ProgressiveActivist BSN, RN

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    DNR means what???

    ProgressiveActivist replied to cloverleafLPN's topic in General Nursing

    A DNR means to allow their natural death if death is imminent. It does not mean that we allow a person to suffer and die from inadequate medical
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    Anyone left nursing TOTALLY...what are you doing now?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm hoping to open a medical marijuana dispensary next
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    pt dies after fall, who's to blame?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to sueannRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Not enough info. Was the pt a high fall risk? How long was the primary nurse gone? How long did the pt lie on the floor? When found was appropriate action taken? Did an acute bleed cause the...
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    Specialties highest in need

    ProgressiveActivist replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    In no particular order: CVICU, OR, ED, ICU. Level 3 trauma
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    Dealing With Insurbordinate/Arrogant Co-Workers

    ProgressiveActivist replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Suck it up and deal with it if you want to survive in the ED. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing and I would tell him so. I would also ask him what his understanding is of the CNA role in the...
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    Who is supposed to police the mean girls?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to imintrouble's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Take this woman aside and let her know that you don't like the way she talks to people and emphasize that it's not what you say it's how you say it and if you do it again I'm going to embarass you...
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    My RN New Grad is losing hope need suggestions

    ProgressiveActivist replied to RN Boyfriend's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe she will need to start out working in a rehab facility or an LTAC (Long term acute care) for a year. Very similar work to an entry level Med Surg position. Hospitals are cutting positions...
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    Is this a strange way of viewing your co-workers?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My point is that ANYONE with a pulse and a decent GPA can become a registered professional nurse. No background check. IV drug addict? No problem. Schizophrenic or sociopathic? Criminal...
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    Unsafe Practices

    ProgressiveActivist replied to **LaurelRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    You nurses need to band together and say "No, we will not take three ICU patients, that is unsafe." Make sure that this issue is addressed in your staff meeting minutes for future reference....
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    Encouragement for New ICU Nurse

    ProgressiveActivist replied to Tink7586's topic in Critical Care

    The orientees who worry me are the ones who don't ask questions. Ask your preceptor things like-can you watch me do this and make sure I did it correctly- can you check my pump-can you come with me I...
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    Anyone know of any ICU internships or know where they hire new RN for ICU?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to stacia77's topic in Critical Care

    A year on a telemetry floor or a progressive care unit is an excellent foundation for transferring to the ICU. You will become familiar with rhythms, acls drugs, cardioversion, insulin, cardizem,...
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    Is this a strange way of viewing your co-workers?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I applied to nursing school in 1983, three written character references, one had to be from a priest or pastor, and a personality screening test were required. I was interviewed for admission...
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    Need Some Help with a stressful situation

    ProgressiveActivist replied to casi's topic in General Nursing

    You are going to be railroaded by this ignorant woman. Line up another job, ASAP. The writing is on the wall. HR will not help you; they are there only to protect the facility and they WILL...
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    How to start an IV

    ProgressiveActivist replied to LisaRN1105's topic in General Nursing

    Take your time. Raise the bed so that you're not bent over and put the bedrail down. The first vein I see is the one that I know I am going to get an angiocath in. Two tourniquets, one above and...
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    Hospital nurses - is it really that bad?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    I have known some wonderful pro nurse VPs of pt care. And they were all forced out of their jobs by unscrupulous hospital administators. It was ugly and brutal. I wish that I could name names and...
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    Hospital nurses - is it really that bad?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    I do not care about how plentiful or easy jobs are to get. There is a LIMIT to the amount of ******** I can tolerate and I have hit the wall. I graduated in 1984. Very good at what I do and I can...
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    Hospital nurses - is it really that bad?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it really is that bad. Most of the patients in M/S tele or PCU deserve an ICU bed. There are way too many codes and rapid responses because no one has the time to know their patients, let...
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    WOW Projects Does Your Hospital Do These?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to gibbygator's topic in General Nursing

    This is off topic but I am going to say it anyway. I have been a nurse since 1984, in ICU for 13 yrs, and I know my stuff. Over the last three months all of the charge nurses had to re-apply for...
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    WOW Projects Does Your Hospital Do These?

    ProgressiveActivist replied to gibbygator's topic in General Nursing

    My manager wanted me involved in similar crap for magnet status. Can't - I work nightshift. Wanted me to do a unit scrapbook (yeah right). I told him that it should be enough that I do my job,...