vampiregirl BSN, RN

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    CNA instructor

    vampiregirl replied to pkt00's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I can completely appreciate your frustration! It can be very hard to ensure that students are actually understanding the material. I've made extra test preparation materials available so that students...
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    Barrier Cream on a Skin Tear?

    vampiregirl replied to kparry's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Check your state CNA scope of practice and facility policy... here in Indiana it does allow CNA's to apply barrier cream but only to intact
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    Ready to leave nursing for good

    vampiregirl replied to OrlandoRN2011's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Keep in mind also that changes (even for the better) take time to adapt to. Sometime it means reorganizing your routine to be more efficient. I too work a place that has undergone many changes...
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    Study tips?

    vampiregirl replied to 2bNurseCai's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thankfully with all the advances in technology there are more ways than ever to "study" and so many different kinds of resources available. Most the textbooks have online sites available these days. I...
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    What nurses do (poster)

    vampiregirl replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Lucky you:) At the facility where I work, the nurses and CNA's are the housekeeping staff after
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    Struggling on my practice exams

    vampiregirl replied to Firemedicj's topic in Excelsior College

    For most of the courses, there are other resources in addition to the main textbook. That is where I was usually able to locate answers that I didn't find in the main textbook (mine was also usually...
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    scoop method for recapping

    vampiregirl replied to michelecl's topic in General Nursing

    I had never realized the importance of activating the lock feature on a used syringe- it was just something I've always done, but never thought about. Until I went to change out a full sharps...
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    overwhelmed need help please

    vampiregirl replied to NvRGvUp's topic in Excelsior College

    Have you considered the practice exams for these courses? You get 2 practice exams for each course - I used one at the beginning of my studying to get an idea of how much studying I needed to do. Then...
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    Is LTC really a kiss of death for new grads?

    vampiregirl replied to studentchar's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in total agreement w/ the OP re: skills in LTC. I don't think I've "lost" any skills, but I know I've gained a few... It's refreshing to hear someone with this outlook. I started my nursing career...
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    keys for narcotics

    vampiregirl replied to onthemark's topic in General Nursing

    If I've counted, then I'm responsible. Therefore, I don't give my keys to anyone. If a supervisor needs in my narc drawer, I'll gladly unlock it for them and stand by while they do what they need to...
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    To those passing excelsior with consistent A's

    vampiregirl replied to FiremedicMike's topic in Online Distance Learning

    In addition to many of the above suggestions, I also used a NCLEX review book and studied the pertinent chapters prior to each exam. Having the NCLEX style questions as well as the rationale was very...
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    Nurses writing Scripts for Doctors

    vampiregirl replied to fawnsternurse's topic in General Nursing

    I briefly worked for a office where there was very specific refill criteria for most non-controlled substances. I believe that it stipulated the patient had to be in good standing with a visit within...
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    How to deal with no sleep?

    vampiregirl replied to pink_shoes99's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to try to stay away from the junk food. Look for good quality proteins, complex carbs and some healthy fat in your food choices. Think string cheese, protein bars (many of these are...
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    criteria for admission to LTC

    vampiregirl replied to wiley6coyote's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow, it sounds like there are breakdowns at several places in your facility's admission system. First of all, is admission identifying these residents as potential elopement risks during the...
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    Job interview tomorrow...will my clothes make or break me?

    vampiregirl replied to purple_nomad's topic in General Nursing

    If wearing more traditional attire would make you more comfortable and confident, then that might be the best choice for you. On the other hand, the outfit you posted about is certainly more...
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    Does completing your prerequisites at 3 different community colleges look bad?

    vampiregirl replied to nornelas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also did my prerequisites at several places. I'm enrolled in a BSN completion program and haven't had any problems with
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    New RN working Rehab/LTC Im overwhelmed. HELP!

    vampiregirl replied to Jamie6RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't know any new nurse (and some not so new nurses) that were not completely, totally overwhelmed their first days, weeks or even a month in LTC:) Give yourself time. Have a preceptor help you...
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    Heel care for the geriatric patient

    vampiregirl replied to toptastic's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At the facility I work at, we use the Norton Pressure Scale which a assigns a numerical value to the risk the individual has a getting a pressure sore. Based on the number, we request orders for/...
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    Morphine Authorization

    vampiregirl replied to Tropigirl05RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Where I work, a narc requiring authorization is not administered w/o actually having the authorization. So, to answer your question, I would not have administered the med either. Our pharmacy...
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    Emergency Medical Techician Basic - Help!!!!

    vampiregirl replied to Shonqueen1's topic in General Nursing

    Many EMS services offer ride-a-long programs so that prospective students can see what EMS is like. If that is available in your area, it would be a great opportunity not only for you ride along but...
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    giving report to a SNF

    vampiregirl replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

    Gee, I'll bet that gave you a great impression of the LTC... The patient may have initially been assigned to one room and then reassigned, I know that's happened at our facility. Still, it's no excuse...
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    New Grad with Chronic Fatigue

    vampiregirl replied to morningland's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    One of the unique aspects of nursing is that there are so many different options, some less physicially demanding than others. Also, I'm sure it differs everywhere but I will say that the day that I...
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    Patient/Resident actually being a bully to staff

    vampiregirl replied to TheFloorisCold's topic in General Nursing

    I've had a few residents who have made demands that I am am unable or unwilling to grant d/t safety issues or other reasons. I always try to document in detail, as objectively as possible in these...
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    RN-BSN...how soon did you enroll?

    vampiregirl replied to Marie1205's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been an RN for less than a year, and in my current nursing position for almost 6 months now. I start my RN to BSN classes in a week. I'm so glad I waited until I got "settled" in at work - found...
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    Four point restraints

    vampiregirl replied to anastasia158's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work in a restraint free facility. We do have side rails however. We do an assessment upon admission to figure out what the side rails are being used for in each resident (safety, security,...