gemini81sg

gemini81sg

CV-ICU, Rehab, Med-Surg, Nursing Home

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  1. Photos of patient info - Inpatient setting

    gemini81sg posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I recently heard of a Electrophysiology (EP) NP who took iphone photos on an inpatient unit of a pt's abnormal rhythm (ECG strip) and sent it to to the EP MD who was following this pt for his opinion....

  2. Med error stories

    gemini81sg posted a topic in General Nursing

    One night at work one of my fellow co-workers, a somewhat new nurse to the unit, approached me stating that she couldn't understand why Dr. so and so was so rude to her on the phone when he was...

  3. OR/floor nurse before CRNA school?

    gemini81sg replied to Dre2416's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I started out on a Med/Surg floor, a very busy one that had a lot of variety in regards to patient disease processes. I found this to be a very good place to start as a new grad as it allowed me to...

  4. Labor and Delivery Experience with ICU for CRNA school?

    gemini81sg replied to hokieicurn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    hokieicurn: Just wondering if you have any additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, CCRN, etc.? These are things you may want to consider to improve your chances, especially the...

  5. Anyone got accepted to CRNA school with a low GRE score???

    gemini81sg replied to nurse_crna2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    bloomRN: I was just wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing some of your stats - GPA, ICU experience, Certifications (CCRN, TNCC, PALS, etc.)....?? Also, which schools you applied to...??

  6. I think I'm too slow for Critical Care...

    gemini81sg replied to GucciRN22's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hello GucciRN22, When I read your post, I felt like I was reading something I had written! You and I have similar nursing background and I have also been working on a CV-ICU for about a year now. I...

  7. How's the job market there in Wisconsin?

    gemini81sg replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I have lived in Green Bay, WI for a number of years and worked at a local hospital for about 6 years. There is somewhat of a freeze in the Green Bay area. I have heard from my manager that...

  8. Critical Care question about nursing experience

    gemini81sg replied to RACH22689's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hello, I am also interested in becoming a CRNA. I did not get hired in the ICU following graduation for the same reasons you have explained, but I do know that it does happen sometimes. I noticed...

  9. Patient Advocacy and CODE STATUS?! Need feedback please!

    gemini81sg posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello Everyone, I was just wondering if anyone can offer any information regarding the legal and ethical concerns of initiating code status in dying patients. I currently work on an inpatient...

  10. Patient Advocacy and CODE STATUS?! Need feedback please!

    gemini81sg replied to gemini81sg's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for the feedback so far. To TiredMD: I recently had a patient's son (POA-HC also), tell me that he wanted his terminally ill father resusitated, but he only wanted us to do a...

  11. PLEASE HELP! Rude Co-workers...

    gemini81sg posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I KNOW THIS IS LONG, BUT IF YOU CAN HELP, PLEASE READ! :heartbeat I have been a R.N. for just over 6 months now and have been on my current medical/surgical unit for about 3 months (at the facility 6...

  12. License question

    gemini81sg replied to CainRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello, If you are interested in ever returning to Indiana, you may want to take your boards there then transfer your license later. But your best bet is to contact the Tennessee state board of...

  13. PLEASE HELP! Rude Co-workers...

    gemini81sg replied to gemini81sg's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just came from working nights after about 4 years of it, so I certainly understand your frustrations as well as those from any night shift worker. Both shifts certainly have their advantages and...

  14. Help! I think I hate nursing!

    gemini81sg replied to dcs9286's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My struggle as a first year nurse have been the frustrations of the system moreso than anything else. For example, patient's go for procedures and come back wanting results. I have to tell them that...

  15. Lack of communication....This is NOT RIGHT!!!!

    gemini81sg replied to cute_cabbage2005's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone else....definetly file an INCIDENT REPORT! What if this patient would have commited suicide? Where I work, these patient's are generally on 15 minute checks. This needs to be...

  16. PLEASE HELP! Rude Co-workers...

    gemini81sg replied to gemini81sg's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you so much for the reply! It is much needed right now. As for our supervisor, she is brand new and not exactly what I would refer to as a "good" supervisor. The gossip and "clickiness" on...

  17. Searching for WI hospital requiring RN with BSN

    gemini81sg replied to zonnenschijn's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I work at a hospital in Green Bay, WI and I am not aware of any hospitals that require a BSN to work there as a staff nurse. You might have more luck if there is a specific position posted...

  18. Is anybody here taking a BSN online at UW Green bay !!

    gemini81sg replied to nursebear168's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I have not visited this site in a while, but I thought I would message you and see if you had done anything further regarding the LNC. I am still interested if you have any advice to offer....

  19. This is how it really is for this new CRNA

    gemini81sg replied to CRNA2007's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Sounds like you have a really good deal there....congrats! Just wondering what the population of this "rural" area is?

  20. Any grad nurses out there? HELP

    gemini81sg replied to Maudy's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I recently went through the same thing, but have since passed my NCLEX!! I'm finally a R.N.!! What a relief it is!! Anyways, I waited a long time for my ATT as well as for my Temporary...

  21. ANYONE else having a HORRIBLE education experience???

    gemini81sg posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I have been a CNA for 8 years. I love patient care and I have finally started to further my education. I have attended a local Technical College for the past couple years for my...

  22. Legal Nurse Consultants In Wisconsin

    gemini81sg posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Just curious if there is anyone currently interested in becoming a LNC. I am looking for any advice on which programs to take. I have reviewed the Vickie Milazzo and the American...

  23. Did anyone hate nursing school?

    gemini81sg replied to FNPhopeful's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel nursing school is really more of trying to figure out what the instructor wants and how he or she wants it than what you need to learn, in order to earn a good grade. It's tough and you really...

  24. Herzing college anyone?

    gemini81sg replied to badgerbabe287's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I do not know anything about the Herzing College, but with the tech college you would be able to get your ADN much quicker and much cheaper granted you have been on a waiting list or...

  25. ANYONE else having a HORRIBLE education experience???

    gemini81sg replied to gemini81sg's topic in General Nursing

    By the way...LOVELEP34, I have another post in the GEOGRAPHICAL section under WISCONSIN NURSES in an attempt to unite students from my school....check it out and invite your fellow classmates. It is...