Delia37

Delia37 MSN

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  1. Lauren Underwood 32 yr old RN MSN MPH & Congresswoman

    Delia37 replied to Psychnursehopeful's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Amazing young woman...wishing her the

  2. CRNA School In Puerto Rico

    Delia37 replied to Kcordova's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Interesting article...I didn't know PR utilized CRNAs!! Low cost of living and an island lifestyle is something to consider for those out there planning to go back to school. Thank you for

  3. Memphis RN wears violently racist t-shirt to polling place when voting on Tuesday

    Delia37 replied to klone's topic in Nursing News

    Freedom of speech does not mean freedom from

  4. Passed CNRN today

    Delia37 replied to BSBSN's topic in Neurological

    Congratulations!! That one was very

  5. Patient rights an privacy bathroom

    Delia37 replied to Mqnurse13's topic in General Nursing

    Our neuro step down unit does EEG and seizure assessment/monitoring; which mean seizures patient would come in for 48hrs to be monitored via EEG. Since this is a scheduled admission done in clinic,...

  6. coworkers calling me stupid to and in front of patients

    Delia37 replied to direw0lf's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent responses, by everyone!! ...No sure what else to add, that hasn't been addressed; other than, you need speak up and stand up for yourself. This is very unusual behavior (even for nurses!!)....

  7. Is this discrimination?

    Delia37 replied to eacue10's topic in General Nursing

    OP, Before approaching your manager, I would strongly suggest checking your hospital's policy in regard to who is allowed to translate medical information. Not sure where you are located, but in CA,...

  8. Removing an EVD

    Delia37 replied to jrhic's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    In my experience, only the MDs, NP/PAs are allowed to discontinue EVDs. I am not aware of any facility that allows their nurses to do this and honestly, there is such a high rick of bleeding that I...

  9. Removing an EVD

    Delia37 replied to jrhic's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    LoL...I know,

  10. Racial Discrimination in the Nursing Profession

    Delia37 replied to MasterStreet's topic in General Nursing

    Going back to the original post; OP, what is your next move?? Are planning to stay in that unit or venture somewhere

  11. Racial Discrimination in the Nursing Profession

    Delia37 replied to MasterStreet's topic in General Nursing

    So, essentially you are insinuating the OP is crying wolf?? That's the thing, covert racism is well and alive. In my almost 20 years of nursing, I've seen it in many different forms: a surgeon who...

  12. Denied from nursing school...

    Delia37 replied to callmeachilles1's topic in General Students

    ^^^This. I have to re-take statistics for graduate school because the one from my BSN was >5

  13. Do you ever get concerned about certain users on here?

    Delia37 replied to Bakingismylife's topic in General Nursing

    LOl...all the

  14. Racial Discrimination in the Nursing Profession

    Delia37 replied to MasterStreet's topic in General Nursing

    It is an unfortunate reality. A colleague of mine had a similar situation where she (despite all the degrees/certifications and 10 years of longer experience over the other person) was passed over a...

  15. ICP monitoring and ventricular drain.

    Delia37 replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

  16. ICP monitoring and ventricular drain.

    Delia37 replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    The EVD set that we use at my facility (Integra) comes with two ports/clamps. One close to the patient head (sample port) and the other in the transducer (which should be leveled at the tragus). The...

  17. Report or not when administrators have favorites

    Delia37 replied to NeuroICU_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Report her to the BON??!! I am sorry if I am wrong, but I get the impression there is more to it in your motivation to get this person in trouble. I get your frustration about getting a bad report,...

  18. Seeking tips for nursing in Hawaii

    Delia37 replied to shawest21's topic in General Nursing

    I was considering moving to Hawaii, a few years back. Kaiser is the largest health system there, however the pay is no as great as it is in the main land. Hawaii is expensive. You would be more...

  19. Can I please get a Parking Spot!

    Delia37 replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have an union, doesn't make any

  20. Can I please get a Parking Spot!

    Delia37 replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a teaching facility that charges $38/month for parking; it is tax deductible, though, or used to be...not sure with the new tax laws taking effect next

  21. If your manager falsely accused you of something

    Delia37 replied to Ad515's topic in General Nursing

    Once you go over the manager's head for real (or imaginary) issues...might be time to go search for a new gig somewhere

  22. CNL (Clinical Nurse Leader): Does your hospital have them?

    Delia37 replied to jehaley's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I have been a nurse for a long time (CA) and I can honestly say I had never encounter a CNL. It would be interesting to learn in what capacities that role in being

  23. Outrageous Complaints

    Delia37 replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Nursing

    "From AnnieNP: Several years ago I had a patient (primary care) who had a stroke and was hospitalized. I went to her house three days in a row to feed her cat and clean the litter box!!! She had been...

  24. for profit schools?

    Delia37 replied to NurseAmber15's topic in General Nursing

    Had my BSN from UOP (many moons ago!); had no issue being accepted at UCLA for my MSN in

  25. Outrageous Complaints

    Delia37 replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Nursing

    We provide taxi and Lyft service to patients who need transport at discharge. Had a patient demand a Lyft XL (SUV) for his transport