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dansamy

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  1. ACLS certification

    dansamy replied to Rock1026's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You could buy an ACLS study guide book from the bookstore. My hospital requires us to read the book, do a pretest, etc before class. So, we go to our education department and buy the class book. Sent...

  2. Orientee Horror Stories?

    dansamy replied to megank5183's topic in General Nursing

    I give her credit for creativity & ingenuity! Sent from my HTC One X using

  3. Can you get into Nursing School with an "Expunged" criminal record in California?

    dansamy replied to Santos916's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

  4. Can you get into Nursing School with an "Expunged" criminal record in California?

    dansamy replied to Santos916's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Thank you. That's what I meant though. Who reported him for it to even open the investigation? Sent from my HTC One X using

  5. Can you get into Nursing School with an "Expunged" criminal record in California?

    dansamy replied to Santos916's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I have a close relative who was manipulated into a sexual relationship with a 35 year old man when she was 14. A 14 year old can not consent and it's imperative for the adult in the "relationship" to...

  6. CPN Exam Advice Wanted

    dansamy replied to adzam08's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks! This thread was just what I needed. Does anyone have any other study resource suggestions? Also, I have Wong's from school, but it's an 8? year old edition now. Should I buy a newer edition?...

  7. ACA Timeline: Key Dates for Providers and Patients

    dansamy replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think my hospital's er is now collecting payment after the MSE reveals a non emergent condition that should receive medical treatment. Patients can choose to pay & be treated or leave. Sent from...

  8. So You Want To Go To Nursing School? (circa 1960's 1970's)

    dansamy replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Students

    I like that last commandment: Nor shalt thou be late for breakfast. I think I could've managed that! Sent from my HTC One X using

  9. Socialization in NICU grads

    dansamy replied to Tawneybrady's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This. Sent from my HTC One X using

  10. WOWs/COWs as a new grad

    dansamy replied to Sunglitz56's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Start a weight lifting program. Sent from my HTC One X using

  11. BYOE (bring your own equipment)

    dansamy replied to jayecha's topic in General Nursing

    I've seriously considered it. I know the major drug store chains all sell them. Sent from my HTC One X using

  12. Two Offers, ONE choice! Which one?!?

    dansamy replied to krazievi3t6url's topic in First Year After Licensure

    PACU. You'll still be marketable to acute care inpatient facilities. Sent from my HTC One X using

  13. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    dansamy replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    I do not EVER want an executive level position. I went into nursing to care for people. I enjoy bedside nursing, patient interaction, patient teaching. I don't want to manage other nurses. I don't...

  14. Littmann classic II S.E. or Littmann Cardiology III

    dansamy replied to mlowell20's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If you can spring for it, get a good cardiology scope with the two tubes in one design. I have had both the Littman & the MDF? one. Sent from my HTC One X using

  15. Lordy...6 admits in 5 hours....

    dansamy replied to NicuGal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If they have no other problems, they do get sent to us (peds) at my facility. Usually when the special care nursery is overflowing. We'll get kiddos that still need phototherapy or drug withdrawal....

  16. Getting CNA license prior to applying for RN program

    dansamy replied to lorenti99's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Most programs care about 2 things: your ability to pay tuition and your gpa. Cna won't help you secure a seat. It will give you some confidence for clinical. Sent from my HTC One X using

  17. Analogies and metaphors

    dansamy replied to izzflr's topic in General Nursing

    I think your sarcasm detector is borked. ;-) Sent from my HTC One X using

  18. Need a new stethoscope (hard of hearing)

    dansamy replied to stan164's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm a little hard of hearing too. I use a cardiology scope. My current one is a Littman cardiology III. Sent from my HTC One X using

  19. asthma but no inhaler at school: wwyd?

    dansamy replied to Sudsy's topic in School

    We previously had a plan where it was $80, I think. My son has one inhaler. He carries it as needed. We don't use it a lot. He's home schooled so having a school one is a moot point. Sent from my HTC...

  20. asthma but no inhaler at school: wwyd?

    dansamy replied to Sudsy's topic in School

    Proair costs $60 WITH my insurance. Sent from my HTC One X using

  21. Pedi Etiquette

    dansamy replied to RNJEN818's topic in Pediatric

    It depends on the child. Their age, developmental considerations etc. If my patient is a toddler to young preschool age, I introduce myself to mom, then kiddo. Mom needs to be at ease & kiddo...

  22. orienting: have different "opinions" on holding insulin. who do I listen to?

    dansamy replied to gigi918's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Give long acting. Period. If the patient is low, FEED THEM! You don't hold the long acting. For meal coverage, give it if the patient eats, usually >50-75% of their meal. Sliding scale, if they're...

  23. A patient expired! Cannot figure it out why!

    dansamy replied to NP2B2016's topic in General Nursing

    Pulmonary embolism is a risk after any major surgery. The source being a fat embolism happens more commonly after bone surgery. Sent from my HTC One X using

  24. A patient expired! Cannot figure it out why!

    dansamy replied to NP2B2016's topic in General Nursing

    Yup. Probably a PE. Maybe an MI. But PE is more likely. Sent from my HTC One X using

  25. Please Help me...

    dansamy replied to bugs1439's topic in Nursing Student Assistance