Ruby Vee BSN

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    I'm not sure I'm cut out for this

    Ruby Vee replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is an interesting, challenging and flexible job where you not only GET to keep learning; you HAVE to. It's stable pay, good working conditions (indoors with heating or cooling as the season...
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    AEDs in the Wild?

    Ruby Vee posted a topic in General Nursing

    Recently, a poster on a boating forum I frequent has advocated purchasing an AED for use on off-shore passages (think in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, three weeks from land). The reasoning is that...
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    AEDs in the Wild?

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

    WOW! I had no idea that the US Coast Guard would go so far from US Coastal waters as to rescue someone halfway to Europe (or
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    Interesting Situation (Thoughts?)

    Ruby Vee replied to asneakyseal's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Same thing you did. Additionally, I might have talked to the docs about Dobutamine, which has a far shorter half life. Or you could have treated the SVR directly. But that CVP was pretty high --...
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    51 Year Old Experienced Nurse - Am I too old to obtain my BSN?

    Ruby Vee replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    If your kids are still at home for a couple of years, this is a great time to get your BSN! Go for it! You have a decade or more left to work, and a BSN will improve your job outlook and increase...
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    Acuity, cliques, paranoia, and documentation...

    Ruby Vee replied to WCSU1987's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Regarding the notes -- ask the nurses in the clique (one on one) if they can give you any advice about your notes. It may be difficult to summon the courage to do so, but it will help you in several...
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    Stethoscope Color in the Military?

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

    Civilian hospitals don't generally specify stethescope color. In fact, the more flamboyant the less likely it is to go walkabout without you -- and the more likely you'll get it back if it does. I'm...
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    Step-down experience

    Ruby Vee replied to Smiley72's topic in Pulmonary

    I passed boards forty years ago when it was a two-day exam on paper with #2 pencils and took six weeks to get the results via snail mail. So no, no study tips -- except spend the day before your exam...
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    My brain is bored--What to do until my clinicals begin in Fall 2018?

    Ruby Vee replied to Bcfrom1222's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'd spend more time at the movies, reading trashy novels and catching up with friends because once school starts you won't have time for any of
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    Responding to annoying co-worker who asks you to work for them every week?

    Ruby Vee replied to NurseUnforgetable's topic in General Nursing

    Just say you're sorry, you're unable to work for her. You don't need to give reasons or excuses. Do you really think that if this is a weekly occurrence, she will EVER agree to work for you? And...
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    Has been fired twice from 2 different jobs. Need a job and references desperately

    Ruby Vee replied to Amy888lee's topic in Canada

    So you've been fired from three jobs in two years, and at least two of those terminations were for cause. (L & D, it's possible that you weren't making mistakes, but if that were the case I would...
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    Seniority

    Ruby Vee replied to OB2010's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There are various ways to determine who floats. I've seen it done by seniority, by last float date and by a complicated matrix that also takes into account how much overtime someone has worked. If...
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    How do nurses last?

    Ruby Vee replied to KariT's topic in General Nursing

    You are correct in that your friend has poor time management skills, but it's worse than you know. If she's working nights and going to school in the day time, when is she sleeping? If you work...
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    Extremely nervous...

    Ruby Vee replied to KariT's topic in General Students

    First, you won't know enough to give medical advice, free or otherwise. The best advice you can give is "call 911" or "call your doctor." As far as NURSING advice, by the time you get through...
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    I am ashamed in myself

    Ruby Vee replied to KariT's topic in General Students

    You cheated, took the easy way through your classes, and then say that you're ashamed because you didn't LEARN more? You didn't learn more because you didn't put in the hard work required to learn....
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    I need a loan but can't get a cosigner

    Ruby Vee replied to kendleh's topic in General Students

    I guess that makes you a "striper". Possibly you're not too old and biter to be a cam
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    Seattle Children's Hospital / Living in Seattle

    Ruby Vee replied to LanaLasch13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Seattle isn't open to transplants from California, but otherwise no problem. There are (or were when I lived there) some very harsh feelings about Californians driving up the real estate prices. The...
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    How to NOT interview for your RN/LPN job!

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

    Good grooming is a job requirement for nurses -- always have been. If make up enhances your appearance, why would you not wear it while interviewing for a
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    I've finally decided to become an RN

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

    Twelve hours a day, 36 hours a week. But some folks work 20 shifts in a six week period, which averages out to 40 hours a week. I'm not sure why those extra two shifts make such a MAJOR difference...
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    Wearing secular head coverings?

    Ruby Vee replied to Oregon, My Oregon's topic in General Nursing

    That would still violate a number of dress codes. Ours says we can't have something more than 2 inches wide. Or is it one inch? I don't remember the exact wording, but I've seen the CNAs get sent...
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    AEDs in the Wild?

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

    You're right -- if someone has the money to burn, it's no skin off my nose. The guy on the boat next to ours has an AED on board. He's a physician. When he takes the boat out, he's usually alone...
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    AEDs in the Wild?

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

    Beverage
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    AEDs in the Wild?

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

    A boater three weeks off shore is out of luck unless there's a boat in the area (a cruise ship maybe? a vessel from someone's navy?) with a doctor and some equipment willing to go out of their way to...
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    AEDs in the Wild?

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

    I'm sorry, I don't understand your post. Is there a state law applying to private use of AEDs, and if there is, what difference would it make to an offshore sailor? A climber ascending Mt. Everest?...
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    AEDs in the Wild?

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

    My experience has been in CCU and cardiac surgery ICU. The ACLS scenerio for drowning (at least the last few times I've certified) specifies a non-shockable rhythm, so I'm wondering how common it...