vampiregirl BSN, RN

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  1. vampiregirl

    Disaster Triage

    vampiregirl replied to AKA_Glamour_Pearl's topic in General Nursing

    Triage can be very confusing! START is another name for RPM triage. The algorhythm is made very simple so that it's easy to remember. Keep in mind, you probably will not know the baseline vitals for...
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    Ambu bag with COPD patient question..

    vampiregirl replied to lvnnars1's topic in General Nursing

    I use 15L via bvm (ambubag) on a respiratory arrest patient, regardless of their medical history (for the same reason listed in the post
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    iPod use in LTC facility

    vampiregirl replied to DDdove's topic in General Nursing

    I use my personal ipod at work (LTC) - Davis Drug Book, epocrates pill Id, and a lab value program most
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    patient fell while i was monitoring as a patient sitter

    vampiregirl replied to italy's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, if someone slides out of a chair or a similar event, it's called a "change of plane". Still is considered a fall though even if no injuries. I am just amused by the
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    CNA's that run the unit...advice please!

    vampiregirl replied to skyandsydneysmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I see two separate concerns... I would personally focus first on how the CNA was treating the residents. In my book, this is a totally separate issue. I'm a new nurse and sometimes struggle with how...
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    patient fell while i was monitoring as a patient sitter

    vampiregirl replied to italy's topic in General Nursing

    Just a thought... when someone falls it can mean a lot of extra paperwork and work for a nurse. There are some people who simply try to place blame on someone else, no matter what the circumstances...
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    Phlebotomy class question

    vampiregirl replied to MollyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I would encourage you to find out which organization you would be eligible for certification through and then follow up to make sure that the phlebotomy program you are looking at provides...
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    LTC is not "settling"

    vampiregirl replied to joanna73's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My first nursing job was in a specialty clinic. Quite honestly as an office nurse, I didn't get to use a whole lot of nursing skills. Now I'm in LTC and really enjoy it. I'm a new nurse so I've got...
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    Dual Careers

    vampiregirl replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    FT nurse at LTC, part-time EMT-A. I was an EMT for 13 years before I became a nurse. The jobs complement each other
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    How do you determine that you passed the NCLEX?

    vampiregirl replied to IVqueen23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Granted, different things work for different people... I started out studying this way for the NCLEX, but then I read a suggestion to just stick with one comprehensive study guide (and the most recent...
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    Infant CPR while holding the baby on your arm...What?

    vampiregirl replied to everthesame's topic in General Nursing

    Another thing to keep in mind is that unless it is in a hospital setting, it is important to initiate emergency services quickly - in most cases it takes more than just CPR to resusitate someone....
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    Full time clinical tech, while reviewing for NCLEX-RN. Survival tips?

    vampiregirl replied to 222mom222's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Obviously, people have different study tactics that work for them. As for me, I study best in small increments. By the time I was done with all my courses and ready to take the NCLEX, I knew which...
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    registry requesting access to my medical files

    vampiregirl replied to scrabble nurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree with the other posters who agree that is this is a little suspicious, I wouldn't feel comfortable signing that form. I don't have anything I need to hide from an employer, but still... Just...
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    Asked why I want to do office over hospital in interview...

    vampiregirl replied to W, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new grad who's first job is in an office setting. I love it, and don't feel I'm making a poor career move. I've learned quite a bit. The pace is great... I'm not overwhelmed (as many poster's...
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    Nursing and needle pricks

    vampiregirl replied to Jules2113's topic in General Nursing

    As other posters pointed out, the risk of acquiring a disease through a needlestick is incredibly low. Also, if you follow policies and procedures, the risk of getting a needlestick is low. Another...
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    What Do You Expect of A Preceptor?

    vampiregirl replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new nursing grad, but not new to the medical field. My expectations are similar to afrocentricRN's in many ways. I'll add a few items for my preceptor wishlist though... Please give me clear...
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    is nursing supposed to be sad?

    vampiregirl replied to VPal's topic in General Nursing

    It saddens me that there is still a stigma attached to antidepressants. There are patients for whom these medications are medically necessary, and being a nurse doesn't exempt someone from being a...
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    Questions about a recent offer (med/surg)

    vampiregirl replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    My question to you is what area of nursing do you want to focus on? Nursing offers great diversity in career options, there's not one particular skill set that makes one a great nurse. If you enjoy...
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    Have you seen this nursing tool?

    vampiregirl replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    Browsing the web and ran across this... Gripsors, The Newest Innovation In Bandage Scissors This looks like a wholesale site, but there is a phone #... I bet if you call them they could hook you up...
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    Now was this really necessary ?!

    vampiregirl replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    It probably wasn't his choice, at the blood bank I used to work at it was a new (like this August) requirement. Trust me, we weren't any more amused by it than the donor's were. However, several staff...
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    CPR! quick question!

    vampiregirl replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    It will be very interesting to see what the new CPR recommendations are, they are scheduled to be released later this year. In the county that I also work as an EMT, we have a protocol that uses...
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    hematomas? drawing blood on elderly clients

    vampiregirl replied to pear8's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Another option is to use an upside down manual BP cuff instead of a traditional
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    RN Bloodmobile duties

    vampiregirl replied to StarryEyed, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Different blood banks may do things differently, but RN's serve mainly in leadership roles at the organization I work for. Among their duties is to serve as a resource person, as donors are screened...
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    new Excelsior student

    vampiregirl replied to haloriver's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm sure it depends on how you study, but the pre-tests really helped me. Not only did they expose me to how the questions on the actual test were presented, but it also helped me figure out what I...
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    Mad cow disease- how can you get it??

    vampiregirl replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Currently there is not a accurate test available to screen blood donations for vCJD so anyone who is high risk must be deferred from donating. I do agree though that CJD should not be an everyday...