vampiregirl BSN, RN

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  1. vampiregirl

    Dementia specific Dining

    vampiregirl replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have the sippy cups at the LTC I occasionally work at too. But we can't call them sippy cups - they have another name (although it is escaping me at the moment). We also have built up spoons,...
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    Free removal of stitches... in the ER

    vampiregirl replied to vampiregirl's topic in General Nursing

    You know, when I asked my friend how the pumpkin was (when she told me she was going to the ER), I didn't exactly get an
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    Free removal of stitches... in the ER

    vampiregirl replied to vampiregirl's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't realize that this is something that could be done in triage. The way it was explained to me, it sounded like the person was checked in, called back to a room (thus taking us an ER bed),...
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    02 10L via nonrebreather...always applied if possible MI/Cardiac issue?

    vampiregirl replied to NotFlo's topic in General Nursing

    As I've discovered as a nursing student is that there are some huge differences between nursing and EMS. Oxygen being one of them. My local EMS protocols call for high flow O2 on cardiac or suspected...
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    Getting care plan info to your staff

    vampiregirl replied to ejpip1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The facility I work at has CNA assignment sheets too. Ours is a grid with ADL's, transfer info, precautions etc. on one axis and residents on the other axis. We also also required to carry it with us....
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    EMT-B as well as CNA?

    vampiregirl replied to Derek1975's topic in General Nursing

    What would be your ideal work environment or career goal? EMS and nursing have some similarities, but there are also a lot of differences. If EMS interests you, I would suggest you see if your...
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    Can I not perform CPR?

    vampiregirl replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I don't think that I have the right to make "quality of life" decisions when I respond to an emergency. CPR courses are designed to teach individuals how to respond appropriately in an...
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    Can I not perform CPR?

    vampiregirl replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry that you got the response you did from your CPR instructor! The new CPR guidelines for laypersons do not include a pulse check. However, the CPR guidelines for professionals still do...
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    Help!!!! Ques for a nursing student need tonite

    vampiregirl replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I'll agree too. And if there is drainage, I'd check to see if is was potentially CSF (halo affect on tissue or
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    Audible Wheezing Question

    vampiregirl replied to primalhowl's topic in General Nursing

    Did this by chance occur after eating a high-acid meal, particularly if the person lay down. Where I'm going with this is GERD and the sometimes very audible ephogeal reflux "wheezing". Could this be...
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    "Uses call light extremely well"

    vampiregirl replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    So, this resident is clearly communicating her wants and needs:) As a CNA, it drives me nuts when I'm trying to take care of an entire wing and have someone on the light constantly for non-essential...
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    Should I go for the interview??

    vampiregirl replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    The group home company I worked for several years ago offerred a pay scale similar to what you saw in the ad, it was $100 bonus for each weekend worked in addition to the hourly wage. So, at the time,...
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    Should I go for the interview??

    vampiregirl replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    Group homes can be a fantastic place to work, IF they are well run and put the clients and safety issues first. I would suggest that you find out who the government dept. is that is responsible for...
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    Transfusion reaction-textbook? You tell me

    vampiregirl replied to Momto3RN's topic in General Nursing

    More blood banks are going to leukoreduced blood products, due to the increased likelyhood of reactions. As far as I know, the FDA is encouraging and supporting leukoreduced products, but there is not...
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    RN's in hospitals. What is the worst part of your job?

    vampiregirl replied to GCTMT's topic in General Nursing

    Uuuummmm... the title of this thread is inquiring what the worst part of a hospital nursing job is. However... while some people might interpret this as a negative thing, it can also be interpreted as...
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    Student in need of advice...

    vampiregirl replied to occc2010rn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where I work as a CNA, we have assignment sheets, which detail different aspects of ADLs for each resident. I know this data is very important for staffing/ billing, but I'm guessing different LTCs...
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    Reported to Manager; What do I do

    vampiregirl replied to nelcoy4's topic in General Nursing

    Could it be that the person who reported you was being counseled for not doing their own work and their defense was that you don't help them? It would always be interesting to know "the rest of the...
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    Facility wants to take my RN title away

    vampiregirl replied to rnwings's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be willing to bet that some of your residents and family members of residents might not be to happy about the name badge change. First of all, in most cases (informed consent) the patient has the...
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    i need advice. i'm frustrated with how i'm behaving and my attitude

    vampiregirl replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with nursej22's suggestions, and have found a couple more things that have helped me. My situation is a little different, because I am a distance education student, but I work 2 jobs. Sleep -...
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    To much focus on care plans for students

    vampiregirl replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in General Nursing

    Wow- this was a very helpful post. I'm a distance education student and up until now I truly didn't realize the importance of careplans and how they related to pathology. I know of one place where...
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    PSA: Patients with anaphylactic reactions...

    vampiregirl replied to MIcrunchyRN's topic in General Nursing

    In regards to antihistamines for allergic reactions, use caution with "caplets" (Benadryl for example). They don't dissolve very quickly sometimes. I had taken some for an allergic reaction a couple...
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    What is your most memorable interaction with a Doctor

    vampiregirl replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have story near as neat as most of the other posters... I was working as the manager of a group home and one my residents was hospitalized for pnuemonia. While I was visiting him, his doctor...
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    Is there a TF Formula Without Milk or Soy?

    vampiregirl replied to SweetOldWorld's topic in General Nursing

    You might try contacting the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis network http://www.foodallergy.org. They might be able to point you in the right direction, I know they have a wealth of resources and...
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    Meth users and abusers

    vampiregirl replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Increase also noted here in my small town in the central part of the U.S. Yet, I've not seen it confined to one socialeconomic group. I've also encountered it in multiple generations of the same...
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    Documenting an IV insertion?

    vampiregirl replied to spuropathy's topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone ever document "using aseptic technique" or it this just a given? When writing reports for EMS, this is something we document. The further I'm getting in my nursing courses, the more...