Virgo_RN BSN, RN

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    Wrongful Suspension

    Virgo_RN replied to NursingStudent5548's topic in General Nursing

    I think whether or not the comment crossed the line depends upon the relationship you have developed with the resident. For example, if this is a resident that typically interacts with caregivers in...
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    What would you do?

    Virgo_RN replied to StrwbryblndRN's topic in General Nursing

    What is "hisr"? I would expect a positive Hepatitis B Antibody test for anyone who has been vaccinated against HBV. This would indicate successful immunization and thus
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    NCP, Laboratory test implications,,

    Virgo_RN replied to Jjearkwein's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Gee, thanks. I didn't know that. You can help him your way if you
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    NCP, Laboratory test implications,,

    Virgo_RN replied to Jjearkwein's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I disagree. I don't think asking for answers on an internet bulletin board is very resourceful, and I feel no obligation to just hand someone the
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    NCP, Laboratory test implications,,

    Virgo_RN replied to Jjearkwein's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm well aware of what constitutes a medical diagnosis vs. a nursing diagnosis, and no, I don't expect a new student to be able to recognize sepsis. However, a resourceful student can easily find...
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    NCP, Laboratory test implications,,

    Virgo_RN replied to Jjearkwein's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sorry, you need to do your homework for
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    NCP, Laboratory test implications,,

    Virgo_RN replied to Jjearkwein's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    He's septic. What is the most life threatening thing that could happen? That would guide me in choosing my priority nursing
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    Getting into Nursing Just to Get a JOB!!

    Virgo_RN replied to allison_lpn's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty bold statement from someone who is not a nurse and has zero nursing
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    Getting into Nursing Just to Get a JOB!!

    Virgo_RN replied to allison_lpn's topic in General Nursing

    Another thought I'd like to share is that perhaps this economy will be a good thing for nursing. Perhaps it will pull people into the profession that may not have considered it before and who will...
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    Getting into Nursing Just to Get a JOB!!

    Virgo_RN replied to allison_lpn's topic in General Nursing

    I know two nurses. The first got into nursing because she really wanted to help people; because she loves to "nurture" people. She is as dumb as a box of rocks and it's a wonder she made it through...
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    Got fire because manager said I need some critical thinking

    Virgo_RN replied to HNursing's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others. Being multi lingual is an asset. I'll bet you can find some place where that skill would be
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    Hanging up my stethescope

    Virgo_RN replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    One step at a time, Anne. Find out if they can repair it via femoral approach first. You can do this.
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    Am I stupid? I think so. Yes, definitely need better critical thinking.

    Virgo_RN replied to eriksoln's topic in Pulmonary

    I replied to your other post over in the Psych
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    Has Nurse's week been changed to "hospital week"?

    Virgo_RN replied to PICNICRN's topic in General Nursing

    Today they handed out ice cream for "Nurses' DAY", a part of "National Health Care Week". I felt a little
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    I must be an idiot.

    Virgo_RN replied to eriksoln's topic in Psychiatric

    I was gonna say Ativan, but then I read the rest of your post! With pulmonary patients, it's partially the steroids, and partially the sensation of not being able to breathe. I encourage pursed lip...
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    Water from g-tube splash to face.

    Virgo_RN replied to ANH_RN's topic in General Nursing

    This does not sound like a true body fluid exposure. I would not file an IR over
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    New Grad, bad day.

    Virgo_RN replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    Those days do happen. You can only do your
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    Hanging up my stethescope

    Virgo_RN replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    I hope your ASD can be repaired and your PHTN controlled. If they cannot place a patch via the femoral approach, know that open heart surgery, while it is a Very Big Deal, is not the end of the...
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    Respirations at 30 bpm

    Virgo_RN replied to NursKristy's topic in General Nursing

    This person would be on a morphine gtt where I work. Typically we'd titrate the dose to achieve a more normal respiratory
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    "Your patient in 520 is in pain!"

    Virgo_RN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Your post makes no sense in the context of this thread. First line of defense against what, exactly? Perhaps in long term care, where job tasks are more clearly delineated and CNAs really do spend...
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    "Your patient in 520 is in pain!"

    Virgo_RN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for clarifying. Yes, it is annoying when someone does this. I had a social worker do that once; I had literally just medicated the patient right before the social worker arrived, so the...
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    "Your patient in 520 is in pain!"

    Virgo_RN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Fair enough. However, as the RN, perhaps my phone isn't ringing every time that patient puts on their call light, but it is ringing the second I put on gloves to dump a urnial or sanipan, the second...
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    Parents controlling an adult child with chronic/progressive disease

    Virgo_RN replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe the patient is the one who told her father that she received the narcotic. Is it possible that the patient is unaware of the parents' request? I'd probably get a social worker involved in this...
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    "Your patient in 520 is in pain!"

    Virgo_RN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yup. Or the patient who is already so sedated that you know if you give them anything more, you'll send them into respiratory arrest, while you've got another patient getting blood, one with a...
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    Blood Transfusion and Infusion Pump use

    Virgo_RN replied to Mr.Fatback's topic in General Nursing

    We use pumps for