CamillusRN BSN

CVOR, CVICU/CTICU, CCRN-CMC-CSC

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    Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    CamillusRN replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've seen it before from what is supposed to be one of our area's more "prestigious" hospitals (in a grocery store, no less!!). I just chalk it up to a combination of ego and
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    Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    CamillusRN replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    The well-child check ups . . . in the ER . . . at 0300. Really,
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    degree changers, was nursing harder than your previous degree?

    CamillusRN replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    My ASN was actually more demanding time-wise than my bachelor's in Sports Medicine. The critical thinking and science knowledge were pretty much already there from my previous degree (which I thought...
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    NCLEX- how many attempts is too many?

    CamillusRN replied to dinah77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Agreed. If two attempts hasn't done it for an RN candidate, something's not quite right. I think Hurst and Kaplan offer first-time pass guarantees or money back, as well as free remediation. But yes,...
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    why do nurses need to be licensed?

    CamillusRN replied to Infofreak411's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Not criticized. Just
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    When is it delegation and when is it "Being bossy"???

    CamillusRN replied to SNBTaylor's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm going to print this for myself and forward it to every nursing instructor I know. Awesome advice for all new nurses, regardless of how great their interpersonal skills already are. Well said,...
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    why do nurses need to be licensed?

    CamillusRN replied to Infofreak411's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm gonna assume the best and take it that you're not a licensed healthcare provider. A degree in nursing only says that you went to such-and-such a school and now have a lot of head knowledge (or...
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    Giving meds early/late

    CamillusRN replied to Birdy2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    "I actually am still a little confused about vanc. I have only given it before surgery and so I haven't ever had to decide when to give/hold it. If someone could explain peak/troughs and what I need...
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    Ventolin or Advair. Which comes first?

    CamillusRN replied to mlimoges's topic in Patient Medications

    Agreed - Team 2. Gotta get the bronchioles dilated to give the steroid more surface area to act
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    Deciding what to give to the patient who gets everything

    CamillusRN replied to Birdy2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Not really a suggestion - more a humorous observation: one of the Army docs I was talking to one time said he would tape a fentanyl lollipop to the patient's finger and have them stick it in their...
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    Giving meds early/late

    CamillusRN replied to Birdy2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes, it is your butt on the line. There are several BP meds out there that are very time-specific (i.e., can cause paroxysmal hyper/hypotension when given too far out of a set time frame). My...
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    Evolution and Nursing

    CamillusRN replied to TheFowldogg's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Is it just me, or am I the only one who fails to see how the question of evolution vs creationism is relevant to one's choice of profession or standard of care? The debate between the two schools of...
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    Seventh Day Adventist and working on Sabbath???

    CamillusRN replied to NeoNatMom's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I hold to the ("works of necessity and mercy") clause of the Westminster Confession in regards to the fourth commandment. The clause springs from Jesus' healing of the blind and lame on the Sabbath,...
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    I'm so afraid that I violated Hipaa!

    CamillusRN replied to guest879529's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Gender and nature of injury are not patient identifiers. HIPAA was not breached as long as you didn't provide age, DOB, Name, SSN, etc. Word of caution, though: if you practice in a small town where...
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    Chances of getting hired... will ACLS help?

    CamillusRN replied to futuresctRN's topic in Cardiac

    Does the hospital you're precepting in offer the course? If so, do they arrange a discounted rate for students? I took my first ACLS while in school (it was mandated for my academic program) through...
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    CamillusRN replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

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    Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    CamillusRN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    "Advantageous" for "Adventitious" lung sounds. Ronchi and Stridor are far from
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    Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    CamillusRN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I will happily give you an
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    People really need to stop coming into nursing

    CamillusRN replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    I realize in retrospect that I could have been more clear in my post. My reference to learning new skills and theory was intended to include experience obtained outside of the classroom as well as...
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    People really need to stop coming into nursing

    CamillusRN replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    I believe these nurses [from the crappiest pop-up schools] DO impact our profession greatly. They are draining our resources and bringing down the reputation of the profession. Because they can't...
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    Are all nurses perpetually exhausted?

    CamillusRN replied to yellow_crayon's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm sure the rest of the nightwalkers on here will agree that night shift work = perpetual jet lag. Not always exhausted, but will certainly be down with a nap if the occasion presents itself. Still...
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    Which nursing specialty has the most autonomy/independence? Apart from nursing practioner

    CamillusRN replied to Zyrv's topic in Nurses Rock

    Depends on your facility, level of expertise, rapport with the physician, etc, etc. No real good answer to that question, except maybe critical care transport and rural nursing. But those have their...
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    Do you carry around your stethoscope?

    CamillusRN replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP - feel free to do whatever you like; it's your license not mine. But I for damn sure wouldn't want someone taking care of my family member who skips what I believe is a vital part of...
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    EMT-B and RN: Scope of practice limitations

    CamillusRN replied to CamillusRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your insights! I'll plan on going forward with a traditional EMT-P program. Also, I apologize for not clarifying; the scope of practice limitations were from the Kansas Board of EMS...
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    Anatomy of a Code

    CamillusRN replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Very well written and engaging, but I had to laugh to myself while reading. Critical access hospital night shift = 3 RN's and 1 CNA in total. Radiology, Phlebotomy, Physician, and other available...