Virgo_RN BSN, RN

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    Nurses with tattoos, is it acceptable?

    Virgo_RN replied to sweetlyn_violet's topic in General Nursing

    Do you plan on exposing your shoulder blade at
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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

    The influx seems to have ebbed for the time being. I only had a few ILIs over the weekend. I'm sure it will pick up again when the seasonal flu starts to hit. I think our local media has done a...
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    Dealing the 'that' nurse

    Virgo_RN replied to erqueen66's topic in Emergency

    Just smile and nod and go about my
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    Virgo_RN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, it really could be hours before the doctor makes a decision about whether we're going to admit your husband or send him home. Taking out your frustration on me will not change that. I know you...
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    Ever have family members of a pt who was a doc?

    Virgo_RN replied to buddiage's topic in General Nursing

    Ooooh, I hate that! I treat ALL of my patients as I would want to be treated, and I don't need to know if someone is a "VIP". I'm not going to do anything differently, so why do I need to know
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    Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    Virgo_RN replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There is a distinction between family involvement, advocacy, and support and family interference, finger pointing, unrealistic
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    Informed Consent

    Virgo_RN replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    You are correct, the physician needs to speak with the patient and explain the procedure, its benefits and risks, and answer the patient's questions, before informed consent can be obtained. You can...
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    All nursing floor - with no nursing assistants???

    Virgo_RN replied to JSBoston's topic in General Nursing

    I like the idea in theory. In practice, I have no idea what it's like, since I've always worked with CNAs and
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    When A Nurse Can't Offer a Hug...

    Virgo_RN replied to Cherybaby's topic in General Nursing

    That would be me. I can and do hug, but it's not really my favorite, and when I'm feeling emotionally raw, a hug is not what I need. Empathy, yes, but hugs, no. A pat on the back or a shoulder...
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    When A Nurse Can't Offer a Hug...

    Virgo_RN replied to Cherybaby's topic in General Nursing

    Of course. I'm there to care for the person, not to pass judgment. I'm not much of a hugger, but will do the shoulder touch or hand holding thing when it's called
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    Oh God, I screwed up....

    Virgo_RN posted a topic in Emergency

    I don't want to post details, but let's just say it wasn't minor. I have never screwed up this badly. The only thing I can say is that it was my first day off orientation and I only had the patient...
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    Oh God, I screwed up....

    Virgo_RN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    Actually, I
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    Terrible Incident

    Virgo_RN replied to josebeltran88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't remove dressings unless instructed to by the nurse. I don't know that you broke any laws per se, but what you did do is make more work for the LVN. Now she has to go redress all of those...
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    Hi, I am BortaZinTx, RN

    Virgo_RN replied to Bortaz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :wlcmggrp: to the nursing
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    How many would consider leaving nursing if they had a similar or slightly higher pay.

    Virgo_RN replied to jean36's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on a lot of other factors, such as hours, stress level, whether the job clashes with my personal sense of ethics,
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    You may think this is stuipid, but I'm need advice!

    Virgo_RN replied to wrightLPN's topic in General Nursing

    There is a huge difference between being the sticker and the
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    Not a very good start to clinicals

    Virgo_RN replied to Kringe38's topic in General Students

    Roll them onto their side. Congrats on starting nursing school! Good
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    Anyone here bulk up to become a better nurse?

    Virgo_RN replied to AcousticFoodie's topic in General Nursing

    I try to maintain a general level of physical fitness for my health and well
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    Having a hard time w/ the elderly lately

    Virgo_RN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Some people act like jerks because their disease process influences their behavior. Some people act like jerks because they feel powerless, unwanted, undervalued, etc. Some people act like jerks...
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    Having a hard time w/ the elderly lately

    Virgo_RN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I think there is a tremendous knowledge deficit related to caring for elderly loved ones that exists in this culture. Couple that with the economic reality that most people have to work for a living,...
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    Washington Redskins Cheerleader Suffers Dystonia From Flu Shot

    Virgo_RN replied to musiklover's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The jury's still out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP0QYLMUZb4&feature=player_embedded# http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/health/102109_desiree_jennings_dystonia_explained...
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    Crazy things pt's do for pain meds.

    Virgo_RN replied to eriksoln's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow, some of these stories are crazy! I've had people ask me to leave the pain pills at the bedside, but that's about it. Nothing as crazy as any of these
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    Our hospital is going SMOKE FREE!

    Virgo_RN replied to CCLOUD9's topic in General Nursing

    My facility is smoke free as well. It has its pros and cons. I've had patients leave AMA over not being able to smoke, including one with a fresh femoral arteriotomy! As a nonsmoker, I do like not...
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    Drama Queens/Kings in the ED

    Virgo_RN posted a topic in Emergency

    I haven't been in the ED very long, but I have been there long enough to make a few observations. One of these observations is, I've seen several people come in making such a fuss, you'd think they...
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    Drama Queens/Kings in the ED

    Virgo_RN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    Haven't run into any of those, though there are a couple I remember from my days on the