tyvin BSN, RN

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    failed lift test, may have lost job offer..

    tyvin replied to lovescapeRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My work place put me through one of these after an accident (if it's the same thing). You go to a place that looks a lot like a PT place. There they put you through exercises of lifting blocks of wood...
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    Obamacare and Nursing.. what do you think?

    tyvin replied to OKNurse2be's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Obama concedes: Obamacare didn't do anything for rising health care
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    Fentanyl bolus question

    tyvin replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well, not to be anal about the whole thing, but keeping it on the down low is when someone is hiding the fact that they're in the closet. Also; without an order; you knew it would be wrong. Pick your...
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    Should I look for a new job in this situation?

    tyvin replied to treeye's topic in Nursing Career

    The hat of incompetence will go away for sure. Don't be so paranoid that you can't learn. I think having a second job (if you don't absolutely have to) robs you of strength and time you could devote...
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    Fraudulent visits - yes I brought it up!

    tyvin replied to salvadordolly's topic in Home Health

    Your her boss right...tag along one day when you know it's going to be a 26 patient
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    learning to write essays!

    tyvin replied to nurses care's topic in General Nursing

    When I did my BSN years ago there was 1 year of English Comp required as a prereq at the university I attended. I was mad at the time, but as time passed I realized I didn't know English Comp as well...
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    Should I look for a new job in this situation?

    tyvin replied to treeye's topic in Nursing Career

    Hey...they're going to help you! What's wrong with that? They could have just fired you. It appears they want you to succeed. Don't look at his as a negative but learn from the experience. What...
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    You make the decisions on YOUR shift and I'll make the decisions on MINE

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

    I've only read the OP but I want to say that some nurses won't give morphine due to their own prejudices. I've had to have prn morphine doses for people about to pass routine because the other nurse...
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    Home Health-The good, The bad, and I'm getting out.

    tyvin replied to lsvalliant's topic in Home Health

    The grass isn't always greener as you said...be careful what you wish for and all that good stuff. Money is the bottom line for most every agency. Times are changing very fast and new policies are...
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    Being labeled an MA but an LPN

    tyvin replied to HippyDippyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I would refer you to the BON in you state. It does matter. In my state you can't represent yourself as something you're not. That's like a CNA with MA on their badge...it matters. It sounds like who...
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    March 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    tyvin replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Relax...there wasn't anything worth seeing when your zipper was
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    Speedy med pass

    tyvin replied to sbostonRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Setting up miralax as mentioned previous is pre-pouring. You could also say if so many residents have colace or vit c why not just put all that in cups and stack; like the miralax? All that patient...
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    March 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    tyvin replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Actually; it was 0.5 mg of morphine not
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    March 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    tyvin replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Gee, I'm sorry...I thought you volunteered to show the nursing students how to self administer a testicular
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    I need help...can someone please critique my cover letter

    tyvin replied to pequenopatoRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You really cleaned it up. Take the first p/p and leave out the "because" and anything that was going to follow. Follow it with a short sentence of what school you grad and the year. Then keep the...
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    Sigma Theta Tau ... and then drop it later?

    tyvin replied to Enthused RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you almost have a 4.0 you don't need to put your GPA on the resume...aren't you going to graduate with honors? magna cum laude looks good; it's absolutely breathtaking on mine. I've said before...
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    They call me the "spaz" on the floor. :/

    tyvin replied to CCNP-FL's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Stop going in early just to set up. As long as you treat yourself that way you won't get it down. Relax and do your job. Also your are an RN aren't you? Just because someone has a learning disorder...
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    Question

    tyvin replied to dialysisnurseLC's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Just sit there: many hospice patients who are like yours and ones who are actively passing sleep. I don't know if I would call it sleep. The body and mind know what's best and sometimes they sleep....
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    I need help...can someone please critique my cover letter

    tyvin replied to pequenopatoRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    MSN Careers - 5 things to leave off your résumé - Career Advice Article Well, the universe is speaking...I saw this when I turned on my computer this am and thought about you. BTW; I liked your...
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    I need help...can someone please critique my cover letter

    tyvin replied to pequenopatoRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I didn't read all of the cover letter because................................it's too long. Employers don't want to be bothered with long cover letters. You got to put 3 p/p (not 5) of eye...
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    Do nurses get fired often?

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

    I certainly hope you're not going to listen to them! You go and apply stat. It doesn't matter if they fired you, you will more then likely be able to collect if what you say is true. The unemployment...
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    Ethical dilemma

    tyvin replied to tnguy31's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My advice is to research this medication. Cymbalta Official FDA information, side effects and
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    Question

    tyvin replied to dialysisnurseLC's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    If his pain is constant then I would probably consider it if the time to medicate again is near. It all depends on the situation. You don't want the pain to wake him up. Care plan this in the future....
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    Would wearing a sexy nursing outfit to a party disrespect the profession?

    tyvin replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Er, ah...is it a lingerie "Costume" party? I've been to a lingerie party and no one came in costume. I think you're confusing costume with lingerie. Now if it said come dressed as your favorite...
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    SCAPEGOAT NURSE SUSPENDED UNFAIRLY new job offer HELP!!!!

    tyvin replied to LotusFlowerBomb's topic in General Nursing

    I would have insisted on inspecting the site myself before going on break. Especially with an alarm going off on my own patient while I was still in the room. That was your responsibility. I know it's...