hellerd2003

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  1. resuscitation and family presence

    hellerd2003 replied to gaylordfocker2002's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on who you invite to the code team. Usually, if family is present, our nursing supervisor (who responds to all codes) stands with the family outside of the room (our rooms have...

  2. CCRN and CRNA???

    hellerd2003 replied to gators77's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    A couple of the schools I've looked at state that having a CCRN is beneficial. I would assume it would be a good thing to have, since having the CCRN demonstrates both that you have the minimum...

  3. ICU- specific orientation program

    hellerd2003 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I have been given the task of designing a unit-specific orientation program for our ICU. Until now, the orientation has been a generic hospital-wide orientation . . . . you know, "tour the facility...

  4. nursing in Vegas

    hellerd2003 replied to jennyboofRN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    The process takes a while. The longest part is the fingerprint/ background check. I've heard of some cases taking up to 6 months (esp. if they decide there's something wrong with your prints and...

  5. How many use dosage calculators at work?

    hellerd2003 replied to lpnstudent07's topic in General Nursing

    In ICU, we frown upon people who cannot do a cal factor. Sure, pumps and programs can calculate them, but what happens if those programs are down? Know your calculations. There's no reason not

  6. What Is The Least Stressful Nursing Specialty?

    hellerd2003 replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    You ask about least stressful, but I think "least stressful" means different things to different people. For example, if I worked in a job that didn't make a difference, I'd be stressed! I worked as...

  7. A Nurse's Life, Now With Open Eyes

    hellerd2003 replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't read "Nursing Against the Odds", so I can't comment on the book. But my experiences of nursing as a profession are different than those posting thus far. I in no means attempt to negate...

  8. Really scared after reading "No I wouldn't reccomend nursing"!

    hellerd2003 replied to azmistie's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing and marketing are completely opposite worlds! I know this because I'm married to a person in marketing, and I'm an RN. Both careers (as any) have their ups and downs. There are hell days...

  9. Happy Mother's Day

    hellerd2003 replied to cvrnfa's topic in General Nursing

    And Happy Mother's Day to the woman who cannot have children but is a mentor to someone younger than herself; to the woman who was pregnant and nurtured her unborn only to miscarry; to the woman who...

  10. Website for acceptable IV insertion sites?

    hellerd2003 replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I'm confused. Are you looking for an anatomical chart? Because there really is no "wrong" place to put a PIV as long as it's in a vein and patent. Arterial PIV's are a huge no-no, of course...

  11. Please share something GOOD that happened at work!

    hellerd2003 replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    Just tonight, I had a little old lady that had been restrained for the past two days due to pulling at IV's, etc. I worked with her the whole day, talking softly to her, asking her about her needs,...

  12. Dear nurse, I really don't want to bother you

    hellerd2003 replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    As an ICU RN, I've had situations where I've had to yell at a family member to leave a room so that we can have confidentiality and space while running a code in the room next door. I've never had a...

  13. Nursing Stressful......Says Who?

    hellerd2003 replied to MISS_TCM's topic in General Nursing

    My stress level really varies. I'm an RN with barely 1 year experience working on a MICU unit. On "good" days, my stress level overall is a 3 to 7. Even if we have a "road trip" to CT scan or a...

  14. Dear nurse, I really don't want to bother you

    hellerd2003 replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps I'm naive, but I think that as nurses, we have to suspend our own notions of what is "RIGHT" to do or not do based on visual exam. As a nurse, when I go to the ED, I only go when I feel I...

  15. What are the hospitals hiring LPNs or RN's?

    hellerd2003 replied to Annabrasil's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I certainly hope that you are not suggesting that since you've married an American, you don't have to worry about U.S. boards? Plus, one of my friends married a woman from another country . . . 2...

  16. Allnurses Community, I have just realized that Nursing isn't for me.....

    hellerd2003 replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    If Nursing is for you, go for it. If OT is for you, go for it. Realize, though, that OT school is also rigorous, and admissions can be difficult depending on the school. You'll need a master's degree...

  17. Ready to work in Nevada

    hellerd2003 replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Chances of being hired as a new grad with no experience in the ED is rare, if not impossible. I had applied for positions in ED's only to be told that unless I was a NAP (NV's method of segueing...

  18. I am "officially" moving to Vegas!

    hellerd2003 posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    I received and accepted a position at St. Rose in the ICU; DH and I are in the process of purchasing a home in Henderson, and I'll be in Nevada by the 29th of January. Yahoo! So, although I've been...

  19. Was I wrong or was the order wrong?

    hellerd2003 replied to sisterfaye's topic in General Nursing

    The order may have been wrong, but the other issue is that I think it's outside of a nurse's scope of practice to change a medication order without consulting with a physician. So, although you may...

  20. Do Las Vegas hospitals hire new grads?

    hellerd2003 posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    I was under the impression that Las Vegas hospitals hire new grads. However, I'm wondering if this is the case. I graduate in December and will have my NV license by the end of February. I've...

  21. Class

    hellerd2003 replied to Medic2005's topic in General Nursing

    I'm graduating, well . . . today all my assignments will be done (HURRAH!). And I've never recorded a single lecture while maintaining a 3.9 GPA. I don't know if that's going to be necessary for you...

  22. Vaginal birth not linked to urinary incontinence

    hellerd2003 replied to mitchsmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One thing that this research study does not examine is age at onset of stress incontinence. All the women examined were postmenopausal. We all know that as one ages, one's chances of having stress...

  23. Please help me understand/Domestic Violence Question

    hellerd2003 replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    As a child of an abused woman, I can tell you that welfare isn't enough to get someone out of an abusive relationship. Welfare in and of itself was a victimization for my mother-- she had been an...

  24. Do Las Vegas hospitals hire new grads?

    hellerd2003 replied to hellerd2003's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Jayrelic-- I applied for the MN license (taking my test in MN and will then apply to have licensure by endorsement in NV) and am registered for the NCLEX. I've also, since the fingerprint process can...

  25. Relocating to Las Vegas area by March 1st!

    hellerd2003 posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    My husband, stepson and I are planning on relocating to the Las Vegas area by March 1st. I've lived in the SW before and love the climate (even the hot summers-- I'd trade -40F weather for 115 ANY...