Asystole RN

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    Is this sneaky?

    Asystole RN replied to sbostonRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When identifying credentials you should utilize those credentials that are applicable to the position that you are attempting to obtain. That being said, I have seen BS utilized in nursing credentials...
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    Education of nurses

    Asystole RN replied to PCU_RN9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Like I have said before, BSN programs are not goal orientated to improve CLINICAL performance, they are designed to improve PROFESSIONAL performance. I apologize that your BSN program did not provide...
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    Education of nurses

    Asystole RN replied to PCU_RN9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My statement was a response to a suggestion that the nursing SOP has been somewhat limited as of late, I am glad that you agree with me. As I have stated before, a BSN does not, nor was it designed...
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    Education of nurses

    Asystole RN replied to PCU_RN9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Please do not take offense from the "minimally competent nurse" statement, it was not meant as an insult. Most programs have the primary goal of educating students to pass NCLEX, that is in fact the...
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    Education of nurses

    Asystole RN replied to PCU_RN9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My assertion of 98% was an overreaching observation meant to illustrate a point, not be a literal translation of academic program construction. I would assert however that the priority in ADN and...
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    Education of nurses

    Asystole RN replied to PCU_RN9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I can understand where you are coming from but unfortunately I think you missed the point of a BSN. What I think most nurses miss is that nursing education is divided into two very distinct areas of...
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    Education of nurses

    Asystole RN replied to PCU_RN9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Can I ask where you received your diploma? I'm always curious to find out where these facilities are, I think it is actually pretty neat. Your idea has been proposed before but the problem is that...
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    Education of nurses

    Asystole RN replied to PCU_RN9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think you are using the layman definition of profession that is less defined and more closely resembles the term vocation. A profession, as known in the professional and academic world, has a more...
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    Education of nurses

    Asystole RN replied to PCU_RN9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The decision has been made already and the plan has already been enacted. You cannot just turn off all the ASN programs or fire all the LPNs and Diploma nurses. What you can do though is increase the...
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    Education of nurses

    Asystole RN replied to PCU_RN9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You must admit that the education you received in the 80's is not adequate for what registered nursing has become today. No one wants to eradicate diploma nurses, ASNs, or LPNs. The goal is to change...
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    Education of nurses

    Asystole RN replied to PCU_RN9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    No? How many diploma programs are there anymore? What is happening to the masters level NP programs? The BSN level of education will be the standard entry level of education for registered nurses in...
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    Spouses being asked to leave the room

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

    I can understand this. My supervisor was just telling us about her time in Endo (she is the supervisor of Endo and my unit) as a patient. She chastised the Anesthesiologist for asking about her...
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    Labeling IV bags, bandages

    Asystole RN replied to ghost's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have not seen the blood product study, would you be able to post it when you get a hold of it? I would highly suggest you get a hold of a Baxter, Braun, or Abbot sales representative and see of...
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    Labeling IV bags, bandages

    Asystole RN replied to ghost's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Pretty much all polymers become more permeable when you increase the thermal radiation they are exposed to. The degree of that permeation varies significantly depending on factors like additives,...
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    What does Florence Nightingale mean to you?

    Asystole RN replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Read about her clinics in the Crimean War and what kind of people were invited and who were refused to work with her. A hint, look into the history of Mary Seacole. Florence was not a huge fan of...
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    Once again.....I'm a "nurse".....

    Asystole RN replied to cherrybreeze's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Are you saying that the physicians are too busy to properly identify themselves? I think you have been drinking the Kool-Aid for too
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    Once again.....I'm a "nurse".....

    Asystole RN replied to cherrybreeze's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You are equating the term "doctor" with medical doctor. The term doctor is an educational title, regardless of profession. This is akin to a LPN identifying themselves as a nurse. Do we retain the...
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    Marker on syringes

    Asystole RN replied to kiwigirl123's topic in Patient Medications

    I would like to see this also. The whole magic marker bleeds through the bag is an old wives tale. The ink in magic markers is non toxic and usually has a resin, colorant, and a solvent that usually...
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    Spouses being asked to leave the room

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

    Usually you try to have only a single family member in the room during the code and that is the next of kin or medical power of attorney. There are a few reasons for this; one is to show the family...
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    Spouses being asked to leave the room

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

    As a nurse I always ask the family to leave the room before I ask or do anything. If the patient is comfortable with the family remaining in the room then they will ask for them to stay. Many timid...
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    Minimum requirements

    Asystole RN replied to winnowill's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am curious as to what State you are in? I have heard of mandated nurse to patient ratios but those ratios typically are only applicable to acute care facilities. Beyond that, nurse to patient hours...
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    kind of confused!

    Asystole RN replied to monieebologniee's topic in General Nursing

    You have a better than typical chance for an interview, this is a positive
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    Nurse to Patient Ratio

    Asystole RN replied to flg2008's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have yet to see a study that has shown that mandated nursing ratios have improved patient safety or somehow improved patient outcomes. To use only numbers to determine a safe work load is like only...
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    Respiratory Therapists Inserting PICC Lines

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

    You can blame the unions all you want but considering the fact that Arizona is a non union state your justification falls short. You have repeatedly speculated as to the nature of the trend, mostly...
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    Nurses expanding scope of practice

    Asystole RN replied to question111's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Lobby groups typically do not utilize the judicial branch of the government to modify legislation. Your question is very state dependent. In California for example the SOP is actually written in...