Ruby Vee BSN

CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching

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    STICU vs CMICU vs ICU

    Ruby Vee replied to renae0404's topic in Critical Care

    In short, it depends upon the facility. "ICU" is a catchall phrase, and it can mean anything from a 40 bed unit that gets ANY patient requiring vital signs more than hourly (or whatever criterion...
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    Landed my first nursing job

    Ruby Vee replied to the_murse_factor's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations on your new job. Will you be moving to the new
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    Controversial Patient Odors in Nursing

    Ruby Vee replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Once they land in LTC, the norm is bathing once a week. If they smell bad, perhaps it's not their own
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    Never chart this

    Ruby Vee replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    "Alcohol on breath, speech slurred and staggering gait. Smells strongly of urine and feces. Denies having access to soap or water for the past
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    Patient Satisfaction: A New Priority

    Ruby Vee replied to AnnoyedNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have to laugh, because you are absolutely right. Any staff who doesn't see the spirally time suck that families can become (and all to often DO become) is probably not at the bedside. OR at the...
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    Lost job now what?

    Ruby Vee replied to ceneil76's topic in General Nursing

    Being defensive and argumentative when corrected is one of the biggest failings of a new grad. I really believe that the nursing school curriculum should include something about how to take criticism...
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    Tatts and HIPAA

    Ruby Vee replied to ShockMe's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I'm not sure why HIPAA is in question it all if the tattoo was on a PT. Surely Physical Therapists can have tattoos, just like everyone else. I suppose you could make a case for asking them to cover...
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    Required to stay at hospital with no pay

    Ruby Vee replied to Brdnfrd's topic in General Nursing

    Read your hospital's policy on extreme weather, and make sure you understand it. Facilities cannot hold you prisoner, but they can be quite firm about the need for you to show up for your next shift....
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    would you take a job with a mean doctor?

    Ruby Vee replied to mmccool719's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If I were certain that the doctor was mean, and not just having a bad day, socially challenged or legitimately angry, I would not go to work for them. Life is too
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    I don't want to be a nurse

    Ruby Vee replied to StudentA--'s topic in General Nursing

    I agree. There must have been a reason you went back to nursing school, a reason you wanted to be a nurse. There must have been positives you were looking forward to, or else why put yourself...
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    My patient committed suicide last night

    Ruby Vee replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry this happened to you and to your boss. You can't save everyone, but it hurts when you lose a patient. Hugs to
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    I have to have heart surgery...now what???

    Ruby Vee replied to itsalexk's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry this is happening to you! It is a psychological blow when your body starts to fail you. I don't have any experience with your exact problem, but I was in my late 50s when I got the breast...
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    Housing

    Ruby Vee replied to JPtravelRN's topic in Travel

    If your main concern is your patient care being affected due to lack of sleep during the day, buy yourself a 20 inch box fan (or two or three) for $17 at Home Depot or Lowe's. Park it next to your...
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    What do you do with extremely mean/disrespectful patients?

    Ruby Vee replied to auson16's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I feel disrespected -- such behavior is disrespectful. But it really isn't personal. They don't know you, they're not lashing out at you personally. They're mistreating the nurse because they...
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    What Do You Keep in Your Car for Emergencies?

    Ruby Vee replied to anitalaff's topic in General Nursing

    Kitty litter -- great for traction if you get stuck. Also tire chains, a snow scraper and a shovel. (OK, I've left the shovel out since I no longer travel through the mountains out west during the...
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    Is flipping a coin a "fair" way to decide who stays when there is a call-in?

    Ruby Vee replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    First, the DON is responsible for 24/7 staffing. Not answering the phone is not doing her job. Unless she's delegated that staffing responsibility to someone else, she's obligated to deal with...
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    Do Female Docs Provide Better Care to Their Hospitalized Patients Than Male Counterparts?

    Ruby Vee replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Female physicians listen better. How's that for a sweeping generalization? In my personal experience, however, that is true. All of my providers are female. I went looking for a female GYN on...
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    New nurse. What do I need?

    Ruby Vee replied to ChiMan360's topic in General Nursing

    Keep an extra set of scrubs, socks, and underwear in your work locker or in the trunk of your car. Even an old pair of shoes, if you can. You'll thank me for this advice when someone throws up on...
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    Where are all the "older" nurses?

    Ruby Vee replied to tjcnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Please use the "quote" function so we can more easily follow the conversation. Older nurses with experience draw higher salaries, and many institutions would rather hire two new grads than pay one...
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    When your ex or their mistress/lover is the patient?

    Ruby Vee replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I found out while the donkey was still in the ER (and asking to be sent to my unit) and spoke up. He was sent to another
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    Why Do Nurses Quit?

    Ruby Vee replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    There are bullies in nursing -- I've seen two in 40 years. But failing to say "good morning" is not bullying, nor is not wanting to share personal histories with the orientee you met yesterday....
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    Why Do Nurses Quit?

    Ruby Vee replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    It seems that many young people graduating from college and finding their first jobs these days still live with their parents. They can justify quitting a job because they "hate it" if someone else is...
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    Patient Satisfaction: A New Priority

    Ruby Vee replied to AnnoyedNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OK, I was with you until you told us you were the most competent nurse on the unit, even more competent than the ones with 10 years of experience. Now, not so
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    Patient Satisfaction: A New Priority

    Ruby Vee replied to AnnoyedNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good luck with all of that family education. Some family members are absolutely stupid, uncaring and respond poorly to any sort of redirection, boundaries or rules. Calmly and professionally...
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    What do you think?

    Ruby Vee replied to petertheparrot's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The historical definition for "Cuckold" has been a man who has been cheated