Ruby Vee BSN

CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching

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    Crusty Old Bats Bank

    Ruby Vee replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a great idea to me, but then I'm a crusty old
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    From psych to neurocritical care

    Ruby Vee replied to RN-ASN's topic in Neurological

    ICU.faqs is an entertaining read and still fairly useful. I haven't checked in awhile, but if the web site is still up, check them out. You'll also want to be able to read rhythm strips, so the ACLS...
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    Mayo Clinic RN uniforms

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

    Different managers enforce the dress code with varying levels of vigor. The best answer is to buy the correct scrubs (1-2 sets) for your first week, then ask the manager when you get on the
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    Stuck Between Two Job Offers: Maximum and Minimum Prisons

    Ruby Vee replied to Nurse_Red00's topic in Nursing Career

    Which one felt more comfortable? Which one can you see yourself driving up to cheerfully rather than dragging yourself in to work. Which one SEEMS "right" to you? If you honestly cannot choose,...
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    New Grad RN OR Consortium

    Ruby Vee replied to ThePeachyRN's topic in Washington Nursing

    I don't know anything about the OR Consortium, but I worked at a hospital that participated in the ICU Consortium. It seemed to be a bit more education for new grads and some support in transitioning...
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    Where to start ? ONC

    Ruby Vee replied to RNewbieMA's topic in Oncology

    No, I am not expecting a thank you or even civility. I would only expect classy behavior from someone who was, actually, a classy person. I think I'm pretty clear on what to expect from you. Any...
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    flirting at the workplace

    Ruby Vee replied to learning247's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you have an urgent matter to bring to the physician's attention, interrupt and bring it to the physician's attention. If it's not urgent, then wait for a break in the coversation and then speak...
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    Coworker had a needle stick, HR is not supportive

    Ruby Vee replied to mc-escher's topic in General Nursing

    What is the facility's policy on reporting at-work injuries? Did she fill out the appropriate paperwork for an at-work injury? Is there an occupational health department? In most places,...
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    Not hearing from former nurse co-workers

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

    All of my best friends are people I met at work, but keeping in touch after leaving the job is difficult. I've managed to keep in touch with three people from three different jobs, and they are truly...
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    Where to start ? ONC

    Ruby Vee replied to RNewbieMA's topic in Oncology

    At four months in, no one is competent. I wasn't. None of my peers were despite what I thought at the time. None of my orientees were, and none of the colleagues of worked with since. It is...
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    Any Mormon/LDS nurses here? I need help?

    Ruby Vee replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    Your right to practice your religion is protected by law, and it should be. Your right to have every Sunday off to "practice your religion" is not protected, nor should it be. Other employees have...
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    University of Washington Medical Center CCU vs. CTICU

    Ruby Vee replied to heartnurse_15's topic in Washington Nursing

    I've been away for a dozen years or so, but I've never heard of 5SA. Sorry I can't
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    Thinking of giving up FNP program

    Ruby Vee replied to Guest838984's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you're overwhelmed and aren't sure you even want to be an NP, it's time to take a break from the
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    How did she/he get through nursing school?

    Ruby Vee replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Okay. I didn't think you got my point when I read the first
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    The Dangers of Nursing

    Ruby Vee replied to Mary3010's topic in General Nursing

    First, compression stockings CAUSE leg pain in many of us. Comfortable footwear is less important than supportive footwear that will provide support and prevent over-time injuries to the feet, knees,...
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    University of Washington Medical Center CCU vs. CTICU

    Ruby Vee replied to heartnurse_15's topic in Washington Nursing

    When I worked at the UWMC, they were both on the same unit. Is that no longer true? We saw CRRT, HD, and plenty of LVADs, RVADs and BiVADs. Are you talking
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    Where to start ? ONC

    Ruby Vee replied to RNewbieMA's topic in Oncology

    At four months in, you should be concentrating on becoming competent in the job you HAVE. You'll need to be studying meds, pathophysiology, treatment alternatives, etc. at home in your spare time...
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    Any Mormon/LDS nurses here? I need help?

    Ruby Vee replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad you are so kind and compassionate, nonjudgemental. I'm glad you're not miserable and hateful. So how come you're attacking those with whom you disagree? "Disgusted", "miserable",...
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    Why would a nurse push IV potassium?

    Ruby Vee replied to Nsco2018's topic in General Nursing

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    How did she/he get through nursing school?

    Ruby Vee replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    YES, thank you for saying that first. Katie may well be as smart as she thinks she is, but the majority of people who think they're smarter than everyone else
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    How did she/he get through nursing school?

    Ruby Vee replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Hear,
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    Nursing school and overriding self doubt - Anyone else?

    Ruby Vee replied to SouthmovedupNorth's topic in General Students

    25 isn't old. At 25 you may even be one of the youngest in your class! Social anxiety will be limiting -- if you let it. Some of your first assignments in nursing school will be to interview a...
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    How did she/he get through nursing school?

    Ruby Vee replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    People who think they know everything make it really tough for those of us who really do know everything! (Tongue firmly planted in cheek). Dunning and Kruger were spot
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    New to critical care. Not new graduate. Need advice?

    Ruby Vee replied to alyssainthesky's topic in General Nursing

    Your manager needs to know how you're progressing, what kind of experiences you need more of and where you have opportunities for growth. For example, do you need an extra day to apply what you've...
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    Dealing with rude pt.

    Ruby Vee replied to Wildflowerlvn's topic in General Nursing

    Patients who behave like that will usually behave that way with everyone. If you won't take that patient again, someone else has to. That person has no less right to choose not to deal with the...