vampiregirl BSN, RN

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  1. vampiregirl

    OMG! My feet are killing me!

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

    It seems like everyone has something different that works the best for
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    what to know @ scene of accident

    vampiregirl replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    When EMS first arrives at a scene and takes over patient care, there are a couple of things that you can do that are very helpful if you are willing to assist. If there are any upset bystanders or...
  3. vampiregirl

    How in the Heck do I become a CNA

    vampiregirl replied to jadedgreeneyes's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried calling local nursing homes? Around where I live, the nursing homes often offer CNA courses, and offer pay during this training. A good deal all around. However, if you find this is...
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    Notifying supervisor of job application

    vampiregirl replied to ICRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, notifications of current supervisors when applying for another job within the organization is addressed in our policy manual. I think this really helps to avoid sticky
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    FollowUp to "Was I Out Of Line?" - Walking C Spine Injuries

    vampiregirl replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I really hadn't considered referred pain for neck injuries. I check for numbness, tingling and cms in the extremities when evaluating for c-spine precautions, but I'll keep this in mind. Also,...
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    FollowUp to "Was I Out Of Line?" - Walking C Spine Injuries

    vampiregirl replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    In the land of EMS, we sometimes run into patients who have a "distracting injury"... any injury that captures the patient's attention. This could be pain somewhere else or something involving lots of...
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    Phlebotomy Course Online??

    vampiregirl replied to Tamantha's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a link that has a lot of very good resources, including info on the nationally recognized phlebotomy certifications and info on locating reputable phlebotomy training programs....
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    I think this borders on malpractice? or not?

    vampiregirl replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Emergency

    Has she tried asking the medical assistant to have a nurse return her call when available? I've done this before and sometimes a nurse can advocate to get her a quicker appointment or call if there is...
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    I think this borders on malpractice? or not?

    vampiregirl replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Emergency

    Hopefully your friend can get into a PCP sooner than the original appointment! Until her appointment though, does your friend have any way to regularly monitor her BP? Around where I live, EMS...
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    EMS request

    vampiregirl posted a topic in Camp

    I'm a part time EMT in an area that serves a variety of residential camps. Recently, I responded to an EMS call at a camp. The facility had well trained, very professional staff who did a fantastic...
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    EMS request

    vampiregirl replied to vampiregirl's topic in Camp

    I don't know what program it is, but if I can find out, I'll PM
  12. vampiregirl

    Nurse working for Allergist

    vampiregirl replied to CRV's topic in General Nursing

    The best way to improve on IV skills is to do lots of them:) No one starts out with "excellent" skills. If this is a job you are interested in, I say go for
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    IV starts

    vampiregirl replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When are your veins blowing- with the initial stick or after the IV itself is started (labs already
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    cpr training for nursing students- HELP!

    vampiregirl replied to nessa1980's topic in General Nursing

    Just a quick note, with the latest revision of the Red Cross's CPR for the Professional Rescuer, it is based on the same standards as the AHA's course for healthcare professionals. Many employers and...
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    Can a nursing student and family survive on one income?

    vampiregirl replied to Sebastiansmom09's topic in General Nursing

    I used to run a group home and used to hire full time students to work the Friday and Saturday 3rd shifts. I was able to offer a 3rd shift differential as well as a weekend differential, so the people...
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    Is this an accurate description of Nurses?

    vampiregirl replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Just the other day, a friend of mine was complaining about having to take math requirements for a nursing degree. This is another great example of why math IS important... Anyways, the median pay...
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    How would you tell your boss this?

    vampiregirl replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    A thought on the OTC's- I know one place I worked at years ago had a general consent signed by the guardian that just gave general approval for OTC's. Then each resident's physician was given a...
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    How would you tell your boss this?

    vampiregirl replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    At one time I worked as the manager of residential facility for individuals with developmental disabilities- probably a different type of residential facility than yours. The facility I worked for...
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    RAST for IgE antibodies - replaced by?

    vampiregirl replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    The ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) test was approved for allergy testing about that time I think. However, today its results are considered somewhat controversial. I'm not familiar with any...
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    Did anybody here get a letter from the ISDH?

    vampiregirl replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I too received a letter. I'm curious though, when the actual security breach occurred. On the Q&A sheet that was with the letter, it states that the people affected were all certified or...
  21. vampiregirl

    too much overtime!!

    vampiregirl replied to spookygirl's topic in General Nursing

    Just an observation... Recently, everyone where I work has put in alot of overtime. Something I've noticed myself is that when I'm really tired, I don't handle situations as well as I would...
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    Question... are we supposed to help? Good Samaritan.

    vampiregirl replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure I agree with all of this. It's my understanding that touching someone without their consent is battery (unless it is someone who is unable to provide consent for themselves). Also, part...
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    barriatric transfers

    vampiregirl replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    I understand budget issues... but if patient and employee safety are involved, is there another department such as risk managment or safety that could advocate for the proper
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    funny things Phleb's hear when with a p.t

    vampiregirl replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Great thread! I have a couple to add... 1) Patient with 2 self-inflicted gun shot wounds, argued with me that he didn't want an IV "because needles hurt". 2) Patient with 1 good vein (okay, it was a...
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    Do you trust automatic "vitals" machines??

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

    In regards to SpO2... so many things can affect the reading (nail polish, cold extremities due to environmental temperature, circulation etc...) and the respiratory effort of the patient is also very...