Virgo_RN BSN, RN

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    H1N1 vaccine... why it should be MY choice!

    Virgo_RN replied to miss81's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I read somewhere that she had it in '07 and
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    I hope that they get the same compassion some day

    Virgo_RN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe they amputated cause sepsis isn't really a fun way to go. What was the issue with her breathing that they wouldn't medicate her? It's true that morphine causes histamine release that can...
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    Infection Protection?

    Virgo_RN replied to angelausp's topic in General Nursing

    I use "Standard
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    My pt accused my coworker of taking her Percocets! (long)

    Virgo_RN replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Other posters mentioned it. I was replying to those
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    Looking for experienced registered nurse

    Virgo_RN replied to dinai's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I've been a nurse for 2 years. I got my Associate's Degree from a community college. I work in the Emergency Department, but spent my first 2 years in Cardiac. I'd like to do flight nursing...
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    My pt accused my coworker of taking her Percocets! (long)

    Virgo_RN replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    There is no way we can know what really happened. I do not think it odd at all to give 15mg oxycodone along with the scheduled 80mg Oxycontin to someone who has developed such a high tolerance for...
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    Dressings for CABG/Valve patients

    Virgo_RN replied to Francesca RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's been a while since I worked with post OHS patients in one of the busiest OHS centers in three surrounding states, but our protocol (which I believe is still in use) is to leave the incision OTA...
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    Having a Hard Time

    Virgo_RN replied to SDA3694's topic in General Nursing

    You're in the home stretch. Just get through your last four, then you'll be on your own. Do not be afraid to ask questions; it's the ones who don't ask questions that are worrisome, but you'll be...
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    Sweat Shop

    Virgo_RN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a coldie. As long as I'm moving, I'm fine, but as soon as I stop, like when I eat dinner in the break room or sit down to chart, I get cold fast. Personally, I think thermostats should be set at...
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    Having a Hard Time

    Virgo_RN replied to SDA3694's topic in General Nursing

    I always connect my lock to the hub and draw from there, then flush with NS. It's not wrong. In fact, I would think it would be preferred in order to reduce the risk of introducing microbes into the...
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    Rules for the ER (long)

    Virgo_RN replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Of course it is. Us callous, uncompassionate, burnt out nurses should put ourselves in that patient's shoes. That poor patient just has an unmet need, and as professional nurses, it is our job to hold...
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    Rules for the ER (long)

    Virgo_RN replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    As I am cutting the shirt off an elderly man who fell off a ladder and has bruising on his thorax, low O2 sats on RA, hypotensive, and pain in his hips, the son "Dad, are you cold?" Dad: "A little"...
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    Clueless Patients and The Problems They Cause

    Virgo_RN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Most of my CAD patients saturate just fine. It's the coronary circulation that is affected by CAD. Often, people who undergo diagnostic caths aren't having severe symptoms. Though if the person has...
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    Rules for the ER (long)

    Virgo_RN replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Please do not come out into the hall and flag me down to ask me if your loved one can have a blanket. Can you not see that my arms are full of medications, syringes and tubing and that I am walking...
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    Rules for the ER (long)

    Virgo_RN replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    If you feel like you are going to throw up, do not call out "Nurse! Nurse!!!!" expecting me to drop everything and come running. There is a puke bag sitting right there on your lap. I suggest you...
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    Rules for the ER (long)

    Virgo_RN replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Do not bring your 14 year old son in for abdominal pain, then the first time I walk into the room, before I've even opened my mouth to introduce myself, start telling me how he hasn't eaten in a few...
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    Clueless Patients and The Problems They Cause

    Virgo_RN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Now, on the subject of stupidity, do I think some patients are stupid? Yes, absolutely. Like the guy who had an MI that nearly killed him, then the same day he was discharged went out and smoked...
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    IV start gone bad

    Virgo_RN replied to lsvalliant's topic in General Nursing

    I've never experienced anything like that. I once saw a middle aged man turn a not so nice shade of grey when he got stuck, but that's about
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    Clueless Patients and The Problems They Cause

    Virgo_RN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't consider myself stupid or clueless, but I certainly wouldn't be jumping at the opportunity to have a coronary angiogram or a PCI, unless I was actively having a STEMI. I've pulled enough...
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    How would you approach this situation?

    Virgo_RN replied to rachelgeorgina's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand why you would be concerned. Would it be possible to meet with the Director of Nursing and review your Grandmother's care
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    Good patient?

    Virgo_RN replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    I think "good patient" can mean a lot of different things. Sometimes the "good" patient is someone who is a partner in their own plan of care. Someone who is involved and invested in their own...
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    Nurses with Hep C

    Virgo_RN replied to flygirl43's topic in General Nursing

    Blood-to-blood transmission. Meaning that blood from the infected person has to get into your blood stream somehow. In theory, it is possible to transmit HCV by way of toothbrush; if blood from the...
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    How do you feel about this?

    Virgo_RN replied to 1TachyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Would a component of postop care for an obese patient who has just had knee surgery include patient teaching regarding healthy eating habits? And then to serve them a cookie with little nutritional...
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    Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    Virgo_RN replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just remembered one more: The Alarmist: Runs out into the hall looking around frantically to let you know "She's throwing up!!!!". Um, okay, should I call a
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    Poor spelling in charting

    Virgo_RN replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    Correct.