Double-Helix BSN, RN

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    Is the CVICU and CVRU the same thing?

    Double-Helix replied to RNjackie23's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a facility-specific definition. I would think that a cardiac recovery unit does post-operative care for short-stay cardiac procedures that don't require ICU admission, such as cardiac...
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    Is nursing school really "the hardest thing you've ever done in your life"?

    Double-Helix replied to cn4207's topic in General Students

    Law school and med school are both graduate programs. I think the majority of people who have chosen those career paths have a good understanding of the level of work and commitment that will be...
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    RN-NP?

    Double-Helix replied to Snowbelle's topic in General Students

    Enrolling in graduate level courses is going to require an undergraduate degree. The majority consensus here at AN is that NP programs that require direct under-graduate entry with no RN experience...
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    Philly area jobs

    Double-Helix replied to TeeRNMEDSURGBC's topic in General Nursing

    It is the unfortunate consequence of the propagandized "nursing shortage" that enticed thousands and thousands of college students and second-career students to pursue a nursing degree with the false...
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    Controlled Drug Vials in Pyxis

    Double-Helix replied to filovirus's topic in Patient Medications

    I can only see this being a good solution if your PAR is no more than 18 vials. For 20-30 vials, you're still going to run into the same issue. My unit does the same as RubyVee. Ziplock bags with 10...
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    Philly area jobs

    Double-Helix replied to TeeRNMEDSURGBC's topic in General Nursing

    To put it in perspective: 3 years ago, it took me 3 months of applying to jobs in Philly and South Jersey to even get a call back. And that was WITH 3 years of Pediatric ICU
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    Should I report the person who scheduled me to a patient I should not have been sitting?

    Double-Helix replied to Rayrayma's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    OP is not in the nursing field. He/she is a patient sitter, and has been employed as such for all of 5 days. It sounds like her employer offered very little in the way of instruction or orientation...
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    Pressure infuser bag questions?

    Double-Helix replied to medtechguy's topic in General Nursing

    1. Pressure bags are disposable because of infection control reasons, not because the effectiveness decreases after each use. You can use the same pressure bag for multiple fluid bags. 2. You're...
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    New Hire Physical

    Double-Helix replied to nerdynurse22's topic in General Nursing

    Legally, employers who have made a job offer can access your worker's comp records. Legally, they can only rescind an offer due to your previous disability claims if you fail to disclose it during the...
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    Thoughts on buying a laser hair removal machine

    Double-Helix replied to newrn93's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm. I can't imagine there are any legal issues with you doing treatments on yourself (although it's certainly not risk free). I'd consult a lawyer before performing treatments on anyone else. While...
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    Good looking male borderline patient.

    Double-Helix replied to benji66's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree that you need to disclose the situation to your supervisor and have another nurse take over as his key nurse. You are doing yourself and the patient a disservice by remaining his primary...
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    Thoughts on buying a laser hair removal machine

    Double-Helix replied to newrn93's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on what kind of machine you're considering. If you're talking about buying a professional grade laser hair removal machine, it's going to run you upwards of 5K. Recouping your cost...
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    Auditing falls .. where to begin?

    Double-Helix replied to Anise4evr's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    After each fall, gather the immediate staff together (RN/LPN, CNA) and ask why did this fall happen?”, Can it happen to any other patients?” and What can we do to prevent it from...
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    Should I report the person who scheduled me to a patient I should not have been sitting?

    Double-Helix replied to Rayrayma's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It sounds like the issue is the communication between the contracting hospital and your scheduling team. How are patient reports usually handled? Do you get any kind of report from the nursing staff?...
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    Nurses that are moms plz I need your input

    Double-Helix replied to Twinkle007's topic in General Nursing

    I work full time M-F as an RN. My daughter (4yo) is in daycare for about 9 hours per day (roughly 7a-4p), 5 days per week. She loves her school and is well taken care of, but I hate that I cannot be...
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    Informed Consent? Input needed...

    Double-Helix replied to MereSanity's topic in Operating Room

    No, anterior is not a laterality. The surgeon is not not replacing the anterior hip.” The surgeon is replacing the right/left hip via an anterior
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    Zofran IV

    Double-Helix replied to amegriff's topic in Patient Medications

    I'm sorry that you're not feeling well. Unfortunately, we cannot give medical advice here and these are questions that you need to bring to your primary physician or the ER doctor that treated you....
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    At a crossroads... any advice?!

    Double-Helix replied to JLB1215's topic in General Nursing

    Night shift works well for some parents, specially if the children are school aged or they have some support at home to help with child care. Working nights, you're home in the morning to get the kids...
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    Philly area jobs

    Double-Helix replied to TeeRNMEDSURGBC's topic in General Nursing

    It is an extremely competitive area. You're competing with graduates from a handful of local, well-respected nursing schools (Drexel, Penn, Temple, Villanova, Jefferson, LaSalle) as well as many other...
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    Informed Consent? Input needed...

    Double-Helix replied to MereSanity's topic in Operating Room

    The anterior approach has a smaller incision, quicker recovery, and lower risk of dislocation. It is a technique, not a procedure. I see no reason for the approach or technique to be listed on the...
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    assessmentso that apply to diagnosis

    Double-Helix replied to meonemine's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Was the patient diagnosed with anxiety by the medical team, or did your assessment of the patient point you to a nursing diagnosis of anxiety? These are very different. Your care plan needs to be...
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    Secondary diagnosis

    Double-Helix replied to BurcuDoner's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. The primary diagnosis is the reason the patient is in the hospital/treatment facility. A secondary diagnosis is another condition that influences their medical needs. A few examples: A woman...
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    SQ injection

    Double-Helix replied to snhur's topic in General Students

    Just remember not to rush. For a cooperative adult, what will hurt the most is the needle being inserted. Once it's in, take your time and make sure that you've given the entire dose before removing...
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    Debilitating anxiety and fear of harm

    Double-Helix replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Alex. Learn the algorithms for the times when the patient is dead (V-fib, pulseless V-tach, and PEA). And in those cases, high quality CPR and defibrillation are going to be your priority...
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    Future of GPs and FNPs

    Double-Helix replied to Leedeedee's topic in General Nursing

    I think this idea is going to be similar to the self-driving car. Great in theory, but extremely slow to develop and catch on. Every time someone is harmed, misdiagnosed or killed by the "electronic...