Susie2310

Susie2310

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  1. Can someone "dumb down" what Obamacare really means?

    Susie2310 replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You really have no

  2. Desperate (old) new graduate. Please review my resume and cover letter. Thank you!

    Susie2310 replied to iliketosneeze's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    iliketosneeze, I just wanted to ask if you are truly comfortable with the possibility that with the information you have given, there is a chance that someone might be able to identify you. Someone...

  3. Can someone "dumb down" what Obamacare really means?

    Susie2310 replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am in fact an English RN who firmly believes that paying taxes to fund a health service is a good thing to do. It's called sharing. It's called making sure medical care is available for everyone...

  4. New RN, 3 weeks into orientation, total screw up.

    Susie2310 replied to Nugget's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Dilaudid can cause hypotension and respiratory depression. If I was the patient's nurse I too would have been concerned about the patient's low blood pressure prior to giving Dilaudid, irrespective of...

  5. Responsibilities and liabilities of nursing

    Susie2310 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am not currently working as a nurse, but I am coming to the conclusion that the responsibilities and liabilities of practicing nursing in a direct patient care role, for me outweigh the reward...

  6. Responsibilities and liabilities of nursing

    Susie2310 replied to Susie2310's topic in General Nursing

    dudette10, thank you for replying. I do not have any legal training, and my thinking about this topic may be quite incorrect. In regard to your first question, I am not sure if we are referring to...

  7. New nurse still on orientation and first med error?

    Susie2310 replied to sleepdeprived1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You are correct, tylenol is not classed as an

  8. New nurse still on orientation and first med error?

    Susie2310 replied to sleepdeprived1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In my husband's case, sepsis led to acute renal failure. Acute renal failure means there is an abrupt decrease in blood flow to the kidneys. NSAIDS can slow blood flow to the kidneys (Mayo Clinic:...

  9. New nurse still on orientation and first med error?

    Susie2310 replied to sleepdeprived1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Esme, thank you for your reply. I am happy that we are both in agreement. I also really appreciated your kind words in regard to my husband. Yes, it was terrifying. We were very

  10. New nurse still on orientation and first med error?

    Susie2310 replied to sleepdeprived1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Esme, I just wanted to express my thoughts re your last two paragraphs, because I differ from you in that I don't feel it's crazy that an order is required for O2 and Tylenol. O2 that is not given...

  11. What is the point of becoming a nurse?!

    Susie2310 replied to newRN121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    nurse156, thank you for your thoughtful, informative reply. You did answer my questions. I know that the Nurse Practice Act in my state addresses the role of UAP's, and the RN's responsibilities in...

  12. What is the point of becoming a nurse?!

    Susie2310 replied to newRN121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    nurse156, I was thinking about your point about the hospitals being able to function by expanding UAP scope of practice. I understand you mean expanding the UAP role to take on (more) licensed nurse...

  13. What is the point of becoming a nurse?!

    Susie2310 replied to newRN121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As far as I know, this problem is not unique to nursing, as other people have mentioned. And it doesn't mean there is no hope. I understand from reading here that often the people who managed to get...

  14. What is the point of becoming a nurse?!

    Susie2310 replied to newRN121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you have asked a good question. I think the first question people need to really consider is why they think nursing would be a good choice for them. Having weighed the first question, and...

  15. BSN Only Is A Wall Street Scam

    Susie2310 replied to rickbar's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    bubblejet50, thank you for your reply. I am understanding you are saying that although bsn's have less student clinical experience than adn's in your area, both bsn's and adn's care for the same type...

  16. Why do some nurses guess on BP?

    Susie2310 replied to Dixon, future NP's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Caliotter3 I agree completely, and I think this is good advice, only it is not always effective. A family member and I have tried doing just this (speaking to the doctor) in regards to a situation...

  17. BSN Only Is A Wall Street Scam

    Susie2310 replied to rickbar's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have both an ADN and a BSN, from very good schools. The ADN program is particularly well recognized locally by

  18. BSN Only Is A Wall Street Scam

    Susie2310 replied to rickbar's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In regard to your sentence: "I feel that there is no difference in how a bsn nurse cares for a patient versus an adn nurse but the extra courses do prepare for management" I was wondering what causes...

  19. New nurse still on orientation and first med error?

    Susie2310 replied to sleepdeprived1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Esme, you are a highly trained and experienced nurse. There is a big difference between someone like you initiating a treatment like this and someone with significantly less training and experience....

  20. HIPPA is a joke.

    Susie2310 replied to rickbar's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I found your post very interesting. I hope some of the nurses who are experienced with HIPAA will

  21. The value of experience in nursing

    Susie2310 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am writing this post because I am concerned by the number of new nurses/students who appear to feel threatened/offended by some of the points of view more experienced nurses hold in regard to...

  22. The value of experience in nursing

    Susie2310 replied to Susie2310's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You have every right to be upset with generalizations. I think most people, if they are sensible, will use the qualifiers "some" and

  23. The value of experience in nursing

    Susie2310 replied to Susie2310's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Stephalump, It is not my intention to put anyone in their place; nor do I consider anyone my lesser. If you don't wish to read this thread, please

  24. The value of experience in nursing

    Susie2310 replied to Susie2310's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    With respect, you are absolutely free to cease reading this thread, and so is anyone else, and if no-one is interested then it will die of its own accord. I started this thread because I realized I...

  25. newly graduated RN wanting to work in the UK

    Susie2310 replied to mortalol's topic in United Kingdom

    You did not mention where you did your training. If your training took place outside of the UK I believe in order to work in the UK as a licensed nurse you have to make a formal application to the UK...