vampiregirl BSN, RN

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  1. vampiregirl

    HIPPA question

    vampiregirl replied to yadda_yadda_yadda's topic in General Nursing

    What a tough situation! Unfortunately it doesn't sound like there is alot of support from management. Good luck to everyone
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    kind of a vent....Paramedics

    vampiregirl replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    While I'm still a nursing student so I can't offer perspective from the nursing point of view, I can comment on WhimsieRN's experience from both the perspectives of an EMT and as a CNA in a LTC...
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    Blood Glucose of 1700!!!

    vampiregirl replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, this situation is not unique to just clinics. Although, I had a similar experience that was not nearly as serious, I was still disturbed by it. I went in for a glucose tolerance test...
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    What can a RN delegate to a CNA?

    vampiregirl replied to Angelfish1234's topic in General Nursing

    A CNA's scope of practice for the state they are certified in, the protocols for the facility they are working in and the competency of the CNA in a particular skill must all be considered when...
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    Okay Homo-phobic thread..LOL!

    vampiregirl replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Just a quick note, in some states POLSTS, as well as advanced directives cannot be honored by EMS personnel, including
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    "Take down" in LTC?????

    vampiregirl replied to NurseyTee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Tripping a resident??? I have worked in several settings that care for psych patients with a potential for violence. Not as a nurse, but I am guessing that some guidelines are the same for all staff...
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    ACLS and BLS certificates?!? and more ???s

    vampiregirl replied to KaraBear1121's topic in General Nursing

    Either a hospital or a paramedic ambulance service can probably help you locate ACLS and BLS classes. Many offer classes or know of local classes that non-employees can enroll in. Good
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    Should I recert my EMT-B?

    vampiregirl replied to BonnieSc's topic in Emergency

    My suggestion would also be to keep up your certification. And in regards to the expense, is it in the renewal itself or for inservice hours? Often there are many free options for inservice. Also,...
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    CNA Course

    vampiregirl replied to mchanrice's topic in Florida Nursing

    I took my CNA course at a nursing home and it was a great experience. We did our clinicals with the same residents that we worked with once we completed the course, so it was an easy
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    Advice for new CNA in LTC?

    vampiregirl replied to tofutti's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Each shift has it's own atmosphere, you'll have to find where you fit in best. As for the care you provide, something to consider is if you would want a family member to be cared for like you are...
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    Staff eating with residents

    vampiregirl replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At the LTC where I am a CNA, typically 2nd shift takes dinner starting ~7pm. Not everyone goes at once, so there is always coverage. Most of the residents are out of the dining room by 6pm - 6:15pm,...
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    Uniforms in peds?!

    vampiregirl replied to Atlnurstudt's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Gomper's points. And to expand on her suggestion, stethoscope covers are another great idea, particularly if you are attached to a particular stethoscope. The stethoscope covers are...
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    Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy

    vampiregirl replied to Saoudishabiba's topic in General Nursing

    Very valid point- this is also a consideration when assessing "frequent flyers", patients who may be labeled a "hypochrondriac" and anyone with a psych
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    Nurses with sign language experience?

    vampiregirl replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not yet a nurse, but I thought I'd throw in my opinion on this topic. As an EMT, I've had this come up with both sign language (I worked with several hearing impaired individuals in a mr/dd group...
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    HELP! Ink on school uniform

    vampiregirl replied to arlenan's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with those that suggested alcohol. I just wanted to add that you can usually purchase a stronger alcohol concentration at your local drug store next to the 70% alcohol... I think it's 85% or...
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    Thinking of leaving LTC

    vampiregirl replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I find it sad that the nurses who care the most are often the ones that end up leaving LTC for other nursing options. It's a vicious cycle, conditions aren't great, nurses leave, the load gets heavier...
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    In a rut with studying

    vampiregirl posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    OK, I'm sure I'm not the first student to encounter this... I seem to be stuck in a rut and not very enthusiastic about studying right now. I haven't lost sight of my goal - getting my nursing degree....
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    Message from a CNA - part 2

    vampiregirl replied to aspentree13's topic in General Nursing

    Aspentree13, thanks for taking the time to clarify the points from your original thread. As I replied in your original thread, many times emotions expressed are covering up something else. Just...
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    Starting IVs!!!

    vampiregirl replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for recognizing EMT's IV skills :). You know what though, I've learned a few of my tricks from ER
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    Message from a CNA

    vampiregirl replied to aspentree13's topic in General Nursing

    As I read aspentree13's post, I sense a lot of frustration. As a CNA, I've worked with some nurses who are disrespectful of the CNA's. However, I've also noticed that sometimes what comes off as...
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    Send your best success vibes my way!!

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

    Good
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    Discharge orders you'd LIKE to write!!!

    vampiregirl replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in Emergency

    You know though, all the individuals that the previous posts are directed toward serve as great job security for ER and EMS
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    OPINION PLEASE-er triage situation-overwhelmed!

    vampiregirl replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    Looking at the original post, it is not even clear if the patient in question was assessed by a triage nurse, just that this patient presented in the ER. If the patient wasn't actually assessed by the...
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    You can and will take it with you!

    vampiregirl replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Does your husband's ambulance service allow family members of patients to ride up front? (So insurance carriers permit this, some don't.) If family members are permitted to ride up front, what do they...
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    CNA classes??

    vampiregirl replied to Glimmer's topic in General Nursing

    Try calling local nursing homes. Around where I live, the nursing homes offer CNA classes at no charge and often a job offer with successful completion of the class. In fact, I got paid during the...