replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just pee all over the seat and assert your dominance next
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    Was told telling a patient to hold a bp med for bp <90/60 is practicing medicine

    Asystole RN replied to SWRNUSA's topic in General Nursing

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    Mens nursing shoes?

    Asystole RN replied to BumbleBuddy's topic in Men in Nursing

    I used to wear Men's Crocs Norlin Slip-on | Comfortable Loafers | Crocs Official Site a lot when I worked the floor or Chucks with good
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    Was told telling a patient to hold a bp med for bp <90/60 is practicing medicine

    Asystole RN replied to SWRNUSA's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! Why the hell does your boss think you went to school for a long time, spent tons of money on books, studied for a hard ass test, and then became licensed for? If they want a pill dispensing...
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    Side business ideas for nurses

    Asystole RN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I used to insert PIVs, midlines, and PICCs for nursing homes, rehab facilities, and LTACHs on the side. Made about $100 per PIV and $150-$220 per midline or PICC. Walking into a large rehab facility...
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    Side business ideas for nurses

    Asystole RN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I have been to most hospitals from Texas to Idaho all the way to the California coast. If I have learned anything about nurses it is that nurses LOVE
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    Overheard at the coffee shop

    Asystole RN replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I apologize if you were offended by my statements. This statement confused me. I am not sure why a "salesperson" cannot also be a partner? Granted, my company sells products that the hospital...
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    Overheard at the coffee shop

    Asystole RN replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To be honest, as a surveyor you entered the hospital in almost an adversarial role with punitive powers. When people are making excuses for issues usually fiscal reasons are tossed out. Keep in mind...
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    Overheard at the coffee shop

    Asystole RN replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't know, I do not think the higher up you go has much to do with how much you care about the patients or the staff. I think it comes down to some people caring and some not caring. I deal a lot...
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    Denied R.N. License after NCLEX

    Asystole RN replied to Erational's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It has been a while since I applied for a new license but don't they ask if you have had any disciplinary issues with any other licenses? Were you denied a license for non-disclosure or are they...