Ivanna_Nurse BSN, RN

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    How much free time do you generally have as an RN?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to amk8987's topic in General Nursing

    I work 3 12hr nites, sun mon tues. I scuba dive, I run races, I camp, I see my friends. I see those 3 days of work as a small inconvenience for the other 4 days of freedom.
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    Handoff tool for critical care?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    We implemented one as well. Systems on the front, updated each day in pencil. The back has columns for procedures and their dates as well as a bit of space to sum up anything noteworthy that may be...
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    What an evening. (kinda long)

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wooh! You made it :) Put your feet up and relax!
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    Malpractice Insurance

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to apocatastasis's topic in General Nursing

    I also have NSO.. I will have to pull the policy and let you know. ~Ivanna 98.00 for 1mil each claim/ 6mil
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    What scrubs do you like best?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Koi has a cargo pant, I wear a small petite-Im 5ft and 120 lb. Try a small reg :)
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    What is your splurge?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    (salivating) barnes and noble satisfies my inner nerd every time...
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    What is your splurge?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I like bath and bodyworks for a little splurge, and express jeans for a big splurge.
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    Pre-Nursing Nurse Camp!!!!!

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Patrick, I hope that camp rocks for you as much as it did last year! Have a great time, and make sure to come back and tell us about it! We will be waiting! :)
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    Possible Solutions to Nursing School Wait lists?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to jm0203's topic in General Nursing

    JM...In my honest opinion... I think making someone teach is like making someone precept... how many threads have we seen about folks being with horrible preceptors?? Not everyone wants to teach, nor...
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    Would you travel overseas for a medical procedure?!

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    i also work in the miami/ft lauderdale area as an ICU RN. I have seen lots of septic folks following a cosmetic vacay... they try to save money and it winds up costing soooo much more. You dont have...
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    Nurse is an Angel

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to lifelearningrn's topic in General Nursing

    What a neat story, it sounds like a little bit of divine intervention. :) thanks for sharing,
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    Silly question:do most patients receive an antiulcer meds while hospitalized?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there, I work in an large ICU, and we administer protonix IV daily until they transition and are able to take po, then prevacid or po protonix starts. It is part of our vap protocol. :)
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    VENT - Caring for patients in 3 bed rooms

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Lord.... I dont know how you do it, because I would be bald from pulling my hair out, and probably fired for running my mouth. :) Sorry its such a pain for you. Maybe they will remodel soon!...
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    Care Aide work vs. RN work?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to Maddi_Rose's topic in General Nursing

    desk job? *snort* Okay. Maybe in some areas that may be the case. For me?? In Critical Care there is the blurring of all lines.. I am the secretary, the ordertaker offer, the lab drawer, phone...
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    Would you go to the live NCLEX review?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to LETRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I scored about the same on the HESI and still attended the live review. Why not arm yourself with everything available to make sure you succeed? Good luck on NCLEX! :)
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    Where do people like me work?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to AggieNurse99's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with ICU!!! You get to be as anal, meticulous, and cautious as you want! :) Those are rocking qualities to have and much needed in the unit. :)
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    ICU Nurse working on floor- trouble with organization

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to squirtle's topic in General Nursing

    Squirtle, I dont have a whole lot of advice, but I wanted to say that I feel for you! :) Its a different mind set when they arent ICU. I am sure that you will get some great words of wisdom....
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    Abdominal Hysterectomy & Bilateral Salpingoophrectomy

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely the low uop... a signal of poss low bp, poor perfusion, overall low volume. I would expect some drainage, and a LOT more than 50ml of urine. :)
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    Oh MY GOD!!! I WANT TO WORK HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to cicatrixx15's topic in General Nursing

    What a neat video :) Thanks for sharing!
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    Backbiting

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to celticgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Snowboardergirl, If a frustrated nurse is not to vent...what is she to do then??? Choke her coworkers and tell off her patients?? C''mon. The OP has a valid point, and is entitled to vent....
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    Cruise Nurse Great job

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to phdr's topic in Nursing Career

    According to what I see online, you are at sea for like 6 months at a time and make 2000 to 2900 a month. I suppose thats gravy if you dont have any ties to land, cause you are getting room and board...
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    How to know if air is the problem in a g tube?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How about a Lopez valve?? That would seal the g tube side, and provide a snug seal for the feed side.
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    Nursing mgrs who interview floor nurses - which candidate is more desirable?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I'd take the one that would stay forever and and ever. We need experienced nurses at the bedside to take care of the sickies and train the new ones that come every 2 years to replace the ANP and CRNA...
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    Remind me why I do this

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Suesquatch, I am so sorry that you feel this way, it sounds like it plain stinks! OK. So very simply put, you want the answer for why you do it. That is simple. Not for the residents or anyone else,...
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    Question about catheters...

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Nursing

    "I'm really glad Holly (I think that's her name) finally received her sterile cath kits." CamaroNurse, you made me LOL