Bruce_Wayne ASN, RN

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    Do you have time to give baths?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to stellaRN1983's topic in General Nursing

    Hey don't take it personally, it's not your fault the hospital doesn't give you appropriate staffing! And I seriously mean that! I tried to find a link but so much of joint commission stuff isn't...
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    Do you have time to give baths?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to stellaRN1983's topic in General Nursing

    Not jcaho certified? Well if anything this thread has made me appreciate the value of being JCAHO certified and that it can have direct impact on the kind of basic care a hospital provides. I...
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    Do you have time to give baths?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to stellaRN1983's topic in General Nursing

    I don't disagree that it is something that can be further down on the totem pole than the things you mentioned, and on nights when you're the only RN then sure I can see that. But I do think it...
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    What is the importance of patient sitting up in chair?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to stellaRN1983's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to what everybody else has said, which has been great, having pts sit up in chairs can have some diagnostic purposes as well. I've seen it used to check for spinal leaks, basically get...
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    Do you have time to give baths?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to stellaRN1983's topic in General Nursing

    The difference between a total bath and a partial bath is a very small time investment that reaps huge benefits to your patients. As far as walky-talkies go, I'm not sure I follow what you mean. In...
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    Why is it called RN-to-BSN/MSN instead of ADN-to-BSN/MSN

    Bruce_Wayne posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Why do you suppose most ADN to BSN bridge programs call themselves RN-to-BSN instead of ADN-to-BSN? I think maybe they think that sounds classier? I know, for me, it made it much harder to Google...
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    Is my hospital going to spoil me for other hospitals?

    Bruce_Wayne posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work at a private hospital, specifically on the post-surgical floor. The typical nurse to patient ratio is 3-4:1 and these patients are not high acuity. If they're acuity goes up at all they go to...
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    For those with a BA in another field, but have an ADN...

    Bruce_Wayne replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    Yea you might want to look into a masters program, I know a university near me has a special program for ADNs that have a BA. Your situation isn't all that uncommon, a lot of people in school with me...
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    Commissioned RN in Air Force.. what do you do?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to Epona's topic in Government, Military

    Under "Specialties" there's a special forum for military nurses, maybe that'd be a good place to look if you're interested in
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    Human Growth and Development

    Bruce_Wayne replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    I'm taking it online and I as I understand it's a pretty easy class. However that's at the school I'm going to. At your school it might be harder or easier, who
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    Wife wants all-female personnel in OR. Is this reasonable?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to SuperSixEightMD's topic in General Nursing

    I have a hard time understanding this cultural practice, in my personal view nudity is a-ok when it's healthcare professionals and it's a matter-of-fact situation like this. However we're suppose to...
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    overqualified/cna job?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to deetrain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you had a BS then maybe, a BA no. Your BA qualifications are largely unrelated to a CNA position. I have a BA in religion and have been pararabbi but that has little to nothing to do with my CNA...
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    Chemical Restraints

    Bruce_Wayne replied to interceptinglight's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    From what you've wrote it does seem like you're facility is giving is high enough to sedate her to the point of being unable to move, which would technically be chemically restraining her. Also...
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    CCNE vs NLN accreditation

    Bruce_Wayne replied to springgarden's topic in General Students

    CCNE only certifies bachelor programs and above and of the two accreditations some consider it to be the superior one. NLN accredits associate degree programs as well as beyond. An associate degree...
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    Patient Care Tech Float

    Bruce_Wayne replied to sophie<3's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Please excuse me in advance and I'm not trying to be rude, but if I were you I'd double check your state's nurse practice act about the enemas and sterile dressing changes. I'd hate for a fellow PCT...
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    New RN; take a job that's a bad fit or keep looking?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to RNJoInMI's topic in General Nursing

    If that place is as big as you described maybe it would be best to get your foot in the door with this job and see what it's like and when you're inside you can see if there's another position inside...
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    Having Some Doubts....

    Bruce_Wayne replied to kitkat104's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't base your opinion on nursing solely on what you see at a nursing home. The job environments and opportunities available to a nurse are varied and as exciting as you want them to be. Yes...
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    what is difference roles of RN and RT

    Bruce_Wayne replied to choy2040's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a 120 bed hospital but our usually census is anywhere from 60 to 90 pts. I think on high volume days we've had as many as 3 RTs in house at one time, but usually it's only two. One RT...
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    Please help! Can I be a nurse if I have vasovagal syncope??

    Bruce_Wayne replied to avidhunter3's topic in General Students

    Yay I love
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    Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    Bruce_Wayne replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Reading through this I'm left with the impression that some people are easily
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    More than one job application to one HR dept?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to Scooter321's topic in General Students

    I'd only send one application/resume but I'd make it clear on the resume that I'd be interested in any
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    Critique my admission essay PLEASE & Thank you!

    Bruce_Wayne replied to Tela's topic in General Nursing

    Too
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    Best online RN to BSN program....CHEAP?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to TonyaM73's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I added that link to my folder of potential bridge programs. I do like the time/price! I was skeptical that it was too good to be true so I looked up their accreditation, CCNE. So looks good....
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    Skin and Handwashing

    Bruce_Wayne replied to daimere's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Very important issue! When you're washing your hands 20-30 times a day it IS VERY important to keep your skin INTACT. You don't want your skin separating and splitting because as I'm sure you know...
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    Infant Circumcision in Nursing school

    Bruce_Wayne replied to AmberLB's topic in General Students

    I don't understand why this is a big issue. If you don't want to be involved in infant circumcisions then DON'T, I'm sure there's a long line of nurses willing to take that job that don't have your...