tyvin BSN, RN

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    How long for licensure #?

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

    I don't have any idea how long it takes I just wanted to tell you that it is so unfair that you are still waiting. Are they giving you a time or what are they saying? I know this sounds cliche but I...
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    list of nursing skills

    tyvin replied to snowflakeprincess's topic in General Nursing

    Add piggy back administration to the IV list along with assessing the site. Central lines Foleys (all types straight cath, gravity, supre-pubic etc...), g-tubes, NG -tubes, red tubes all...
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    Extra dose of septra ds

    tyvin replied to krissy29RN's topic in General Nursing

    If the resident hasn't shown any untoward effects then there are no side effects with an extra dose and don't hold the next does since the medication is time specific. She probably signed off the MAR...
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    New Grad RN in LTC, what can I do?

    tyvin replied to FocusRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nights would be a blessing. My first LTC experience was on evenings, had 267 residents, multiple CNA's, LPN's, RN's whom I was in charge of. This position called a House Supervisor which meant Charge...
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    As if it isn't hard enough to find a job....

    tyvin replied to SDALPN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes folks; they can't do that, it's against the law. It is illegal to ask your age when considering employment. Know your
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    missing narcs

    tyvin replied to Medsport's topic in General Nursing

    Lie detectors are not accurate and cannot be admissible in court. It doesn't matter if you fail it or not. BTW; it's probably a scare tactic because it could get quite spendy to hire all that...
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    Questions about a recent offer (med/surg)

    tyvin replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with the one who said that there are multiple red flags here. I would stay where you are. At the new hospital since it's on the out skirts in their med/surg will probably not have...
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    Cna bonding too much with me...

    tyvin replied to nd deb's topic in General Nursing

    If you give someone your phone number; expect that they will call you. The CNA is under the impression that your are her buddie. You need to set the person straight for both your sakes. I don't...
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    Medication Error..total sadface : (

    tyvin replied to NightNurse876's topic in General Nursing

    Always remember the 3 check rule. Check the med when taking it out, check the med against the order, check the med before giving it to client. Some people do it in a different order but the same theme...
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    Weight Watchers at Work

    tyvin replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    Weight watcher does have an online program and you should be able to access it for credit instead of having to attend the meeting. Weight watchers is great and has helped many people. Many people...
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    Failed drug test

    tyvin replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    Wrong thread; sorry...........Thank
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    Major decisions

    tyvin replied to pnmia10's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask them about
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    dealing with confused patients

    tyvin replied to sprintin08's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've had em all from the gentleman who would pack his bags every morning without fail and it was when he was exiting the building I would send a nurse down to him to advise him he had a phone call....
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    Aspirin and ibuprofen bad combo?

    tyvin replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes nurses yes; mea culpa - I apologize and correct myself. It's children with fevers that shouldn't be given ASA due to Reyes
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    Failed drug test

    tyvin replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    That's great coolpeach. Yes; the drug company is by law required to call you first to verify scripts. If you wanted to pursue a suit against the drug company you could but knowing you from your posts...
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    Failed drug test

    tyvin replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes; call an attorney who specializes in this type of thing. You had a right to privacy and the results should have been investigated by the drug company as to whether is was legal or not before...
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    Dealing with rude doctors..

    tyvin replied to TNgirl2010's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is not in me to snap or be terse with people but I definitely understand why they do it. Yes he may be rude but I will play the Devil's advocate and say that docs are under an undue amount of...
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    Aspirin and ibuprofen bad combo?

    tyvin replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    In my area when Tylenol and Ibuprofen are taken together or alternated it's called stacking. You can take them both because their pharmacokinetics are different from each other. Ibuprofen is an NSAID...
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    Wrist watches...what are the pros and cons?

    tyvin replied to danvis_65's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Nope; never would wear one at work. They always get wet and the things that my hands were near sometimes Ugggh! I got a real nice timepiece that I would carry in my pocket but never used it as all...
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    PRN question... am I the only one??

    tyvin replied to Trubie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I use to do the same thing. They actually were
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    did a bad check ruin everything?

    tyvin replied to maas's topic in General Nursing

    Well you broke the law; now don't get all upset that's just the reality. Yes I realize you didn't know about it etc... but it is what it is. Anisettes had a good site (the second one) where you can go...
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    Possible exposure to Hep C from needle stick

    tyvin replied to RNmom24's topic in General Nursing

    There is a >5.% chance of passing Hep C through birth. They will save the cord at birth to
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    Getting experience w/out experience??

    tyvin replied to iveyliv's topic in General Nursing

    With the advent of online acceptance of job applications job resumes have to get real creative to be noticed. You need something that stands out from the rest so the person reading them will stop and...
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    Should I go for my LVN program? - Need your comments

    tyvin replied to TONY2010's topic in General Nursing

    IMO your age is not a factor as the retirement age will soon be 68; and if you think it will end there - wrong - they won't stop until it's up to 76 (lol). Anyway no matter what happens; you have lots...
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    Should I go for my LVN program? - Need your comments

    tyvin replied to TONY2010's topic in General Nursing

    IMO your age is not a factor as the retirement age will soon be 68; and if you think it will end there - wrong - they won't stop until it's up to 76 (lol). Anyway not matter what happens you have lots...