Double-Helix BSN, RN

PICU, Sedation/Radiology, PACU

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    NCLEX Advice/Help Needed

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

    At this point, just do something. You're less than three weeks away from your exam date and don't have time for a full program anyway, so just pick a website or book and crack it open. Unless there's...
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    New Grad RN - Placeholder Position

    Double-Helix replied to richards2015's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    A new grad program IS orientation. I'm not sure what this arrangement is, but you're well within your rights to request additional clarification from HR. There are a lot of new grads that get hired...
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    Has HIPAA gone too far?

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

    HIPAA” has become synonymous with patient privacy”. Often when people talk about violating HIPAA, what they really mean is violating their employer's policies surrounding confidentiality....
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    Should I call hospital back...twice?

    Double-Helix replied to esrun77's topic in General Nursing

    If they took the position down, there isn't a job to be filled- passionate or not. Calling about this job is pointless now, but there could have been a lot of reasons someone else was selected....
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    Stethoscope recommendation?

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

    When you're learning to distinguish different heart and lung sounds, it's critical that you have a quality stethoscope. In the grand scheme of things, $75-100 for a stethoscope that will last you up...
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    As a CRNA, Can You Still Pick Up RN Shifts?

    Double-Helix replied to PMHNP2023's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree with wtbcrna that it may create conflicts between your license and your job description. Similar to an RN working as a CNA, you are held to the standard of your highest licensure. So if you're...
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    Why did you become a nurse?

    Double-Helix replied to AspiringNurse0223's topic in General Nursing

    Good income, stable career, ability to find a job in any part of the country, and flexibility to raise a family. Yeah, I like to help people too, but there's lots of ways I could have done
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    Doing Checked off Clinical skills at home?

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

    You would not be "performing a clinical skill you have been checked off on”. You would be providing care to a family member after receiving education from a registered nurse. The fact that you...
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    double lumen PICC & incompatible meds

    Double-Helix replied to barbpigott's topic in Oncology

    It is fine to give incompatible solutions through separate lumens of a multi-lumen line. That's one of the purposes of multiple lumens. When you think about the speed of blood flow through the veins...
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    iv catheter/needle gauge selection

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

    INS standards recommends using the smallest gauge catheter that will accommodate the prescribed therapy. The reason for this is because a smaller needle causes less trauma to the vessel and blood flow...
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    picking up an extra shift

    Double-Helix replied to froggy8's topic in General Nursing

    This may not be permitted by your facility. If you're being paid by the same organization, you are still legally entitled to overtime for more than 40 hours worked. So if picking up extra shifts...
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    Being a CNA in the PICU

    Double-Helix replied to india.thomas1's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    It will depend on the PICU. I hope you got a chance to ask those questions and tour the unit at your interview. My PICU had CNAs, and while they did a lot of running for supplies and answering phones,...
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    Portfolio disaster!

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

    What is the purpose of the
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    Question about policy/procedure

    Double-Helix replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I can't really speak from a legal standpoint, but as an employee, you can only work with what you have. It's not your responsibility to keep the outpatient clinic stocked with the appropriate...
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    Multiple Acceptances ? How to pick ?

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

    Does any school have a better reputation among local hospitals? Personally, I wouldn't look for the program with the highest NCLEX pass rates (which can be manipulated), but the highest percentage of...
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    Documenting injection the MD gave

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

    Yes, it would be inappropriate. A note like that belongs in an incident report, not a patient's medical
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    HIPAA violation?

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

    But, stating that a particular person paid (and therefore received services) at a certain clinic may be. Say OP works at a psychiatric treatment center for suicidal patients. Disclosing publicly that...
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    M in the Box

    Double-Helix replied to 95PGTTech's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It's not a HIPAA violation in an of itself. HIPAA laws cover personally identifying information- name, DOB, address, etc. The same way that is isn't a HIPAA violation to put an isolation sign on a...
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    Regional vs National Accreditation

    Double-Helix replied to shanaynay0's topic in General Nursing

    What is the accrediting body for the regionally” accredited school? The only accrediting bodies for nursing programs are the ACEN or CCNE accredited school. I'm thinking that a regional...
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    About nclex rn

    Double-Helix replied to Onyinyechukwu2015's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Foreign trained nurses have far more difficulty passing NCLEX than US trained graduates in general. Not only that, but your knowledge base is almost two decades old. You also report that you have not...
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    Getting hired, vs. where you graduated from.

    Double-Helix replied to SouthpawRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There are thousands of nursing programs. IMO, the school you attend usually doesn't make a difference. In a few situations, it can sometimes help you, sometimes hurt you. It can help you if 1. You...
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    CT scan job advice

    Double-Helix replied to froggy8's topic in Radiology

    I work in radiology, as a portion of my job. Inserting peripheral IVs is certainly a big part of the job. You'll also be screening patients for contrast risk factors. There's also a high potential for...
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    Feel stupid for having BLS question (getting ambu bag ready first)

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

    Compressions to restore cerebral perfusion is the most vital aspect of CPR. Your patient needs those compressions far more than they need a breath. At the moment a patient codes, there is still enough...
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    This is why I do this job

    Double-Helix posted a topic in General Nursing

    We all know our job isn't perfect. Nurses endure a lot of physical and emotional stress, frustration, a lack of resources, etc, etc. It's easy (and often justified!) to get caught up in the...
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    IR Nurses that deal with outpatient LP Chemo

    Double-Helix replied to ronsrn's topic in Radiology

    Who is administering the chemo? In our hospital, it's the responsibility of the person administering the intrathecal injection (usually an oncology NP) to double check the medication against the...