tyvin BSN, RN

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    question about drug testing

    tyvin replied to katielee08's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it's between you and he drug testing place. They will contact you if something comes up and require verification of legal Rx. They cannot tell the employer anything except that it's either...
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    Possible termination for HIPAA violations

    tyvin replied to Magnolia619's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I would think that your school would have covered this very important subject. I just hope that everyone reading this thread is learning that you simply don't access other peoples health information...
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    Isn't the employer suppose to pay for your travel?

    tyvin replied to lifein08's topic in General Nursing

    Ask them ... that's how you'll find out
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    Not Seeking Medical Advice, Just want to know I am not alone

    tyvin replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is a link from the Dr. Oz show. It's a good one because he actually shows the cysts and the women in the audience participate and you find out that ... Hey, wow; many women have this condition. I...
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    AM nurses, tell me what I can do to make your shift start easier.

    tyvin replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    The all ongoing gripe about calling doctors offices can be solved by faxing them and then putting that in your report. The docs offices usually (in my area) don't have voice machines that take...
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    Advice Needed!!

    tyvin replied to kellie0924's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Be confident but not arrogant, sit up straight and be extremely aware of your body language from the moment you walk into the room. You need to gauge the interviewers need for eye contact ... don't...
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    Very frustrated after taking pbsd!!

    tyvin replied to KaHigRN's topic in General Nursing

    You can google and get study guides for just about anything. I agree with you that it was unfair of them not to let you know about the testing but the testing is the new thing with employers. I've...
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    Nervous nurse's guide to ebb and flow enemas

    tyvin replied to JeneraterRN's topic in General Nursing

    We use to call them soap suds enema, or is that the same thing? I've never heard of an ebb and tide
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    Use of better medication....

    tyvin replied to georgebarela's topic in General Nursing

    What's up ... or should I say what isn't
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    What would be the main priority in this scenario

    tyvin replied to lindsmith88's topic in General Nursing

    A 20% injection factor ... would you consider it
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    hostile workplace- dangerous co worker, low morale

    tyvin replied to scrubs12's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have worked in union places all my life ... I know the union protects the good and will defend you against the bad. Go to your union rep and seek advice. The unions also have their own attorneys so...
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    Med error? help im going to loose ky mind thinking about this!!!!!!

    tyvin replied to avenellpn82's topic in General Nursing

    It's 2.5 ml not 2 ml that is acceptable for a deep muscle
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    Med error? help im going to loose ky mind thinking about this!!!!!!

    tyvin replied to avenellpn82's topic in General Nursing

    The Rocephin bottle will tell you how much to water to use to reconstitute. I can't remember what it is but if the Rocephin is ordered with lidocaine all you do is use the lidocaine in place of the...
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    How to remain professional during female/male nudity?

    tyvin replied to Duke9023's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You shouldn't be caring for people if you can't have a little respect for people without having to laugh at them. I know it's to make up for some inadequate feeling or experience; you need to get a...
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    Update

    tyvin replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Is the bedpan really that
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    ? about resident throwing self OOB

    tyvin replied to Sensoria17's topic in General Nursing

    Wow ... thanks, TJC (The Joint Commission) is so much easier then JCAHO. Thanks 1bigmedicRN
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    How do I know if the CUE's are accepted by my BON?

    tyvin replied to anangelsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    It's all about accreditation. Look up the BON that will be deciding if the CEs are acceptable and the site will have which accreditation organization or organizations are accepted to approve of CE...
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    Management needs to step in

    tyvin replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    I have never nor will I wash some guys nuts when they can do it themselves. Just because he's bed bound doesn't mean his hands don't work. This guy has no rights to being a pervert. As for management...
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    ? about resident throwing self OOB

    tyvin replied to Sensoria17's topic in General Nursing

    I've actually had the bed put on the floor. It works great but since he's a para he may scream about it or it could prove to be good exercises for him transferring up to his chair. Does he...
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    Job Predicament- Need Advice!

    tyvin replied to ernbot's topic in General Nursing

    You need to go where you want to live. If you give 4 weeks notice there is no reason for them to mark you ineligible for re-hire but all that money they spent on you ... well. Talk to your DON about...
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    wrist cuffs? how accurate?

    tyvin replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    People read the directions. All the wrist cuffs I've dealt with must be put on a person who is sitting up, then you have them cross their arm perpendicular to their waist, then have them raise the arm...
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    Maintaining the license without work, and a general rant

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

    We keep saying it's going to end but how can it when there are soooooo many new grads each year and the influx of foreign nurses is at an all time astounding rate. I really can't see just because the...
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    New grad relocating from CA to Children's Hospital Colorado

    tyvin replied to Sbran88RN's topic in Colorado Nursing

    You mean you didn't ask them? Also, if you want to get an idea of what housing is available go read craigslists for that area and look under apartments/housing
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    Are mittens a restraint at your facility?

    tyvin replied to in2ICU's topic in General Nursing

    JCAHO, state surveyors, families looking for any excuse to file suits, the integrity of the patient themselves, etc... Facilities are often tagged with penalties for restraint violations. The all time...
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    Are mittens a restraint at your facility?

    tyvin replied to in2ICU's topic in General Nursing

    Anything that restricts a person ability to move is a restraint. Mittens, socks, are defiantly restraints and need a docs order and the usual re-evaluations according to facility policy. Any place...