vampiregirl BSN, RN

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  1. vampiregirl

    Too many absences for transfer

    vampiregirl replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked at places that require you be in "good standing" to transfer, but the criteria was always clearly spelled out including # of absences that were acceptable. I don't believe that I've ever...
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    My narc count was over!

    vampiregirl replied to August10's topic in General Nursing

    My supervisor also suggested to me that the narc book is visible to the (oncoming) nurse who is counting the cards. It just takes me a second to verify for myself that the number the outgoing nurse...
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    Health of Staff when working on the floor!

    vampiregirl replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes! Have you checked the company policy for yourself? It may be worded so that employees don't leave cups, bottles etc of drinks laying around or "hidden" on the units. I know there is always a...
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    Doula volunteering worth it?

    vampiregirl replied to Calinurse4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    First of all, what are the training and time requirements for this program? Is it something workable for you around your family/ school schedule? If you are interested in this L&D unit, then this...
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    Question regarding patient refusal of vital signs & blood pressure meds.

    vampiregirl replied to TheKyleRC's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure about the legal particulars in California. I just wanted to chime in to encourage you to make sure you've adequately documented - not only that the patient refused, how many times you...
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    dementia pt/wants out

    vampiregirl replied to deetrain's topic in Florida Nursing

    If all else fails and they do get out (and the weather isn't going to cause any immediate danger), someone should stay with them. Sometimes a quick (or slow) walk around outside and they can be easily...
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    Will I be held responsible ?

    vampiregirl replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I'm guessing incident report requirements vary by facility, where I work an incident report is only used (in regards to elopement) if the resident actually left the facility. Attempts are not the same...
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    Would you give Lantus without BG check?

    vampiregirl replied to Prettybrowngirl's topic in General Nursing

    Another piece to this puzzle is if the patient takes any oral diabetes meds, especially if they've had any recent med
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    Refusing Patients' Requests: Can it be done?

    vampiregirl replied to George4life's topic in General Nursing

    Gee, thanks for the referrals to LTC:) I can't think of a single example when it's appropriate to ignore a call light. Even if it's someone who usually has trivial requests, the one time you ignore...
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    drawing blood

    vampiregirl replied to KayDubb's topic in General Nursing

    There are so many types of "safety" angiocaths available today... it is part of being familiar with your equipment to know when to initiate the safety feature. If there's not an insert w/ the angios,...
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    Need help to convince parents!

    vampiregirl replied to NateH's topic in General Nursing

    The best option for me was ADN, and I plan to return to school to obtain my BSN. However, I didn't get my RN until I was 35 because I couldn't figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up and I...
  12. vampiregirl

    Jevity from liquid to coagulation consistency

    vampiregirl replied to smooshcrickets's topic in General Nursing

    I care for a resident who had been on a higher jevity rate, and have had some coagulation issues in the g-tube once the rate was lowered. We use the ready to hang bottles. As long as I make sure the...
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    discontinuing pressure alarms

    vampiregirl replied to sls73's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work at a facility that uses pressure alarms. We are also a restraint free facility. While the pressure alarms themselves don't prevent falls, I support using them. I find that if more emphasis is...
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    An Interesting Conundrum......

    vampiregirl replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    Canesdukegirl - I chuckled when you inquired if the op was a firefighter or paramedic... that's my background and I have some of same personality traits that the op described. I have just always...
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    How's My Mom iPhone app

    vampiregirl replied to Dorali's topic in General Nursing

    I could see some HIPAA concerns. However, who on earth has time to update all of this info every week? Most days I struggle to complete my already long list of required paperwork in a timely manner....
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    Interview tomorrow - Need tips!

    vampiregirl replied to cieloarge's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse who supervises CNA's, I can tell you my basic expectations are to keep my residents safe, clean and well positioned (if they can't position themselves). I also want them to be able to...
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    Clothing protection ideas

    vampiregirl posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm looking for ideas for residents who drool to protect their clothing, as well as their dignity:) I'm not ok with a plain towel draped across them and constant clothing changes just aren't feasible...
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    Georgia Regional Hospital of ATL

    vampiregirl replied to Lillylyle's topic in Georgia Nursing

    When I interviewed for positions, I didn't feel comfortable bringing up salary. However, I did some research to familiarize myself with salary ranges in my area. That way if the interviewer brought up...
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    Clothing protection ideas

    vampiregirl replied to vampiregirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Actually the only kind of needles I'm even allowed near are medical needles and I'm not looking to be an inventor. This is just an issue that has really been bothering me lately and I picked the...
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    Unsafe ?? Need opinions....

    vampiregirl replied to j464335's topic in General Nursing

    We are set up a little different at the LTC where I work, but I ran into some of the same concerns as you have encountered when I first started. One thing I did was figure out who had meds that are...
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    Do you bag your bodies naked?

    vampiregirl replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked at two different very different nursing homes... at each place we always give the deceased a full bed bath and put them in a clean gown. We also put a clean chux under the body to absorb...
  22. vampiregirl

    saline nebulizer

    vampiregirl replied to charleygirl's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have an physician order or is there a protocol in place for the saline nebs (such as administering humidified O2 via
  23. vampiregirl

    Missing Narc.....but for how long?

    vampiregirl replied to SE_BSN_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where I work we occasionally get a card with a sealed bubble, but no pill. We mark the front of the bubble with a sharpie and error-correct the number received in the narc book. It then must be...
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    How far do you force meds?

    vampiregirl replied to andrewRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If the resident is able to verbalize why they don't want to take their pills, try asking them. Some are worried that the pills will get stuck - try having them take a drink first or offerring...
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    No gloves ever?!?

    vampiregirl replied to dizzyray822's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Ok, I'll admit that there are occasions when I should be wearing gloves according to protocol, but don't. However, in the situations that the OP described, I guarantee I'd have gloves on! On the other...