icuRNmaggie BSN, RN

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    Not a Nursing Question, but Has to Do with Work, So...

    icuRNmaggie replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would be interesting to go to the gas station first and say "if you all want to continue to ride to work with me you are going to have to split the costs. I need ten dollars a week from...
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    Can I refer to myself as RN or the school nurse

    icuRNmaggie replied to kkanady's topic in School

    Some states issue School Nurse Certification which is similar to a teaching certificate and requires a BSN. Some states may also issue a temporary School Nurse Cerification to the Associate degree...
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    BP Med/Transfusion Question

    icuRNmaggie replied to FloatFNP-C's topic in General Nursing

    Also, you probably should have checked the am H&H result first just to be certain that the bleeding had stopped . It was a good
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    HELP! How do you handle Workplace gossip?

    icuRNmaggie replied to NGYSUN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If the supervisor believed you, and not them, then you are okay. Ask her to spend time with you on IV starts. It just takes practice. Now these two seem to enjoy saying unkind things about...
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    BP Med/Transfusion Question

    icuRNmaggie replied to FloatFNP-C's topic in General Nursing

    It was safe to give the Micardis to the pt with a BP 150/80 and not actively bleeding. In the future, if you are second guessing yourself, just give the doctor a
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    Tips For a New CNA?

    icuRNmaggie replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Give the same care that you would want for your own Mom or Dad, Grandmother or Grandfather. God bless and good luck.
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    icuRNmaggie replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Esmarooni, keep your chin up.
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    The use of LPN's in ICU CCU

    icuRNmaggie replied to RNParamedic911's topic in Critical Care

    It was tasked focused and everyone knew their role and everything was done. The LPN and aide did the majority of the direct patient care and The RN focused on the orders, care plans, and...
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    Man = muscle, being taken advantage of

    icuRNmaggie replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in Men in Nursing

    When those situations with a bariatric patient arise, I ask for man power and girl power, just to get it done quickly and to make it clear that this is everybody's job. No one can say no to me...
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    The use of LPN's in ICU CCU

    icuRNmaggie replied to RNParamedic911's topic in Critical Care

    Is anyone here old enough to remember team nursing? I did it for a year many years ago as a student and then as a new nurse. We had ten patients, an RN, an LPN and an aide. The RN managed...
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    Spanish for nurses, any free stuff online?

    icuRNmaggie replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    I just downloaded the free android version of polyglot Medical Spanish. What a great
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    VENT WARNING Nights: Just Need encouragement I guess

    icuRNmaggie replied to WalkingDead1's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate. Go talk to your manager, express appreciation for this great opportunity, and explain all that you have written here. Tell her you have no quality of life and that have tried your...
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    Dealing with self doubt

    icuRNmaggie replied to Supermommy_4's topic in General Students

    If you wait until the 18 and 15 year old are college age, your expected family contribution will be much lower per student, including yourself. Financially it makes much more sense to wait....
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    Can we talk about NG/OG tubes?

    icuRNmaggie replied to foragreatergood's topic in Emergency

    Esophageal cancer is another situation in which I have have refused to attempt NGT
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    Getting POLST signed

    icuRNmaggie replied to Shany1312's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I think they are testing you. It is our job to ask about the content of the advance directives and request a copy. It is the physician's job to have that conversation and complete the POLST. Please...
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    Spanish for nurses, any free stuff online?

    icuRNmaggie replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes a Latino person will laugh when I attempt anything more than short phrases. It's the comedy portion of their
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    Can we talk about NG/OG tubes?

    icuRNmaggie replied to foragreatergood's topic in Emergency

    The endo patient may have coded when the varice was ruptured with the scope. Those patients hemorrhage, brady down immediately and usually require the massive transfusion protocol. I would not...
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    Can we talk about NG/OG tubes?

    icuRNmaggie replied to foragreatergood's topic in Emergency

    The GI docs will have the nurse lavage until clear with cool water for coffee ground drainage. That is so that they have a clear view of the stomach during the EGD. If time permits I will do it but...
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    Legally how many doses can a nurse hold?

    icuRNmaggie replied to Donnagg123's topic in Patient Medications

    If the pt no longer tolerates or needs a particular medication, just ask to have it
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    Getting all necessary information for doctor notification

    icuRNmaggie replied to sweetjen2006's topic in General Nursing

    The serum calcium is not considered reliable if the albumin is low (pseudohypocalcemia.) You may see orders for an ionized (free) calcium which measures the amount of calcium not attached to blood...
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    Just ignore it or have a discussion?

    icuRNmaggie replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think her intentions were good; she just wanted to help out while you were tied up with an unstable patient. I can also see how you might have felt that she was interfering or had no boundaries....
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    Constant Negativity from Staff

    icuRNmaggie replied to fitzfan82's topic in Emergency

    Eight years is a long time to stay in one place anymore. If you don't like the culture where you are, then it's time for a
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    How to NOT Aid a Cheater?

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

    This rant lady is going to crash and burn. She is headed for termination and this could turn into an age discrimination EEOC case or unemployment claim. Sorry OP but your silence serves her not...
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    Am I a new nurse, or a new nurse with lots of experience

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

    I had no idea Miami was so competitive given the number of travel contracts posted for that city. What everyone is saying is true and I really do respect the EMS people. I am sure your knowledge...
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    Overwhelmed...and NOT a new grad

    icuRNmaggie replied to Annie Wilkes RN's topic in General Nursing

    My ICU friend tried LTC and said she never thought she pass meds to a whole hall of patients, but that now she is a hundred times more efficient and organized at med administration. She hated...