Ruby Vee BSN

CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching

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    New male student in clinicals, all women, feeling isolated

    Ruby Vee replied to Matucm's topic in General Students

    I have to admit, I had the same feelings when I read the original post. Try being the only female lawyer in the group, doing just as much work as everyone else with a salary of about 75% of what they...
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    Is nursing school as bad as they say?

    Ruby Vee replied to sarahelaine08's topic in General Students

    Don't let anyone else's difficulty with nursing school freak you out. Worrying about how difficult it will be will only make it more difficult for you. Instead, think about how interesting it's...
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    Dealing with a bad group member...did I screw up and what to do now? (Long)

    Ruby Vee replied to throwaway26's topic in General Students

    You will have to work with the unbalanced coworker in the real world as well. Some of them actually graduate from school and get real jobs. Or are in the Respiratory Therapy department or even...
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    My hair is dyed.. Job interview

    Ruby Vee replied to mallerina87's topic in General Nursing

    While hair color (and nose rings) may not be an issue in some places, it IS an issue in other places. If you're looking to make a professional impression, hide the fuchsia hair and extraneous...
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    Not Sure if L&D is where I want to be! Help Please

    Ruby Vee replied to Lanap313's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What you're experiencing used to be called "reality shock", and everyone goes through it. Anxious before every shift (I used to cry on my way to work, on my way home and in the bathroom at work). I...
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    Management legally offering union, what does that mean?

    Ruby Vee replied to Coumarin's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    If you join the union, there are some protections in place re: the disciplinary process. For example, you may be allowed to have a union representative with you in any disciplinary meetings. My...
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    Too old?

    Ruby Vee replied to freesia29's topic in Operating Room

    How old are you going to be in two years if you don't get an ADN? How old will you be in four years if you don't go for a BSN? Get some exposure to OR nursing so you're sure it's what you want to...
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    Left psych but still get the psych patients

    Ruby Vee replied to Mandychelle79's topic in Psychiatric

    Bless your heart! Psych was never my cup of tea, and I have difficulty with even mildly crazy patients. (Obviously psych diagnosis isn't my thing, either.) Have you thought of giving an inservice...
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    Can anyone Help Me Please?

    Ruby Vee replied to KendraZab-Pina's topic in General Students

    Check out a basic Algebra textbook. Perhaps a different book explains it in a different enough way that it's easier for you to process. I always sucked at math until I had to take a math class for...
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    First Time Traveler

    Ruby Vee replied to rnccf2007's topic in Travel

    I'm thinking perhaps you're a guy. Guys aren't usually the targets that young women are. Don't sleep in your car. Pick a reputable chain motel and use the security chain. Keep your wits about you,...
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    First Time Traveler

    Ruby Vee replied to rnccf2007's topic in Travel

    Sounds like you're well-qualified for a travel assignment! Driving cross country -- especially alone -- is GREAT! I like the freedom of stopping when I want to, where I want to. I can have lunch...
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    Lost stethoscopes

    Ruby Vee replied to mthiga's topic in General Nursing

    What in the world was someone doing with $400 in cash in their bag while they were at work, with the bag presumably unattended at times? Never bring more cash to work than you're willing to
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    Lost stethoscopes

    Ruby Vee replied to mthiga's topic in General Nursing

    Of course, if you're a guy, the full-on bling may not be your style. Keep your stethoscope out of sight if not actually using it and never lend it to anyone. My husband has lost several...
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    Narcotic Discrepancy!!

    Ruby Vee replied to Gericare25's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all of this. Let me just add that you're now on the radar. You're probably OK for this particular incident as so many others have been into the drawer since you were. But if something...
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    Why are nurse managers jerks?

    Ruby Vee replied to Cola89's topic in Nurse Management

    Well said! This one sentence sums up the whole
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    Hospital vs Homecare

    Ruby Vee replied to TheLorax's topic in General Nursing

    You're welcome. Hope I gave you something to think
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    CVU- is this considered critical care?

    Ruby Vee replied to tlscot09's topic in General Nursing

    This is a great
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    County Hospital Advice please!!

    Ruby Vee replied to Skylee89's topic in Nursing Career

    You can work at a county hospital and still transition to the big city hospital once you have a solid year or two of experience. Just make sure to stay long enough to get that experience. I took...
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    Graduate Nurse in ED Needs Help

    Ruby Vee replied to mgmurgatroyd's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Sounds like what we used to call reality shock. The first year of nursing is the most difficult, as you transition from "I'll ask the nurse" to "I AM the nurse!" The vast majority of us have...
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    Hospital vs Homecare

    Ruby Vee replied to TheLorax's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't really want to work in a hospital setting, there's no need to do so. However, if you anticipate EVER wanting to work in a hospital setting, it's probably best to get that experience now...
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    Why are nurse managers jerks?

    Ruby Vee replied to Cola89's topic in Nurse Management

    Good for you -- counseling has helped a lot of
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    Should drug diverters be prosecuted?

    Ruby Vee replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of a patient being killed because a nurse diverted pain medication -- not that it isn't possible, of course. If a nurse being under the influence has caused harm to a patient, it's...
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    Low L&D Census, losing hours. Does this happen often?

    Ruby Vee replied to clarkb33's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've never worked L & D, so I have no information that is specific to your unit. I used to work in a CCU where we had a large influx of staff from CCU in a neighboring hospital because this sort...
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    What to REALLY know as a Hospital CNA???

    Ruby Vee replied to Crystaluyen's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That sounds like an odd interview to me. I would think they would be more interested in "soft skills" or customer service skills. They can teach you how often they want their vital signs done. Are...
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    Scrubs and Name Tags

    Ruby Vee replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I do laundry every week. I have one pair of scrubs for each day of the week that I work (3 or 4) plus 1-2 spares. (One spare set in my locker at work or in my car for those times when someone...