Virgo_RN BSN, RN

Cardiac Telemetry, ED

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  1. Virgo_RN

    Please Send Good Vibes my Way!

    Virgo_RN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck! They'd be idiots not to hire
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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

    Why would central access be better? IO is faster, cheaper, easier, and has fewer complications, and is appropriate for all
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    Bowel and Bladder schedules and training.

    Virgo_RN replied to puggs_23's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above poster. Maybe rather than individualizing, create a bladder training protocol that includes what you already have, plus "toilet Q2 hrs while awake". Each resident on the...
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    am i correct on this coronary angiogram question?

    Virgo_RN replied to jchan0425's topic in General Students

    Yes. Since the coronary arteries branch off the ascending aorta just distal to the aortic valve at the aortic root, the catheter tip needs to be positioned adjacent to the ostia for the dye to enter...
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    am i correct on this coronary angiogram question?

    Virgo_RN replied to jchan0425's topic in General Students

    #1 is incorrect. The patient should be positioned supine, and the patient will not undergo general anesthesia for this procedure. #2 is correct but incomplete. There is no mention of continuous...
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    A very trivial question about hair!

    Virgo_RN replied to amphigouri's topic in General Nursing

    While this may be historically true, the patient population is changing, and with that, the perceptions of appropriate attire, hairstyles, tattoos, piercings, etc. are changing as well. It also...
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    HELP!!! Feeling hopeless

    Virgo_RN replied to prettyindecent's topic in General Students

    When I was a CNA, I worked for a nursing home whose parent company would pay for NS if you would agree to work for them for two years when you got licensed. I didn't take advantage of that...
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    National Petition to Change N-CLEX Exam Process

    Virgo_RN replied to caravacaa1's topic in General Nursing

    NCLEX questions are not about choosing the one correct answer, but rather, choosing the best answer from those you are given to choose from. Being able to memorize information and regurgitate facts...
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    HELP!!! Feeling hopeless

    Virgo_RN replied to prettyindecent's topic in General Students

    I think you can do it, but it may be a long hard road. As someone that has struggled and overcome barrier after barrier in life, I truly believe that people appreciate things more when they have to...
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    HELP!!! Feeling hopeless

    Virgo_RN replied to prettyindecent's topic in General Students

    Have you applied for any scholarships? Do you have a job? There are companies that help employees with college costs. While it's not ideal, many people work their way through college successfully....
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    How do you handle this?

    Virgo_RN replied to guest64485's topic in General Nursing

    One strategy I use is to be proactive and pop my head in when their call light is NOT on. Maybe I'm on my way to do something non-urgent, or maybe I have a free moment, or I'm going to the blanket...
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    Unsupportive husband

    Virgo_RN replied to labchic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't gather from your description of events that he is necessarily unsupportive of your educational efforts, but that rather, he was irritated at being cut off when he was trying to talk to you....
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    Irregular heartbeat- curiosity

    Virgo_RN replied to Equinox_93's topic in Cardiac

    Actually it's the decreased intrathoracic pressure that causes increased venous return to the right side of the heart, leading to increased RV filling pressures, which further pushes the septum into...
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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

    Drop in a CVAD during chest
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    Am I too shallow to be a nurse?

    Virgo_RN replied to jonsey77's topic in General Nursing

    I think maybe some are getting a little too hung up on the female nurses comment. Human beings are sexual, and it's perfectly normal to notice attractive people in our environment. The key is being...
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    Who does your time cards?

    Virgo_RN replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a huge facility with a massive bureaucracy so we don't do time cards, and our hours are totaled by a faceless bean counter in a little cubicle downstairs. That being said, I think the...
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    Am I too shallow to be a nurse?

    Virgo_RN replied to jonsey77's topic in General Nursing

    Excuse me??? At any rate, I'd suggest getting your feet wet in healthcare by taking a CNA class and working as a CNA, as someone else suggested. Because really, it's the working with the people part...
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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

    I meant if he became pulseless, which you seemed to be concerned he was about to
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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

    His AICD was not
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    ADENOSINE ??

    Virgo_RN replied to laurainri's topic in Emergency

    These instructors have been teaching ACLS for a very, very long time, and are well aware of what is in the
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    ADENOSINE ??

    Virgo_RN replied to laurainri's topic in Emergency

    I wasn't. In fact, when I asked about it, they all rolled their eyes and said it's not
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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

    And how likely is he to scream and whimper if he's
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    *sigh*....In need of attitude adjustment!

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

    We've all been there. I hope you have the chance to refresh and recharge over the
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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

    To the adult son of the LOL who just rolled onto the unit a little while ago....why no, there isn't a phone in this room, which I hadn't noticed because I've been too busy making sure your mother's...
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    ADENOSINE ??

    Virgo_RN replied to laurainri's topic in Emergency

    It's more important to administer through an access as close to the heart as possible and to follow with 20mL rapid