icuRNmaggie BSN, RN

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    How can I stand out at clinicals?

    icuRNmaggie replied to futurenurse2be's topic in General Students

    Eventually someone will ask you what kind of nursing interests you the most. The you can disclose a little about yourself and say "I would love to work in a unit like this one someday." You may...
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    How can I stand out at clinicals?

    icuRNmaggie replied to futurenurse2be's topic in General Students

    Interact with the patients. If you play checkers or cards with someone, you can be assessing mentation, memory, coordination at the same time. Help out at mealtime and with ADLs like showers and...
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    Complaining about your employer, loudly, at nurses' station

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

    Some people are happy being of service to others. My mechanic, the man who painted my house, and my yoga teacher are all examples of that. These are people that I want to have in my life. I...
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    Demanding patient wanting me to page MD about insignificant issue.

    icuRNmaggie replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just to be clear, prior to 2300, I would call. After that time, I would
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    Let's Resolve To....

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

    I agree. Say hi and bye and tune out the petty nonsense. It is self preservation in the hornets nest of dysfunction where I am right
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    Demanding patient wanting me to page MD about insignificant issue.

    icuRNmaggie replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    " Mr Smith said that I had better take care of this by the next time he sees me, so I am calling for an order for his ocuvite and by the way, he also needs to learn some manners. " Where I work the...
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    I got an offer I couldn't refuse! How not to mess this up!

    icuRNmaggie replied to llb_rn's topic in Travel

    Hi llb, I hope that you are having a good assignment and I was just wondering if your travel company lived up to their
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    God Taught Me A Lesson Today

    icuRNmaggie replied to valliloves's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Thank you for posting this. We all need to be reminded to be good to each other. I hope you talk with the CNA and apologize for being abrupt and let her know that you are available to help when...
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    So disappointed in hospital RNs and MDs

    icuRNmaggie replied to carachel2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, they do it with a clear conscience. Physicians have home access to PACS and the EMR and review PCXRs, AML and ABGs and charting before coming to the hospital. It is not uncommon to have them...
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    So disappointed in hospital RNs and MDs

    icuRNmaggie replied to carachel2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am highly offended by your original post directed at ALL hospital RNs and MDs as well as your immature, dismissive and unprofessionally worded response. First of all, I think it is quite...
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    Resigning and the Incessant "Why?"

    icuRNmaggie replied to technofreak's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Tell your colleagues exactly what you told your manager, otherwise, when it gets around, you will appear two faced. You may need a reference from this manager at some point in the
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    Resigning and the Incessant "Why?"

    icuRNmaggie replied to technofreak's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Try your best to leave on a good note. Focus on the positives and the good relationships you have made there. Focus on your job, your patients and your new position. The less you say to anyone...
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    Charting a case you weren't there for

    icuRNmaggie replied to soldiermedic1's topic in Operating Room

    That is ridiculous. I have worked endo. I would not complete the charting if I was not present. If something was perforated or even a infiltrated IV occured or a delayed transfusion reaction you...
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    Paramedics in ER

    icuRNmaggie replied to shannonc102's topic in Emergency

    It has been over ten years now that I worked in a 300 bed med ctr with the Medic Units stationed in our ER. The paramedics did not count as staff but they helped out if we asked for their help....
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    OMG surprise call! I need advice!!

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

    Hair pulled back, conservative makeup and jewelry, no fragrances, light or clear nail polish a white blouse and khaki pants with a sweater and good shoes not athletic shoes, is appropriate....
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    IV pushes

    icuRNmaggie replied to #NurseB's topic in Patient Medications

    I have have worked in hospitals where that is the the policy, and even Lexicomp says it is okay to do so, but I just can't do it. I have seen people become hypotensive and pass out when...
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    Love the Job, Hate the Environment

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

    Is this a typical nursing environment? No it is not typical. Most psych professionals are caring compassionate people. Is there anything I can do during the interview process to minimize the chance...
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    Love the Job, Hate the Environment

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

    Most employers will discount such complaints as animosity between two coworkers. A complaint from a patient, family member or the medical staff, or a clinical issue, will be taken seriously and...
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    how to be a better team player when struggling with your own work?

    icuRNmaggie replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical Care

    What is your nurse to patient ratio? Do you have an all RN staff and if not how many pts do the CNAs
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    Love the Job, Hate the Environment

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

    Is this a state facility for the criminally insane? If so there should be other State mental health facility positions you could transfer to. This is lateral or vertical violence and before you...
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    Why are we against suicide?

    icuRNmaggie replied to SwampCat's topic in Psychiatric

    All of the religions of the world, to the best of my knowledge, teach that human life is precious and that it is to be protected. We live in a Judeo Christian society and we take care of the...
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    difference in degrees

    icuRNmaggie replied to skbella's topic in General Nursing

    It is true that many bachelors degrees do not prepare a person to enter the job market other than teaching, nursing and allied health. As a friend of mine said, a four year degree doesn't prepare...
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    Should I have to deal with this?

    icuRNmaggie replied to designer-mommy's topic in Psychiatric

    I just want to ask the OP would you put your child or another family member in that situation. Of course you would not put them in harms way, so don't do it to yourself. You would be much safer...
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    BSN New Grad and No Jobs

    icuRNmaggie replied to Happynurs3's topic in New York Nursing

    Maine and New Hampshire have entry level jobs for new nurses. Check indeed and
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    IV pushes

    icuRNmaggie replied to #NurseB's topic in Patient Medications

    One thing that is commonly ordered and totally contraindicated according to the literature is the practice of giving IV metoprolol to an MI patient on a diltiazem drip. Please look it up and question...