Virgo_RN BSN, RN

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    Ethical Question about NGs and medication administration

    Virgo_RN replied to BeachyRNn08's topic in General Nursing

    The patient has the right to refuse treatment. I wouldn't give 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 daughter of the 89 year old LOL who is begging you to let her go, who clearly states that she doesn't want any more hospitalizations or medical treatment, and you're just standing there telling...
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    new admission 45 minutes before your shift is over..what do you do?

    Virgo_RN replied to glamgalRN's topic in General Nursing

    And, looking at the chart to see if there is a diet order is NOT my first priority when the patient hits the floor. The chart doesn't even come to me, it goes to the ward clerk. I don't see 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 guy I'm giving a Mayo enema to because your abdomen is full of #### from all your narcotic use and lack of exercise and dietary fiber, and diagnostics show there is nothing else physically...
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    Want your opinion?

    Virgo_RN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like someone in danger of being fired for no
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    Cardiac Sheaths

    Virgo_RN replied to debthern's topic in Cardiac

    We pull sheaths on adult patients in a cardiac telemetry unit. Before being brought back to the floor from the cath lab, they have an Aldrete score of 8 or equal to their preprocedure score. They...
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    Nursing Responsibilities

    Virgo_RN replied to oldfashionedlove's topic in General Nursing

    We have a house orderly. They are a CNA who is available to the entire hospital to run errands, like patient transport when transporters are not available, running down to supply to get a piece of...
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    How many of you have used the anatomy/phys/microbiology COLORING BOOKS?

    Virgo_RN replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't afford them, so I didn't use them. But I can see how they might be a useful learning
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    "Fired for NO Reason"

    Virgo_RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I've seen several INRs that high with no active bleeding. Sometimes they get Vit K, FFP, or just ride it
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    Why did his nurses do this?

    Virgo_RN replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Nursing

    Of course your son was angry. I wouldn't expect anything else. His nurses understood this as well. I am so sorry for your
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    Help with delegation

    Virgo_RN replied to forreal's topic in General Nursing

    Older, experienced CNAs who have been at it for a long time have developed their own ways of doing things, and can understandably chafe at a student nurse who may not know a whole lot telling them...
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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

    Or the family member tracks you down to tell you the
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    new admission 45 minutes before your shift is over..what do you do?

    Virgo_RN replied to glamgalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do what I can. Whatever I can't get to, I pass
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    How do you keep from catching everything?

    Virgo_RN replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I wash my hands frequently and avoid touching my
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    no longer kizzykatlove

    Virgo_RN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry about your sweet
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    Am I paranoid; or do all my clinical instructors dislike me?

    Virgo_RN replied to cincin1's topic in General Nursing

    Without being there to see it for myself, it's really hard to say. As long as you conduct yourself safely and ethically in the clinical area, there should be no reason for your CI to do anything to...
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    new C.N.A. with a few questions

    Virgo_RN replied to mimerz's topic in General Nursing

    What about in home care? You get one patient at a time, and you're helping them in their own home. I always felt good about what I was doing when I did in home
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    stay at home or work? Please offer advice

    Virgo_RN replied to alexis79's topic in General Nursing

    I think you already know what you need to do. Let us know what you decide, and best of luck to you. Hope your baby starts feeling better
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    Please talk me down!

    Virgo_RN replied to qaqueen's topic in General Nursing

    She said he wouldn't give her a time when he rounds at the care facility. Does this mean she is out of the hospital? If the doctor won't meet with you, I'd maybe be thinking about getting a new one...
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    Please talk me down!

    Virgo_RN replied to qaqueen's topic in General Nursing

    Is she still in the hospital? Why not try to meet with the doctor
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    Carpal Tunnel, already??

    Virgo_RN replied to ANurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    Not only is your manual dexterity affected, but what a hand hygiene nightmare! Years and years ago, I was diagnosed with CT in my right hand. At the time, I was a student in college and did the...
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    Is it possible to get a job at a hospital as a new CNA?

    Virgo_RN replied to CUBritt08's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with the above. It's important to have strong CNA skills already in place when you start on an acute care unit. Aside from your two or three days of orientation, nobody has time to train you...
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    WooHoo!!! Only 44 days until Spring!!

    Virgo_RN replied to SusanKathleen, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Spring can never come too soon!
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    Some thoughts from a new nursing student

    Virgo_RN replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in General Nursing

    This is boring, and I am not going to get bogged down in your little red herrings. If your need to be validated outweighs your desire to be open to the experiences of others, then you and I will...
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    Did I make the right Decision?

    Virgo_RN replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Oh forcryingoutloud! Hello, chest pain IS a symptom! You did the right thing. I hope everything turns out