Ruby Vee BSN

CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching

Original Member of the Crusty Old Bat Society

Member

All Content by Ruby Vee

  1. Ruby Vee

    Pros/Cons of Programs

    Ruby Vee replied to schayes28's topic in General Students

    The time to work on an MSN is when you've figured out what specialty fascinates you and exactly what you want to do with the degree. But there are other things to consider. The cost of the...
  2. Ruby Vee

    Going back to school...but idk what for?

    Ruby Vee replied to Egesse's topic in Nursing Career

    The time to spend the time and money on going back to school is when you've figured out exactly what you want to do with the education. If you haven't figured it out yet, going back to school is a...
  3. Ruby Vee

    New Tele RN

    Ruby Vee replied to KaitRN17's topic in Cardiac

    Congratulations on your new job! You don't really need a nurse residency program to start out, and everyone struggles to learn while they work. Honest! The more you learn, though, the easier it will...
  4. Ruby Vee

    Hoping to commiserate

    Ruby Vee replied to guest974915's topic in Travel

    Some love it. Others don't. I didn't care for always being the new person or the assumption that I didn't know anything. I lasted precisely one assignment before going on staff, buying a house and...
  5. Ruby Vee

    HIPAA Violation?

    Ruby Vee replied to Medic_Murse's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I work in ICU. Suppose I look up the family member and find out they ARE licenced as a nurse? So what? Chances are pretty good they work in a different specialty and don't actually know anything...
  6. Ruby Vee

    NICU RN transitioning to ER-- Looking for all the help I can get(:

    Ruby Vee replied to katenicuRN's topic in Emergency

    You are an adult, right? Most of your friends are adults - your parents, your colleagues, your bosses are adults. Adults are not the "foreign territory" you're trying to make them. (Besides - I can...
  7. Ruby Vee

    New Grad with ICU options, which is best?

    Ruby Vee replied to savyj96's topic in Nursing Career

    With respect, you don't really know for sure what you want to do until you've gotten some of that RN experience you need to get into anesthesia school. You might find that you love bedside nursing,...
  8. Ruby Vee

    What To Do After You've Made A Mistake

    Ruby Vee posted a topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school doesn't really teach you how to be a nurse, it just gives you a glimpse into the world of nursing and the nclex gives you a license to learn. If you're smart, you'll learn something new...
  9. Ruby Vee

    Not disclosing patient death to family member

    Ruby Vee replied to ddib3's topic in General Nursing

    I agree -- it would have been far more helpful (and appropriate) to say "We've disclosed his wife's death, but he has dementia and cannot remember. And then, if needed, explain the rationale. When...
  10. Ruby Vee

    Giving last name in report

    Ruby Vee replied to DaveICURN's topic in General Nursing

    Often the doctor's badge doesn't include their first name. As for last names, I'll admit to hiding mine when possible. I've been stalked by a patient (a psych patient, no less) who read my last...
  11. Ruby Vee

    Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

    Ruby Vee replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    You probably aren't the only one. I've ruined some with Sharpies and with lipstick. (Clinique can go through the washer and still deliver beautiful color every time. Now the dryer is another...
  12. Ruby Vee

    The ANA is worthless, looks down on floor nurses, don't join!

    Ruby Vee replied to DannyBoy8's topic in General Nursing

    As near as I can tell, they look down on BSNs and ICU nurses as well. I've had a few rather disconcerting conversations with representatives of ANA as they toured various hospitals where I've been...
  13. Ruby Vee

    Doctors Say the Darnedest Things - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    Ruby Vee replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    Years ago, when I was working in a world famous teaching hospital associated with Man's Best Medical School, we were frequently subjected to Man's Best Medical Students on their clinical rotations....
  14. Ruby Vee

    Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

    Ruby Vee replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    No, No, NO! If you were a REAL nurse, you'd know that blue is for day shift, green is for PM shift and nights writes in
  15. Ruby Vee

    Suspension

    Ruby Vee replied to stasiastar's topic in General Nursing

    You're kidding, right? You honestly cannot come up with a reason why your "friend" would be suspended? If the investigation reveals other morally indefensible actions like this one, the nurse should...
  16. Ruby Vee

    nursing schedule in WA?

    Ruby Vee replied to jbarry901's topic in General Nursing

    Self staffing is more or less available. Weekend requirement depends upon the unit -- every other or every third, depending upon union contract. Seattle had a strong union when I was there, which...
  17. Ruby Vee

    nursing schedule in WA?

    Ruby Vee replied to jbarry901's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in both Spokane and Seattle. Three 12s is pretty
  18. Ruby Vee

    Stressed Depressed is Looking for a Mentor/pen-pal

    Ruby Vee replied to PhillyRN92's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I cannot claim to be unbiased -- I think nursing has been an interesting, challenging and flexible career with good pay and and benefits. But I remember when I was brand new and hated nursing, hated...
  19. Ruby Vee

    Manager said something covertly racist

    Ruby Vee replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in General Nursing

    Ouch! That was caustic. Perhaps you're not living up to your screen
  20. Ruby Vee

    Manager said something covertly racist

    Ruby Vee replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you were only joking about going to the media, but these days it isn't particularly funny. Probably about as funny as making up a Spanish name for a role playing exercise is to you. HR is...
  21. Ruby Vee

    My mom is an RN and advises me not to become one

    Ruby Vee replied to Jen385's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    With respect to your mom, her story is not necessarily your story. If I had it to do all over, I'd probably do the exact, same thing. I'm older than your mom, and I've been a nurse for 40 years....
  22. Ruby Vee

    Do I have critical care experience?

    Ruby Vee replied to pepino23's topic in Critical Care

    I'd say that progressive care is not critical care; that's the opinion held at my hospital. But I'm interested to hear what others
  23. Ruby Vee

    Is this considered bullying?

    Ruby Vee replied to helpnewnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This! This is good
  24. Ruby Vee

    Is this considered bullying?

    Ruby Vee replied to helpnewnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's not the amount of nurses who accept interns who hate teaching. Often, the nurses aren't asked to precept or given any warning until the moment they meet that orientee. Sometimes a nurse who has...
  25. Ruby Vee

    "IMC Patients"?

    Ruby Vee replied to Fizics316's topic in General Nursing

    No, there's no unspoken rule. I think the rule is pretty well communicated. It's communicated on this forum, by your coworkers, by HR, by the hiring manager -- when someone is hired, the expectation...