Spinmass ADN, BSN, RN, EMT-B

Spinmass has 9 years experience as a ADN, BSN, RN, EMT-B.

Latest Activity

1. To The Nurse Recruiter: Nope

   Spinmass replied to raindrop's topic in General Specialties

   Good for you! Sounds like it was a toxic culture in 2003 and is still a toxic culture. Good luck on your job

2. Is it possible to get back into bedside nursing as an NP?

   Spinmass replied to amalay's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Jeff, are you done the cape? I'm in Northeast CT and we are basically giving away jobs through Northeast CT and Worcester. However, I just heard from a friend the other day that an ED position in the...

3. Stoles & Cords for Pinning?

   Spinmass replied to OrlandoNursing's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I have never seen graduation regalia worn for nurse pinning. Pinning is the ceremonial culmination of transferring from a student to a nurse and I would imagine that most programs want that to be...

4. Heparin Practices

   Spinmass replied to Ashley_SF's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   When I transitioned from OP to IP dialysis, I was also befuddled by the lack of heparin orders. Four years later and I have had very few times that it would have been beneficial. In those instances, I...

5. Can we talk about "fashion" scrubs vs "scrubby" scrubs?

   Spinmass replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Advanced Practice

   I am an RN in inpatient dialysis and PMHNP student. Typically I rock the OR scrubs.... Purely because I can wear street clothes to the hospital, throw on scrubs get my work done and change out and be...

6. Expel air from pre-filled NESP injection?

   Spinmass replied to small_potato's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I can't imagine a reason that you would not want to remove the air prior to administering the medication. Realistically if you are administering IV through the HD machine any air is just going to get...

7. PMHNP , telepsych for American based companies, while traveling abroad

   Spinmass replied to ChrissyBee's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Make sure you consult a tax attorney knowledgeable in foreign remote work. It can be done but you need to consider what kind of visa you have when visiting and if the host country will let you work...

8. Any recommendations for liability / malpractice insurance?

   Spinmass replied to BSN_Brittany_2021's topic in General Nursing

   I have NSO. I have never had to use it and hope I never have to. I am about to add a second policy as a student NP. It is short money for peace of

9. Switching Careers from Nursing because I hate it so much

   Spinmass replied to nursingworldwhy's topic in General Nursing

   I have always said that every job and profession has its *** and it just a matter of which *** you want to deal with. I work in inpatient dialysis and you could not pay me enough to be a floor nurse...

10. Best Shoes for Nursing

    Spinmass replied to curlygirl898's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear Merrell shoes and swear by them. I have flat, wide feet and find that they provide the best overall support. Typically my Merrell's last about a year. I have several pairs but for bedside I...

11. If You Quit Your Job Rather than Get a Vaccine, What is Your Specialty?

    Spinmass replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in Disaster Preparation

    An FQHC is an incredibly vulnerable population to be spreading misinformation to. That nurse should have a license review by the BON... It is one thing to no get vaccinated (dumb I know) it is a...

12. RN patient ratio in dialysis

    Spinmass replied to Steve123's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    When I first started in the clinic, I was usually unencumbered with 5 PCT each with 1:3 assignment. However at times when it got short, I would have a 3 patient assignment and 4 techs with me. I have...

13. Massachusetts now has Full Practice Authority

    Spinmass replied to umbdude's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am from MA and now live in CT right on the MA border and also never thought it would happen. I am glad that practicing in MA will be an option when I am done with

14. Psych NP education vs CRNA

    Spinmass replied to Stefyxox's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    As I was researching my DNP options, it did seem to me that overall CRNA programs are a better breed of program. They all seem to be more squared away and sticking to a core set of standards. With...

15. Is it normal for nurses to enjoy hunting??

    Spinmass replied to Chando's topic in Men in Nursing

    I live on a lake, I fish everyday in the Summer. I have no qualms about it. I don't hunt because it is not my cup of tea but I work with several nurses, male and female that routinely hunt. I do enjoy...