Ruby Vee BSN

CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching

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    Don't know how much more I can take.

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

    Sounds like it's really that bad. It's going to add more stress to your already stressful life, but perhaps it's time to start looking for a new job. Your future self will thank
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    Full time work and school??

    Ruby Vee replied to Quitaphil's topic in General Students

    I worked "full time" during school both my undergrad and graduate degrees. Graduate school was easier -- I worked 12s on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and was able to pay for books and tuition as I...
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    Cali ER nurse

    Ruby Vee replied to smusher83's topic in General Nursing

    What does the acute RN say about the situation? She's probably even more worried about it than you are. I've never worked in place that small, but there must be some sort of policy or protocol that...
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    Brand new nurse; need advice to get through my first year of work!

    Ruby Vee replied to teejayyy's topic in Cardiac

    Learning to document on Sunrise is difficult, even for those of us who already knew how to do our jobs! Assuming you're somewhat younger than me, you'll have an edge there as you grew up with...
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    Funniest Nursing Situation

    Ruby Vee replied to Neats's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago, I worked at a world famous teaching hospital where there were many world famous physicians. World famous physicians from other countries visited regularly and news cameras followed them...
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    Quantitative literacy or Statistics

    Ruby Vee replied to Fullmetaljacket96's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not even sure what "Quantitative Literacy" IS! Statistics I know. I had to take it as an undergrad and then again in graduate school. It has a reputation (possibly well-deserved) for being a...
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    Training for new job

    Ruby Vee replied to Kansasmomandnurse's topic in General Specialties

    Not every preceptor is a great one. Some poor preceptors will become great ones with experience. Some places are so short of preceptors that even awful preceptors are tapped to precept ten months...
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    Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    Ruby Vee replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    Just for what it's worth, the constant snarkiness on your part and frequent admonishments to "relax" or "chill out" or the questioning of reading comprehension skills is not endearing you to the...
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    Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    Ruby Vee replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    Hear,
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    Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    Ruby Vee replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    The OP started the thread with a snarky attitude and entitled it with a very divisive header. Then she was quick to jump on all the posters who didn't tell her exactly what she wanted to hear and...
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    Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    Ruby Vee replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    I think you may have overlooked the snarkiness in some of Alexx's posts. Please don't slam "nasty attitudes" unless you're including the snark of the original
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    Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    Ruby Vee replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    You're not going to be well-liked by your new nursing colleagues with that attitude. Please follow your own advice about the snarky
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    e-Book or Physical Text Book

    Ruby Vee replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Students

    After my first year of nursing, I rarely referred back to my physical text books. There was always newer and more current literature to consult. The last I saw of my textbooks was when my (ex)...
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    Running a dementia unit

    Ruby Vee replied to tclark8748's topic in General Nursing

    I'll bite.
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    Called On Days Off

    Ruby Vee replied to JLVARGAS74's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I don't understand how you can text but you cannot call. Your time off is your time off. Technically, you aren't required to be available for phone calls. But since you WERE available -- you read...
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    Quantitative literacy or Statistics

    Ruby Vee replied to Fullmetaljacket96's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is statistics required for your nursing program? Is the statistics class that you're considering one that counts toward your nursing? If yes to both, there's your
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    100 mile commute. Worth it?

    Ruby Vee replied to indomie23's topic in General Nursing

    If it's just about the commute, take the closer job. If it's about the shift, the patient population or other intangible benefits, pick the job that calls to you. If the commute is the only reason...
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    Would you have gone to nursing school....

    Ruby Vee replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    Are you gainfully employed? Food on the table, a roof over your head? If so, nursing school was probably worth it, even if you don't like your current job. The thing is, it's far easier to find a...
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    Depressed and Disappointed in Myself

    Ruby Vee replied to Samx3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds as though you're in a supportive environment, and your patient population "isn't that acute." Perhaps what you need is some counseling to help you deal with your anxiety and possible...
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    Training for new job

    Ruby Vee replied to Kansasmomandnurse's topic in General Specialties

    With only two years of experience, she needs the practice in belaboring the point. One of the best ways to learn something inside and out -- or to discover how much you don't know about it -- is to...
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    Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

    Ruby Vee replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

    The laws exist. A nurse is essential personnel. I've been stopped for driving in a blizzard, showed my hospital badge and was given a police escort to work. Now with a hurricane -- you'd have to be...
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    Nurse Bullying. Have you experienced it?

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

    I think you're spending too much time worrying about being bullied. It has been my observation that the folks who are most worried about being bullied are most often the ones who exhibit bullying...
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    Nurse Bullying. Have you experienced it?

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

    Psssst! Your misogyny is showing. My husband has been a nurse for 30 years, and is currently working in transport. Most of his colleagues are EMTs and paramedics, the majority of them male. Prior...
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    Nurse Bullying. Have you experienced it?

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

    And perhaps others feel that YOU are the "keyboard bully" for telling them what they can and cannot say on social media from the privacy of their
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    Nurse Bullying. Have you experienced it?

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

    Here's the thing -- many hospitals have a dress code specifying how big your earrings can be. When you work in that institution, you agree to abide by their dress code. If your earrings are in...