icuRNmaggie BSN, RN

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    Should Our Study Group Allow a Failing Student to Join?

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

    Tell her you don't have time to help her and that your study group is
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    Interview Question that has me stumped

    icuRNmaggie replied to CairnsICU's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think it is a weird question. It sounds like something you would ask a person applying for a management role. What I would take away from that interview is the manager is rather rude and even...
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    Really, is this real?!?!

    icuRNmaggie replied to FlossyRN's topic in General Nursing

    These places will hire and keep any warm body. It sounds like you are stuck until your children are older. Is it feasible to work where you did your clini
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    why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

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

    How about my.name is Marie and I'm not a
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    Really, is this real?!?!

    icuRNmaggie replied to FlossyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it's real. Nightshift would be better for you in the this facility . Did you sign a
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    Can you get poked by removing an iv catheter?!

    icuRNmaggie replied to futurerntho's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP Ask a Nurse to show you how a 20g IV works. Or just take one apart very carefully. The angiocath is very thin and pliable. I doubt it could pierce a dressing and a
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    2 days in not good fit

    icuRNmaggie replied to Alongroadtorn's topic in Rehabilitation

    You have to be assertive and defend your honor. I would go in early and ask the educator for another trainer because she's not a good communicator (and not a good fit). Don't be a big jerk about it...
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    2 days in not good fit

    icuRNmaggie replied to Alongroadtorn's topic in Rehabilitation

    How weird. This "not a good fit" is just their way of saying that your trainer dislikes you, even though you followed her lead. I would only go back if I was provided another
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    ICU Care plan help please =]

    icuRNmaggie replied to NewNurse91D's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    28% Fi02 = 2 lpm by nasal cannula. Her lungs are working because she is oxygenating. The Pa02 of 101 is fine. If she was on 40% her Pa02 would be doubled. She is on the vent to decrease her work of...
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    Interview Question that has me stumped

    icuRNmaggie replied to CairnsICU's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Don't over think it. If a new employee disagrees with a policy, I would say "show me the
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    Funeral etiquette

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

    Whats really important is that you will be there for your family. Have a safe
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    Bullied? What the heck is this about?

    icuRNmaggie replied to ORTech2RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hey brother. Be nice. Some people are just socially inept. If she is trying to push your buttons then give it right back. I think she will grow tired of being called a
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    ICU Care plan help please =]

    icuRNmaggie replied to NewNurse91D's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    j Permissive hypercapnia CCN : Critical Care Nurse Care Of A Ventilator Patient Your priority is safety and multidisciplinary supportive care. I have attached some good links. Do add restraints to...
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    Funeral etiquette

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

    It's respectful to dress in subdued colors and as if you are in church or going to a job interview for a professional position. Scrubs and work out attire etc. are inappropriate. The immediate...
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    Bullied? What the heck is this about?

    icuRNmaggie replied to ORTech2RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    What's up guy? Hey dude. Try that. It's not confrontational and
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    ICU Care plan help please =]

    icuRNmaggie replied to NewNurse91D's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    The definition of futile medical care is that the patient receives no benefit other than the prolongation of life. Sadly she will probably receive a trach and PEG, remain ventilator dependent, and...
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    ICU Care plan help please =]

    icuRNmaggie replied to NewNurse91D's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    I think that this lady has no quality of life and she belongs on hospice to allow her natural death. The code status must be addressed and a Palliative care consult should be ordered. All of this...
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    plea for collective wisdom -- new grad RN nurse struggling badly

    icuRNmaggie replied to vespera186's topic in General Nursing

    People enjoy doing what they are good at and you are not there yet because you're in the learning curve. As you get your rhythm and routine your anxiety will subside. It will take about a year...
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    Rant - How should *I* know?

    icuRNmaggie replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    I think we have some people close to meeting FLOUNCE bingo criteria on the thread that wont die, nurses that eat their young "article" fantasy and CMA aren't nurses thread. By my calculations this...
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    Absorbing my patient's anxieties

    icuRNmaggie replied to futrpmhnp's topic in General Nursing

    If you are an empath you are going to have a very hard time with human suffering. You are going to need clear boundaries or this career will deplete your energy and coping abilities. Boundaries...
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    Rant - How should *I* know?

    icuRNmaggie replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/nurse-colleague-patient/is-this-bullying-943242.html (red jello
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    Rant - How should *I* know?

    icuRNmaggie replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    Thank
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    Rant - How should *I* know?

    icuRNmaggie replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    Dont you remember what it was like to be a student? That was said too many times on the thread that wont
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    Rant - How should *I* know?

    icuRNmaggie replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    Love it! I cant wait to call
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    Rant - How should *I* know?

    icuRNmaggie replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    Dont you remember what it was like to be a student? In my mind I heard them talking about me and call me a pain in the ass patient just because I have an