tyvin BSN, RN

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    New Grad and scared might get fired

    tyvin replied to NN2BVE's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As I read your post I thought "oh ouch" when you didn't go back to look at the site. Just because it wasn't infiltrated at one hour doesn't mean it can't get very bad in 1 hour. You've learned your...
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    Does this job sound like a scam?

    tyvin replied to glenlorie's topic in General Nursing

    Granted there are a few scams on craigslist but a person with even small amount of brain cells can see them. Craigslist is a great
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    Missing meds & I'm getting the blame

    tyvin replied to ForeverMoving's topic in General Nursing

    Lawyer ... hair follicle test for drugs ... lie detector. I mean if it goes to the BON that's serious. I would be screaming for a hair follicle test to clear my name. Yes expensive; but it shows...
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    previous update on going from a hospital to a nursing home

    tyvin replied to lattegirl's topic in General Nursing

    You go girl! Don't heed her bad advice. You can do it, it's like riding a bike but even with the new 10 speeds you'll pick it up fast. You go and don't let her hold you
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    Advice about Senior Practicum

    tyvin replied to NurseB_'s topic in General Nursing

    No, no, no, my friend did hers in L&D and right after graduation they hired her. In many cases it's who you know that counts ... go to
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    FIRED ON MY DAY OFF!!!!!! I thought this type of thing only happened in the movies.

    tyvin replied to deenlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Don't raise the race card unless you're willing to state they fired you because you're a minority. If you want to go back to work there get a lawyer. If not move
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    LTAC interviews

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

    It was a pre-employment test given after the interview. Jeesh ... hasn't anyone ever experienced this? I don't really worry because I am pretty confident. I guess where I'm from they just want to make...
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    LTAC interviews

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

    Everywhere I've worked they have given some type of test before committing to the hire. This is a common practice. Haven't you ever heard of places testing out new employees especially with med...
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    LTAC interviews

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

    Besides the usual they will definitely want to see if you know what an MDS is and what it stands for. When I applied to a large LTC place many years ago it was on the test ... what does MDS stand for...
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    CNA blunder!?...should have thought ahead!

    tyvin replied to RKRobbins's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't that the pitts when a professor hates you ... I had one in my senior year. It came out of no where when this women was hired as an assist professor. She immediately took a real dislike to me and...
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    pt. called in narcotics under MY name...now what

    tyvin replied to Yulie's topic in General Nursing

    Controlled II cannot be called in but it's common to call in the others like vicodin, norco, etc... Yes; please report it to the police. I've know a few patients that have done this ... it's never a...
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    Does it bother CRNA's that MDA's get so much more...?

    tyvin replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Are any of
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    Advice on Caring for Mother-n-law with Stage 4 Ampullary Cancer

    tyvin replied to luv2bake's topic in General Nursing

    The hospice team has a social worker; seek her/his advice. I have worked many years and helped many people cross over and only 1 time did the person not accept the situation. Since there is anger...
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    Advice on Caring for Mother-n-law with Stage 4 Ampullary Cancer

    tyvin replied to luv2bake's topic in General Nursing

    Be brave; let her go with love and honor. This is a very private and special time for everyone involved. Hospice should be able to show you everything you need to know to take care of her. You'll be...
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    Getting over mistakes

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

    Wait till you take the house keys and the narc keys home with you and then fall asleep after turning off the phone's ringer (lol). Lighten up ... management gets so fired up about their precious...
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    California doesn't accept BSNs from Chamberlain College of Nursing?

    tyvin replied to RN122's topic in California Nursing

    The only way you're going to find out if they honor or recognize the advanced degree from a certain school is to call them
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    Attention all night shift nurses, techs, cnas, and pcts...

    tyvin replied to LifesAJourney's topic in General Nursing

    Multiple trips to get snacks ... why not suggest to get snacks ahead of time? Isn't there a refrigerator on your floor near
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    Dementia screening with self-med and post fall assessments

    tyvin replied to dhsieversRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Here's a link I found with several tools. http://www.dementia-assessment.com.au/cognitive/ I earlier suggested the MMSE but it appears that it can be culturally and educationally challenging. I've...
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    I need help returning after long term sickness

    tyvin replied to bekib86's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry ... didn't mean to hit a nerve. Yes it's a serious question. I was in an accident and broke my left leg (OUCH). I was in my car ASAP with the cast on. There are ways to drive without using both...
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    RN student and asking about personal meds?

    tyvin replied to ilovemicrobiology's topic in General Nursing

    Although we have this kumbaya attitude about putting all your meds down I would be cautious. There have been instances I know of where discrimination has happened due to disclosing pain and psych...
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    I need help returning after long term sickness

    tyvin replied to bekib86's topic in General Nursing

    Why couldn't you drive? Are both wrists compromised? I'm not understanding how you couldn't
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    Dementia screening with self-med and post fall assessments

    tyvin replied to dhsieversRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You talk about several different specific areas you want to evaluate. Your title suggest you want to test for dementia. A full eval from a neuropsychologist is the persons best bet. If you start to...
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    Dementia screening with self-med and post fall assessments

    tyvin replied to dhsieversRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Doesn't your facility dictate what tools to
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    California doesn't accept BSNs from Chamberlain College of Nursing?

    tyvin replied to RN122's topic in California Nursing

    It appears that Chamberland only has NLNAC accreditation at certain compuses. I would be very careful taking any online nursing degree program. The BON in the states want the schools to have NLNAC or...
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    Do I need both acitive BLS and ACLS?

    tyvin replied to twokidsmom,rn's topic in General Nursing

    Licensed RNs who are working need to have their BLS HCP certification or as it has been called a level 3 HCP certification for health care providers. Unless your specific place of work requires the...