Virgo_RN BSN, RN

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    Do nurses actually teach patients assigned to them?

    Virgo_RN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Was he bleeding profusely from his face? Did you order a stat hemogram to make sure he wasn't losing too much blood? But in all seriousness, maybe he didn't know, because it's not really that...
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    Difficult familily members (VENT)

    Virgo_RN replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a real
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    Met with supervisor today....

    Virgo_RN replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    Could you just say you're taking a break from charge for a little
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    What Happens If the Nurse Didn't Aspirate For H1N1?

    Virgo_RN replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Nursing

    The blood was most likely from the capillary bed. Are you certain she didn't aspirate? When I give IMs, I use the thumb on the same hand that's holding the syringe to pull back on the plunger, which...
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    How To Document Sleeping On Night Shift

    Virgo_RN replied to Iggy123's topic in General Nursing

    I note whether they are easily arousable to voice if there is a question of their LOC, such as post sedation or altered mental status.....otherwise, I don't mention
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    Interesting blog Describes view from family's eyes

    Virgo_RN replied to Whiskeytown's topic in General Nursing

    "We took her a Sunday paper and went to tell the nurses they left the water out of mom’s ice/water chill pack." Oh dear
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    How To Document Sleeping On Night Shift

    Virgo_RN replied to Iggy123's topic in General Nursing

    Resting quietly, eyes closed, respirations even and
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    Are "real" nurses as mean as my future instructors?

    Virgo_RN replied to Dakovich's topic in General Nursing

    Your description of their behavior is very general and vague. Can you give some specific
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    is "beating around the bush" common in nursing?

    Virgo_RN replied to shrimpchips's topic in General Nursing

    What do you mean by "beating around the bush"? I'm not certain I understand how the title of your post relates to the content at all. Anyway, my drug guide says to push Lasix at a rate of 1-2 minutes...
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    Met with supervisor today....

    Virgo_RN replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck at work tonight! I hope your shift is a good
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    Interesting blog Describes view from family's eyes

    Virgo_RN replied to Whiskeytown's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I don't disagree with the need for the eye ointment, but the expectation that the nurse is able to provide hourly eye ointment in a reliable and timely fashion is unrealistic with the average...
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    Interesting blog Describes view from family's eyes

    Virgo_RN replied to Whiskeytown's topic in General Nursing

    I was referring to post #85, in which he states "With some staff we have to make sure that the ointment is really getting in his eye each hour. Pretty sure today, it didn’t get in there for over...
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    Grr! "Customer Service" Nursing Gone Crazy!

    Virgo_RN replied to KaseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    The way I see it, there is nothing wrong with a little fluffing and puffing. I really enjoy making my patients and their family members feel better by doing the little things that seem important to...
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    When the tables are turned (nurse on the receiving end of care, acted like a fool)

    Virgo_RN replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever I talk a needle phobe through an IV stick, one of the biggest pieces of advice is DO NOT LOOK at the needle!!!!! Find a spot on the wall, look out a window, count the holes in the ceiling...
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    When the tables are turned (nurse on the receiving end of care, acted like a fool)

    Virgo_RN replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    Having pulled my share of femoral artery sheaths, I can honestly say that the people that don't feel like they're being tortured truly amaze me. You had nothing to apologize for! I hope your results...
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    Should I go to nursing school if I have a blood phobia?

    Virgo_RN replied to pixeee's topic in General Nursing

    I used to hate veins before I started NS. Now I find it very gratifying to feel that "pop" and see the flash when I have successfully cannulated one. It really depends on how severe your phobia is....
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    Moochers who want to copy your homework or cheat off you......

    Virgo_RN replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, no, I did not assume that you made up what you were saying. I understood that this stereotype came from your classmates. My point was that by allowing your classmates to pigeonhole you...
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    Moochers who want to copy your homework or cheat off you......

    Virgo_RN replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    My feedback is my opinion. Opinions, by definition, can neither be correct nor
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    Moochers who want to copy your homework or cheat off you......

    Virgo_RN replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I stated that you were "playing into stereotypes" in response to your post, which you deleted, in which you referred to a stereotypical image of yourself as possessing certain qualities based upon...
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    Moochers who want to copy your homework or cheat off you......

    Virgo_RN replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's awfully presumptuous to think you know where I have and haven't been. But I do understand that this makes it easier to be dismissive of feedback you don't wish to hear. Good
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    Moochers who want to copy your homework or cheat off you......

    Virgo_RN replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I haven't lived under a rock my whole life. I understand the need for playing politics and having a feel for group dynamics. Your social survival skills are important in all aspects of your...
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    Moochers who want to copy your homework or cheat off you......

    Virgo_RN replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    By playing into stereotypes, you're not doing anyone any favors. Give your classmates a little credit. Another way of saying it is something like "Hey, you made it into nursing school, so you're no...
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    Met with supervisor today....

    Virgo_RN replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    For how long are you being put back on the floor? You know, I had a similar experience, but just a bit different. I got on somebody's radar because I asked for help one too many times. It didn't...
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    Moochers who want to copy your homework or cheat off you......

    Virgo_RN replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not getting what's wrong with the direct approach and just telling people that they need to do their own work. I thought we were talking about adults,
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    Moochers who want to copy your homework or cheat off you......

    Virgo_RN replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    What's so hard about saying "No. You need to do your own work."? Why in the world do you feel any sort of obligation to carry others through