Virgo_RN BSN, RN

Virgo_RN is a BSN, RN and specializes in Cardiac Telemetry, ED.

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   Scope of Practice Question

   Virgo_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Is it within an RN's scope of practice to lance a boil, or to remove an embedded object, such as a piece of glass, from a finger/hand? I have checked my State BON's website, with no
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   Forced Flu Shots

   Virgo_RN replied to Tinksrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   Except in this case, it's more a medication allergy than a food allergy. At any rate, OP, what about the intranasal vaccine. Are you able to take
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   What do you pray for?

   Virgo_RN replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

   I don't pray. I am an atheist. I agree with both you and your husband. I agree that sometimes, in order to pay the bills, one must do what one must do. On the other hand, I agree that job...
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   Taking BP on pt. with pacemaker

   Virgo_RN replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Nursing

   When I worked cardiac, I only avoided the left arm if it was a fresh implant, simply because the left chest is already tender, and those automatic cuffs can squeeze like the dickens. Probably makes...
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   Straight caths - to clamp or not to clamp?

   Virgo_RN replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

   I was taught to clamp at 500-600ccs in nursing school, but this not the standard practice in the real world. The rationale was bladder
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   I forgot to chart something.

   Virgo_RN replied to dine saw's topic in General Nursing

   You can go back in and do a late entry. Just make sure you document it as
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   Lost it at Work

   Virgo_RN replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

   Sounds like a really stressful situation. When do you get a day
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   Please,please give me some guidance here...

   Virgo_RN replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

   Honey, you have to toughen up. Don't wear your heart on your shirt sleeve. Take criticism as an opportunity to do better. Do not take things
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   How much free water/fluid do you count 1/2 cup applesauce as?

   Virgo_RN replied to yogastudentRN's topic in General Nursing

   I wouldn't count apple sauce as "free" water or fluid. "Free water/fluid" refers to just plain water/fluid without any solids in it. The key word is
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    How to handle a patient asking for personal info

    Virgo_RN replied to KTSNurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I'd just tell him it's "against the
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    Are they trying to get rid of me? Will I make it as nurse?

    Virgo_RN replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    Sucks to be a
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    Are they trying to get rid of me? Will I make it as nurse?

    Virgo_RN replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    The word is "gruDge", not
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    Venting

    Virgo_RN replied to MissyF_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Families like this drive me absolutely buggy. They will not be satisfied until 100% of your attention is focused on their family member. It sounds like you did your best, and too bad if it wasn't...
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    Are they trying to get rid of me? Will I make it as nurse?

    Virgo_RN replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to agree with your educator and say that this is a legitimate concern. There are no guarantees that 3rd shift will always be "quiet". As a former noc shifter, I know for a fact that people...
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    letting go of personal baggage from past medical issues

    Virgo_RN replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    Well, having never gone through anything like your experience, I can say that it is different providing care for someone that you do not share a close personal bond with, as opposed to your child or...