Virgo_RN BSN, RN

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  1. Virgo_RN

    Hygiene More specific facial hair

    Virgo_RN replied to benr98's topic in General Nursing

    How do you explain the Red
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    Shift Assignments - Who bugs you the most?

    Virgo_RN replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm...I wonder which category I fit into? I really try not to complain, and I try to be as self sufficient as possible, but there are nights where I am very disgruntled. I understand that the CN is...
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    Today I almost yacked ...

    Virgo_RN replied to maestrotee's topic in General Nursing

    That is pretty
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    Petite Nurses

    Virgo_RN replied to Littlemisslizzie's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 5'2" and have a small frame; can't help it, have been this way all my life. I don't find that most people underestimate me. Just a few patients have made comments, but I tell them I'm not...
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    time managament ..sniff~

    Virgo_RN replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    I think 6 high acuity patients is the problem. But what do I know? You probably won't get very far trying that line of argument. So, I guess the key is that you have to prioritize the critical...
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    Fake Nails

    Virgo_RN replied to Coloradogrl's topic in General Nursing

    How do you know she wasn't on her way to
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    have you ever had a pt that you cant tolerate!???

    Virgo_RN replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Behavior modification strategies are not quick fixes. They take time and consistent repetition. If the undesired behavior *always* results in her not getting what she wants over an extended period...
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    Am I being too sensitive?

    Virgo_RN replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    Those are air valves, not feeding tubes or trachs. You are entitled to feel however you like, but I do not feel they are in poor
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    Blood pressure meds..without parameters???

    Virgo_RN replied to ari3sdog's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. Depending upon the patient's diagnosis, you could actually be doing harm by holding an a vasoactive med simply for an SBP in the 90s. I've had patients where the cardiologist WANTED their...
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    Nursing is not what I thought...hate my job...need ur opinion

    Virgo_RN replied to dtermineddenise's topic in General Nursing

    I think what you're experiencing is a combination of factors. Reality shock is extremely common in new grads, when you take that first job and realize that nursing school did not prepare you for...
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    Flushing a Port-a-Cath--to waste or not to waste?

    Virgo_RN replied to bruinrn's topic in General Nursing

    Our protocol is to just flush it
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    Why don't nurses listen to cna's

    Virgo_RN replied to nurse12b's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had an aide fail to notify my that my patient only had 100mL out in six hours. When I asked her about it, she admitted that she was aware and her excuse was "Well, he has that UTI...." I got a UA...
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    to fly or not

    Virgo_RN replied to RNnAlpine's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I want to fly. Flight company here requires a minimum of 5 years' ED/ICU/Trauma experience. I've got 2 years of cardiac under my belt, soon to start in the
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    Having a really hard time after today

    Virgo_RN replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't mean to sound insensitive. I simply meant that because the culmination of all your efforts was a positive outcome, a peaceful death surrounded by loved ones, that perhaps some comfort could...
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    Having a really hard time after today

    Virgo_RN replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure why you're upset. It sounds like a harsh day, but in the end the patient died peacefully. That's something to feel good about,
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    family requests and time management

    Virgo_RN replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, the vast majority of patients and their family members have no earthly idea what a nurse does or how many responsibilities the nurse juggles at any given time. I think it's primarily...
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    Tossing Your Cookies...

    Virgo_RN replied to JasmDasm's topic in General Nursing

    I've never vomited or passed
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    homehealth nurse in heels & scrubs while working!?

    Virgo_RN replied to coffee4metech's topic in General Nursing

    The papers all over the car thing, well, as a neat freak, I'd have a hard time with that. But, I do know that some people function better that way...sort of an organized chaos, so I would probably...
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    What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    Virgo_RN replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    I hate when they expect us to bend over backwards to "fix" them, but aren't willing to do anything to help
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    Nursing School: Did you GAIN or LOSE weight?

    Virgo_RN replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    Gained 10lb. Stopped working out, stopped eating right. Too many hours sedentary studying, not enough sustained aerobic
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    Give pt 1 can of beer w/each meal

    Virgo_RN replied to LPN_2005/RN_10's topic in General Nursing

    Most ETOH dependent patients who come to my facility (acute care) are put on ETOH Withdrawal Protocol. Occasionally we do have patients who are ordered a glass of wine, a can of beer, or a shot of...
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    wrong nursing assessment. help!

    Virgo_RN replied to wannabenars's topic in General Nursing

    What was his platelet
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    How fast do you push metopropolol

    Virgo_RN replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    My IV Med guide by Gahart states to push a single dose of metoprolol over one minute. This is the standard I
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    Med Errors- would you report one?

    Virgo_RN replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I have and will report medication
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    potassium level

    Virgo_RN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Critical high K+ is >6.5, and normal serum potassium levels are the same for adult and elderly populations. Many geriatric patients have chronic renal insufficiency, which would lead to elevated...