DusktilDawn

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  1. What happen to taking Vital Signs???

    DusktilDawn replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    Guessing VS places the patients in danger. Are the nurses aware that this is going on? This is serious. Initially as an RPN student (many years ago) I had trouble listening for Korotkoff sounds...

  2. Med error,I'm suspended,I need advice,please!

    DusktilDawn replied to Mama2-3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Unfortunately, despite the fact the other nurse poured the meds incorrectly it was Mama2-3 who gave the medication to the patient. No matter if another nurse pours the medication, if you give it, you...

  3. NCLEX Thursday..... I need Advice!!!

    DusktilDawn replied to HNACAA's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    best of luck

  4. What happen to taking Vital Signs???

    DusktilDawn replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle :chuckle I actually mean't I was more confident taking them myself manually than relying on a dynamap. You've brought up some good points

  5. What happen to taking Vital Signs???

    DusktilDawn replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I have more confidence in the accuracy of a manual BP. I find that with the dynamaps, rarely are they calibrated on a routine

  6. What happen to taking Vital Signs???

    DusktilDawn replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    Same problem where dynamaps are concerned. None of our CNAs carry stethoscopes, if the machine gives a reading that doesn't correlate with a patient's previous readings they don't recheck. Heaven...

  7. Was I justified in writing up Nursing Assistant?

    DusktilDawn replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing

    He was out of line in using your name and lying. He could have expressed his concerns and offered to take over the showing of the patient you were with and allow you to assess the situation

  8. Are we allowed to be people before nurses?? (long)

    DusktilDawn replied to stidget99's topic in General Nursing

    Stidget99, I hear ya :icon_hug: Asking for a 10 minute wait to receive report is not unreasonable nor is it unprofessional, insisting on sending that patient anyway is. In fact it can be considered...

  9. Medical Assistant introducing self as "nurse"

    DusktilDawn replied to jandog's topic in General Nursing

    I'll be the first to admit that when it comes to the title of "nurse" I have very strong feelings about who should be referred to as "nurse". If you do not have the education nor hold the license that...

  10. Different colored scrubs for RNs and LVNs?

    DusktilDawn replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    :roll :roll :roll :roll I almost forgot about "Brave New

  11. Charting- again

    DusktilDawn replied to amber1142's topic in Ob/Gyn

    :yeahthat: SmilingBluEyes obviously takes her charting seriously as well we all should. I felt she provided the best response to the initial question with her first post in this thread, which BTW did...

  12. Different colored scrubs for RNs and LVNs?

    DusktilDawn replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle Along with a money back

  13. staying awake on night-shift

    DusktilDawn replied to MsJessikia's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Nocturnal by nature myself. Very busy most nights so that activity prevents prevents relaxing enough to feel sleepy. However occasionally there is the odd night that has a lull and I just feel like...

  14. New Moderator: Siri

    DusktilDawn replied to sirI's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    congratulations

  15. NCLEX tomorrow 8/22/05

    DusktilDawn replied to squareface's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't think you should try and find out :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Sometimes taking a few calming breaths when your nervous helps, oh, and don't forget to

  16. nurse practice act

    DusktilDawn replied to butterflydreams3's topic in General Nursing

    Actually I think anal sphincters are what most bureaucrats are. However I did order a copy of The Standards of Nursing Practice from the ANA, and am writing the Michigan BON for further

  17. nurse practice act

    DusktilDawn replied to butterflydreams3's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Jim, Since I started working in Michigan trying to find laws & legislature on the internet concerning nursing in this state it has been a nightmare. I want to know what the legal aspects...

  18. NCLEX tomorrow 8/22/05

    DusktilDawn replied to squareface's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck, and remember to breathe during the

  19. Is LPN school easier than RN?

    DusktilDawn replied to DebbieLynne's topic in General Students

    I went to the same college when I first did the RPN/LPN program and the RN program. When I did the RPN program, the first semester was EXACTLY as the RN program, some of the students in that first...

  20. Different colored scrubs for RNs and LVNs?

    DusktilDawn replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't care if our administration decided that the CNAs & RNs all wore the same colour or allowed us both to wear different colours of choice. No LPNs at my facility Introductions and...

  21. New Moderator: Thunderwolf

    DusktilDawn replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    congratulations

  22. Critical/Panic Values- JCAHO pt safety goal

    DusktilDawn replied to Queen Bee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Good grief!! I will have lab call critical values on a potassium level of 5.8 on a hemolyzed sample, yet when reviewing labs I have found lab values of potassium less than 3.5 (I have seen 2.9, 2.3...

  23. nurse practice act

    DusktilDawn replied to butterflydreams3's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Butterflydreams3, I work in Michigan and the state of Michigan has no Nurse Practice Act per se. However I believe most states do have a Nurse Practice Act. I think as a nurse where ever you work,...

  24. CNA Question

    DusktilDawn replied to Soon2BNurse's topic in General Nursing

    lizz, i work 12 hr shifts beginning at 1900/7pm. the majority of cnas i work with do 8hr shifts, the afternoon cnas start at 1500/3pm. there are usually 3 scheduled for 1500 and 2300. in the 4 hours i...

  25. CNA Question

    DusktilDawn replied to Soon2BNurse's topic in General Nursing

    First off, NOBODY is a lowly CNA, no such thing. You are TYLER CNA and straighten up, puff out that chest, and hold head high, will ya. In answer to your question. Yes LPNs can legally use the term...