Virgo_RN BSN, RN

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  1. Virgo_RN

    What do you do when/if a Doctor or other nurse curses you out?

    Virgo_RN replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    It's totally unacceptable, and if it happened to me, I'd probably stand there with my jaw on the floor, I'd be so
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    need your support and prayers

    Virgo_RN replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    Sending good thoughts your way,
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    Public Apology

    Virgo_RN replied to coffee4metech's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you.
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    What is wrong with me?

    Virgo_RN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember that the grass is not always greener, and that there will be BS wherever you go. More than likely, you'll just be trading one form of BS for another. I'm sure you're well aware of...
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    Should I rent a house directly across the street from the hospital?

    Virgo_RN replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Psychiatric

    Sounds nice to me. I'd love to have a big open space to exercise my dogs right across the
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    I actually like my coworkers

    Virgo_RN replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I really like most of my coworkers too. There are a few bad apples, but they certainly haven't spoiled the whole
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    Things you'd LOVE to tell the doc and get away with it....

    Virgo_RN replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    I tend to agree with this sentiment, but at the same time, many of us worked very hard for a number of years to achieve the goal of becoming a nurse, often racking up large student loans, and so the...
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    Things you'd LOVE to tell the doc and get away with it....

    Virgo_RN replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    I really like most of the hospitalists where I work. There are a couple I could do without, but they are by and large much, much more responsive and courteous than the specialists, with the exception...
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    How do you tell someone they smell bad?

    Virgo_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Not a patient, but a student? The other day I was getting report from the previous RN, and she had an LPN student with her that she was precepting, and the student smelled awful. It nearly knocked...
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    I can't take it anymore!!!!

    Virgo_RN replied to tannylp74's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Almost everyone walks out of that test feeling like they failed. It's just the nature of it. Relax, study, do your
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    Curious: Any increase in cardiac related ER visits since MJ died?

    Virgo_RN replied to DolceVita's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work in the ED yet, but on our cardiac floor, no we have not seen an increase in "chest pain r/o MI" patients. In fact, right now, our census is quite
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    Policy on Tattoo's & Piercings

    Virgo_RN replied to kerric511's topic in General Nursing

    Not true. My tattoo artist has worked on several MDs. They just keep them on their trunk where they can be easily covered while at work. As far as piercings, you never know if an MD has nipple...
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    SAUNDERS to study -- good/bad??

    Virgo_RN replied to KaiTT21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Saunders and passed with 75 questions on my first
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    ER Experience

    Virgo_RN replied to tishirajan's topic in General Nursing

    In your letter, be sure to include the positive experiences. The nurses and aides on the floor that were good to you deserve a little
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    The Difference Between Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack Is this Statement True?

    Virgo_RN replied to Angela.Tris24's topic in General Nursing

    I was watching a rerun of Cold Case the other night. It was the one about the doctor that gets caught up in gambling and ends up being shot (I won't give away whodunit in case you haven't seen it)....
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    Policy on Tattoo's & Piercings

    Virgo_RN replied to kerric511's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital's dress code requires that tattoos be covered if possible, but some staff members have tattoos that are not possible to cover, such as neck, hand, and wrist tattoos. We also have many...
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    JERK DOCTOR!

    Virgo_RN replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    It seems that you've already confronted the doctor directly, and that your unit director is aware of the situation. Do you have union representation? That may be the next place to look for help. If...
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    Scared about continuing to pursue nursing

    Virgo_RN replied to WantAccel.BSN's topic in General Students

    This too shall pass. Jobs may be scarce right now, and there is a good chance that things will get worse before they get better. But get better they will. The fact that the baby boomers are aging is...
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    Question about occupied bed

    Virgo_RN replied to Christina08's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hmmm...well, in the real world, if the person were incontinent or had any draining wounds, I would wear gloves. If the person cannot get out of bed for a linen change, then the likelihood that they...
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    Cardiac to ED

    Virgo_RN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    Already have ACLS, required to work in cardiac. What do you love about the
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    How do you tell someone they smell bad?

    Virgo_RN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think if it were me, I'd feel humiliated no matter how nicely or respectfully someone told me. That's what makes it tough for me, I think. Plus I really dislike confrontation, especially when...
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    Cardiac to ED

    Virgo_RN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    Wow, well they don't do meal trays in our ED, and the head to toe assessments are not required for every patient, every shift, like on the floor. Their assessments are focused on the primary...
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    Cardiac to ED

    Virgo_RN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    So you guys are required to perform and document a complete head to toe assessment on every patient? That's a new one to me, because all I ever get from the ED when I admit a patient is a handwritten...
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    help with a cheater please!!!!

    Virgo_RN replied to hollyandsky's topic in General Nursing

    You are welcome to control your own
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    help with a cheater please!!!!

    Virgo_RN replied to hollyandsky's topic in General Nursing

    I think that if someone's self concept is so wrapped up in the internet, then they have far more problems than my