Ivanna_Nurse BSN, RN

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    University of Miami FNP 2016

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to Laurenrobertson's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Good morning! I just finished a full time semester and will be starting part time in the spring. I hope to make some friends going in as all of my other cohorts are moving on... Have you guys...
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    Unbelievable

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to FlyingScot's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    anyone who may need confidence protected at our facilty has a password protected "break the glass" feature. Even if you hop on someone else's open computer, you need to enter your password and state...
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    New grad struggling...should I stick it out?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to girliegirlieRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    as far as time management, that is learned. To go to another unit or specialty, is going to require retraining and a whole different mindset as far as time and how you prioritize. ICU is stressful!...
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    BSN or MSN

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to coopman712's topic in Post Graduate Students

    food for thought.... in the setting of the affordable care act and more and more physicians employing the assistance of NPs, and the ability for NPs to work freestanding in certain areas, my money is...
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    Fevers In CCU

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to Nursingbride12's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Rubbing alcohol needs to be used judiciously, as it can be absorbed systemically.
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    Has this happened to you

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to brendacg's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What is up with lovenox 50mg TWICE a day on a small statured patient?? Sounds like a full anticoagulation dose and 100kgs is not small statured.
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    Asymptomatic hypothermia

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to bioniclewoman's topic in General Nursing

    Wonder if he's getting
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    Anyone else have a problem with this ad?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to rawlinz's topic in General Nursing

    That's really
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    Xray tech~ more $$$ than RN???

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to SoulShine75's topic in Nursing Career

    Lol :) I can just hear this booming voice in my head as I read
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    Fall risk question. Need help

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to motivatedlilly's topic in Patient Education

    Bwahahaha!
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    Rapid Response Team

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to Lukestar's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Totally true... It never ends well when I get ignored. I am the proverbial squeaky wheel! I'm all about getting these pts the treatment they need and the level of care they deserve!!
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    Does anyone work as Rapid Response?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to nrsang97's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to put in a hella long post and write out all kinds of stuff but this is my job in a nutshell :). I love my job! Silly calls, Codes, troubleshooting, you name it... I'm
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    Is it possible for a RN to work five 12 hr days?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in General Nursing

    I'm semi oldish... 34. And sorta in shape. Round IS a shape! I work 3 12s for my regular position and at least one extra 12 if not 2 every week. For me, it's easy money and I don't mind going. But...
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    Which shift do you prefer, 7pm-7am or 7am-7pm and why?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in General Nursing

    I love love love 7p to 7a. More money and more of a challenge because of less support staff. I can still have a portion of my day on the days I start my stretch and cheat the system and get up early...
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    Having trouble applying knowledge, pls advise

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to AshleyRN1020's topic in MICU, SICU

    You've only been a nurse for a year! It takes time to feel good in the nurse shoes and apply all those book smarts. I started in the unit as a new grad and the first year is tough... It is learning...
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    Certified Nursing Assistants - The Nurses think we have it so easy.

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to hfullerCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have also worked as a cna before I was a nurse. You are comparing apples to oranges. I agree with previous posters, If you havent done both, you just dont
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    is it me??? I need help

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to iamgabrielle's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Its not you! NOONE is completely with it, excellent with time management and a perfect nurse one month after starting their first job! Its a learning process!! Its going to take time, and some days...
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    Abnormal EKG and Elevated Troponin Post CABG

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to Night<3RN's topic in Cardiac

    I just wanted to say kudos to you for being persistent and advocating for this pt! Sounds like he needed more and you were able to get the ball rolling!
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    Right or wrong? Need some advice

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to Miknsha's topic in Patient Medications

    What did the lpn/fellow student propose that you do? Not give it?
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    Not many Black/African American nurses working in the ICU's

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to i-njoy-being-a-nurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    interesting thread, with lots of views and input. i have to agree hands down that it is a regional thing.... we are a very large hospital and house about 1000 employees. i am the minority among the...
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    Dietary policy- vent

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to trauma_lama's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Canned, my hospital has a McDonald's. It's tied into a children's hospital as well. Surely mine can't be the ONLY
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    Share if you love your job!

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to %63theend's topic in General Nursing

    I love my job! Rapid response... I get calls for everything. I love to teach and help. Started prn while in medical icu, and a position opened up for full time. I never know what I'm going to see! :)...
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    Does getting side licenses (EKG Tech) make you more marketable as a RN???

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to Nurse_4_Training's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on the place, they may send you to an EKG and/or phlebotomy course. One hospital I worked in did this and one did not. I like being able to sit at the monitors, draw blood and do Ekgs, but I...
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    Stupid things that nurses say

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Had a pt on a bumex drip and cardio called in the am before I left for the night to see how she was progressing. Is the patient positive or negative? Was the question. My response: well, it's hard...
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    Fecal Management Systems

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to JulieRees's topic in MICU, SICU

    What's the reason for the leak?