icuRNmaggie BSN, RN

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    Internet and Cable on the GO for Travelers

    icuRNmaggie replied to nicoled787's topic in Travel

    Are you able to stream netflix or amazon prime with these devices? I have a Roku which I love love love but I have only used it with my wired not wireless high speed
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    Advice in getting your next travel assignment?

    icuRNmaggie replied to Macreel's topic in Travel

    My phone starts ringing all day on Monday on week 10 of my assignment with calls from recruiters wanting to submit me somewhere. I have never been without options at the end of a contract. They...
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    Coworker is Innappropriate

    icuRNmaggie replied to missnurse89's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In replyto missnurse89's original post, We had someone like you have described in the ICU. She was rude, contentious, nasty and frankly dangerous. She was too comfortable behaving like a shrew...
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    Honesty is NOT the best policy...

    icuRNmaggie replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't know much about nursing homes. The non profits must reinvest their profits back into the hospital. Most non profits are operating on a 2 % profit margin according to Beckers Hospital review....
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    Honesty is NOT the best policy...

    icuRNmaggie replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Some facilities are so unsafe that they are staffed mainly by travel nurses. For example, a lot of Canadians get their first job in the US in a for profit hospital chain in Las Vegas. 12 to one...
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    Do you ever contend with pesty ancillary staff?

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

    Why not just say: It's okay if you give her one (blanket water phone ice cream) thanks :) I agree that calls from the pharmacy about new orders , wrong dose, non formulary are kind of annoying. I...
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    Honesty is NOT the best policy...

    icuRNmaggie replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Do not post it here. It is so easy to figure out who people are on this forum and you do not want a prospective employer to put it
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    Honesty is NOT the best policy...

    icuRNmaggie replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    They provide mobile homes for travel nurses on some reservations and could do it for you as well. In remote places housing is free or very reasonable for medical professionals. It always amazes...
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    Graduating in 6 months - any job search advice?

    icuRNmaggie replied to IndianaISNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, the HR person may have been on vacation or waiting on budget approval. Make sure you have an online application in the system that the manager can have HR pull up. Ask you friend to email the...
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    How would you feel....

    icuRNmaggie replied to elle1977's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I bought a bunch of CCRN badge holders for myself and my friends the kind with a retractable cord. If I had an office, and I don't, I would frame my degree and certification and put them on the...
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    New ICU Nurse- Preceptor Problems

    icuRNmaggie replied to lordizzy626's topic in Critical Care

    I know of a situation in which a not so great RN sued for not being given an adequate orientation. He or she may be in progressive disciplinary action, we don't know, but you are right make the...
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    New ICU Nurse- Preceptor Problems

    icuRNmaggie replied to lordizzy626's topic in Critical Care

    Welcome to nursing. There are some real vipers in this business and you are better off elsewhere. Who knows one day you may be interviewing one of them or part of a flight team coming to pick up one...
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    Just keep waiting or remind him?

    icuRNmaggie replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    are you working 36 hrs between Sun. Mon. Tues or Wed of that
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    Just keep waiting or remind him?

    icuRNmaggie replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    It should have a start date and an end
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    Hospital readiness for Ebola

    icuRNmaggie replied to aspiration's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you for sharing your experience. What is bog standard barrier nursing? Does it include airborne precautions? I have read that this is an RNA virus and capable of mutating to an airborne...
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    New ICU Nurse

    icuRNmaggie replied to ddd2012's topic in MICU, SICU

    That is wonderful. Congratulations. That is a lovely picture but you really should protect your identity on a public forum. The key factor is for a new nurse is having a very experienced,...
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    Hospital readiness for Ebola

    icuRNmaggie replied to aspiration's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am wondering if the Ebola hemorrhagic viral illness is more prevalent or virulent in HIV positive patients. Is there any
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    Hospital readiness for Ebola

    icuRNmaggie replied to aspiration's topic in Disaster Preparation

    What level of isolation is required for a suspected Ebola hemorrhagic virus pt at your
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    New ICU Nurse

    icuRNmaggie replied to ddd2012's topic in MICU, SICU

    This may sound harsh but please know that what I am about to say is in your best interest. You should receive a six month preceptorship before being allowed to function independently and count as...
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    New ICU Nurse- Preceptor Problems

    icuRNmaggie replied to lordizzy626's topic in Critical Care

    You have received a lot of good advice, especially from Flexiseal and hereIstand. If they extend your orientation for another month, ask your preceptor, what are my weak areas, what should I...
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    New ICU Nurse- Preceptor Problems

    icuRNmaggie replied to lordizzy626's topic in Critical Care

    You have not worked with your preceptor in two weeks. Are you off of
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    New ICU Nurse- Preceptor Problems

    icuRNmaggie replied to lordizzy626's topic in Critical Care

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    New ICU Nurse- Preceptor Problems

    icuRNmaggie replied to lordizzy626's topic in Critical Care

    It sounds like this unit has staffing issues and a very disorganized orientation program for graduate nurses. Have you been to Critical Care Consortium classes, ACLS and do they offer ECCO? These...
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    Medical Assistants being called nurses

    icuRNmaggie replied to Ethicsrn4life's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No offense intended. Seriously, what is the correct job title for a medical office employee who is not an RN, CMA or LPN? How should he or she identify him/herself? It has to be awkward when...
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    Medical Assistants being called nurses

    icuRNmaggie replied to Ethicsrn4life's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What should the medical office helper who is not a Certified Medical Assistant call herself? Medical assistant Medical assistant assistant Office assistant Office nurse Office helper Blood pressure...