Virgo_RN BSN, RN

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  1. Virgo_RN

    Dumb Question about piggybacking ABX.

    Virgo_RN replied to mee6's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't checked compatibility since my book is clear across the room and I'm in bed, but according to Roy's post, you could run the Clindamycin and Gentamycin at the same time, and the Ampicillin...
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    Elevated ALT, AST and ALP- acute renal failure?

    Virgo_RN replied to careerchg09's topic in General Nursing

    What type of heart failure do they have? Any Hepatitis panels
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    About to take Anatomy & Physiology.........need input!

    Virgo_RN replied to Shawn7997's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it's a class, and it's about the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Sorry, couldn't help
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    Certified Nursing Assistant vs Home Health Aid

    Virgo_RN replied to cheryl elzey's topic in General Nursing

    What he said. I've done all three (LTC, in home care, acute care) as a CNA, and they all have their pros and cons. Just starting out, I would recommend a nursing home/rehab facility as
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    I was a patient today

    Virgo_RN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you had a good
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    How far should the gossip go?

    Virgo_RN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Just don't
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    Does "your" instead of "you're" drive anyone else nuts?

    Virgo_RN replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    Yup. To/too/two, than/then, lose/loose....they all bug
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    Knocking a Patient Out, a bad thing?

    Virgo_RN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    The OP clearly stated in her first
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    Knocking a Patient Out, a bad thing?

    Virgo_RN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Post op patients need to get out of bed and move. They need to breathe deeply, use their incentive spirometer, and ambulate. They should be OOB for meals, and they need to be alert enough to eat...
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    Knocking a Patient Out, a bad thing?

    Virgo_RN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    It is hard to say without having been there, but yes, I do believe that this can and does happen. Regardless of whether the patient requested something for pain, which being a post-op undoubtedly...
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    O2 and chest pain

    Virgo_RN replied to redfoxLPN's topic in General Nursing

    When they first come in, they usually have a couple of liters on, but if their trops are negative and they don't experience any further episodes of chest pain, I don't insist that they wear O2. Now,...
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    Do new graduates RN's get ,easier patients?

    Virgo_RN replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think any of us are justifying it, just explaining the way it is. I think you raise valid
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    Do new graduates RN's get ,easier patients?

    Virgo_RN replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    Scrubby, In theory I agree with you, but what we think "should" happen and what really happens are two different things. I cannot believe some of the patients that were assigned to me when I was...
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    Do new graduates RN's get ,easier patients?

    Virgo_RN replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    Nor is it a place to alienate the people you will count on to support you in the transition from student to working
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    TEAMWORK IN NURSING

    Virgo_RN replied to starlightexpress's topic in General Nursing

    Teamwork to me means everyone pulls their weight, and those who are caught up on their work pitch in and help those that
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    Mispronouncing a word makes you less of a nurse

    Virgo_RN replied to Unique87's topic in General Nursing

    Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Professions contains the correct pronunciations of medical terminology. For example, the word "larynx" is pronounced "ler'ingks", with the...
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    Do new graduates RN's get ,easier patients?

    Virgo_RN replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm, I thought nurses just sat around ignoring call lights and had plenty of time to use the bathroom and take their
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    Mispronouncing a word makes you less of a nurse

    Virgo_RN replied to Unique87's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle It's "grudge", though the typo is pretty
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    Mispronouncing a word makes you less of a nurse

    Virgo_RN replied to Unique87's topic in General Nursing

    I misread your post, FireStarter. Never
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    Mispronouncing a word makes you less of a nurse

    Virgo_RN replied to Unique87's topic in General Nursing

    I had a lisp as a child that was corrected with speech therapy. I am well aware that intelligent people have speech problems. Again, that's not what we're talking about in this
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    Do nurses make the worse family members or patients ?

    Virgo_RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I've had both. Some patients/family members don't even mention that they are a nurse, and behave politely and respectfully. Others mention it right from the start, as if that will affect the kind...
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    Mispronouncing a word makes you less of a nurse

    Virgo_RN replied to Unique87's topic in General Nursing

    I can't speak for everyone else, but speaking for myself only, I'm not referring to those with speech impediments, and I see nowhere in the original post that suggests the student in this scenario has...
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    Critical patient @ change of shift, which nurse is responsible??

    Virgo_RN replied to Soulsinfinity's topic in General Nursing

    I am in agreement with the others. The offgoing RN should have called
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    Mispronouncing a word makes you less of a nurse

    Virgo_RN replied to Unique87's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you don't mean what it appears; that the student's ego should be the instructor's top
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    Mispronouncing a word makes you less of a nurse

    Virgo_RN replied to Unique87's topic in General Nursing

    That's how I took it too, but I wasn't there either. I think it would be completely fair for a patient or their family members to question my skill if I cannot pronounce the names of the coronary...