Virgo_RN BSN, RN

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    When Previewing Pre Nursing Students For Admission Into Nursing School

    Virgo_RN replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on how the admission process works. In the program I graduated from, the only classes that counted were the prerequisites for the nursing program, and points were allocated...
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    Why is nursing such a horrible job?

    Virgo_RN replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    That.
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    Me becoming an RN

    Virgo_RN replied to JC_Smith2009's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 32hrs/week during nursing school. All I did was work, sleep, study, and go to school for two years, but I pulled it
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    Shift B.S.

    Virgo_RN replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    You can only do what you can do. I do agree with the person who mentioned that it does get tiresome when you know, based on who you are following, what kind of shift you are going to have. I am not...
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Virgo_RN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    That is really
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    Jacked Up Sodium

    Virgo_RN replied to OutlawNurse86's topic in General Nursing

    Mmmm,
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    Jacked Up Sodium

    Virgo_RN replied to OutlawNurse86's topic in General Nursing

    That does seem
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    Jacked Up Sodium

    Virgo_RN replied to OutlawNurse86's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Yes, it sounds close, so if the doctor really wanted a BNP (a measure of left ventricular stretch related to overfilling), it would be easy to think s/he said "BMP". Some docs call it a "Chem...
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    Jacked Up Sodium

    Virgo_RN replied to OutlawNurse86's topic in General Nursing

    500ccs of NS isn't going to make a whole heck of a lot of difference in her serum sodium level as far as increasing it. The drop of one point in 6 hours was probably a combination of the IVF and a...
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    Cardiac question

    Virgo_RN replied to Sugarcoma's topic in General Nursing

    No, but I do like to teach. I look forward to having enough experience to precept new
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    Cardiac question

    Virgo_RN replied to Sugarcoma's topic in General Nursing

    Just want to add that they will probably want to go in and look to see if there are any lesions they can do anything about, like stenting or possibly CABG (last resort). If the CAD is diffuse, small...
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    Cardiac question

    Virgo_RN replied to Sugarcoma's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel stupid. How are you supposed to know this stuff if you've never been exposed to it before? What frightens me is that your cardiac floor is staffed with people that don't know this stuff!...
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    Cardiac question

    Virgo_RN replied to Sugarcoma's topic in General Nursing

    ACS=Acute Coronary Syndrome. The heparin gtt was for the worsening CAD, to provide anticoagulation and prevent thrombosis in the coronary circulation. I'm guessing this patient probably had a date...
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    The continuing saga of nurses vs. EMTs...

    Virgo_RN replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    Still waters run
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    "My child won't eat"- documentary

    Virgo_RN replied to Iggy123's topic in General Nursing

    I think the title is a bit misleading. All of those children eat. They just don't eat what the parents want them to eat. Also, I don't think its' as simple as just not making certain foods...
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    Introduction - along with a few questions

    Virgo_RN replied to HusbandOfANurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    It was a general statement, not referring to any particular area. I stand by my opinion that an advanced practice nurse with diagnostic and prescriptive authority should have bedside nursing...
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    I feel like I am working at Walmart...The customer is always right!

    Virgo_RN replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP, I would document each and every refusal, using the patient's own words whenever possible, and document your continued efforts to explain the importance of each intervention, as well as the...
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    New Grad-Unsure of self

    Virgo_RN replied to shlee121's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Normal.
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    Nursing and Prescription Authority

    Virgo_RN replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    How I respond really depends upon who the individual is and what their s/s are. For example, if it's one of my adult children with s/s of a cold, I am a Mom first, and I will take them a care package...
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    Nurses: Struggle or great?

    Virgo_RN replied to CaraGrace's topic in General Nursing

    It's both. There are great days and days where every second is a struggle. There are days where I am glad to be a nurse, and days where I dream about flipping burgers for a living. Money-wise, I am...
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    Introduction - along with a few questions

    Virgo_RN replied to HusbandOfANurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about the next two years, but it is my opinion that the current situation is temporary and will improve at some point. When that will occur, I have no way of knowing. Not to nitpick,...
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    Do you want to know what I find scary...

    Virgo_RN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    While this is a valid observation, on the other side, if you are the one having your error pointed out, I find the best response is to avoid making a big stink, say something like "Oh yes, you are...
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    Question about tinnitus

    Virgo_RN replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Reminds me of that episode of Gilligan's Island where Gilligan is picking up radio signals through his fillings. But seriously, a lot of my musician friends have
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    Med Calculation exams

    Virgo_RN replied to hydez1986's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't had to do a med calculation test since nursing
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    Tattoos and body jewelry policies in hospitals

    Virgo_RN replied to jdrown's topic in General Nursing

    It really varies from institution to institution. I work for a facility where there are many tattooed/pierced nurses, and some who have