vgyore

vgyore has 17 years experience and specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.

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1. Hydration for Nurses

   vgyore replied to vgyore's topic in General Nursing

   Great ideas! Love it.

2. Hydration for Nurses

   vgyore replied to vgyore's topic in General Nursing

   I really appreciate the feedback. This seems to be a pressing issue in our work setting. If each of us can overcome this obstacle, the gains are huge! Maybe think about pre-hydrating the nights before work to create a good foundation. If your stomac...

3. Hydration for Nurses

   vgyore posted a topic in General Nursing

   Feeling Like A RaisinThere is nothing like a long shift at the hospital to make a nurse feel like a raisin. The struggle to maintain hydration during a ten hour shift has been getting the best of me. I noticed toward the end of my ER shift a few worr...

4. October 2016 Caption Contest. Win $100!

   vgyore replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

   "Nothing like a little surgery to put your life in review."

5. Off orientation, feeling lost

   vgyore replied to tired_panda's topic in New Nurse

   Good news! Your emotions are normal. You won't feel like this forever. There are few things you can do to take care of yourself through this trying time. Journal- Writing in a journal will capture the personal growth throughout the next few months. ...

6. Nurse Practitioner vs Physician Assistant

   vgyore replied to nurselyfe4115's topic in General Nursing

   I'm pediatric NP and advanced practice RNFA. My love for the OR and procedures have sent me on a path of adventure and re-inventing my career when it gets boring. I feel so lucky to cross paths with so many encouraging Docs, NPs and PAs. They have he...

7. Poop and the dirty side of nursing?

   vgyore replied to dariannarnold's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I've heard many times that most things that are good for me, I will not want to do. Nobody wants to do a dirty job. Yet works of service give life purpose and satisfaction. Through my nursing career, I've learned to put my pride aside and wipe ass wi...

8. Career Dilemma

   vgyore replied to nkengchrist's topic in Career Support

   Pay attention to the nagging thoughts! I say go for the engineering degree. I believe all education and life experiences prepare you for the work you are meant to do. My believe you'll find a way to merge these two specialities to express your unique...

9. Starting a new PEDS job

   vgyore replied to Medic2RN_'s topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the first post. Tell the truth. Think back on your childhood memories at the ER or doctor's office. One can anticipate what things will calm or stress your patients. Keep some bubbles in your pocket. It goes a long way to distract a 1-2 ...

10. What would you say to a pre-nursing student?

    vgyore replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Patience You are not going to know everything overnight. Be kind to yourself. The skills and knowledge will come in time. Focus on today. Ask yourself what is the one thing I can do today that will move the needle the most. You can't do it all. Somet...