tyvin BSN, RN

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    Which version of CPR is current?

    tyvin replied to JerseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I just recertified and the new CPR is CAB which is C = compressions, A = airway, B = breathing. It's easier
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    Please help answer a couple questions :)

    tyvin replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Every things been said very well; excellent information and advice. I would like to reiterate on one thing. Telling a potential job that you want to be more available to your children is generally not...
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    Help me choose!! Respiratory or RN?

    tyvin replied to amybeets05's topic in Nursing Career

    There's so much more when you do an online search RN vs RT. Also you can do both and become an RRT....
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    Leaving facility AMA...

    tyvin replied to JenTheRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I didn't go out AMA but I left with the OB nurses practically having conniption fits. It was my second birth and I had moved to a place where I knew no one. I went to the hospital to give birth with...
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    How do I orentate someone when...

    tyvin replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't you ever admit or discharge? Hasn't anyone passed on while you were working? I mean I could go on and on. Don't you think it would be a good idea to teach her what the other shifts are...
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    CPR/AED recertification~Where do you go?

    tyvin replied to CMVLPN's topic in General Nursing

    You can take part of it online but you must display the skill set in front of an instructor certified to teach the health care provider CPR in order to get the card; that's the way it is in my state....
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    Is this legal? What are the nurse's rights on privacy in the workplace?

    tyvin replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    I will make comments on the legality of recording people without their permission. I have talked to lawyers on this subject and it all depends on what state you live in. Where I live it is legal to...
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    Why the beef with agency?

    tyvin replied to singleumm's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked with them as well but the general beef was if management would hire more staff we wouldn't have to call and have an agency nurse anyway. I never have a problem with them but I don't like...
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    New nurse in ltc/nervous about inspection

    tyvin replied to AvasMom11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What is your position? It's usually the MDS or charge nurse that runs around with the inspectors. Be cool, know what patients they are investigating for their purposes and just know that you can't be...
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    learned an important lesson last night - re: narc count

    tyvin replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in General Nursing

    In the old days we use to put them back and tape it up/put it back in the slot or whatever when taking out a narc and then it was refused. I think that's probably what happened. You can't do that...
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    Per Diem question ! ( need help )

    tyvin replied to Respiratoryguy's topic in General Nursing

    Per Diem means per day and you work when you want to picking up all the uncovered shifts, being called for a sick call to cover etc... as has been discussed. The thing with health benefits is that in...
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    Are nurses being replaced?

    tyvin replied to BC Roberts's topic in General Nursing

    I saw this happening over 10 years ago when I started a job in a rather nice LTC facility. I was hired as a charge and during orientation they introduced me to the med aids and the facilities policy...
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    The kiss of death: when you know you are about to get fired

    tyvin replied to fallinnstyle's topic in General Nursing

    Some people may read your post and think you're slighted in the head to think that a nursing facility would stoop to such tactics. I have personally been witness to 3 events such as you describe in...
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    Worked hard all night

    tyvin replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    Some people just don't get it. There would be days as a charge I would be literally tied to the phone and at the end of the day receive lovely comments in the area of "all she does is sit and talk on...
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    LTC Risk Manager

    tyvin replied to Marshall1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you actually think about it you have many responsibilities. Safety is huge and that includes staff and residents. I've never heard of a nurse risk manager so it sounds like perhaps you could be in...
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    Exact difference between comfort measures & hospice?

    tyvin replied to payang0722's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    My goodness gracious; after that what can I say but excellent work Esme12 and GrnTea.
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    Non-verbal signs of pain

    tyvin replied to ShayRN's topic in Pain Management

    Shay explained it well and I would like to add that you develop your skill with time. After a certain amount of dealing with helping people pass on you get a sense and know when they are snowed or...
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    Questions about an RN out of the field, new preceptorship

    tyvin replied to comingback1974's topic in General Nursing

    Not trying to be snooty but FYI; you graduated BSN, Bachelor in the Science of Nursing. The registered part comes after the boards are passed successfully and license obtained. I know I like it when...
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    Non-verbal signs of pain

    tyvin replied to ShayRN's topic in Pain Management

    Oh how I hear you. In the last LTC facility I worked I was the only one who would give the PRN morphine. As if giving it will turn them into a drug addict. Constantly coming on shift and being told...
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    will this hold me back from getting my RN license?

    tyvin replied to EMTbasmus777's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I disagree, there was action taken by you having to exit as you did. Does everyone go out by entry level seperation? No they don't. When the federal background check is done everything and anything...
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    Stuck in the rumor mill at work...

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

    Stopping to see each other after work because of these rumors will only feed fuel to the fire. Carry on as usual and know that green knows no bounds. Some people can't stand to see other people happy....
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    NSU-BSN Alumni please chime in

    tyvin replied to pnmia10's topic in Florida Nursing

    Where I went and got my BSN it was a full-time job just to go to school. I did have a part-time restaurant job waiting on tables in a 4 star place and made good money only working weekends. Alas I...
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    am I that "b" nurse? or am I being an advocate?

    tyvin replied to guestnurse's topic in General Nursing

    You are not a "B" and I think calling her out like that solidified the moment and perhaps she'll be able to get her priorities straight after this. It will definitely remain with her and be a decisive...
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    Resident Care Coordinator

    tyvin replied to promote.health's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been an RCM (resident care manager) which may be the same (responsible for the entire MDS process head to toe ...) anyway my biggest beef was the amount of patients per RCM is suppose to be in...
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    Patient's addicted to narcotics

    tyvin replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    Where I live it's very difficult to doctor shop. I know that the pharmacist will check the data base and if the person has had an allotted amount of the Rx already filled for that month they will...