vampiregirl BSN, RN

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  1. vampiregirl

    dealing with perverted patients

    vampiregirl replied to shock-me-sane's topic in General Nursing

    Been there, dealt with that. I had a gentleman that I cared for in a LTC that at every meal would ask staff what was on his plate because he "couldn't see it" and ask for extra assistance to cut up...
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    Nightmares!!!!

    vampiregirl replied to AMARTIN1's topic in General Nursing

    The best smelling one I've found is called "Tranquil Sleep" from Bath and Body
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    Do you trust automatic "vitals" machines??

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

    Something interesting I learned about NIBP machines is that they calculate the BP using the oscillation method, which is different from auscultating a BP. I occasionally wonder about the accuracy of...
  4. vampiregirl

    Nightmares!!!!

    vampiregirl replied to AMARTIN1's topic in General Nursing

    Lavender vanilla pillow spray seems to lessen nightmares for me. I know it sounds goofy... but it seems to
  5. vampiregirl

    Job loss, domestic violence, help on advice for getting back on the horse!!!!!!

    vampiregirl replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    Have you checked with a local domestic violence program or other community resources (township trustee, social service agencies, churches etc). Often there are emergency assistance programs designed...
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    Lunch and Dinner Breaks

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

    Do you have access to a refrigerator and/or microwave? I bought some small oblong corningware dishes with lids. A little more expensive than the plastic containers, but I like them so much better:)...
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    Meal assists, tips, tricks and howto's.

    vampiregirl replied to Levin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Smart guy:) Ok, back to the subject at hand... does anyone still use lemon ice? I remember we had a older speech therapist who used to recommend this. If I recall correctly, it was something about the...
  8. vampiregirl

    Pre-employment personality tests

    vampiregirl replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I have no clue about the "agree or disagree" option. I too was very perplexed when I was given a personality test when I went to interview for my current position. I had heard of personality tests...
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    Bed Baths, I dread giving them.

    vampiregirl replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I agree! That stuff is awesome. Aloe Vesta also makes a fantastic cleasing spray. Not only does it smell great, but seems to be very gentle on the
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    Bed Baths, I dread giving them.

    vampiregirl replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I discovered that warming up the lotion before applying to a resident makes a huge difference. I do that by either placing the bottle (after double-checking to make sure the cap was tight) under hot...
  11. vampiregirl

    Staff medications

    vampiregirl replied to kdmcook's topic in Camp

    Another advantage to a camp nurse keeping the counselor's meds is that if an emergency occurs, the nurse and any other emergency personnel would have access to this
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    for the heels - isn't sheepskin used anymore?

    vampiregirl replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    Curious nursing student with a question... I was taught as a CNA to never rub a resident's legs. I think my CNA text discussed the possibility of dislodging clots. I haven't read anything different...
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    for the heels - isn't sheepskin used anymore?

    vampiregirl replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    We use a thick quilted cotton "bootie" for heal protectors. They are very thick on the back (where the heel rests) and under the bottom of the foot. A padded velcro strap goes across the top of the...
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    What's your holiday bonus?

    vampiregirl replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Gift card for $13.86 to a local grocery
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    Criminal or just Bad Judgement?

    vampiregirl replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    What about approaching the issue from the aspect of protocol being violated when the other nurse asked you to leave the
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    "Hardened" Healthcare Providers

    vampiregirl replied to cwinlv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I can only speak from the EMS long-term perspective, but no this isn't what happens to all EMS personnel. Some days it's very frustrating to have a patient like this, but the behavior of the EMS...
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    Two Florida hospitals now charge extra for non-emergency ER visits

    vampiregirl replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Along the same lines... has anyone else seen an additional charge for ER visits during certain hours (such as after 10pm), even if the visit is a true medical
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    why so mean?

    vampiregirl replied to johnsonprn2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree that the CNA's working the floor shouldn't be "instructing" students or new aides. That responsibility should rest with the instructor of the class or their designee. Having said that...
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    Overdose, using charcoal on a combative pt?

    vampiregirl replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency

    Our county EMS system removed charcoal from the protocols and the ambulances, about a year ago I
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    Wild Color Stethoscope?

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

    My first stethoscope as an EMT was a sprague. You can get replacement tubing, so I got one teal tube and one hot pink tube. I wore it for probably six years in EMS... because it was so unusual, it...
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    Best lotion & hand soap?

    vampiregirl replied to mommy2boys's topic in General Nursing

    As far as soaps go, I have had the best results from ones without Lauryl or Laureth Sulfates. It can be somewhat tricky to locate these, but I've found a good selection of several brands and scents in...
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    Where's my thank-you card?

    vampiregirl replied to SierraN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My sentiments
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    Where's my thank-you card?

    vampiregirl replied to SierraN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Great observation, and not just in the case of nurses, but nursing students, CNAs, and any other clinical or caregiver position. I've actually seen co-workers hand out customer service surveys and...
  24. vampiregirl

    EMT-B to CNA

    vampiregirl replied to MedicalMitch's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would encourage you to take a full CNA course. Along with the reasons listed in lisanursingstudent's post, I can't emphasize enough the differences in scope of practice and the thought processes...
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    why so mean?

    vampiregirl replied to johnsonprn2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm so sorry that you've encountered some mean people, unfortunately they do exist. I hope that when you start working as a CNA that you work with people who are positive and enthusiastic about new...