Virgo_RN BSN, RN

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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

    Saying "No" early in the game and setting the tone for the remainder of the program will create a lot less friction than changing the rules of the game later on down the road when you get fed
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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

    Oh my, what a funny mental image you've painted. I hope you're not insulted that I found your post humorous! If so, my apologies. I really don't mind poking other people with needles, but I don'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 don't understand the mentality of using others' work in this way. When I was in NS, I did my own homework, and copying others' tests was considered cheating. Unless a person has a legitimate...
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    Interesting blog Describes view from family's eyes

    Virgo_RN replied to Whiskeytown's topic in General Nursing

    Like the above poster, I, too, have mixed feelings. On the one hand, this does seem like an exceptionally caring family, and this young man is fortunate to have such a strong support system. Not all...
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    Would you switch to nights for alot more money?

    Virgo_RN replied to Maco's topic in General Nursing

    I would seriously consider it for fifteen more an
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    I need some VENTilation...

    Virgo_RN replied to SteffersRN87's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a rotten day. I hope your next shift is
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    A Professor's Grade Deflation Policy

    Virgo_RN replied to Millerstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a typical nursing program to
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    How long does it take you to complete an order????

    Virgo_RN replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone has a bad day every now and then, and I like to give others the benefit of the doubt. What else did the nurse have going on? Was there a reasonable explanation for the
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    Feeling burnt out...

    Virgo_RN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    Thanks, guys. Tonight was much better, and I have the day off
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    Feeling burnt out...

    Virgo_RN posted a topic in Emergency

    ...so I just don't feel like getting out of bed, nothing sounds interesting. I have the day off tomorrow, but I need to spend it studying, so I can't just take off on a spontaneous road trip or...
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    Feeling burnt out...

    Virgo_RN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    I'll buck up and be ready to hit the ground running when I get to work in a couple of hours. It's just been a crazy past couple of nights, balancing the real needs of the very ill with the selfish,...
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    Need Help With Critical Thinking Skills

    Virgo_RN replied to luvtosmile's topic in General Nursing

    You ask for help fixing
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    Air Tight Cliques-Level One Trauma ER Nurses/ Hospitals

    Virgo_RN replied to webmansx's topic in General Nursing

    A freakin men!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! After the shift I had tonight, let me tell you, that yoga class will feel great tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And yes, I need to vent to someone who won't judge...
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    Toxic coworker - is it just me?

    Virgo_RN replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    You have options. You could take the direct approach and talk to her about it. If you do this, you should pull her aside privately and phrase your concerns using lots of "I" messages, as in "When...
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    vent about nurse at work

    Virgo_RN replied to CNA2day's topic in General Nursing

    From what you have described, she does sound a little "off", and does not sound like someone who would take criticism well. Because of this, I would not put it past her to cause a lot of trouble for...
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    Pinning Day

    Virgo_RN replied to becca001's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! Enjoy your
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    Air Tight Cliques-Level One Trauma ER Nurses/ Hospitals

    Virgo_RN replied to webmansx's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it appears to be the culture in MY ED. Part of your orientation process will be figuring out who is who and what is what. Things may be different in the ED where you will be starting. While I...
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    How often do EMS crews show up to your dept unannounced?

    Virgo_RN replied to Larry77's topic in Emergency

    Thank you for the
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    Air Tight Cliques-Level One Trauma ER Nurses/ Hospitals

    Virgo_RN replied to webmansx's topic in General Nursing

    I had one year as an LPN, one year as an RN, both years on an acute post intervention cardiac floor in a major regional medical center. Our floor was also a "dumping ground" for severely ill patients...
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    Dead or Not he was your Patient show some RESPECT!

    Virgo_RN replied to Jerry 75's topic in Emergency

    That is brutal. I'm glad you spoke
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    Do you draw up blood on your own?

    Virgo_RN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, though we have techs that can start lines and draw labs, which helps tons when it's busy. Plus, they're good at it. They're used to starting large bores in the backs of ambulances on people...
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    Do you humidify high-flow oxygen with a nonrebreather?

    Virgo_RN replied to Freedom42's topic in Pulmonary

    As far as I know, you do not need an order to humidify O2. However, I have never humidified O2 by NRB. Aside from what has already been mentioned, I would imagine a patient who needs NRB has bigger...
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    Tattoo's....quick ?

    Virgo_RN replied to nursingstudent221's topic in General Nursing

    No, but mine is covered by my scrubs
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    Air Tight Cliques-Level One Trauma ER Nurses/ Hospitals

    Virgo_RN replied to webmansx's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a Level 2, and yes, there are definitely a couple of "Power Cliques" as I call them. My assessment of the situation is that new people need to prove themselves before they will be accepted....
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    now I know why patients have ER problems...

    Virgo_RN replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    Extension in the mouth...yuck! It just sucks to be sick and in the ED, and I think that time passes sooo much more slowly for the patients than it does for the staff. Even if the staff is super...