ArmaniX

ArmaniX MSN, APRN

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  1. Dating during school

    ArmaniX replied to level1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Worry about gaining your education and passing nclex. The girls there are not interested in being one of your numbers. You will potentially be surrounded by beautiful women your entire career. Better...

  2. "I have an ethical problem"

    ArmaniX replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    I give them my address. They can come live with me when they need a

  3. ICU Charge nurse Vs. ICU floor nurse to become CRNA

    ArmaniX replied to ICUCharger's topic in Critical Care

    How could you be a charge nurse when you have no experience caring for the icu patient? Maybe I read something wrong but a charge nurse should be a resource and without actual icu patient experience...

  4. Shift change rant

    ArmaniX replied to Nurse Molly's topic in General Nursing

    Go up to the nurse and grab them aggressively by the arm and pull them to the hall, all while starting your report. This is a very effective method. It may, however, result in disciplinary action.

  5. What do you REALLY assess? Percussion? Palpation?

    ArmaniX replied to BonnieSc's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm an icu nurse so my opinion may not help but every basic assessment should include a neuro exam w/ pupils. Lung/heart auscultation. Pulses (radial/pedal). Bowel sounds....

  6. Help with titration

    ArmaniX replied to Butterfly922's topic in General Nursing

    I have never given a labetolol drip. Does your hospital have a drip policy that tells you how to properly titrate your medication. I would find it more appropriate for this patient to have continuous...

  7. Giving notice when transferring

    ArmaniX replied to RN9742's topic in Nursing Career

    I would schedule a time to talk with her/him. Staying late after your shift or coming in a little early to have this discussion is the best option. When I wished to transfer (in my hospital if you...

  8. G-tube pulled out by patient

    ArmaniX replied to HelloRN00's topic in Rehabilitation

    You just reminded me of my event. Patient was fine. 30 minutes later he is freaking out up from his chair (the man is easily 6'2",.. I am 5'6") I walk in to see him standing.. the recliner is down and...

  9. Has anyone waited longer than 2 years to get into the Los Angeles Pierce nursing program?

    ArmaniX replied to Lilahrose's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Waiting two years before starting your education? You're wasting your time. Get in any other program (credible) and get your

  10. Accounting Or Nursing

    ArmaniX replied to AmaEsq's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is kind of funny to me. My first semester in college I was an accounting major. I met a male nurse and it kind of introduced me to the idea of being a nurse. The following semester I switched...

  11. Nurse residency: Float or a single unit

    ArmaniX replied to ChronicSG's topic in General Nursing

    If this is your first RN position I'd say it would be best to simply stay on one unit. As you develop in the RN you are bound to become then it'll be easier to float. I find floating as a GN to be...

  12. Asking professors for references

    ArmaniX replied to RookieRoo's topic in General Students

    I asked one professor for a letter of recommendation. I asked via email and she was kind enough to type/print/seal in four separate envelopes for me to have in my job hunt. I only used it for one...

  13. I hate being a CNA

    ArmaniX replied to *K($$'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As an RN you will be transferring patients. You'll be the person the patient is refusing meds from. When you don't have a tech or can't find your tech, you will be cleaning those soiled linens. You...

  14. septic shock

    ArmaniX replied to nursingcrib's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm sorry

  15. Nursing Dose

    ArmaniX replied to guest449786's topic in Patient Medications

    I know exactly what you're talking about. 1. If you decide to do a "nurses dose" realize you're putting your license at risk and further consequences. 2. It mistakenly sets up the next nurse for...

  16. Did I choose the right thing to do as a nurse on my test?

    ArmaniX replied to Beautiful_Soul's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Bladder scan then call the doctor. I would like to call the doctor and be able to say "so and so had their surgery 6 hours ago, they have yet to void post surgery. Bladder scan revealed 999mL. Can I...

  17. Charge Nurses and Shift Report

    ArmaniX replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Nursing

    In my icu info pertains to 1. Reason admit/isolation? 2. Intubated? 3. Central lines/Foley / drips 4. Possible

  18. Bedside Reporting: HIPPA Violation?

    ArmaniX replied to rnccf2007's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Is it feasible to initiate a "no visitor" policy between 6-8? Allowing for report to be given and maintain privacy. The double occupancy beds is a tricky thing. When I use to have to deal with...

  19. Mens nursing shoes?

    ArmaniX replied to BumbleBuddy's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nothing shorter than a 4inch heel.. for men. I just wear nikes. It's truly whatever is most comfortable for

  20. What is your nursing "joy?"

    ArmaniX replied to jamisaurus's topic in Nurses Rock

    My joy is the times I find myself (with the time) to really clean up my patients. I love shaving the faces of the boys (and women) whose extended stay in the hospital has led to unsightly facial hair...

  21. Critical Care ACNPs

    ArmaniX replied to MallysMama's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm interested in others responses, I am still enjoying bedside nursing but know in a few years (or so I 'think' I know) that I would like to be a NP in the critical care setting. Will be following...

  22. How can I improve my reputation?

    ArmaniX replied to Gummibear_stare's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Focus on patient care and pay no attention to those who need to validate their life by discussing your own. You don't need to prove

  23. Possible HIV exposure?

    ArmaniX replied to marykc22's topic in Infectious Disease

    It's too late you're infected. You have nothing to worry about. Move on and consider what you'll do different, if anything, in the future to prevent such

  24. Help help!!! I have to take microbiology and anatomy/physiology togther??? Or? No?

    ArmaniX replied to futureNurse933's topic in General Students

    You realize not all college courses are created equal? Your micro is probably nothing like the micro I took. These questions would be best if taken to campus and not a board of individuals from all...

  25. Taking care of DNR patients. The point?

    ArmaniX replied to cholmes1223's topic in General Nursing

    As others have said, DNR does not equal Do Not Treat. I have DNR patients in the ICU all the time, and it does NOT mean I just pull the curtain and wait for them to die. There is a doctor on my unit...