Virgo_RN BSN, RN

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    I'm not really a nurse until I sign "RN" after my name

    Virgo_RN replied to NewNurseAlert's topic in General Nursing

    Why is it wrong? The ability to network is a valuable skill in any profession, not just
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    CNAs who work the overnight shift, i need your help!

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

    When I worked noc shift as an aide, I had 20 residents on average, at least 15 of them incontinent. They needed to be changed Q2hrs, plus I had three "get ups" and two additional "get dressed" to do....
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    Growing concerns about new RN position

    Virgo_RN replied to DaisyB123's topic in General Nursing

    What kind of a unit is this? These pts sound very typical of what I would receive on a PCU/cardiac tele unit. I started as a new grad, and I have to say that it's a tough place for a new grad to...
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    I Acted terribly unprofessional today...

    Virgo_RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree. I think this was a wake-up call, and has the potential to be incredibly powerful and liberating depending on how you choose to handle it. Don't sweep this under the
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    I Acted terribly unprofessional today...

    Virgo_RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I lived on the streets when I was a teenager, and I met a lot of homeless mentally ill. I befriended a few. I remember my friend Danny, who one moment was walking on the beach discussing world...
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    Basic I & O Question

    Virgo_RN replied to Thornbird's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught that anything that is liquid at room temperature is a fluid. I guess you'll have to ask your CM what the P&P
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    Basic I & O Question

    Virgo_RN replied to Thornbird's topic in General Nursing

    If they are fluids, then yes, they would be counted as liquid, right? However, whenever we have a pt. on tube feeding, we always count the free water
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    I Acted terribly unprofessional today...

    Virgo_RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You're gonna get psych patients wherever you work. People with psychiatric conditions need medical attention, too. Can you identify what exactly it is about this patient population that is so...
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    Why I want to be a nurse!

    Virgo_RN replied to mmulligan23's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, Mr. B sounds very familiar! So many of our patients cope with the loss of their independence and dignity just like Mr. B did. I am glad you were able to understand him, and more importantly,...
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    New PCU job, excited and nervous, can I do it?

    Virgo_RN replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    You could study for your PCCN, but I'm pretty sure you'll be quite busy just learning the ropes on your new unit. Consider the PCCN later down the road.
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    Compassion.... why is it so hard to give some?

    Virgo_RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry, couldn't help it. There are very few people on the planet that lack the capacity for compassion. Those that do are called sociopaths. Yeah, I'm a nurse, but I am a human being first, and...
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    Bad Day

    Virgo_RN replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, not everyone can be perfect like
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    hospitalists increasing your census?

    Virgo_RN replied to imaRN08's topic in General Nursing

    Some of the hospitalists where I work are in favor of having unit based hospitalists. Our hospital is huge, and they get tired of covering the entire hospital to round on their 20-30pts every
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    Do undocumented aliens end up getting after receiving emergency care?

    Virgo_RN replied to DolceVita's topic in General Nursing

    I became a nurse for humanitarian reasons, among others. I am not the border
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    hospitalists increasing your census?

    Virgo_RN replied to imaRN08's topic in General Nursing

    We have about 8 hospitalist "teams", and usually they don't admit for silly reasons. If someone is admitted for CP r/o MI, they get on the cardiologist service and appropriate diagnostics are...
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    Physical Assessments: Do Any Nurses Do Them

    Virgo_RN replied to romie's topic in General Nursing

    I am required to perform and document a full head to toe assessment on each patient at the start of my shift, then focused assessments throughout the shift as the patient's condition
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    Low Census. Trend started by the bad economy or sign of changing times?

    Virgo_RN replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Dammit. I just typed up and awesome response and my computer ate it. The gist of it was that I think it's just a phase. People aren't going to quit smoking, start exercising and stop eating crap...
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    FED UP CNAS!!!!

    Virgo_RN replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hoo boy. I don't miss my LTC CNA days one bit. I remember one aide who trained me, warned me about "Mr H.". "Watch out, he hits!" she had told me. It didn't take long to see why. She would walk...
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    R U annoyed by some ancillary staff too?

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

    Sorry, Erik, I didn't mean to derail your thread. Just had to vent too. I agree you should write an incident report, if you haven't
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    R U annoyed by some ancillary staff too?

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

    Seriously? That seems kinda disrespectful, but if the RT doesn't mind, that's not a bad
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    Nurses Are Professionals? Oh Really?

    Virgo_RN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I refuse to use scripting. I do my hourly rounds, and before I leave the room, I ask the patient if there is anything else I can get/do before I leave, but I have always done that, even before hourly...
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    R U annoyed by some ancillary staff too?

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

    RT forgot to put end stage COPD patient back on his O2 after a neb tx. I was in the room preparing PO and IV meds, and noticed when the patient started to convulse and gasp like a fish out of water....
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    What's the reason for a RN to be snippy to a new post op pt. ?

    Virgo_RN replied to momofqc's topic in General Nursing

    Any such threat from a family member will result in an invitation to leave, and if said invitation is declined, then security will gladly escort you out the
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    poor prognosis/family in denial

    Virgo_RN replied to ello7's topic in General Nursing

    It is hard to let go. I've wrestled over when it is "time" with many of my dogs and cats. I cannot imagine how difficult the decision must be with a human family member. Even if you know,...
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    Hungry Nurse or Troublemaker?

    Virgo_RN replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    *snicker*