HeySis BSN, RN

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    PACU visitation & policies

    HeySis replied to FJW&ADP's topic in PACU

    Agreed, that for the most part PACU is not the place for family or visitors. We have had someone, on occasion, just as PPs have said, small child, disabled or holding for a long time. This can be...
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    PACU Standards - 2 RNS

    HeySis replied to Rinehajb's topic in PACU

    ASPAN "retired" the position statement that said "It is, therefore, the position of ASPAN that two registered nurses, one competent in Phase I postanesthesia nursing, will be in the same unit where...
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    IV Push med– do you always have to pull back for blood return?

    HeySis replied to missjune's topic in Patient Medications

    ^^^ This, this is what I have been doing for over twenty years. It was what I was taught in IV certification as an LPN and retaught when I did my RN very recently. Not only can the catheter be up...
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    Tell on yourself, if you dare...

    HeySis replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a LTC facility for a while and on Fridays we would have "themed days". This one was a Hawiian Luau and one of the CNA's was Polynesian and offered to bring everyone a traditional wrap to...
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    On call and 16 hr labor law

    HeySis replied to Dakeirus's topic in General Nursing

    I've never even thought to look into that in my state, I work during the day and regularly take a twelve hour call shift the same night. the phone may not ring or it may. I had a Saturday 24 hour call...
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    HR help!!! Contingent Job offer pending background check

    HeySis replied to msannaa7711's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I wouldn't worry about something you disclosed already (and the one time, such a long time ago),. They are looking for big things, drugs, abuse,
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    Second Thoughts

    HeySis replied to Living_True's topic in Nursing Career

    I had yo look up that exam and it says it's pre-admission for a medical assistant?? I am confused, but this is what I got. OP, please feel free to clarify and correct my understanding. 1. You wanted...
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    Working full time while getting BSN?

    HeySis replied to Eeramsey's topic in Chamberlain College

    I work full time (shifts vary from week to week can be 5 eight hours, 4 ten hour or 3 twelve hour shifts... but all are during the daylight hours) and I take on call for an overnight/weekend shift at...
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    Cna agency and sick day issues.

    HeySis replied to ResilientCNA's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry that you are having this experience. Most employers have rules about sick call and how much advance notice you have to give and who is responsible for covering. It's a good thing to find out...
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    Cna agency and sick day issues.

    HeySis replied to ResilientCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sorry that you are having this experience. Most employers have rules about sick call and how much advance notice you have to give and who is responsible for covering. It's a good thing to find out...
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    Jumping in with a MAJOR career change!

    HeySis replied to Riverwader's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't look like she's quitting a job to do this. According to OP she stopped working in her career awhile ago and has been doing PT work to decide want she wants next. And while I believe we...
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    Need help with ideas for a research paper topic about "leadership and healthcare"!

    HeySis replied to Vanclemons's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When I have a paper like this to do I start searching for articles using those key words (pick anything your professor suggested) and then I see how much current (within the last 5 years) information...
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    Do I take my first job offer?? HELP

    HeySis replied to RNjackie23's topic in General Nursing

    I love Myrtle Beach! And the whole area, we use to vacation there as kids/teens. (now this was many moons ago, it's been long time since someone carded me). Really with the fact that you are talking...
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    Weight loss for nurses

    HeySis replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    No tips on how to lose weight, it's getting harder to take off pounds as I get older and seems when I lose 5 I gain back 10. I am also overweight. I'm not sure how after 10 years of being this weight...
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    Do I take my first job offer?? HELP

    HeySis replied to RNjackie23's topic in General Nursing

    From some threads I've seen on Allnurses, I wonder at the job market in NYC right now, and how feasible it is to expect to get a job right away. Last year there were some that were applying to...
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    Most important thing as a student nurse.

    HeySis replied to Alto22's topic in General Students

    I expect them to be on time and professional. To let me know what they can and can't do and to be teachable!!! Biggest pet peeve is someone that thinks they know it all already (They have observed...
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    What you wish you would have known...

    HeySis replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    The first thing I wish I would have known is how to cover my own ***, but you do learn that pretty quickly (if not painlessly). (psst.... document everything!!) I received this advice from a HR...
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    Jumping in with a MAJOR career change!

    HeySis replied to Riverwader's topic in General Nursing

    It's great that you are going to get your CNA. I really think some time working as a CNA helps people to know if nursing is something they want or not. You get an up close ok at patients, shifts and...
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    Wondering if I am eligible to get into the nursing program

    HeySis replied to Tiffrose's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Now I'm no legal expert (or lay person either), but it doesn't sound like you were actually charged for a crime. Even when you get a speeding ticket there is a judge (if you plead guilty and send in...
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    Wondering if I am eligible to get into the nursing program

    HeySis replied to Tiffrose's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Booked and Released? But never went before a judge? Then I don't think you were charged and definitely not prosecuted. Of course this is so not my speciality. I'd call a legal advice place and tell...
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    Kaplan predictor test

    HeySis replied to TF1990's topic in General Students

    It's been awhile, but I did the Kaplan predictor test my last semester and had been getting scores like yours fro the trainer tests. I believe we had to score in the percentile not a certain...
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    Choosing between jobs

    HeySis replied to de05432's topic in General Nursing

    This!!! And if you end up accepting a position somewhere else, make sure you give proper, in writing, at least 2 weeks before,
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    PACU NURSING

    HeySis replied to vader1's topic in PACU

    Someone else asked about a day in the life of PACU earlier today so I'll copy and paste my answer to that here. In the PACU the long orientation period is a must, when you're on-call your "second RN"...
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    Pressure infuser bag questions?

    HeySis replied to medtechguy's topic in General Nursing

    Good to know, I have never used/heard of either of those products. If we are giving multiple bags, quickly, we always break out the rapid infuser.... (maybe it's policy, or maybe it's conveniently...
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    Nurses that are moms plz I need your input

    HeySis replied to Twinkle007's topic in General Nursing

    I was a single mom and worked when I did my LPN years ago. My daughter was under about the same age as yours, the best part was that she went to bed relatively easy every night (7pm) so I'd come home...