tyvin BSN, RN

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    Is it frowned upon???

    tyvin replied to lpn-ny's topic in General Nursing

    I agree; there is nothing "greedy" about what you want to do. Just talk with your DON and tell her what you're going to do and ask her opinion (she's not going to tell you no); involve her/him in the...
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    Punched in face, kicked by resident

    tyvin replied to favthing's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As diligent-trooper stated about the state run psych facilities is true and many times they won't admit people who have Dx of dementia, Alzheimer's even though they have a history of psych Dx...
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    I'm not sure if this is the right place for it.

    tyvin replied to Tippy-ta-ta's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I believe you knew what the response was going to be and just need that extra "push" to do the right thing. Not only abuse but the scarves to the wheelchair are definitely a restraint and without a...
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    Help!!

    tyvin replied to Darknights's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely a tough one. I have been in the position more then once where I have come on shift and a dying patient has an overdose going and both times I called the doc and reduced it only to come on...
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    Advice for ER nurse starting in LTC

    tyvin replied to PAERRN20's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You should receive a good orientation. As far as never having to pass meds or do treatments I think is something that may surprise you because ultimately you will. I was hired just like you and ended...
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    Do you take Ativan ?

    tyvin replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    My advice to you is to go see your doc and request to go on an SSRI (antidepressant) for a trial. There are a variety of them that are used for anxiety and as you have read from previous poster; they...
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    How do I handel this like a professional?

    tyvin replied to KC,RN's topic in General Nursing

    The way you should "handle" the situation is to talk to them and remind them of their verbal promise. They are taking advantage of you and they know it and they will continue to do so until you say...
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    If you don't know...please ask!

    tyvin replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    "Amen"
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    Responsibility

    tyvin replied to rossman59's topic in General Nursing

    If she was signed out by staff then it's the facilities responsibility. This means that staff works together to get the resident back to the
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    Nurse with Body Odor

    tyvin replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

    Do her a favor and tell her straight out. How would you like it if you were smelly, didn't know it, and no one told you............be
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    Post your Ideas

    tyvin replied to NurseNat2010's topic in General Nursing

    It's not only silly it's
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    Reciprocity Advice?

    tyvin replied to KpontifexRN's topic in General Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/georgia-nurses/reciprocity-getting-license-58306.html
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    Getting thrown under the bus

    tyvin replied to Sugarcoma's topic in General Nursing

    Did you document in the client's chart what happened? Always document all orders and any special circumstances surrounding
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    Annoyed, venting, am I too sensitive?

    tyvin replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    This is very true; we do so many things for our patients and never get credit. I like to think of it like a lab where there are multiple students and one professor. When there's a break-thru or...
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    Annoyed, venting, am I too sensitive?

    tyvin replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    Way too sensitive, plus you don't get mention on your good deeds; it's called documentation. Should she have written so and so discovered that she had a light bulb moment and informed etc... etc......
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    Turning down a position - ok to email?

    tyvin replied to sweetER's topic in General Nursing

    I would take the job. You will gain much more experience there then in med/surg IMO. I believe you might be a unsure of yourself. The DON has faith in you. In any specialized field you will be doing...
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    Best Nursing Magazine?

    tyvin replied to weluv3's topic in General Nursing

    Most schools of nursing wil require you to use journals for one of your information sources. AJN is a
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    more on glucose monitoring

    tyvin replied to debRN0417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for clearing that up for me. I was really horrified when I thought it related to the actual lancet. I had visions of people wiping off the blood to do the next person; yuck........ Over here in...
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    Would any of you do this?

    tyvin replied to TerpGal02's topic in General Nursing

    Do it. It's always better when family is involved; as for him paying you, that's alright too. Imagine if you had a child; would you want strangers or family to watch them while you work? Take the...
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    How much does money influence where you go....or stay

    tyvin replied to evolvingrn's topic in General Nursing

    This is my situation. I would love to work with gentle people, humming kumbaya at report while holding hands etc... but in reality the nursing environment in many places is cut throat. I've learned to...
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    LTC hurt opps for hospital jobs?

    tyvin replied to Hoosiernurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked in a LTC facility about 15 years ago as a charge/house supervisor. So they come and get me (the nurses) and tell me that they can't get a foely in this resident as she stands there with the...
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    more on glucose monitoring

    tyvin replied to debRN0417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I can't believe there are actually lancets that indicate reusable. I have never seen anyone do it or even suggest such a thing. Where is this coming
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    Latent TB

    tyvin replied to RenaissancemaN's topic in General Nursing

    You've convinced me; every three years sounds
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    I'm trying to hear the Doctor!

    tyvin replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Aren't you aware that part of "Murphy's Law" dictates that people will start talking loudly when you're on the phone talking with a doctor (LOL). I have done the various hand waves, distorted facial...
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    Latent TB

    tyvin replied to RenaissancemaN's topic in General Nursing

    Where I am; I do a yearly CXR. The individual is offered meds but doesn't have to adhere and there is no backlash. In fact; here in Hawaii, there are many nurses who have the latent TB and choose not...