DowntheRiver

DowntheRiver

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  1. Case Study: I'm too tired to walk the dog...

    DowntheRiver replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    I've seen a patient with this issue before, not a case study. Nonetheless, I think it's a great case

  2. Case Study: I'm too tired to walk the dog...

    DowntheRiver replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    I'd like to know the following: Was a CMP, CBC, A1C, Cortisol, or ACTH drawn? Was a ACTH stim test or hypoglycemia test done? Any imaging? I have a hunch, as I've seen a similar case

  3. Manager wants me to force prn pain meds

    DowntheRiver replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    This thought crossed my mind as well, so good point to

  4. Suspended for touching a child's head and face

    DowntheRiver replied to GG66's topic in Emergency

    Kinda hoping the OP will chime in and give us a bit more insight into the

  5. Immunizations for uninsured

    DowntheRiver replied to seericap's topic in General Students

    I live in Florida and was a vaccine nurse here with the health department. Was this the health department? I just looked on the health department website and it offers them. You need to specifically...

  6. Immunizations for uninsured

    DowntheRiver replied to seericap's topic in General Students

    What state are you in? I used to be a vaccine nurse. There is a Federal program (Program 17) that provides funding for states to give vaccines to adults who are uninsured or underinsured. It's...

  7. "I've never done this before"

    DowntheRiver replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

    I will happily and politely tell a patient I don't know how to do something or don't know the answer. What I do say is: "Let me find someone who does know how to do that/what the answer to your...

  8. Nurses Furious As Dentist to Lead Nursing Research Institute

    DowntheRiver replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    I'm confused by your comment. What do you mean advanced nursing vs. definition of

  9. Seeking teaching experience while working on MSN Ed.

    DowntheRiver posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    After this semester, I will be half way through my MSN Ed. program from a good state school. Since I do the program part time, I'm still about 1.5 years away from completing the degree. How have some...

  10. I am lost

    DowntheRiver replied to apmarquez's topic in General Nursing

    "When moving (changing primary state of legal residence) to a new NLC state, it is the nurse’s responsibility to apply for licensure by endorsement. This should be completed upon moving and the...

  11. Seeking teaching experience while working on MSN Ed.

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

    I checked with them, and they do not hire BSNs into educator roles. All current educators do possess Masters degrees. I also don't feel it's a case of them not wanting me - I've participated in...

  12. Nursing is really a dangerous profession

    DowntheRiver replied to emilygirl89's topic in General Nursing

    The OP said "could have been" so I presumed the selfish act meant buying a gun and going after

  13. Seeking teaching experience while working on MSN Ed.

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

    Where I currently work, the minimum entry into the nurse educator role is MSN or higher and 7+ years. I don't have either - a little over 5 years experience. I have discussed with my nurse educator...

  14. Radiation Oncology

    DowntheRiver replied to Swellz's topic in Oncology

    We have 35+ Radiation Oncologists, and each RO has their own nurse and usually an APP or two. We are a teaching hospital, so we also have Residents. Each RO also has their own specialty, such as...

  15. Calling for Oncology

    DowntheRiver replied to Tanusha7's topic in Oncology

    I'm a cancer survivor (HL) and I work Oncology and love it. When I'm at work I'm with "my people" and feel I have a unique perspective to their needs. Can't imagine doing anything else, other than...

  16. Billing for Time Spent on Survivorship Care Plans?

    DowntheRiver replied to Lane Therrell FNP's topic in Oncology

    As a nurse who does Survivorship Care Plans, I can tell you that the Oncologists definitely do not do them - if only! Actually, I love doing them because I try to go as in-depth as possible. The...

  17. Central Line Sterile Cap Changes

    DowntheRiver replied to Leo135's topic in Oncology

    Our policy is pretty much the same. We definitely do not use TB syringes! We also let the hub dry before placing the cap on. If you put the cap on after cleaning it and not letting it dry it can get...

  18. Post Partum VS. L&D

    DowntheRiver replied to seraphimid's topic in General Nursing

    Could you go part or full time at one and then eventually pick the other up as a

  19. Clinical

    DowntheRiver replied to nursingstudent501235's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry an instructor told you that you're failing after your very first clinical day ever. If your story is as stated, it really is not appropriate. As an instructor, I would have told you where...

  20. Legal obligation for disaster relief

    DowntheRiver replied to kardz30's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There's nothing in the Florida NPA that mandates disaster response. If you'll recall, when you renew your license they always ask if you would like to be contacted for disaster response, but not that...

  21. Is leaving before hurricane abandonment?

    DowntheRiver replied to CNAbutLPN2be2017's topic in General Nursing

    I literally said nothing specific to you, nor did I criticize you, in my first post. I spoke in general terms and my experience. Doesn't make it universal, but I am one of the few nurses who has had...

  22. Is leaving before hurricane abandonment?

    DowntheRiver replied to CNAbutLPN2be2017's topic in General Nursing

    I said nothing about you being a horrible nurse or a horrible mother, did I? Don't get emotional. I just gave my two cents about MY experience. If your employer listed you in writing as a Team B (or...

  23. Is leaving before hurricane abandonment?

    DowntheRiver replied to CNAbutLPN2be2017's topic in General Nursing

    As a lifelong Florida resident, I agree that if you live here you know that you may be mandated to work. I didn't even get to pick my team - it was assigned to me my first week of work. I know this...

  24. Got kicked out of nursing school

    DowntheRiver replied to Maddelyn's topic in General Students

    Are you eligible for LVN challenge since you completed a certain number of RN

  25. RN to BSN or straight to BSN??

    DowntheRiver replied to Hem0043's topic in General Students

    I don't understand what is stopping you from applying to both? If the BSN program doesn't work out but the ADN program does you can just