Ruby Vee BSN

CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching

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    Failing score on clinical evaluation (long story)

    Ruby Vee replied to lilfayfay's topic in General Students

    Forgive me, my specialty is ICU. But what in the world is a hypertensive induced pregnancy? Is that really a thing? Because it sounds to me as if the hypertension caused the pregnancy and we all...
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    BSN is a joke

    Ruby Vee replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    A BSN is a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. You've already got the nursing stuff in your ASN. (Much of it, anyway.) Now you have to complete the requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree. If...
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    Employee Motivation

    Ruby Vee replied to LTCEducator1966's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Tie raises to the learning modules -- not complete, not eligible for a raise. Tie disciplinary process to the learning modules. If the modules aren't complete on time, issue a verbal
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    Between the interview and waiting for a job offer

    Ruby Vee replied to MelodyRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What does "It's ha seven a week now" mean? Has it been seven weeks since your interview? And why are you interviewing when you've got a preceptor? Does that mean you're working in the L & D...
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    Confused New NP

    Ruby Vee replied to NPblueheart's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You're going to get a lot of folks telling you to take the second offer because of no evenings, holidays or weekends. I'm going to tell you that if that isn't enough to make you snatch up the second...
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    Burnout

    Ruby Vee replied to denpen08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Are you truly burned out or have you just lost YOUR PASSION? I ask because despite what many seem to think, it isn't necessary to have a passion to be a competent and caring nurse. If you've lost...
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    California Requires Gender Pronouns

    Ruby Vee replied to DaveICURN's topic in Nursing News

    I suspect you've already passed that point on this thread. Best
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    California Requires Gender Pronouns

    Ruby Vee replied to DaveICURN's topic in Nursing News

    Actually, you said: "I agree with what you are all saying, except about a man getting pregnant. That's silly and biologically impossible." That statement does not allow for a biological female...
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    Verbal order-Denied by resident

    Ruby Vee replied to Traumamama02's topic in Emergency

    Critical care IS different. If the provider (physician, NP, CRNA) is intubating, pushing an IV med that only someone with the proper credentials can push, or has her hands deep in the patient's...
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    Do Hospitals Get Prestigious National Awards for Poor Nursing?

    Ruby Vee replied to d'cm's topic in General Nursing

    Nor does it accurately evaluate that good work environment or good support for patient
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    Do Hospitals Get Prestigious National Awards for Poor Nursing?

    Ruby Vee replied to d'cm's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't see anything like this any unit where I've ever worked, either. Not even any place I've been floated to. The only reason I didn't leap in to disagree earlier is that I've been busy all day....
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    New Grad RN wanting to leave after 3 months

    Ruby Vee replied to RNAnony's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'd cut the preceptor some slack -- a new grad has absolutely NO idea how difficult it can be to be precepting constantly with no end in sight, and no visible results because the new grads just quit...
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    What Should I Do?

    Ruby Vee replied to lecole01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Before you sign up for classes, make sure that the class you need to take over the summer is indeed offered over the summer. Don't ask me how I know
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    My Family can't see me as a Nurse but it's my dream

    Ruby Vee replied to Adrianaboydlewis's topic in General Students

    As he was driving me to high school graduation practice, my father informed me that he and my mother were hoping my boyfriend gave me a ring for graduation because "You'll never make it through...
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    Scrambling to keep my head above water

    Ruby Vee replied to patientsb4politics's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Essentially, you have a new job. The term "stepping down from a leadership position" implies that the job you now have is a lesser job, and that perhaps you thought you had already mastered it. But...
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    Failed nclex multiple times

    Ruby Vee replied to PatchAdams_LVN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You've failed the NCLEX multiple times; I would conclude that you don't know the material. The fact that your program was closed due to low success rates would seem to reinforce this. If the school...
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    Just another "no friends in nursing school" rant

    Ruby Vee replied to prettywishes's topic in General Students

    I don't remember or keep in touch with ANYONE from either my BSN class or my graduate studies. My step-daughter's mother is still best friends with her former roommate. You may have a more difficult...
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    Is this normal!?

    Ruby Vee replied to stressedstudent14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is it possible to do the necessary reading the day before class so that when you see the power point it's not your first exposure to the
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    My Family can't see me as a Nurse but it's my dream

    Ruby Vee replied to Adrianaboydlewis's topic in General Students

    It isn't up to your family. It's up to you. Make up your mind and do what you want to
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    religion and interviews

    Ruby Vee replied to CticuRN95's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm a Catholic; we're expected to be at Mass every Sunday. I worked every weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) for years due to family obligations. Some weekends, I was able to make a Saturday...
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    I don't think they trust me at work

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

    New people on the unit get the pairs and chronic patients. It happens everywhere. Show that you can take great care of those patients, and you'll gradually be trusted with sicker and sicker...
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    omg I forgot to give report!

    Ruby Vee replied to kellicutshair's topic in General Nursing

    I was at work when I was notified that my sister-in-law had unexpectedly died. I left work in such a blur that I completely forgot to give report on one of my patients. When I called the unit, they...
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    On call, but missed call

    Ruby Vee replied to msannaa7711's topic in General Nursing

    Getting fired is a bit extreme unless there were previous disciplinary or attendance issues. But you may get a verbal or written warning, which should be expected. When you next see your manager,...
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    Peer Review questions

    Ruby Vee replied to Ddestiny's topic in General Nursing

    It seems that you've learned from your mistake, and by sharing it here you've potentially helped others learn from it as well. I don't have anything to add to the advice you've already received, but...
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    What is your Nursing Super Power?

    Ruby Vee replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    That's an awesome super power to have -- one well worth