agencynurse_rn

agencynurse_rn has 18 years experience and specializes in Trauma, ICU, Critical Care, Recovery.

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   Dislike Everyone In My Cohort

   agencynurse_rn replied to sadsacrum's topic in General Students

   See what you can get out of knowing at least one of the study group people one-on-one. They literally can't all be unlikable. If that is TRUE, you may have a hard time fitting in with different people in a work environment. There will be lazy, misera...
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   Frustrated with Hospital Disregard for RN and Patient Safety

   agencynurse_rn replied to Ioreth's topic in General Nursing

   Please get out of your current work situation. Self-care is important, so take the time to do some. Research your future job, policies, procedures, and level of happiness of the co-workers. PRO TIP: See if theyhave a facebook group and join it ...
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   How would you deal with a nurse who is struggling to show up to work on time?

   agencynurse_rn replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

   This was an excellent response. Hospitals are a business. Managers are an extension of that business and their main job is to navigate a smooth sailing ship. Chronic lateness (regardless of cause) that comes to the attention of the manager cannot be...
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   Microvascular Thrombosis in the Bowel: Is There a Covid Connection?

   agencynurse_rn replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in COVID

   We have a current case right now of a triple vaxxed patient (who had Covid) with ischemic bowel that required surgery, and then he developed sepsis. It's been almost 3 months with several surgeries and he still has a vac dressing. One more more surg...
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   The Reality

   agencynurse_rn posted a topic in Humor

   New grad getting flung into the real world after nursing school.
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   Traveling-sooner or later?

   agencynurse_rn replied to Mojojojo05's topic in General Nursing

   Girl, just do what's best for you. In the end hospitals don't owe you any loyalty. They are a business. Handle your own business and go make the money in travel nursing. Like you said, if you are going to be stressed you might as well have some con...
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   COVID

   agencynurse_rn replied to acc1223's topic in COVID

   Hope this helps. Oops... here's the link: https://directory.emotionalppe.org/healthcare-workers-landing
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   1 nurse 1 patient on a floor?

   agencynurse_rn replied to rnsteph87's topic in Safety

   Not sure about the laws in Mississippi regarding this, but in a unionized hospital this would not be allowed. The nurse is entitled to breaks (bathroom/meals) and would need to be covered when away from the unit by another qualified nurse. Regardles...
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   The Sneak Thief of Sight

   agencynurse_rn replied to J.Adderton's topic in Education

   This is informative. Co-management of all other ailments is a must in patient’s glaucoma. You have to make sure a patient's hypertension is under control, have them avoid hypotensive medications at bedtime and encourage the use of a continuous positi...
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    Help with a resume for a new graduate nurse

    agencynurse_rn replied to willow298's topic in General Students

    A meandering career path and going from job to job can actually be an asset in your interviews, rather than something you have to defend against when it comes up. Don't worry too much if you are just starting out in your chosen path. However, by do...
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    Why does every unit have a princess?

    agencynurse_rn replied to echoRNC711's topic in Relations

    My answer to this question would be: For the same reason every unit seems to have a general or a tyrant. That is because nursing would suck without the drama they bring. LOL.
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    Questions to ask during a peer interview?

    agencynurse_rn replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in General Nursing

    Basically, when Managers are looking to hire a new Nursing grad they are looking for passion, zeal, zest, and keenness (all synonyms for enthusiasm), a willingness to learn, and a willingness to fit into the organization. Exhibit all these traits du...
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    Lonely and stressed

    agencynurse_rn replied to Stella197's topic in General Nursing

    If you are not enjoying your work environment, but like your Nursing job, consider transferring to another area in the hospital, or going to another hospital completely. You'll eventually find a group of Nurses with whom you can connect with, and wh...
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    Don't let nursing career feel like a laundry list

    agencynurse_rn replied to awakenthepassion's topic in General Nursing

    I have avoided the complacency mode, by changing specialty areas and hospitals. I am a lifetime Agency Nurse, but I have worked for several years as an employee of 3 different downtown teaching hospitals. I like moving around form time to time - ke...
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    Highest temp you've seen?

    agencynurse_rn replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in MICU

    Neuro patient with a sudden (within an hour) 41.0 temp spike. It ended up being a "neuro-temp', but was treated with the cooling blanket (with rectal thermometer) , ice-packs, fan, and full cultures. He was down to 37.0 in another couple of hours.