GreyGull

GreyGull

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  1. Why Even go for your MA? Don't Understand...

    GreyGull replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    MA programs are often offered at private votech schools that have flashy TV ads and great sales people. They usually require no transcripts or complicated paperwork. In fact the sales person will...

  2. Which path would you choose?

    GreyGull replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

    You best option is to talk to the career counselors at a couple of different colleges including those that offer advanced practice or DNP programs. You'll get a lot of advice on the forums but few are...

  3. Which path would you choose?

    GreyGull replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

    Rule of thumb: try to go with a degree that is equal to or higher than what you have unless you want something that is considered a "trade" or a "cert" like EMT or Paramedic. Yes there will be some...

  4. OK Here A Kicker For Ya

    GreyGull replied to KarmaWiseRaven's topic in General Nursing

    OT and PT require a Masters degree with a doctorate preferred. I can't imagine having that much education paid for by the state and what a great opportunity for someone who can accept it. OT, PT and...

  5. Please enlighten me;is the cna allowed to insert urinary catherer in any state?

    GreyGull replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    The skill of IV insertion can be taught in as little as 3 hours to some who are certified and even to some who hold licenses. It is what is done with the IV once it is inserted that can be an issue...

  6. websites, know any good ones?

    GreyGull replied to purple10's topic in General Nursing

    Healthcare careers - used to be Medhunters

  7. Please enlighten me;is the cna allowed to insert urinary catherer in any state?

    GreyGull replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    That is a very broad statement and since you don't list your state there is no way to verify it. What about the EMTs in your state? They are certified and may be allowed to use EpiPens, do glucose...

  8. ACLS/BLS

    GreyGull replied to Gem0607's topic in General Nursing

    that would depend on where you took the bls class. the arc has this course: standard first aid with cpr/aed-adult the aha also has heartsaver courses with first aid. list of the many different aha...

  9. ACLS/BLS

    GreyGull replied to Gem0607's topic in General Nursing

    BLS is a CPR class. It teaches nothing about identifying and taking care of little boo-boos or recognizing a more serious illness but not quite so serious it needs CPR. ACLS and PALS would be good...

  10. RT a good path towards becoming NICU RN?

    GreyGull replied to Noob_to_Nursing's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No. It will take at least 3 years to become an RT unless you have all of your prerequisites, the same as an RN. RT programs may also require additional classes in chemistry, physics and maths which...

  11. HIPPA for employees?

    GreyGull replied to bcrnsi's topic in General Nursing

    However, keep in mind that this may be a physician, NP or PA doing the examination and keeping information from them by be vague or lying about the scars can also go against someone. They also will...

  12. HIPPA for employees?

    GreyGull replied to bcrnsi's topic in General Nursing

    For some previous physicals, they drew blood to check vaccine titers. I also had my arms bared for whatever vaccines that needed to be updated. If you work in some units like NICU, you may not be able...

  13. HIPPA for employees?

    GreyGull replied to bcrnsi's topic in General Nursing

    The person examining you will be a licensed medical professional which can be an NP, PA or Physician. They are held to the highest standards of privacy that you would expect of your own medical...

  14. Private Rooms Standard

    GreyGull replied to Lisa, MA's topic in General Nursing

    Doctors can be difficult to police and often they don't mean to violate the patient's privacy. They just become too focused to remember a few commonsense practices. I also find that the roommate is...

  15. Bronch for pt who chokes on dinner?

    GreyGull replied to CrabbyPatty's topic in Critical Care

    Speech Language Pathologist Speech

  16. Bronch for pt who chokes on dinner?

    GreyGull replied to CrabbyPatty's topic in Critical Care

    If the patient can still cough and/or be suctioned, then no a bronchoscopy is not necessary. The bronchoscopy itself presents risks also. Any aspiration runs the risk of pneumonia. Identifying and...

  17. Ventilator alarms

    GreyGull replied to I'mANurse!'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This also could mean the sensitivity is inappropriately set or something other than the baby's pulmonary system is triggering the ventilator which could even be from some beds or a chest tube. That...

  18. Private Rooms Standard

    GreyGull replied to Lisa, MA's topic in General Nursing

    HIPAA has addressed this extensively and since it is a frequently asked question, your hospital education personnel should have included this in your HIPAA training. As long as there is a reasonable...

  19. Privacy rules don't save patients from exposure

    GreyGull replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/coveredentities/index.html This act is even more interesting: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005

  20. *Vent* RN's make toast?!?!?!

    GreyGull replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    A little clarification please. Is this now a policy for the whole hospital or just your area? Does this include the SNF or med-surg floors also? I take AICU to be Adult or Advanced ICU. What is the...

  21. *Vent* RN's make toast?!?!?!

    GreyGull replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I thought those days were long gone and that was one of the reasons some Paramedics couldn't be trusted to determine which hospital to take the patients. Although, I believe there have been some...

  22. Privacy rules don't save patients from exposure

    GreyGull replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    HIPAA doesn't really pertain to many health care situations. It is emphasized because we live in an electronic age where access to just about any informaton can easily be obtained or transmitted with...

  23. Doctors cannot do a nurses job

    GreyGull replied to azcna's topic in General Nursing

    You could have gone on for another 10 - 12 years to get a degree to become a doctor. There have been several RNs who have and they are sometimes very willing to tell you about the job description and...

  24. Need help interpreting ECG strips.

    GreyGull replied to dani9206's topic in General Nursing

    I also like Gail Walraven's books. I still have a difficult time supporting Dubin even though he wrote a decent

  25. cuffed/cuffless trach cannula

    GreyGull replied to Nursebarebari's topic in Pulmonary

    Just happened to see this. NEVER, NEVER keep the cuff inflated with a speaking valve...not even just a little. The cuff MUST be fully deflated before any speaking device is attached such as a Passy...