tyvin BSN, RN

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    Is it looked down on if you go for BSN full time after graduation instead of working?

    tyvin replied to WDM08002's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in my BSN program the ADN RNs who came in to get their degrees did clinical with us. We did most of our clinical in the last year including nights, evenings as well as taking multiple...
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    OK- Freaking out about TB now!

    tyvin replied to ilovemicrobiology's topic in General Nursing

    It really comes down to where you live IMO. Where I live I know 4 other nurses who carry the inactive TB ... plus myself. It was 10 years ago that I showed up with a huge induration since then I do...
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    Is it looked down on if you go for BSN full time after graduation instead of working?

    tyvin replied to WDM08002's topic in General Nursing

    Just go for it. It wouldn't be any different if you would have gone into a BSN program to begin with. You are still in student mode and that's important. As far as your skills going sour ... you do...
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    "We don't clean patients, we are a procedural area"

    tyvin replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Disgusting ... I don't care if you don't have wipes or supplies. You're aware of the problem so do something about it! I know I would actually request supplies be sent with the patient for such...
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    Noncompliant parents. Do I have any rights to protect my license?

    tyvin replied to RNC-NIC's topic in General Nursing

    This is excellent
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    Action Plan for those planning (having) to work into 70's

    tyvin replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like someone forgot to take their self esteem pill
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    Which one is more stressful: med-surg or LTC

    tyvin replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Having done both (and then some) I will say they are both stressful and depending on where you work IMO LTC gets the booby prize for more stressful. Med-surg is more of an organized stress where as in...
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    Hypothetical Question: What happens when the baby boomers retire?

    tyvin replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think there will be a shortage. That's my personal opinion. There's never been a shortage where ever I've been. In fact it's the opposite. Cities will keep on spitting out many new grads...
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    How many residents is too many for one nurse?

    tyvin replied to arabstarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    SPICEGRL most of the LTC places only give 3 days orientation. My first LTC job I only had 2 days due to someone calling in sick. You will get better with time I know it almost seems like that's not...
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    Happy 4th of July!

    tyvin replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    It's history lesson time for all of us who have kids ... my now 13 year old looked at me with a blank stare when I asked what year the Declaration of Independence was signed. He knew who the main...
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    Is there a chance that nurse-patient ratio be better?

    tyvin replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my dear how I wish I could tell you that it will get better ... it is what it is. I'm sure you've read the stories on this forum in relation to LTC . The med pass is a horror to behold. I know my...
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    Medpass at mealtime a dignity issue?

    tyvin replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The reality is that the people know what their meds are or don't care and so trying to do the here is your blah blah ... it doesn't happen or very rarely with someone new. I agree it's just another...
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    Difference between rest home and nursing home?

    tyvin replied to LGD2011's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Since "nursing home" has a bad reputation in some places they prefer to call themselves many things; rest home, rehab of the blah blah, etc... and then you have the current trend of assisted living...
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    Question about internal transfers

    tyvin replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    Why did you want to transfer in the first place? Also ... who is telling you about the unit's bad
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    I can't believe it!!!!

    tyvin replied to NorCalRN2011's topic in General Nursing

    Beautiful ... fantastic news!
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    Does this really make me look weak?

    tyvin replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    You are not weak, you are caring and human.To have a connection with the patient but stand aloof is trying. Then as in your experience I met someone similar to me as well in a hospice situation. We...
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    Sick of all of the bullying.

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

    Imagine how their spouses are
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    Acceptance Issue

    tyvin replied to yankeesrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No, but I just wanted to say how stinky. I know that doesn't sound very professional but neither are their actions. Bummer when they can't do their jobs right and get people upset like this. Hold...
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    Staffing levels

    tyvin replied to eslvn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm right behind you! But where do we start? At least California has limits when some states do not. Yes the all infamous med pass in most LTC facilities is the talk of legends and it's dangerous,...
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    Disrespected daily by residents

    tyvin replied to b.randolph's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well really what I want to know is where in the world are
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    Foley insertion on a male patient

    tyvin replied to divaRN*'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The coude caths that people are talking about are made for persons who have concerns connected with a compromised urethra. The coudes are made with silicone or are silicone coated and probably made...
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    First RN job & it's pay

    tyvin replied to Stephen.Stevens's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Years ago people thought RNs made a lot of money. Unfortunately, though responsibilities have increased for the RN wage has not. My first job I got $15 an hour at a LTC place 16 years ago. My union...
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    Community College? You must be stupid.

    tyvin replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Students

    I don't feel like those "extra" classes were a waste of time. In fact if you do go further in your nursing career you will have to take all those courses anyway. Having an advanced education is not...
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    On call staff having a difficult time

    tyvin replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

    At both LTC places I've worked there was a report sheet of some type (one place had a binder the other a sheet) where all the info such as labs, new orders, doc calls etc... everything you need to...
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    Help! Should I retake this class for CRNA school?????

    tyvin replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in Post Graduate Students

    Your question IMO should be are you comfortable starting such an aggressive program that will expect you to know your A&P. Do you know enough? Also would you benefit ... which one did you only...