Virgo_RN BSN, RN

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  1. Virgo_RN

    pain meds

    Virgo_RN replied to lovingRN2009's topic in General Nursing

    I'd give the morphine AND the Motrin. I'd also try heat and cold therapy if not
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    how much time did you study a day in nursing school?

    Virgo_RN replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    All I did for 2 years solid was study, sleep, work, and go to
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    When you take over a patient assignment....

    Virgo_RN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    All points well taken. I think I may have combined two separate issues in my original post. One issue is with the performance of another nurse, and yes, I agree this is best handled directly with...
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    question answered

    Virgo_RN replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    In a circumstance like this, I would allow the aide to chart their VS, then follow up and recheck in a few minutes and document those results. I would chart "Temp rechecked at 1615 by RN, 36.8." or...
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    question answered

    Virgo_RN replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    This is why you follow up on any abnormal VS and document your assessment, intervention, and the patient's response in your narrative. The doctors are supposed to read the nursing notes,
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    question answered

    Virgo_RN replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    The aide is correct to document the vitals that she obtained. As the RN, you are responsible for following up on any abnormal VS, and to document your assessment, interventions, and the results....
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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'm drawing up your 2mg of Dilaudid for the headache you have, and now you're asking for a snack. So which is it? The Dilaudid or the snack? Cause there's only one of me, I don't have a tech, all...
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    Nurses that you remember

    Virgo_RN replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing, Snoopy. How incredibly different your experience of nursing has been from mine! I really enjoyed reading your
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    sticky instructor situation

    Virgo_RN replied to weezergrl456's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, keep your head down and out of whacking range, get through school, and then if you still want to follow through, then go
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    Rules for the ER (long)

    Virgo_RN replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Just because you say "please" and "thank you" does not make your incessant, needy requests any less
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    I'm trying nursing, but I'm hardheaded..will I last?

    Virgo_RN replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    ....and thank you for cementing my doubts.
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    I'm trying nursing, but I'm hardheaded..will I last?

    Virgo_RN replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    You know, OP, the more you respond in such a defensive way, the more I am convinced that maybe nursing isn't for you. I rarely say that to anyone, as I think nursing is big enough for many different...
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    I'm trying nursing, but I'm hardheaded..will I last?

    Virgo_RN replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody here has mentioned perfection as being a prerequisite for nursing. However, I do think that a little humility can go a long way, and until you get *your* attitude under control, you are in for...
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    b/ps were again?!

    Virgo_RN replied to allezelenfer's topic in General Nursing

    None of the nurses can palpate a popliteal pulse on either lower extremity? If so, this would be an assessment finding appropriate to report to the
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    b/ps were again?!

    Virgo_RN replied to allezelenfer's topic in General Nursing

    Thigh.
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    I'm trying nursing, but I'm hardheaded..will I last?

    Virgo_RN replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    One needs to learn the rules before they know if and when it is appropriate to break them. In nursing school, breaking the rules will cause you problems, up to and including the potential for...
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    Clinicals

    Virgo_RN replied to Lisa, MA's topic in General Nursing

    Think of it this way. Being a diabetic educator requires the ability to establish a rapport and gain the trust of those who you are attempting to educate. There is nothing quite like sticking...
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    another year older.....

    Virgo_RN replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    Wait...didn't you just get divorced, or am I thinking of someone
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    Transition from Student to RN

    Virgo_RN replied to tiffanyjanae's topic in General Nursing

    Visit the "First Year After Licensure" forum here at
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    Do You Remember Your Patient's Name?

    Virgo_RN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked the floor, I was much better at remembering names. In the ED, they come and go so quickly, names often don't
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    need tips for easier NG placement

    Virgo_RN replied to kadell's topic in Emergency

    They do get easier. You've gotten some great advice. Good
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    Rules for the ER (long)

    Virgo_RN replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    LOL! Then don't argue with
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    Rules for the ER (long)

    Virgo_RN replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    That is irrelevant, and if you don't like my tone, too
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    Intravenous regular insulin

    Virgo_RN replied to echoSN's topic in Emergency

    That's strange. Mine
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    Rules for the ER (long)

    Virgo_RN replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Incite. I hope you are prepared to be called out for YOUR ignorance. PO analgesia and the opportunity to pass is the standard treatment for a stone less than 5mm in diameter. Just because you say the...