tyvin BSN, RN

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    Restraint-free facility = FALLS GALORE

    tyvin replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As mentioned previously; a side rail can be a mobility device used by the patient to move in bed and or help them get in or out. I can't believe they took "all" side rails away; that would be insane...
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    Bipolar-Should I ask for ADA accomodations?

    tyvin replied to AZRN2112's topic in General Nursing

    You seriously made my laugh about the Sundays; almost everyone has kids and wants Sunday off but as a new nurse don't hold your breath. Most places do things based on seniority. As far as pulling the...
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    Legal Nurse Consultant: Is this what it is made out to be?

    tyvin replied to DNS on the go's topic in Legal

    Many of the malpractice attorneys will employ an RN to evaluate cases. It's my understanding that the nurses are extremely experienced. I did talk to one and she makes > $100 an hour "when" working...
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    What would you do about this...

    tyvin replied to Miller86's topic in General Nursing

    If there are medication errors it must be reported and written up. Omitting/not writing an order in the MAR is a med error where I'm from. Nurses learn from their mistakes. During the investigation of...
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    A interesting teaching method...

    tyvin replied to LuckyinKY's topic in General Nursing

    I'll go, I'll go.....I don't whisper in the persons ear; I am tapping and clearly talking in a loud clear voice "Can you hear me!" etc... She cracked me up when she went in for the...
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    Nursing Unions...what are the downsides?

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

    This is true; if one is happy so shall be etc... I believe you took my statement literally; which it was not meant to be. I could have taken the other statement literally as well; oh well..........I...
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    Help! I need some advice!

    tyvin replied to Shirl57's topic in General Nursing

    Why didn't she have a seat belt? Anyway.....hoyers are designed to be able to have one person work them; I've never seen a hoyer that needed two people to operate it. It's true that in facility staff...
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    Nursing Unions...what are the downsides?

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

    $40 a week making the monthly dues $160 ten years ago............I've worked in 3 states and been a union member in all of them and the highest dues I paid is what I'm paying now which is $48 a month....
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    Help! I need some advice!

    tyvin replied to Shirl57's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately she was a two person assist, you should have gone by your facilities policy regarding the no lift policy IMO. I hear you and agree with your action completely but it sounds like your...
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    Nursing Unions...what are the downsides?

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

    I wouldn't work at a place that wasn't protected by a
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    Should I tattle?

    tyvin replied to beachmom's topic in General Nursing

    Lately I've been seeing many posts of this nature. It's truly distressing that people are so ready to attempt to ruin some one's career after only one night of (I will use the word...
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    Should I tattle?

    tyvin replied to beachmom's topic in General Nursing

    Careful; you're salivating all over the
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    verbal abuse from patient

    tyvin replied to big bang theory's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't understand why your facility is letting him dictate policy as far as flushing the IV; to me that sounds insane and is only feeding the megalomaniac. As far as being called monkey (LOL) I can't...
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    Seriously?????

    tyvin replied to CNABESS's topic in General Nursing

    Who gave the order for the foley and why, also find out the name of the person who put the foley in. If they did not make her aware that they were doing that and also did she sign papers prior to...
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    Coworker issues - so disheartening

    tyvin replied to rn865's topic in General Nursing

    There is a very good reason why a professional does not discuss their salary; just plain old human greed. I'm not saying that all people are greedy but way down deep inside that green monster lurks...
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    Private Nurses for Patient At Night

    tyvin replied to piggg's topic in General Nursing

    I like the idea of putting them in geri-chairs and parking them by the nurses station but the bottom line is to figure out exactly why she is up all night and attempt to correct the concern. Look into...
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    MD Quote of the Week

    tyvin replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I don't get it; docs depend on us for information and suggestions. What's wrong with it? I just don't get why this post is trying to make docs look dumb. In all the posts on this thread, the docs were...
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    Body Bags

    tyvin replied to stellina615's topic in General Nursing

    Had full body shroud kits. We always prepared the body by removing all tubes and putting in the false teeth if they had. Then we would bathe them and also give the family a chance to help if they...
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    Opinions from experienced nurses

    tyvin replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank goodness for wound care nurses and the IV
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    Ohio's Medication Aide Program

    tyvin replied to Laurab14's topic in General Nursing

    The question I always have is how in such a short time are the students prepared to understand and interpret the ramifications of what they're doing when they've had no prerequisites such as AnP or...
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    Aspirin and ibuprofen bad combo?

    tyvin replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Actually you are absolutely correct; thanks, I had that turned around (a med dyslexic moment). That's what I love about this site; the smartest nurses are
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    Is this normal after a job interview?

    tyvin replied to kerussll's topic in General Nursing

    If you have her email send her a short
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    Danger to self? help!

    tyvin replied to Trubie's topic in General Nursing

    She was a a high risk for falls since she was agitated with dementia and was attempting to get out of bed but you had the proper things in place. The doc was trying to get you to throw him a...
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    IV starts in nursing school

    tyvin replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my BSN program we practiced on each other; it was all voluntary and we didn't sign any waiver but this was many moons
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    Extra dose of septra ds

    tyvin replied to krissy29RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes so right; usually want to start the Abx