Double-Helix BSN, RN

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    Discussion with doctor

    Double-Helix replied to Appleaday01's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It would depend on what information specifically was shared. If all details were general and there was no way for the physician to identify the patient based on information provided, no, this is not a...
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    Assisting patients with change of physician

    Double-Helix replied to Appleaday01's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If the patient requests information about changing physicians, I would explain how they can go about initiating that change. You are simply providing information about the process that the patient may...
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    S.M.A.R.T goals for preceptorship?

    Double-Helix replied to ital91's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What would you like to learn, accomplish, or experience by the end of your
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    Tachycardia and Hypotension in Asthma

    Double-Helix replied to DanaAtallah1998's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The heart is responsible for pumping blood through the body. One of the essential elements in that blood is oxygen. During an asthma attack, there are inadequate levels of oxygen in the blood. The...
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    Struggling in current clinical - feeling really depressed about it - Advice?

    Double-Helix replied to Philly85's topic in General Students

    I think you already identified what you need to do to improve. Be on time, arrive on the floor ready to go when (or earlier than) expected. When you take a break or lunch, clarify with your instructor...
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    Can you give preblood transfusion IV meds less than 30 mins before the transfusion?

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

    You want the premeds to be effective, which means you need to allow time for onset prior to starting the transfusion. If your patient is allergic to platelets, for example, and you give the premeds...
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    RN on probation trying to find a job

    Double-Helix replied to sonyarn88's topic in General Nursing

    A violation of facility policy? Sure. Mishandling controlled substances? Maybe. But being reported to the DEA? Drug tested by both the facility and the travel agency? License restricted by the BRN...
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    RN on probation trying to find a job

    Double-Helix replied to sonyarn88's topic in General Nursing

    I think there is more to this story. A pharmacy audit would have revealed that you removed 10mg of morphine and documented a total administration of 10mg. There would be no drug unaccounted for. This...
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    Associate's RN or A-BSN RN?

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

    Consider the area where you want to work as a nurse. If your goal is a hospital position and your area a desirable area, institutions are Magnet designated or pursuing Magnet, or the area is saturated...
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    Will I be approved with BON if I am diagnosed with "Unspecific Depression"

    Double-Helix replied to Monkey9x's topic in General Students

    The question speaks for itself. If the Texas BON wanted to know about depression diagnoses, they would ask. If you've gotten a speeding ticket and an application question asks about misdemeanor...
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    please help

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

    I didn't say that the employers couldn't/wouldn't check credit (though I highly doubt they are looking at the credit of every applicant). I said that credit is not the determining factor given that OP...
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    Will I be approved with BON if I am diagnosed with "Unspecific Depression"

    Double-Helix replied to Monkey9x's topic in General Students

    The BON asks about these disorders specifically for a reason. They do not ask you to disclose depression or any mental health diagnosis. If you have not been diagnosed with those specific disorders,...
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    please help

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

    As other have said, LA has a lot of nurses competing for positions. You are not being rejected because of your credit
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    LPN or CNA

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

    Depends on the job market in your area. Do LPNs find jobs pretty readily? Exactly how much time will you have left in the program when you are eligible to take the exam? How quickly does the BON move...
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    Hesi petition

    Double-Helix replied to kfbris56's topic in General Students

    This post is over three years old, so the OP's situation has more than likely resolved itself. That being said, there will be material on the NCLEX that students have not been exposed to and no one is...
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    Preceptors: Advice for New Grad Nurses

    Double-Helix replied to OliverElio87's topic in General Nursing

    I expect my new grads to ask a lot of questions. I know that they don't know everything, and I respect them more when they are honest and confident enough to admit what they don't know and ask...
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    First Day Jitters

    Double-Helix replied to MJ48's topic in General Nursing

    Keep an open mind. Coming in jaded about the work environment and staff is going to make every slightly negative or neutral interaction seem worse. Understand that there are many factors that play...
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    Ideas to keep busy

    Double-Helix replied to RNDude16's topic in General Nursing

    I really enjoy refinishing furniture. If you have a garage and a budget to buy some basic equipment like a paint stripper, power sander, etc and well ventilated space to work, you may consider trying...
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    Need help to boost my GPA higher

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

    Have you already completed your undergraduate degree? I'm assuming that you have, given that you have BSN in your screen name and note 3 years of experience. In that case, it may not be possible to...
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    Transfer old credits or start new?

    Double-Helix replied to lmh24's topic in General Students

    It's unlikely that your 10 year old course grades will be accepted as transfer credits. Even if they do transfer, I would retake them and aim to do better than a C. Science courses are more heavily...
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    Dose angio catherter size matter angiopain when potassium fluid injected via IV?

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

    It's not the size of the catheter that matters, but rather the size of the vessel. A larger vessel with greater blood flow will do a better job carrying the med into the blood stream than a small vein...
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    interview help

    Double-Helix replied to sistasoul's topic in General Specialties

    Will you be doing peer reviews for an insurance
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    Informed Consent

    Double-Helix replied to HopefulRN4144's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Think of it this way: a patient who has been recently given narcotics is not capable (actually they may be, but for the purposes of this question they aren't) of signing their own consent form. Their...
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    Seems like nursing school isn't for people with other responsibilities!

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

    Nursing school is meant to prepare you to pass the NCLEX exam and enter the workforce with the required basic skills to practice safely. It is rigorous, and rightly so. So, no, nursing school doesn't...
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    Flashback blood collection needle working safty

    Double-Helix replied to Sharif123's topic in General Nursing

    When using a new needle, what does th flashback of blood indicate? Why might it be a problem if the ability to see a flashback was