tyvin BSN, RN

Hospice / Psych / RNAC

Member

  • Content

    1,620

  • Visitors

    20,884

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    38

All Content by tyvin

  1. tyvin

    Nervous Nurse can't pass CPNE :)

    tyvin replied to nurseymom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Don't start off with this happened that happened etc... Own it; when you become an RN you will be expected to perform under all kinds of circumstances. Hope this helps . . . ....
  2. tyvin

    Call for the Priest!

    tyvin replied to iNurseUK's topic in General Nursing

    LOL; what's a
  3. tyvin

    nursing home for my father in law?

    tyvin replied to wrkoutgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Some places have implemented no rail policy; please don't ask me to justify it because I totally disagree. As for your father-in-law of course he will do better at home and it is his right to be at...
  4. tyvin

    Starting out in LTC

    tyvin replied to nicenrse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I got my first LTC job way back in the day the orientation was only suppose to be for 3 days; I got 2 and was flung out into the abyss. I did survive. Really can't remember too much in the...
  5. tyvin

    Changing A Foley Cath...Your Methods

    tyvin replied to king_of_the_hill_fan's topic in General Nursing

    The analogy of the winking urethra isn't far off. It's actually an alien with multiple eyes and you're not sure if it's winking at you or not. All the women you've done must have been a dream because...
  6. tyvin

    Changing A Foley Cath...Your Methods

    tyvin replied to king_of_the_hill_fan's topic in General Nursing

    I would think it would be hard to advance a Foley catheter exactly only one or two ccs. It all depends on the client IMO. Sometimes I advance a smidgen after the urine appears and it's all good and...
  7. tyvin

    Should Nurses Wear Back Support???

    tyvin replied to boisern84's topic in General Nursing

    Your paper should include any studies relating to how effective the back supports really are. I have read several and some say good, some say no difference. Where ever I've worked only one place had a...
  8. tyvin

    Nursing Grad Questions

    tyvin replied to R2K2NE1's topic in General Nursing

    Seems all has been answered well except you want to know why the ice is applied; the reason you want to apply ice is to help prevent swelling (plus the numbing effect). If the area doesn't swell then...
  9. tyvin

    RN license in more than one state...

    tyvin replied to inProgress's topic in General Nursing

    Could you please explain how the school is involved in obtaining a nurse's license? Other then the person getting their transcripts from the school I haven't heard about schools applying for students;...
  10. tyvin

    Helpful hints DVD

    tyvin replied to ipasgas1's topic in General Nursing

    One thing I see is that there are many RNs whom do not know or realize the actual scope of their practice. I know it takes experience to achieve things but I see RNs not practicing at their full level...
  11. tyvin

    Helpful hints DVD

    tyvin replied to ipasgas1's topic in General Nursing

    Are you looking for backers or other DVD suggestions since it sounds like you know what you want to do with
  12. tyvin

    New RN; take a job that's a bad fit or keep looking?

    tyvin replied to RNJoInMI's topic in General Nursing

    CNAs are like that in most places IMO speaking strictly from my experience union or not. I would think with a union you could call them on stuff as opposed to not having one; anyway...........take the...
  13. tyvin

    DDNR Violation :(

    tyvin replied to nicenurselpn's topic in General Nursing

    If the DNR is specific to no bagging then absolutely the incident should be reported. I would also like to add someone should advocate for the prn MS for comfort, etc... This would come in handy...
  14. tyvin

    Nursing salary

    tyvin replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    You need to do an internet search per what state you're in. I see RN salary differences of over $20 an hr on here. It all depends of where you work, how long you've worked and what part of the country...
  15. tyvin

    False positive pre employment test job lost help!

    tyvin replied to JStarr's topic in General Nursing

    All take note about the lab having a responsibility to contact you first to prove a legal script; this is very true. If the lab consults the employer first; run, don't walk to a lawyer because you...
  16. tyvin

    superstitious?

    tyvin replied to BigB_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Some of my quirks about applying for a job are related to superstition and some are not. I never call on a Mon thru Tues if at all possible and always after lunch. Many people are just not Monday...
  17. tyvin

    Advice for ER nurse starting in LTC

    tyvin replied to PAERRN20's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    where i am and in two other states i've worked in it's the state requirement that ltc facilities have an rn in house 24hr. also it is the rns making all the calls to the docs as the lpns cannot in my...
  18. tyvin

    "How many nurses flirt with this Doctor?"

    tyvin replied to smilealot's topic in General Nursing

    He's a victim of his generation. Back in the day (as they say) male nurses were not around so when they started showing up some of the more stubborn of the population laughed at it and wouldn't accept...
  19. tyvin

    Should even try for a nursing degree if can't stand long?

    tyvin replied to extra45's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've read several articles with different nurses in wheelchairs; this is one. I know you're not in a wheelchair but these nurses who are show us all that nothing is impossible. Nurses with a...
  20. tyvin

    Good or bad idea? Job application related.

    tyvin replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Most employers don't care (shows drive) anyway; apply for both. Now if you were applying for more then two it might raise a red flag but not with two. It only increases your chances of getting hired...
  21. tyvin

    Postive PPD, what did/would you do? Would you take INH?

    tyvin replied to Giga's topic in General Nursing

    We can't give medical advice but we can relate personal experiences to each other. In my case I tested positive and didn't do the treatment. Where I am many of the nurses tested positive and I know...
  22. tyvin

    U is For Union

    tyvin replied to king_of_the_hill_fan's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I have always been in a nursing union and paid my monthly dues gladly. I wouldn't work at a place unless there was a union. United we rise, divided we fall. When ever push came to shove in my...
  23. tyvin

    enemas and nurses

    tyvin replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    I agree; yet in all my years of nursing I have never seen an enema order for clear water. A fleets is medication no matter how you want to look at it (same with soap suds). I know this is not a...
  24. tyvin

    Have you been accused of being more of a CNA, then a RN.

    tyvin replied to ANNIENURSEANGEL's topic in General Nursing

    Where I'm at if you don't help the CNAs they will plot against you. So I do make time to go and help feed or I will empty foleys, change a diaper ect... Sometimes I can't help as much as they think I...
  25. tyvin

    enemas and nurses

    tyvin replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    Where I'm from it is the nurses job to do the enemas and the suppositories. It is considered administering medication. The CNAs use to do it years ago until they brought up the fact that is was...