icuRNmaggie BSN, RN

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    Art line set up and blood sampling

    icuRNmaggie replied to Lev's topic in Critical Care

    CCN : Critical Care Nurse Info on
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    Art line set up and blood sampling

    icuRNmaggie replied to Lev's topic in Critical Care

    Arterial line and Intra-arterial blood pressure monitoring The video is at the end and it is very
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    Is this abuse?

    icuRNmaggie replied to isthisok's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I disagree. If I see something that concerns me I am going to confront it. There is no reason that a CNA in a training program can not do that as well. I would hire that trainee in a
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    Is it really worth it... So Miserable!! So Insecure!!

    icuRNmaggie replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is really hard to be joined together for 12 hours a day and it is miserable if there is tension in the air. I would speak the truth. "I did not mean to criticize you but I know that is how I...
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    Is this abuse?

    icuRNmaggie replied to isthisok's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Human decency compels us to protect anyone who is vulnerable and being mistreated. You do not need authority of any kind to stop it and report
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    Is this abuse?

    icuRNmaggie replied to isthisok's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The two incidents were emotional and probably physical abuse. What would you do if someone mistreated your grandparents like that? I hope that you would confront the perpetrator. That is exactly...
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    When your boss is awful and HR

    icuRNmaggie replied to maxxilla's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This person may be threatened by your skill level and her manipulation is intended to discredit you and chase you away. This situation can be salvaged by you being quietly extraordinary at your...
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    Is it really worth it... So Miserable!! So Insecure!!

    icuRNmaggie replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/dear-nursing-students-800621-page12.html Read this article; it contains a lot of truth for new
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    Tips for better time management?

    icuRNmaggie replied to Johnny654's topic in First Year After Licensure

    https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/dear-nursing-students-800621-page12.html There is a lot of truth in this essay. Your preceptor is there to ensure that you can practice safely. It is...
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    7 Social Media Posts That Will Destroy Your Nursing Career Before It Begins!

    icuRNmaggie replied to Michael M. Heuninckx's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This was a very good article geared to nursing students. The author's years of experience is irrelevant. His age and familiarity with social media lends credence to the points he made in the...
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    Is it really worth it... So Miserable!! So Insecure!!

    icuRNmaggie replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It sounds to me that your preceptor assumed that you are more experienced than you really are and is frustrated that you require more support than most nurses with 4 years of experience. You are on...
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    "Public" Perceptions Changing?

    icuRNmaggie replied to guest449786's topic in Nursing Humor

    If the nurses were played by comediennes like Amy Poehler, Wanda Sykes, Lily Tomlin and Margaret Cho, and they had to explain what nurses deal with, that would be funny. Then the audience could...
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    I thought we learned that in nursing school!

    icuRNmaggie replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One hospital that was employed at held skills day during nurses week. The staff were given a raffle ticket for completing each competency skill station. I remember a CNA reviewing proper use of all...
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    what is the best practice for rotating the ETT

    icuRNmaggie posted a topic in Critical Care

    I have done searches on CINAHL, AACN, google scholar and the manufacturers' websites and I have not been able to find anything about the best practice for rotating the ETT to prevent pressure...
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    Possible lawsuit from a new grad I was only trying to help

    icuRNmaggie replied to marmolejo619's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    About 15 years ago I worked for a hospital system that imported some ICU nurses from India. They wore white dresses stockings and white dress shoes with high heels. I'm not kidding. They were...
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    Is this crazy?

    icuRNmaggie replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in LPN to RN

    The CEO of Starbucks was on the PBS Newshour last night. He is funding degrees for his employees at ASU online. They have an RN to BSN online. Just in case you need a third option. As an LPN you...
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    Nurses cant do IO?

    icuRNmaggie replied to blackvans1234's topic in Patient Medications

    My state also will not allow RNs to place a dobhoff either whereas many other states
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    Is it a good idea to get an EMT while doing pre-reqs for nursing?

    icuRNmaggie replied to Zef7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A phlebotomy course would also teach you very marketable skills and provide a steady
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    Nurses cant do IO?

    icuRNmaggie replied to blackvans1234's topic in Patient Medications

    Check your nurse practice act. Look up LMAs and IOs. These things are taught in ACLS so that you can become familiar and assist the MD by pulling the correct
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    "Public" Perceptions Changing?

    icuRNmaggie replied to guest449786's topic in Nursing Humor

    It is satire and not at all funny and there is a small grain of truth in it. I think it is moderately accurate portrayal of a few nurses and support staff that I have met and how they dressed, spoke...
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    "What to Expect When You're a Patient"

    icuRNmaggie replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I understand the need to vent and I agree that aggressive people make me not want to go in that room at all. However, it is time to accept that building a positive professional relationship with...
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    Bedpan? Why not a Poise pad?

    icuRNmaggie replied to TryVeganToday's topic in General Nursing

    All good points. I am not an OB nurse but I would like to know what is the current EBP for the use of foley catheters in this specialty area. Thank
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    Bedpan? Why not a Poise pad?

    icuRNmaggie replied to TryVeganToday's topic in General Nursing

    Medicare implemented payment reduction for hospital acquired conditions such as DVT, surgical site infections, central line associated blood stream infections, and CAUTI or catheter associated...
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    Bedpan? Why not a Poise pad?

    icuRNmaggie replied to TryVeganToday's topic in General Nursing

    The OP was specifically referring to hospitalized immobile continent females who have multiple fractures. Another poster mentioned similar difficulties assisting females who are on groin precautions...
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    When your boss is awful and HR

    icuRNmaggie replied to maxxilla's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just transfer to the larger organization. They will know why if she is a former