Double-Helix BSN, RN

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    Need some ideas please !

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

    Can you be more specific? Asking for an example of a nursing care issue” is incredibly
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    Retake exam Hawaii

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

    If you're reapplying for licensure in Hawaii, you'll need to check with the HI state board of nursing. After this long, it's very likely you'll need a new background check, at the very least. If...
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    Letter of resignation from full time to per diem

    Double-Helix replied to Nursingstudent143's topic in General Nursing

    You can't just decide to drop to per diem by writing a letter. This needs to be a conversation with your manager. Yes, conversations can be uncomfortable or awkward, but that's the professional way to...
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    Unreported Needle Stick

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

    First, let me say that no one should ever feel like they are going to get in trouble for reporting a needle stick. Mistakes happen and no employee is going to stick themselves intentionally. Any...
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    Motivation & Prep

    Double-Helix replied to southshore2014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The longer you wait to take the test, the higher the probability of failure. Statistics show that those who take the exam closer to graduation do better than those who wait long periods. Keep your...
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    IV catheter problem

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

    It's normal, but there is definitely a psychological component that triggers the physiologic reaction. I've never heard of consulting a psychologist, but it's possible they may have some good...
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    Specialization: When to Decide?

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

    It sounds like you've got a good head on your shoulders. Enjoy school, get good grades, learn as much as you can, and keep an open mind to all areas of nursing you encounter. I guarantee that there...
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    Terminated on orientation after stating felt uncomfortable falsifying records!!

    Double-Helix replied to Silver1956's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It sounds like you were still on orientation when you were let go. I wouldn't describe this as a termination, but rather that the position wasn't a good fit for you and you decided to pursue other...
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    Rutgers ABSN - Newark & New Brunswick Campus

    Double-Helix replied to lengland's topic in School, College Programs

    Have you visited either? There are significant differences between Newark and New Brunswick. Where are you traveling from? A commute to Newark may be very different than a commute to New
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    Patient abuse and the board taking too long to act

    Double-Helix replied to bgriffin32's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The board of nursing is not the (only) place this should be reported. Who manages the prison? Who is the DON's boss? What agencies oversee treatment of prisoners in that state? Those are the places...
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    iv fluid

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

    If this is a clinical care question then you need to ask the pharmacist at your facility and check your policies and
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    Administrative leave - accessed chart

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

    I find it extremely difficult to believe that you would be placed on leave without pay for accessing the chart of a patient for which you provided care and I suspect there's more to the story here....
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    Violating HIPAA?

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

    Violation of HIPAA? No. HIPAA requires disclosure of protected health information. Violation of patient privacy? Possibly. If the individual also lists his/her work place on the profile and/or it is...
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    iv fluid

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

    Clearly this is a homework question. Students are asked to do their own research and show their work first rather than just posting your homework for other people to do. So... what do your drug guide...
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    Reading recent posts; Is it THAT easy to lose your job/license/get reported ?

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

    First, let's be clear that those three things in your title (lose a job, lose a license, and get reported) are very different things. The most difficult is losing your license. Rose_Queen provided...
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    Joint Commission is like critical in laws

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

    Per JC standards, covered drinks are acceptable in patient care areas. Open drinks are not. So a water bottle with a sealed lid would be
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    Am i still renewing my LVN license?

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

    You don't need both. If you have an RN license, you are qualified to fill an LVN position. Scope of practice issues mentioned by Meriwhen would still apply, but even if you want to apply to an LVN...
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    BSN Nurse supervising MSN nurses

    Double-Helix replied to Neats's topic in Nurse Management

    Supervision is about hired role and licensure, not level of education. The MSN prepared nurses cannot "refuse to be supervised"- it's simply not their call. The nurse manager should have a frank...
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    I Can't Tie My PPE Gown Correctly! HELP!!!

    Double-Helix replied to FutureCota's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Are you talking about tying the neck portion? I always tie the knot in front of me where I can see it. Then once it's tied to just put the loop over my head. Is that an
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    Advice please? I feel like I made a huge mistake...

    Double-Helix replied to jss1985's topic in General Nursing

    In terms of how your body does with day shift, you need to give it more time before you can make an informed decision. You've been operating on an evening shift schedule for awhile and you've just...
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    Placing NG tube in paraesophageal hernia repair patients

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

    To add to this, ask the surgeon to put in an order that nursing may place NGT” and make sure that your facility doesn't have a policy that specifies
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    Flu Shot Reaction--Need Advice

    Double-Helix replied to Kenmore1009's topic in General Nursing

    You'll have to check your employer's policies. Mine will allow exemption for medical reasons. I'm honestly not sure what happens if you don't get the shot, but I know we don't permit wearing masks for...
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    Nursing student dating a nursing student

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

    Personally, I'd avoid casual relationships with classmates and coworkers. It inevitably gets awkward, and it's a layer of distraction you don't really need in school. If you feel a true connection...
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    First Nursing Invention In Case Of...?

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

    I suggest your friend post here and share her thoughts first. Although you state this isn't a homework” question, we encourage all posters to do their own research and/or thinking first. So post...
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    "My kids"

    Double-Helix replied to BlueBoxSearcher's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    They are my patients and they are kids. Yes, I will refer to them a patient as my kid” when speaking to a doctor or coworker. Such as, My kid in room 6 spiked a temp, could you order blood...