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  1. Frustrated with angry, demeaning doctors

    gassy2be replied to NurseyNursington's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My point is that you can't force people to act a certain way; the only attitude and behavior you can control is your own. So, I've always gone the route of killing with kindness and that will nearly...

  2. Frustrated with angry, demeaning doctors

    gassy2be replied to NurseyNursington's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yelling is one thing, just being rude is another. A lot of doctors are rude, a lot of nurses are rude, a lot of pharmacists are rude, etc. I think rudeness can just be tolerated. Yelling shouldn't be....

  3. Frustrated with angry, demeaning doctors

    gassy2be replied to NurseyNursington's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would ask around and see if they are like this with all the nurses. If they are, brush it off. As long as you get the orders you need, who cares? No need to be buddy buddy with the docs anyway. If...

  4. Question on reacting to tachycardic afib

    gassy2be replied to DatMurse's topic in Cardiac

    Which is why a TOE should be done prior to cardioversion. And what about HF? I don't understand how you think it's okay for a patient to have a sustained rhythm of 150, especially for

  5. MI post heparin drip

    gassy2be replied to RNbubu's topic in Cardiac

    Vitamin K and

  6. Question on reacting to tachycardic afib

    gassy2be replied to DatMurse's topic in Cardiac

    Yeah, the patient will be asymptomatic til he throws a clot and strokes out. A sustained rate of 140 is something to call an MD about in the middle of the night. The big deal of a fib with RVR isn't...

  7. Question on reacting to tachycardic afib

    gassy2be replied to DatMurse's topic in Cardiac

    I don't mean you should've requested another medication, I mean you should've called and asked, "Are there any other medications that may work that you would like to order?" On a med/one floor you...

  8. Question on reacting to tachycardic afib

    gassy2be replied to DatMurse's topic in Cardiac

    That rate is far too high as a sustained rate. I would be calling the MD, day or night shift. It can be detrimental to the patient for the heart to be beating that fast for that long. There are other...

  9. Becoming a CRNA

    gassy2be replied to Babo3680's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You only need a masters. In a few years you'll need your DNP but masters CRNAs will be grandfathered

  10. What's the furthest you had to travel for a clinical?

    gassy2be replied to amandapanda2011's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Oh then that's not bad. Sucks for a little bit but it's super

  11. What's the furthest you had to travel for a clinical?

    gassy2be replied to amandapanda2011's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    A little over an hour. How many times a week and for how many weeks will you have clinicals at that

  12. Would these topics be considered "Fundamentals"

    gassy2be replied to KStudentNurse70's topic in General Students

    Yes. I bought that book for my Fundamentals class and it was beyond

  13. Extubation protocol post CABG

    gassy2be replied to TravelRNBSN's topic in Cardiac

    No sedation, RT and RN take equal roles, generally 4-6 hours but some go past the 6 hour

  14. Pearson Vue: Bullies?

    gassy2be replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Oh brother. People need to grow up and get over it. The "trick" was never 100% accurate and never endorsed/addressed by Pearson Vue, and therefore, they aren't responsible for taking away a "trick"...

  15. A CVICU nurse wants more time to be with her family

    gassy2be replied to neurontin's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Full time hours won't change no matter where you are. Perhaps consider going part

  16. Nurses, do you exercise?

    gassy2be replied to nurseling's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Nursing would be a whole different ball game if I didn't exercise. Like a previous poster mentioned, I'm not totally wiped after a shift, my back doesn't hurt, and I have the strength to move my...

  17. New Grad Seeking Resume Advice

    gassy2be replied to Guest575949's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Too wordy. You don't need to outline what you did in every rotation of nursing school; they know you went to nursing school and were exposed to different environments. There is no need for a 2 page...

  18. Will losing accreditation affect me in the future?

    gassy2be replied to DarlineRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You will be able to get your RN, but most hospitals require their nurses to have graduated from an accredited nursing program. This is usually listed under the position requirements where they will...

  19. Husband doesn't understand... advice?

    gassy2be replied to LVHI_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Pretty sure that's not what she said. I think she meant she would pick food up or heat up a pizza or something rather than slave in the kitchen to make a full dinner for

  20. Do New Graduate Nurses Need a Formal Residency Program?

    gassy2be replied to JPCummings's topic in Nursing Career

    I was offered a position in a residency program as a new grad, but decided on a regular RN position instead. The residency program sounded like I would be in clinicals and lecture all over again....

  21. Questions most similar to NCLEX questions?

    gassy2be replied to unicoRNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kaplan, hands down. They're even the same color and font as

  22. Should I call the interviewer?

    gassy2be replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's not inappropriate to call, but I would give them a little bit more time. These things always take longer than they think they will. I would call towards the end of the work day on Wednesday. When...

  23. How long did it take you to get your first RN job?

    gassy2be replied to coffeemama0112's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I applied at the end of March before graduation, interviewed mid April, and got my official offer at the end of April. I'll start working as soon as I pass

  24. Tailoring the resume for the unit

    gassy2be posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi everyone, I will be graduating this May with my BSN and am applying for ICU positions. I am revising my resume and am thinking of including my clinical experience that is related to the ICU. For...