Ruby Vee BSN

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    License info being sold

    Ruby Vee replied to #wontgiveup's topic in General Nursing

    Could you please use the quote function so we know which post you are
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    License info being sold

    Ruby Vee replied to #wontgiveup's topic in General Nursing

    I think you've got that
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    License info being sold

    Ruby Vee replied to #wontgiveup's topic in General Nursing

    What a smart idea! Did she actually GIVE you her address? I don't think it was mean at all. What you did was put a real person behind that name and address and gave that employee something to...
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    License info being sold

    Ruby Vee replied to #wontgiveup's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly, that is probably
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    Quitting my 1st RN job

    Ruby Vee replied to Nori.Giselle's topic in General Nursing

    That is as apt a description of the thread as I've ever seen.
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    Why Can Pre-Med Students Know Their Choice But Nursing Students "Can't"?

    Ruby Vee replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think anyone is "shaming you" for knowing what you think you want now, ahead of time. I think many may be cautioning you that you may not get exactly what you want when you want it, and that...
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    Nurses Eating Their Young

    Ruby Vee replied to Doc Lori, R.N.'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bullying or "eating their young" is not the norm. It's a myth perpetuated by those who would rather blame their problems at work on bullies or "young eaters" than take a good solid look at how...
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    Strange stethoscope question

    Ruby Vee replied to Username invalid's topic in General Students

    Get the pink one. It's been my experience that most stethoscope thieves are male MDs, and pink wouldn't seem like their
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    I am not proud of my track record.

    Ruby Vee replied to STARL's topic in General Nursing

    Right now, you're not looking at "easy" or "not easy." You're in a very precarious position, both personally and professionally. Given the complaints against you already, what do you think will...
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    I am not proud of my track record.

    Ruby Vee replied to STARL's topic in General Nursing

    You should definitely try calling on
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    BRAINS!!!

    Ruby Vee replied to nhodge20's topic in General Students

    I meant to address the portion of the post that you highlighted, but got distracted and didn't get back to it. Complaining that the nurses at your clinical site are "rude, snide, hateful and complain...
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    Quitting my 1st RN job

    Ruby Vee replied to Nori.Giselle's topic in General Nursing

    If you're referring to me, I questioned whether "completing the competencies" made one competent as a nurse. My contention is that it does not; it just gives a person a starting place in caring for...
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    did any of you share your first job offer on Facebook?

    Ruby Vee replied to mixtapern's topic in General Nursing

    If they're your family and friends, couldn't you TALK to them, email them, text them or send them a snail
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    Strange stethoscope question

    Ruby Vee replied to Username invalid's topic in General Students

    If you get a Littman, don't lend it to anyone. They have a tendency to grow little legs and walk off -- although I've seen the residents' on call room and counted several stethoscopes belonging to...
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    What are the most important things to consider before pursuing nursing?

    Ruby Vee replied to Corgilicious's topic in General Nursing

    Before considering a career in nursing, one should consider that the majority of nursing positions (and certainly the best paying ones) are in the hospital. Hospitals are open 24 hours a day, 7 days...
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    FNP school, not enough experience?

    Ruby Vee replied to Gryffinsdaddy2014's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It generally takes about two years as an RN to become competent. In my opinion, you'd be better off working the two years and concentrating on learning everything you can, then applying to NP school....
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    Losing hours and money

    Ruby Vee replied to MegaPedsNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, that's pretty common in health care. Usually, they take volunteers first, and it could be that they have so many volunteers they won't force anyone to take time off or switch days. Find out...
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    Strange stethoscope question

    Ruby Vee replied to Username invalid's topic in General Students

    As long as you're doing it on-line. I shudder to think what actual stores are like right
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    BRAINS!!!

    Ruby Vee replied to nhodge20's topic in General Students

    Usually, the "please be nice request" precedes a series of nasty posts by the original poster being snarky to anyone whose answers she doesn't like. When you ask a question on an internet forum, you...
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    Next step to go..travel nursing vs. ICU vs. going for MSN

    Ruby Vee replied to katballou's topic in Nursing Career

    You make valuable contacts in graduate school, so when you go to graduate school try to go in an area where you want to stay after you graduate. Do your traveling first. If you are feel as though...
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    Strange stethoscope question

    Ruby Vee replied to Username invalid's topic in General Students

    Most stethoscopes allow you to remove and replace the diaphragm. It is inadvisable to remove the head or earpieces from a Littman because that cuts down on the sound quality, but I can tell you from...
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    BRAINS!!!

    Ruby Vee replied to nhodge20's topic in General Students

    I'm gonna tell you that the "Please be nice when responding" made me much LESS willing to do the research into brain sheets for you. It's rather insulting to have someone assume that they have to...
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    Agency Ignores My Requests-Should I Reveal My Illness?

    Ruby Vee replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Telling or not telling is going to depend upon the sort of relationship you have with your manager. When I got breast cancer, I needed specific days off to attend doctor's appointments...
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    Big decision: what unit to transfer from after ICU. Help!

    Ruby Vee replied to BSN1234's topic in Critical Care

    I think either position would be a great learning experience and an easy transition back to ICU when you're ready. Something to think about: maybe that particular ICU wasn't a great fit for you. In...
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    Bullying at work

    Ruby Vee replied to LDRN1893's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wish I could find the photos I took of the child climbing on it. She couldn't believe the VW was