Wuzzie

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    bring back diploma they can function on graduation

    Wuzzie replied to Susan Boff's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    That may be true but stating that BSN (University level was the term she used) programs are the only ones who teach things like pathology, assessment and critical thinking is utter
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    bring back diploma they can function on graduation

    Wuzzie replied to Susan Boff's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The use of "teaching" hospitals has nothing to do with nursing education. It is in reference to medical students/residents. I'm sure you are aware of this but nursing students do their clinicals at...
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    bring back diploma they can function on graduation

    Wuzzie replied to Susan Boff's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Uh no. All nursing programs have this as a focus regardless of the degree obtained certainly not just "at the university level".
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    Starting on a brand new unit

    Wuzzie replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    Could they have some of the CVICU nurses buddy with you guys for a month or so? Or have their clinical educator be with you on the
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    Heimlich Queen

    Wuzzie replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    One would think that schools and day cares would have to have at least a few people trained in CPR. It's not expensive or difficult. Very
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    Heimlich Queen

    Wuzzie replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    Isn't that a
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    Eyelash Lice

    Wuzzie replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    ?
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    Cat allergy anaphylaxis

    Wuzzie replied to Flare's topic in School

    Ain't that the truth. I never know how badly I will react so Epi-pen it
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    Cat allergy anaphylaxis

    Wuzzie replied to Flare's topic in School

    Wheezing, hypotension and swelling of lips, tongue or throat are hallmarks of systemic anaphylaxis. One does not need to have their throat completely "shut" to be suffering from "true" anaphylaxis. I...
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    Cat allergy anaphylaxis

    Wuzzie replied to Flare's topic in School

    Yes and the thing that sucks is I have to carry it literally everywhere-even cat free environments due to peoples' clothing. I can't go to friend's houses if they have more than one cat and even then...
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    Cat allergy anaphylaxis

    Wuzzie replied to Flare's topic in School

    I anaphylax to cats too and it does hideous things to my eyes. Also, it's not the dander it's the
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    Patient Care Coordinator in ED

    Wuzzie replied to choksantos's topic in General Nursing

    So it's a case management position. That helps clarify
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    Patient Care Coordinator in ED

    Wuzzie replied to choksantos's topic in General Nursing

    What's the job description? Where I work that's just a fancy term for a bedside
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    Preceptor is SO BAD!

    Wuzzie replied to Guest606's topic in General Nursing

    While I agree with you on this I do think that there are things that do not need to be shared with what amounts to be perfect strangers (sorry Facebook fans). If I needed to take a medication...
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    RaDonda Vaught Update - State Health Officials Reverse Decision and File Medical Disciplinary Charges

    Wuzzie replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    Because often these meds are needed emergently and waiting for pharmacy to verify it may not be possible. Also what kind of system would you suggest to make a nurse follow the 5 rights including...
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    Talked down to by older nurse

    Wuzzie replied to Teej0509's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Another thing to add is that extraneous chatter during an emergency, real or otherwise" just adds to the chaos. During RRT's and Codes "sterile communication" leads to fewer missed steps and a much...
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    Omnicell vs Pyxis

    Wuzzie replied to dianearc's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly have no idea although at the time we really didn’t have many meds in the Pyxis because it was PICU and our meds were weight-based so they were prepared by
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    Is my (50K) BSN worthless?

    Wuzzie replied to boxofrain's topic in General Nursing

    What you are going to find out is employers have no incentive to fix the environment. Nurses are seen as expendable which just adds to the problem. Even if we vote with our feet there are three nurses...
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    Something Has to Change

    Wuzzie replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    Most of those types of jobs require a minimum of 1 year at the bedside. There are always outliers of course but as a rule your non-bedside options as a new grad may be
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    Omnicell vs Pyxis

    Wuzzie replied to dianearc's topic in General Nursing

    When cubie doors don't open you have to thump them with the ulnar side of your fist to access. If you're old enough to remember it was sort of like on Happy Days when Fonzie thumped the
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    Is my (50K) BSN worthless?

    Wuzzie replied to boxofrain's topic in General Nursing

    This is a very, very smart observation and one all of you who constantly promote the idea that "nurses eat their young" should pay heed to. The truth is nurses (at least most of them) don't eat their...
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    Omnicell vs Pyxis

    Wuzzie replied to dianearc's topic in General Nursing

    Peak, you can do that with a Pyxis as well. When I worked in PICU literally EVERYTHING was in the Pyxis except
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    Omnicell vs Pyxis

    Wuzzie replied to dianearc's topic in General Nursing

    We have perfected the "pyxis pound". It's sort of like the old precordial thump but for a machine. Works every time. On the machine not the
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    First RN job level 2 vs 4 trauma centers. Future travel nurse!

    Wuzzie replied to SR8811's topic in Travel

    You're welcome. May I ask what your "end goal" is? That might help clarify things for
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    Does the loop stay unclosed?

    Wuzzie replied to Lee Mccasland's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you do