Spinmass

Spinmass ADN, BSN, RN, EMT-B

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  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...

  16. Do pH nurses change their title to doctors?

    Spinmass replied to Future MSN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I really love this post. It is about respect. Many of the MD’s I work with go by first names, however I always make a point of addressing them as Doctor before they say please call me xx... same...

  17. Now that the Covid 19 vaccine is just around the corner... Will it be mandatory?

    Spinmass replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My employer has also stated that the vaccine will be optional, however they are getting it in the next few weeks if we want it. I am on the fence about receiving it. I will probably get it because I...

  18. Doctor Denies Giving Lortab Order, Nurse Facing Discipline

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

    Might be worth having a conversation with the doc and explaining your interpretation of the policy and explaining your actions. The doc may very well sign off the order and say don't do it again....

  19. Acute Dialysis - What do you use to carry your supplies?

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

    Most of it is attached to our machines as well but things have a habit of growing legs and I dont want to be caught without it. Biomed does a good job with pre-filters and carbon blocks but if poor...

  20. "ASKholes"

    Spinmass replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nursing Humor

    Scott all the way. Keep that septic and pump up working

  21. RN PAY dialysis

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

    In Mass I made 40/hr plus 2/hr acute diff before becoming a manager. I have 3 years in HD. The Carolinas do pay significantly

  22. Acute Dialysis - What do you use to carry your supplies?

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

    I went to lowes and got a water proof Milwaukee bag that is just a little larger than a bank deposit bag. It holds my two hose connectors, screw driver, o-rings, pre filter wrench, new unopened blue...

  23. Help! I hate my Littmann lightweight!!

    Spinmass replied to nursetwedt92's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love my cards three! I had an SE II before and i have noticed a huge difference. That being said I have heard good things about ADC cards

  24. Patient Acuity in OPD- HD unit, Do you apply it in your unit?

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

    We have a staff patient ratio of 1:3. We currently have one ISO patient so must have two nurses on at the time he is running. Acuity is considered at time of admission and re-evaluated during care...

  25. What do you think of 12 hour shifts

    Spinmass replied to RNattie's topic in General Nursing

    I work two 16's and a 12 with OT every week and I love it! I get four days off a week and time to spend with my