Virgo_RN BSN, RN

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  1. Virgo_RN

    Help with understanding clotting disorder

    Virgo_RN replied to ConcernedMama's topic in General Nursing

    It's not that simple. INR is specific for Vitamin K dependent clotting factors, which are produced by the liver. Also, since the liver produces bile, which is involved with the ability to absorb...
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    Seeing a lot of Flu symptoms, or is it just media hype..??

    Virgo_RN replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    I overheard an emergency doc and an intensivist comparing notes about it the other night. They were agreeing on how amazingly fast they have seen people take a turn for the worse, more so than the...
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    got in report... pt in with confusion. Reality. post op hip. What to do?

    Virgo_RN replied to Sirapples's topic in General Nursing

    I think a lot of valid points have been made, but if I took aside every nurse that gave me a report like that described, I'd have taken aside about one third of the day shift staff at one time or...
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    Patients adding me as a friend on facebook...

    Virgo_RN replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    Oncology is like that. Not all ED patients are nice people that you would want to meet in a dark
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    Too Uptight?

    Virgo_RN replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    Already opened? No. Already pulled out of the Pyxis but still in the package?
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    Having a PDA at work.

    Virgo_RN replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I carry one as well. I do use it, and I like it. It's much more user friendly than what the hospital provides (Micromedex). The only thing I wish I had was a compatibility checker, like on...
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    Patients adding me as a friend on facebook...

    Virgo_RN replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    In my hospital, you can choose whether to include your last name on your ID badge or not. Those in ED and psych tend to choose
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    Difficult Time/Stupid Mistakes

    Virgo_RN replied to caribqueen12's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure this isn't avoidance
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    Patients adding me as a friend on facebook...

    Virgo_RN replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    They have a right to know "My name is Virgo_RN and I'll be your nurse today." They do not have a right to know my last
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    got in report... pt in with confusion. Reality. post op hip. What to do?

    Virgo_RN replied to Sirapples's topic in General Nursing

    I would think long and hard before pointing out the omissions of others. You just never know if it will blow up in your face. I admire your strength of character to be direct about it, and will be...
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    Difficult Time/Stupid Mistakes

    Virgo_RN replied to caribqueen12's topic in General Nursing

    Think of how far you have come. You are able to recognize the things you missed when you were much newer. That shows growth and improvement. Nursing is no cakewalk. Hang in
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    Ok I dont like ortho

    Virgo_RN replied to Sirapples's topic in General Nursing

    If you like it, that's great! That's the wonderful thing about nursing, is there are so many different areas to work in. I just happen to know that for me, ortho would not be fulfilling. But kudos...
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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

    Why would you observe someone with a kidney stone for 23 hours? Wouldn't it depend on the size of the stone and the severity of symptoms? Someone with a small stone and no hydronephrosis or...
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    Kid fell off bike: what would you anticipate?

    Virgo_RN replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    That.
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    Ok I dont like ortho

    Virgo_RN replied to Sirapples's topic in General Nursing

    No disrespect intended toward ortho nurses, but for me personally, working ortho would make me want to stab my eyeball with a fork. If you don't like it after only 4 months, I agree, get out. Good...
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    Those who can't...teach...your thoughts?

    Virgo_RN replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    No, absolutely not. In fact, I hate that saying. I think it is filled with disdain for those who choose the teaching profession. Without teachers, where would we be? Teaching is a noble...
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    This is a vent thread.....deal

    Virgo_RN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    Best of luck to you! I can tell by your posts that you are a damn fine nurse, and you deserve to work in an environment where you can flourish. Please keep us posted on how things
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    Update on Sally

    Virgo_RN replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

    How heartbreaking. That poor little
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    I am a klutz -

    Virgo_RN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Stuff happens. Don't beat yourself up. It's not like you blew it off because you don't
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    If No Luck Trying to Straight Cath, Obtain Urine Sample from the Wet Pad?

    Virgo_RN replied to Zen123's topic in General Nursing

    What is the urine sample
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    How to deal with those family members who are "nurses"?

    Virgo_RN replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, I recap blunt filler needles all the time, without using the one handed scoop method. Our injection needles have the little cover you slide up after it's been used, so no need to recap them. I...
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    How to deal with those family members who are "nurses"?

    Virgo_RN replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I engage them in conversation, like "Oh, where do you work?" "Do you like it there?" "How long have you been a nurse?", "How long have you worked at XYZ facility?" etc. Often I find out that the...
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    If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    Virgo_RN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Intranasal 2.5 weeks ago. No side
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    Would you have done this differently?

    Virgo_RN replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    No, I wouldn't have done this. I would have taken my lumps and learned from my mistake so it wouldn't happen
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    Nurses with tattoos, is it acceptable?

    Virgo_RN replied to sweetlyn_violet's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, haven't worried about it at all. In fact, I rather like those fuzzy tats on those little old men. It speaks to their history, where they've been, what they've done. That hirsute hula girl can...