vampiregirl BSN, RN

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  1. vampiregirl

    Feeling like you're complicit in the addiction problem...

    vampiregirl replied to ScientistSalarian's topic in General Nursing

    As a hospice nurse, pain management is huge for me. Concerns about addiction are not a primary concern. However, as a hospice nurse I do believe I have certain responsibilities related to the question...
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    Curious how Magnet Hospitals & employment?

    vampiregirl replied to WCSU1987's topic in General Nursing

    The magnet hospital I am employed at hires ASN with the requirement that a BSN be completed within 5
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    Bad rep?

    vampiregirl replied to ToriAneal's topic in General Nursing

    There's also opportunities for misinterpretation of communication that can cause someone to be labeled "rude" when that was never the intension. The recipient of the communication may be unaware of...
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    Catheter Policy

    vampiregirl replied to punkdmm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The CDC has lots of EBP info on CAUTI prevention on it's website. When I first read through it some of it surprised me but when I read the supporting evidence, it made sense. My employer's policies...
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    What are these wounds??!

    vampiregirl replied to NurseQT's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    What a challenging situation! My only additional thought would be to consider if any fungi/ yeast/ bacteria is hanging out on the mattress since you mentioned that he frequently removes dressings,...
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    10 year old died after I performed CPR

    vampiregirl replied to MjHudd's topic in General Nursing

    Responding to an unexpected emergency in the community is so different from responding to a change in condition with a patient. We are not prepared for it, we don't have the same resources - there are...
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    on call requirement

    vampiregirl replied to leisamartinez's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Our requirement is based on the number of nurses we have, currently we have 10. So each nurse must pick up 4 - weeknights (1600 - 0730), 1 - Friday night (1600 - 0730) and 2 weekends (1 day/ 24 hour...
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    Is LTC a good option if I can't find a job?

    vampiregirl replied to 07courtney1993's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There's lots to be learned at SNF - prioritization, delegation, documentation, assessment, care coordination, management of chronic conditions and many skills. For my SNF experience skills included:...
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    New nurse

    vampiregirl replied to SbRnpens's topic in Nursing Career

    At least for me, getting the first nursing job turned out to be the key. It was months before I got my first job offer (office nursing) which I accepted. That job was a terrible fit for me, but I hung...
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    CNA attire during interview?

    vampiregirl replied to Shanty3710's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Having done the hiring for a SNF, I'll echo what other posters have suggested regarding professional attire. I would also consider a smile to be part of your interviewing attire. I looked for...
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    Interesting name for Palliative Care training?

    vampiregirl replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I like "Palliative Pearls". Catchy, unique but not
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    What type of soap do you use?

    vampiregirl replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Blackberry Creek Farms Oat & Honey soap. Works great on my dry/ itchy skin. Cleans effectively. Has a subtle but very pleasant smell. While the individual bars are more expensive than the...
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    CHPLN Study Materials?

    vampiregirl replied to adpibri's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I used the core curriculum when I took the CHPN exam and passed on my first attempt. I see there is a core curriculum for the CHLPN also. There were a few topics that I used another resource to learn...
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    non-emergencies

    vampiregirl replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Sometimes it's the families needing support/ education/ empowerment and sometimes it's a customer service thing. It can be challenging when other people's "emergencies" aren't in our books, but it...
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    NTI 2016: Family Presence During Resuscitation?!

    vampiregirl replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Our local EMS protocols changed several years back and now (unless there is a safety issue or extenuating circumstances) we typically work the patient on scene. Often family members are present. We...
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    The Agony of Ecstasy, Act 2 - NTI 2016 Session

    vampiregirl replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Great article! Very timely too - I work EMS part time and this tends to be the time of year when we see a surge in drug use (nice weather, school getting out and we as an influx of "lakers" from some...
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    Excelsior CPNE

    vampiregirl replied to kotalewis1223's topic in Excelsior College

    I took the CPNE in 2010 (and passed on the first attempt), I was one of the last grandfathered EMT's. I did not take any workshops but did a lot of preparation by studying many different resources...
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    tips to keep patients from passing out durumg blood draws?

    vampiregirl replied to LPNtoRNin2016OH's topic in General Nursing

    As far as the nervous patients or the ones that talk themselves into a reaction, there are a few tricks I've had success with:) For these patients, I either get them talking about a subject they enjoy...
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    Why use compression bags when transfusing blood?

    vampiregirl replied to mmm_016RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Great question, OP:) Not having worked in a setting where this occurs, I didn't know the answer either. That's part of the fun of allnurses.com - learning interesting things about other areas of...
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    Interviewers said I seem like a 'Know-It-All'???

    vampiregirl replied to NurseMedic28's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The worlds of EMS and Nursing are so different at times! Even though ER might seem like a natural nursing path for someone with EMS experience, you might find another area of nursing that is a better...
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    "Your job is to make me happy"

    vampiregirl replied to Nurse216's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My standard response to any requests in this genre is, "Sorry, those services are not provided in this facility". And in response to the OP... Typically my response to such "requests" is to ensure the...
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    I'm a new hire & want to start making protocol changes

    vampiregirl replied to A.dela's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe a good starting place would be to see if there are any existing policies or protocols that aren't being implemented appropriately. Also, things like skin care/ turning and positioning are often...
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    Checking drug interactions during intake assessments for home care?

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

    Our software at the Home Care and Hospice agency I work for performs an interaction check with the meds. It also assigns each interaction a severity and we have parameters for time frames of physician...
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    Scrubs: Are Colorful Ones Unprofessional?

    vampiregirl replied to purplegal's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I completely agree with the posters who have mentioned that having clean, neat, appropriately fitting scrubs is important to a professional image. The way we present ourselves and our behavior also...
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    non see through white scrub tops

    vampiregirl replied to lablonde14's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I would check the uniform code for your position and see if shirts are allowed under it (and if so, if there are stipulations). Maybe if you have opportunity, see what your co-workers wear. I always...