tyvin BSN, RN

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    charting MD aware when you were not the one responsible to call MD as per facility policy

    tyvin replied to Yoyo1313's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Chart that you have handed off to the next shift that they have been told to notify such and such for such and such purpose. Than include that in your report. Be sure to chart which shift...putting a...
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    Dealing with dementia residents

    tyvin replied to hayley87breanne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What's your position? Many health care workers are not fully trained to deal with dementia patients. It's not enough to be licensed; in-service's in how to deal and react to contact concerns when it...
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    Is this legal? Hospice RN required to do Home Health visits

    tyvin replied to deblowe52's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    ... we seem to be getting away from the subject at hand, but why not since the OP has not responded since they posted. What up deblowe ... holla
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    Is this legal? Hospice RN required to do Home Health visits

    tyvin replied to deblowe52's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Amen! The lose, loose thing drives me
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    Just when you thought you were done w/ nursing school...SIMULATIONS!

    tyvin replied to RWitt10's topic in General Nursing

    This reminds me of public schools; in over 20 states instituting what are called Exit Exams. It means that at the end of their senior year, in order to graduate, the students must take an exit exam....
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    Is this legal? Hospice RN required to do Home Health visits

    tyvin replied to deblowe52's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Home health is no different than treating hospice patients (which you say you've been doing for 5 years). I don't remember ever having 1 hospice patient that didn't require some kind of med-surg...
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    Ebola- Quarantine/Quasi quarantine Yes or No?

    tyvin replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    During smallpox we quarantined, the astronauts are quarantined when they return. I applaud her for going over there even though I know a small portion of the nurses who do, aren't doing it for the...
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    Ebola- Quarantine/Quasi quarantine Yes or No?

    tyvin replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

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    Altered Mental Status- a surprise diagnosis

    tyvin replied to Stcroix's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes; "The Butcher of Uganda" ... I studied him for a research paper and it blew my mind the things he did; but I did not know he had syphilis. Well, that explains the deranged actions that were...
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    Nursing school and state boards

    tyvin replied to bt832's topic in General Nursing

    You can take the boards anywhere you want and you can go and apply for the RN license in any state you want. Since you know where you may possibly go, research what CEs they require their RNs to have...
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    Made a mistake at work how to build my reputation again?

    tyvin replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in Nursing Career

    Also, if you're a CNA why does it say
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    Made a mistake at work how to build my reputation again?

    tyvin replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in Nursing Career

    Really...hmmm; time heals, so just let it go. I'm surprised you would talk about a confidential subject in front of other co-works. If your boss scolded you and that's that, let it go. Go talk to...
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    Altered Mental Status- a surprise diagnosis

    tyvin replied to Stcroix's topic in General Nursing

    Very interesting...many people are not aware that a few states and Puerto Rico still require blood testing for a marriage license (it use to be all states). The required blood test is/was for syphilis...
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    What's your go to outfit after work?

    tyvin replied to nurse_jess's topic in General Nursing

    Sports bra and shorts...that way if I need to step out or if someone shows up or kids bring their friends home, etc... it's fine. I am endowed enough so that it's uncomfortable to go without some...
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    Ebola- Quarantine/Quasi quarantine Yes or No?

    tyvin replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I predicted the Hickox would get a lawyer stat. Even when they announced she was going into quarantine I was hoping that this nurse wouldn't smell blood but she did. It's embarrassing IMO; and shows...
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    Ebola- Quarantine/Quasi quarantine Yes or No?

    tyvin replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You know what...if you're going to volunteer to go to a country that has the deadliest virus on the planet; you should absolutely be quarantined when you get back for 21 days. I would expect that the...
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    How should I explain to a hospital I want my job back

    tyvin replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Nursing Career

    PBDS is a competency test usually reserved to test the knowledge of traveling nurses...or so I thought. I would advise you to call your dad's friend stat and tell him what's up. Do you think you could...
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    AASN/ OR RN-BSN

    tyvin replied to dEE34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does the school you are planning to attend require that you be certified as a CNA or all the other acronyms that apply? I have not heard of this as a requirement to go into a nursing program. I waited...
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    Orientation for Experienced Nurses

    tyvin replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Far to familiar with this topic. I have come to believe that most new hires that are experienced RNs are anxious to prove themselves. In doing this they reply to comments to create a rapport. Yet, in...
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    Practice Guidelines for Large Volume Paracentesis

    tyvin replied to TravelingirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you do a search on this site there are a few posts about your topic. I would think the best place to get the info you seek is from doctors since it's not a nursing procedure. RNs assist with all...
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    Was this such an unreasonable request?

    tyvin replied to verene's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, as a CNA, in my neck of the woods what you did would not be looked on as legit. IMO you should have immediately told her who you were and your title and asked her to call back if your couldn't...
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    making myself more marketable BLS vs ACLS

    tyvin replied to simonsez_922's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure it's not just regular BLS...as an RN you need Health Care Provider CPR
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    making myself more marketable BLS vs ACLS

    tyvin replied to simonsez_922's topic in General Nursing

    Some think that having ACLS makes you more appealing but I disagree. Having a level 3 or health care provider CPR (regular BLS won't do) is what you do need along with your license. It really depends...
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    Practice Guidelines for Large Volume Paracentesis

    tyvin replied to TravelingirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't know RNs could perform Paracentesis on a
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    DNR HELP

    tyvin replied to Kylee Renee's topic in General Nursing

    Oh so heartfelt painfully true. When working with nurses who have no idea what they're doing while dialing 911 for an actively dying patient who has a DNR that makes it clear to let them go and not to...