Double-Helix BSN, RN

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    Pathophysiology of Appendicitis

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

    Let me google that for you: https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/4925/57b99b0a1e3e9620a99c3efa647ac90d5499.pdf http://www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/lancet/PIIS0140-6736%2815%2900275-5.pdf...
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    Mom guilt

    Double-Helix replied to bsprinkle15's topic in General Students

    Just an FYI, mom guilt never stops. Now it's school. Then it will be your job. Then it will be another child. Then it will be your graduate program. Then your new job. Et cetera, et cetera. You're a...
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    Pediatric Rotation Exam Question

    Double-Helix replied to leahashleigh123's topic in General Students

    The only question that directly addresses the subjective information provided is option A. The other questions are either irrelevant (B) or the answers don't provide helpful information. A favorite...
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    Did you leave bedside nursing?

    Double-Helix replied to NurseMegIBCLC's topic in Nursing Career

    I still work in a hospital, but took a role in patient safety and quality improvement. Though I still do clinical care occasionally, I'm primarily away from the bedside, and yes, there are times that...
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    Negligence?

    Double-Helix replied to Mommy__RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You mentioned that the purpose of checking O2 saturation would be to assess the effectiveness of the oxygen. However, in hospice, where the goal is comfort, your patient's symptoms are the best way to...
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    Its 5 months and still no update on NCLEX Results

    Double-Helix replied to gorgeous_me's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Also you say you don't "want quick results" but it is a cheap and inexpensive way to find out if you passed or failed. I'm not sure why you wouldn't go that route after this much
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    Its 5 months and still no update on NCLEX Results

    Double-Helix replied to gorgeous_me's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Several things could have happened: 1. You failed the NCLEX and your results letter was misplaced in the mail. 2. You passed the NCLEX and your results were not sent to the New Mexico BON. 3. You...
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    On call

    Double-Helix replied to KSjo88's topic in General Nursing

    I think you need to carefully read through HR policies and reach out to HR directly. I'm not certain that your employer is allowed to manipulate your hours in this way. If you are on call, you need to...
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    Third time taking Nclex

    Double-Helix replied to jake3234's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is neither good nor bad. It simply means that after 85 questions the program had enough information to decide that you were above or below the passing mark. If you feel confident that you correctly...
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    Confused about interview

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

    Are you a certified nursing assistant or eligible to become certified based on your years of school? If so, you can apply for CNA positions. If you haven't already, you'll likely need to apply to your...
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    Starting my job search!

    Double-Helix replied to ald92's topic in General Students

    Any inpatient floor is acute care. Even ICUs are technically "acute" but they are typically referred to as critical care. Acute refers to any condition with a sudden onset that we expect to resolve or...
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    Starting my job search!

    Double-Helix replied to ald92's topic in General Students

    It really depends on how the residency is structured. They may require that all applicants interview with a variety of areas. Or they may all start with the med-surg interview and weed candidates out...
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    Summer job resume/cover letter help

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

    In my state, after completion of the 2nd year of nursing school we didn't have to take the CNA certification exam, but we did have to submit an application to the state for a back ground check and we...
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    Simulation Woes and Anxiety Nursing Student

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

    I'm curious what discussions you have had with your simulation instructors or your nursing advisor about these issues? And what response did you
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    Lead Cleaning Policy?

    Double-Helix replied to Double-Helix's topic in Radiology

    I have reached out to them. They recommend cleaning with warm water and mild detergent as needed. However, I highly doubt a PRN cleaning policy would fly with The Joint Commission, especially...
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    Lead Cleaning Policy?

    Double-Helix posted a topic in Radiology

    My institution recently recognized that we don't have a standardized policy for cleaning personal lead and we'd like to develop a policy. I can't find anything in Joint Commission or CMS standards...
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    Staffing

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

    It's the standard, according to many nurses who work in LTC. Is it reasonable? That would depend on how much support staff you have and what your responsibilities are. Since many LTCs have CNAs to...
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    B12 Injections for my friend

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

    Yes, you can give it to her as a friend. Home injections are given by people who aren't healthcare professionals, and health care professionals provide care for friends and family members outside of...
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    Spread Sheets, not bed sheets!

    Double-Helix replied to RN_Rabbit's topic in Quality Improvement

    IHI (Institute for Healthcare Improvement) Open School has some great modules. Some are free, some are not. If you work in a hospital they may already have a log-in you can use, or have the resources...
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    Quality Improvement Specialist (Nurse)

    Double-Helix replied to madwife2002's topic in Quality Improvement

    I don't see how it could be a conflict of interest for you to reassign patients from one provider to another since you don't receive any benefits related to which provider the patients see. And if the...
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    Visitors never wear gowns, gloves

    Double-Helix replied to Grobyc82's topic in Infectious Disease

    The only routine isolation that visitors are required to follow (excepting TB, radiation precautions, ebola, other extremely high level isolations) are that they wear a mask if they have respiratory...
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    Post-operative gas pains

    Double-Helix posted a topic in Pediatric

    What are the best ways to relieve post-operative gas pains from laparoscopic surgeries and open abdominal surgeries? Some of our kiddos even complain of pain in the neck/shoulders where the gas has...
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    G-Tube residual checks

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

    I agree with the above posters- pause the feeding, check residual, return the aspirated contents, and restart the feed (if the residual is within normal limits). Assuming that you have a consistent...
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    Foley Catheter Pull-Back

    Double-Helix replied to mlaz87's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You're correct. Our policies instruct us to gently pull back on the catheter after inflating the balloon until slight resistance is
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    Schedule changes

    Double-Helix replied to Jen13's topic in General Students

    It is not normal in my experience. The dates and times of my classes and clinical rotations were set the previous semester so that students could register for the classes that worked best for their...