DextersDisciple BSN, RN

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    Thready Pulse in Cardiac Arrest

    DextersDisciple replied to CCU_RN_2's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm ACLS protocol would normally have the pt go to cath lab and/or start targeted temperature management once any pulse was obtained BUT the pt should have a BP. I just renewed ACLS and this was in...
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    First Encounter, Help

    DextersDisciple replied to Guest1119933's topic in General Nursing

    Btw there is absolutely no reason to think a calcium channel blocker would cause a PE. Your thought process Tells me you have not learned and grown from this yet. Maybe you should look up patho of PEs...
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    First Encounter, Help

    DextersDisciple replied to Guest1119933's topic in General Nursing

    You also changed your username. Why did you change details ie gender, omission of afib hx? I don’t think the responses you receive now will be much different than the ones you already received back...
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    First Encounter, Help

    DextersDisciple replied to Guest1119933's topic in General Nursing

    Wait a minute- YOU posted the nearly identical thread in June. The first one was a man but other than that the scenario was the same. Did this happen twice on 2 different patients?? Or did you just...
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    First Encounter, Help

    DextersDisciple replied to Guest1119933's topic in General Nursing

    Wayyyyyyy too hard on yourself. Glad (but kinda surprised) you are in therapy. You did everything you were supposed to do. Next time don’t let your emotions get the best of you and make a...
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    What can I expect for my IV certification test?

    DextersDisciple replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck with the
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    What can I expect for my IV certification test?

    DextersDisciple replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    north jersey? Not true in south jersey. Again not much info. If you are orienting you should ask your
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    What can I expect for my IV certification test?

    DextersDisciple replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    No they are not. Could you give a little more detail? Is this a requirement for a new
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    Is 6 weeks too long to give resignation notice?

    DextersDisciple replied to TheNoviceNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Are you in a union? If so you may have to give more than 2 weeks in order for them to pay out your full PTO hours. Mine was 4 weeks and I received about 3 weeks worth of pay in PTO. Check your union...
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    Spouse of nurse

    DextersDisciple replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    @martymoose I get where you’re coming from. My fiancé is an automotive tech and went to automotive school. I always figured I’d make more money no matter who I was going to marry anyway. At...
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    Is this legal? What are your thoughts?

    DextersDisciple replied to coffeecup's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot about the rule until a coworker mentioned it a while back. Really helpful to know for future
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    Is this legal? What are your thoughts?

    DextersDisciple replied to coffeecup's topic in General Nursing

    It’s not illegal and it’s most likely in your facilities policy. My friend was really sick on Thursday but made sure she came in Friday or else she would have not gotten paid for the holiday. We...
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    I've Been Employed at 7 Facilities as a New Grad RN

    DextersDisciple replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    “Sucks balls” ? this is the perfect phrase to describe being new. Thank you for this
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    What city do you work in and how much do you get paid hourly?

    DextersDisciple replied to Mortaaaay's topic in General Nursing

    Philly $43.43/hr procedural unit so no shift diff on call/OT is time and 1/2 $3/hr just to be on call (“beeper” pay) 5+years RN
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    Things you wish nursing school would have taught you?

    DextersDisciple replied to Clover19's topic in General Nursing

    Funny you say that- the cuter compression socks are cheaper too but the quality is meh. I wear Pro Compression-high quality, a little more expensive but totally worth it. I always wished they would...
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    Things you wish nursing school would have taught you?

    DextersDisciple replied to Clover19's topic in General Nursing

    Wear compression
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    Feedback appreciated

    DextersDisciple replied to jinct's topic in General Nursing

    Amazing what people think of these
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    Interested in IR nursing

    DextersDisciple replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in Radiology

    Oh also helps to know who your boss is. Is it a lead technologist? Or do you have a nurse manager? We have a Charge and a nurse manager. Our charge is a huge help. I’ve heard of nurses disliking IR...
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    Interested in IR nursing

    DextersDisciple replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in Radiology

    Find out what your holding area/recovery/preprocedure area is like. Do you have nurses assigned to JUST be in pre/post area and others to be JUST in the procedure room? Or do you have a patient from...
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    PACU orientation nightmare

    DextersDisciple replied to Mahalo2all's topic in PACU

    Run! I’d be looking for jobs elsewhere. Sounds like a toxic
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    Feedback appreciated

    DextersDisciple replied to jinct's topic in General Nursing

    Why
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    Advice From Season Nurses

    DextersDisciple replied to friendly_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Report them for harassment. Calling you the new [female dog] Is grounds for that. Did you file a report with security over your locker? Report the one following you on Facebook. Block her there as...
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    Deciding New Specialty - Advice!

    DextersDisciple replied to CBreezyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever considered IR or cath lab? They both require critical care experience and usually have outpatient hours like 8-5 mon-Friday. Both departments usually require call though but depending on...
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    Texas BON mental health question. To disclose or not disclose?

    DextersDisciple replied to Mortaaaay's topic in General Nursing

    Simple answer-no. you said it has not affected your ability to work. You answered your own question a while ago.
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    pre op jitters

    DextersDisciple replied to czap's topic in General Nursing

    I’m sorry but why would this make you uncomfortable? If the man didn’t feel comfortable with his wife seeing His genitals then they probably shouldn’t be