Virgo_RN BSN, RN

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    IV Dilaudid problem patients!!!!!!!!!!!

    Virgo_RN replied to mina123's topic in General Nursing

    Had a guy come in on three occasions a month apart, using different names each time. C/O chest pain, allowed himself to be cathed three times (all negative) before he was recognized by staff and...
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    My poor resident

    Virgo_RN replied to evilolive's topic in General Nursing

    Duragesic
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    "Acute" Care v. "Critical" Care

    Virgo_RN replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    There are a lot of nurses with critical care experience that work the acute floors. That job posting simply means that critical care experience may be what makes the difference between hiring one...
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    does working as a nurse count as exercise?

    Virgo_RN replied to phosophorus's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Exactly. While it may count as physical activity that burns calories, it does not count as sustained aerobic activity that promotes cardiorespiratory
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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

    For the umpteenth time, I DO NOT KNOW WHEN THE DOCTOR IS COMING!!!! Ask me one more time, and you're gonna need a
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    Working with inexperienced CNAs

    Virgo_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is a spinoff of another thread, since I didn't want to hijack it with my own question. Where I work, there is a mix of experienced aides that have been around for a while, and some new ones who...
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    Working with inexperienced CNAs

    Virgo_RN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    No problem. It can be hard to communicate all the pertinent info in this format. I do appreciate your
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    Working with inexperienced CNAs

    Virgo_RN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    She's been working on my unit for six months, and the expectation is that the CNA will obtain report from the nurse at the beginning of the
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    Working with inexperienced CNAs

    Virgo_RN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    ChristineN, they get five shifts with an experienced CNA. caliotter3, I wish I could control who orients new aides. Unfortunately, some of our newbies have been paired with the less than stellar...
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    A problem with CNAs

    Virgo_RN replied to olli975's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to add that I've worked with these types of employees in other areas as well. This is not an issue unique to healthcare. I was in a middle management type of position in my previous...
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    A problem with CNAs

    Virgo_RN replied to olli975's topic in General Nursing

    Keep in mind that many, many of us nurses have been CNAs and have walked in those shoes, while no CNA has walked in the nurse's shoes. I always cringe when I hear the "I have X patients and the nurse...
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    Anti-coagulants

    Virgo_RN replied to HARLEYBEAR's topic in General Nursing

    INR is for Coumadin, aPTT is for heparin. We check ACT if the patient had Angiomax. For LMWH, I check platelets before
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    NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    Virgo_RN replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Same here. We have a buddy system, and report off to our dinner buddy. I try to make sure there is nothing that needs to be done for my patients before I leave for my meal break. I'll make sure...
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    NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    Virgo_RN replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    I work for a unionized hospital, and lately it hasn't been too bad, but I certainly have pulled my fair share of breakless
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    Semi-rant: There is a "reason" why...

    Virgo_RN replied to Roy Fokker's topic in General Nursing

    I have only read the OP, but thank you for explaining that. It really can be a pain the patootie to have the IV in the AC when the patient is getting a continuous infusion or something that takes a...
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    Do you encounter attitudes from techs?

    Virgo_RN replied to LilyBlue's topic in General Nursing

    Toileting patients is part of their job. You shouldn't have to ask others to do their job, but some people will put you in that position. I wouldn't worry so much about ticking them off. Just ask...
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    dealing with stress as a nurse

    Virgo_RN replied to katy81's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is just a little stressful. Recently, I had a four day weekend and went out of town with my SO for a little weekend getaway. It took me until the middle of day two to wind down. It was...
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    Need some help, is this normal?

    Virgo_RN replied to chiquilina's topic in General Nursing

    I can recall having similar feelings when I worked as a CNA in LTC. I had little to no help turning and moving immobile patients, and my back was sore after every shift. Also, I felt really badly...
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    Student sense of entitlement

    Virgo_RN replied to kris113's topic in General Nursing

    Sigh. Nursing students can be pretty clueless, as I'm sure I must have been when I was one. I can recall running afoul of a particular CNA who felt that the presence of nursing students meant that...
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    good management or complete contempt for staff...what's your thoughts please?

    Virgo_RN replied to scared'o'needles!'s topic in General Nursing

    If she was serious, that's a horrible thing to say. Maybe she was just joking? We joke around with each other on my unit, and I could picture someone saying something like that, but only if they knew...
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    Still Uncomfortable with Code Blue

    Virgo_RN replied to fixinhearts33's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone has their own internal response to codes! I like the idea of asking if you can do the code cart checks. Also, since I haven't read all the responses so I don't know if anyone has already...
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    Do You Wear Gloves When...

    Virgo_RN replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    No, I would not wear gloves for this. I recently lotioned a dying patient- her hands, feet, and back- and did not wear gloves for precisely the reason that I felt that the human touch was just as...
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    phasing out of nursing

    Virgo_RN replied to ArwenEvenstar's topic in General Nursing

    ArwenEvenstar, I've been in healthcare for five years, the last year and a half as a nurse. I can really relate to your feelings. I am still glad that I went to nursing school and I'm glad to be a...
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    i failed second semeter RN SCHOOL, i'm not sure what to do now? accounting? business?

    Virgo_RN replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused. Isn't a BSN a nursing degree? No advice here, just I hope you figure out what you want to do, and best of luck to
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    Did you catch a disease while working as a nurse?

    Virgo_RN replied to bronzemint23's topic in General Nursing

    I caught a cold once, but that was from my coworkers who came to work while