DowntheRiver

DowntheRiver

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  1. Do we just guess at blood pressure readings?

    DowntheRiver replied to TMB41's topic in General Nursing

    Those portable BP machines are never checked and calibrated routinely,

  2. How do you deal with dizziness and syncope?

    DowntheRiver replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    Uh, how does the person present? Like, are they having their blood drawn, walking around in the heat,

  3. Southern girl thinking about moving to a cold climate

    DowntheRiver replied to nursetmw80's topic in Nursing Career

    Is Florida your tax home? Part of the reason we don't move is because anywhere we'd want to move there is a pretty hefty state tax that would negate the extra

  4. Called off too many times?

    DowntheRiver replied to MS0298's topic in Health, Stress Management

    This is not always true. I was diagnosed with a moderately severe and somewhat debilitating autoimmune disorder in the last two months. My employer has been very understanding and supportive, allowing...

  5. New nurse staying way past 9:30 pm on day shift

    DowntheRiver replied to connecticut23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Safe Harbor doesn't exist outside of Texas, unfortunately. We had this discussion on here not too long ago. But good

  6. Number of Lymph Nodes Removed?

    DowntheRiver posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I am seeking information on limb usage policies after lymph nodes have been removed from the axillary area (biopsy, mastectomy, total removal). Does your institution have a policy on the...

  7. Unexpected Side Effects from the Side Gig

    DowntheRiver replied to Maureen Bonatch MSN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I've always wondered, for the nurses who work as Guides and Moderators on AllNurses, is this your side gig or full time job? I ask because this is something I would be interested

  8. New nurse staying way past 9:30 pm on day shift

    DowntheRiver replied to connecticut23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This person hit the nail on the head. I quit after 6 months working nights on an Ortho floor with 7 patients with no tech. I honestly cannot fathom how you or your co-workers can do it. How long have...

  9. Is this legal?

    DowntheRiver replied to KJP727503's topic in General Nursing

    It is not illegal. As others have stated, if it is truly only you they are asking to return for documentation, then that sounds very fishy. Please keep all emails and letters corresponding to your...

  10. Number of Lymph Nodes Removed?

    DowntheRiver replied to DowntheRiver's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this is my question. If you've only had 1 removed, I'd understand your risk to be much lower than someone who has had 8. But, my question is what is the maximum number of lymph nodes that can be...

  11. Young Med-Surg RN with triple negative breast cancer

    DowntheRiver replied to sammi2006's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hope you are still doing well. It is tough being young and diagnosed with cancer (me, 22 with HL). I always meant to follow-up and see how you are

  12. SO jobs?

    DowntheRiver replied to raygunn_viola's topic in Travel

    Significant

  13. SO jobs?

    DowntheRiver replied to raygunn_viola's topic in Travel

    This is true. Your car must also be registered in the state you're driving in as

  14. LPN to Paramedic

    DowntheRiver replied to KimStrohl's topic in General Nursing

    I am an IV nurse as well. Some days I really wish I could just drill a hole in someone's arm and do an

  15. Per Diem/PRN pay national comparison

    DowntheRiver replied to guest769224's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Central Florida and work in outpatient Oncology. Nurses per diem at my facility make $10 more an hour than a starting RN II. No benefits, no tuition, no PTO. However, if you work an average...

  16. Can an FNP...?

    DowntheRiver replied to eg1014's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Here in FL where I work, ARNPs put in and remove ports/central lines. ETA: At an Oncology hospital same day surgery

  17. Order of Draw for Labs - Concerns / Looking for Your Opinion / Expertise

    DowntheRiver replied to aroelisland's topic in General Nursing

    This is just an example as to why there is an order of the draw: "Any tube containing an alternate anticoagulant should be collected after the blue-top tube. Gel-barrier tubes and serum tubes with...

  18. Order of Draw for Labs - Concerns / Looking for Your Opinion / Expertise

    DowntheRiver replied to aroelisland's topic in General Nursing

    Order of the draw is more important with blood drawn from IV or VADS (port, PICC, etc.) versus peripheral venipuncture due to (as mentioned) possible contamination due to back flow. Very, very minute...

  19. Your first nurse educator job?

    DowntheRiver replied to blackmamba123's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I don't know if this is directed at me, but I just started UT Arlington's online MSN Education program and I like it so

  20. New grad RN, can't land a job after nursing school

    DowntheRiver replied to viviagbobu's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Plenty of new grad jobs and residencies here in Central Florida. Good programs, too. Pretty easy to get endorsed to FL as well, and we're also now a compact state. I know CA is not, but just keep in...

  21. Pay

    DowntheRiver replied to rockyroad#'s topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I live in Florida and used to work at the Department of Health as a RN. Our ARNPs worked Monday through Friday, all government holidays off, with full benefits (excellent health insurance, $250...

  22. Hearing loss, please help

    DowntheRiver replied to FuturePN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    In any Urgent Care I have worked at they have always done BP manually. No room for machines and more accurate readings (in my

  23. New job- to quit or not?

    DowntheRiver replied to ViviRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I would give notice. Since you're on orientation, they'll probably tell you to just not come in since you're of no use to them anyways. That way you have a clean conscience and can report on any...

  24. I graduated from a non-accredited Nursing school and now wish to get my BSN......

    DowntheRiver replied to zatara74's topic in General Nursing

    You posted this and yet I still see a comment confusing accreditation and BON approval. Again for the folks in the back, a nursing program can be state BON approved which allows you to sit for the...

  25. WA Appellate Court says nurses cannot have 'break buddies' must use designated break nurse

    DowntheRiver replied to klone's topic in Nursing News

    Yeah, we have no staffing ratios in Florida so I wouldn't hold your breath on that