Nccity2002 MSN, RN

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    Problems transferring pt's to Tele floor

    Nccity2002 replied to pokergirl's topic in Critical Care

    Hi Pokergirl, If the above situation is a frequent occurrence, I sugest keeping documentation everytime something like what you just described occur. Keeping track of such incidents provides validity...
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    so.... what would YOU say?

    Nccity2002 replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL...that would show
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    Intubated Pt's Using Bedside Comodes

    Nccity2002 replied to EDrunnerRN's topic in Critical Care

    Hi EDrunnerRN, It is uncommon, but yes, in my experience I had assisted ventilatated patients to a chair ; and in one or two occasions, to a bedside commode. As long as the patient is stable, it...
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    what do you,the experts think?

    Nccity2002 replied to James Garrity's topic in Critical Care

    Good
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    New Grad preparing for Neuro ICU

    Nccity2002 replied to alikate's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hi alikate, It is very refreshing to see someone so enthusiastic The American Asociation of Neuroscience (AANN) provides a very comprehensive list of neurological procedures and standard of care....
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    Worried about a new job

    Nccity2002 replied to inshallamiami's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!! I really feel your pain. As someone else previously mentioned, finding another job is getting harder (but not impossible), even for experienced nurses. If I were you, for now, just go witht the...
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    Motivation at work

    Nccity2002 replied to blondiemcd24's topic in General Nursing

    My facility use a transformational leadership approach across the board. As a manager, sometimes it is not possible (if not impossible!!) to make everybody happy...but how you handle yourself and how...
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    To ask or not to ask: Approach manager about a possible poor reference?

    Nccity2002 replied to kimbalotz's topic in Nursing Career

    Well Kimbalotz, To give your current manager the benefit of the doubt.....maybe she wants to keep you so bad that she tried to sabotage your transfer. Do not sweat it. For your own peace of mind ask...
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    To ask or not to ask: Approach manager about a possible poor reference?

    Nccity2002 replied to kimbalotz's topic in Nursing Career

    Ask your manager (just out of curiosity) and take the position being offered. Obviously the recruiter was trying to tell you something by directing you to ask your manager...and for the new position,...
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    can ICU nurse handle 2 pts on the levophed same time

    Nccity2002 replied to Snoopy54321's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I will give that ICU nurse the benefit of the doubt... Maybe the reason why she refused the new patient was because her other patient was very unstable?? Just
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    I'm so sorry....your spouse just died.

    Nccity2002 replied to APRN.'s topic in MICU, SICU

    Please, do not be so hard on yourself. First of all, usually the responsibility of informing family of such news (in an acute setting) falls on the physician; as a nurse, we provide the emotional...
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    online Pathophysiology in california

    Nccity2002 replied to LPNtoBSNtoDNP's topic in California Nursing

    Most community colleges provide online classes options ($25-30 per unit). Keep in mind, if you are from out of state, you tuition will be higher. Hope this
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    financial assistance for nursing students that need an operation?tx

    Nccity2002 replied to bubbasmom's topic in Texas Nursing

    ohh, bubbasmom my prayers are with you.... good
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    Reputation of online APN programs

    Nccity2002 replied to Vavavictoria's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Online education is becoming main stream, specially with working adults. I obtained my FNP through UOP and never have anybody question my degree. As Gator FNP mentioned when choosing a program, be...
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    Magnet, polarization, ageism, classism

    Nccity2002 replied to edgarandersonrn's topic in General Nursing

    Edga Wrote:" After doing much reading, I have come to the conclusion that Magnet status is nothing more than ageism and classism." Hi Edga, I can feel your frustration, but as many others had...
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    IV drip dose error

    Nccity2002 replied to babbu's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi Babbu, Sorry you have to learn the hard way ...We all, had been there...done that. I do have to disagree with the first posters... Any medication error can be portentially fatal (that is nursing...
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    Johnson & Johnson commercials

    Nccity2002 replied to Fribblet's topic in General Nursing

    :hug:I thank J&J for their continous support of the nursing
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    ICU visiting hours.. What is reasonable?

    Nccity2002 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in MICU, SICU

    Patient education is absolutely necessary to enforce a sucessful "open door" policy. I work in a level I trauma center, and we provide patients and family with an "welcome pample" with information...
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    University of Phoenix MSN Program

    Nccity2002 replied to bsweilrn's topic in School, College Programs

    63,000 thousands for a BSN!! WHOW...That is what I call commitment to the profession... I obtained my BSN from UOP, and it was only $23,000. Something else to keep in mind when looking into higher...
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    Diagnosis permanent veg state can you donate organs

    Nccity2002 replied to Lizarddp's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hi Nurselizarddf, First of all, my prayers are with you and your friend's family. Considering organ donation is a very noble act on the part of that family. Fisrt of all, let the nursing and medical...
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    You know you're a neuro nurse if.....

    Nccity2002 replied to Elenaster's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    When in response to "show me two finger" , you get the middle
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    Whats wrong with Ivy Tech nurses?

    Nccity2002 replied to Awright162's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I had been fortunate to work with great nurses, but I had never encouter such an experience (which, quite frankly seem a little bit immature). A nurse is a nurse, no matter where she/he...
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    Help with Presentation ASAP PLEASE

    Nccity2002 replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    hi skittlebear, check out the links below: http://www.scumdoctor.com/anatomy/respiratory-system/how-does-external-temperature-affect-the-respiratory-system.html...
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    Very disappointed in treatment by fellow co-workers

    Nccity2002 replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi Michelle, I can not think of any situation where it would be ok to "yell" at anybody, much less a co-worker. I think you should grow a back bone and state in an assertive manner that under no...
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    Cooling blanket, shivering, & Magsulfate

    Nccity2002 replied to jensfbay's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hi guys, My facility is contemplating including Mag Sulfate in our protocol, based on research study results. Check out the following link for more info. on mag sulfate for temp control....