tyvin BSN, RN

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    At the End of my Rope.

    tyvin replied to laKrugRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh yes; this is exactly how I learned (except a nurse in one of my rotations in school let me know how to survive the first year). I learned to jump through those hoops as big and senseless as they...
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    how does having a misdemeanor DUI affect my chances of becoming a nurse

    tyvin replied to 5ofakind's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It doesn't matter what you call it, a DUI is a DUI. I know for a fact that many people have been turned down for licensure in CA for past DUIs. You can go to school and even take the boards but when...
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    California licensing with a DUI

    tyvin replied to javigarcia's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    mainecat I am so sorry; hopefully it will happen. I had a DUI in 1986 and I'm trying to endorse my license to WA state. I am currently trying to get a pardon for the DUI because my state does not...
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    At the End of my Rope.

    tyvin replied to laKrugRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The thing is you didn't nip it in the bud when it started. Yes, I've worked with an LPN who told me upfront that my BSN was crap and it meant nothing. I kept a close dialogue with the DON because...
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    New grad pay and schedules at a SNF?

    tyvin replied to Undone's topic in New York Nursing

    The pay all depends on location. What I've read so far is pretty accurate. A SNF differs from LTC in that the SNF has all skilled beds which makes a big difference in care. Also, the patients in a...
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    pharmacology class question.

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

    Your question depends on your ability to study and retain information. Are you a fast study, what's your GPA, etc... Some people have a difficult time with regular courses let alone a short session...
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    How long?

    tyvin replied to Neteenek's topic in General Nursing

    A year is good as long as you can justify it on your resume/employment application. What employers are looking for are people who are responsible and aren't going from job to job randomly with no...
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    Crazy Night Last Night!

    tyvin replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like a few residents need to be assessed for fall prevention. There are a few things that can happen to reduce the risk of falls but at night I prefer mattress on the floor or bed alarms....
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    Licensure endorsement headache! Anyone else?

    tyvin replied to lroseb's topic in General Nursing

    My state is non-nursy and I am moving and going to a non-nursy state and my state said they sent off the stuff: the new BON state claims they never got anything. That was 6 months ago...errrr Maybe...
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    LTC 101: What To Expect

    tyvin replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A SNF is nothing but med-surg over amplified. Instead of 4 or 7 patients you get 12, 15, 20, or maybe more, depending on the facility. When I worked SNF I had 20 patients and it's almost dangerous. In...
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    Do you need a doctors order for this?

    tyvin replied to Cynnie24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh; yes, yes...I prefer not to make the posts too long but happy to answer questions. The man's foley had clogged earlier. This was a noc to day shift situation and at report they told me they found...
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    New Nurse Mistakes

    tyvin replied to Mabesma's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I do recommend a search before posting on any website. It's possible that a search was done and it was found that the existing posts were dated and it's perfectly fine to revive a subject. This forum...
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    Do you need a doctors order for this?

    tyvin replied to Cynnie24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I haven't met a foley I couldn't change except in one case. Older very thin man at a SNF with indwelling foley supposedly resting in his room; I was the charge and the RN came and told me she was...
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    Getting rid of my nursing library at home

    tyvin replied to garn12's topic in General Nursing

    The internet will give you current research on just about everything; as with your nursing books, they are quickly outdated. I know the profs love to tell the students to hold on to the books for...
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    Nclex invalidated due to cell phone

    tyvin replied to star-crossed's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't sink. What's done is done and all you can do is pick yourself up by the proverbial boot straps and prepare for the next NCLEX. Don't take the phone next time, or if you do, have it sealed at...
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    Surrendering RN Scope!

    tyvin replied to jegalink's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Well I don't know where you've been, but where I am, we have always had to have an order for Ensure for at least the last 20 years. It's expensive, and insurance companies hold the MD's feet to the...
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    Nursing and waitressing/food service industry

    tyvin replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in fine dining before, during, and after school. In fact, I owe my success of multitasking and being able to fly from room to room (table to table) to being a former food server. Only...
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    Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    tyvin replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Me thinks you knew your inflammatory heading to your post would summon many responses since most RNs believe and endorse or are generally OK with alternative medicine. I think you are possibly angry,...
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    suboxone

    tyvin replied to christiess213's topic in Nurses Recovery

    They are required (by law) to tell you what test is being administered and what drugs they are testing for. If for some crazy reason they don't, ask them. You should get some paperwork and get a list...
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    Terminated whistle-blower nurse reinstated!

    tyvin replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I was hired back in a similar situation and I am here to tell you that I never should have went back. They retaliated against me and eventually had me terminated. I am currently in court with them...
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    I felt belittled by a Dr.

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

    Look, he just wanted answers and was having a bad morning. The one thing I do make sure I get in report is the PRNs the noc patients get because that's what the MD wants to know. They want to know...
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    *Urgent* Is this dangerous for my license?

    tyvin replied to Bushmanz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    IT is very rare to find a LTC/SNF facility that will train longer than 4 or 7 days. The SNF I worked at told me I would train for 5 days and then there were a bunch of staff call outs and on my 3rd...
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    The Face of a Medical Error...

    tyvin replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Oh yes, I love my cat...how so very true! If an RN says she's never made a med error, than there's a concern. The thing is, if an RN really believes they've never been involved in a med error; that's...
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    Current and former sacred cows in nursing

    tyvin replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in General Nursing

    72 hour stay was the norm and then the insurance companies said it wasn't necessary so it was reduced to the 24 hr (it came down to the almighty dollar). What happened was the new moms and babies...
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    how long before taking off orders

    tyvin replied to bymysoul2squeeze's topic in Patient Medications

    Check your facilities