Ivanna_Nurse BSN, RN

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    Here's a New One....LOL

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to WoofyMutt80's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my. At least you got a chuckle?
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    Hostile work environment

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it is time to get a fresh start and go to a new unit, and stop being the Tolerant Girl. ? IF you could take it or leave it, I'd transfer out. IF you are in your dream spot, then I'd follow the...
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    Cardboard Wash Basins- Need help for evidence based practice!

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Ive never heard of such a thing! Good luck with your search. :)
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    On Compassion.

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Virgo, you write so well. :) Happy Sunday,
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    Student Nurses opinion in online chat VS. being reported to Board of Re

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to buddha619's topic in General Nursing

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    Help me, I'm a new nurse with anxiety/depression.

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to yng65's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yng, you are still a new nurse, and feeling less inadequate will take some time. Give yourself some credit for the good things you hear. Remember, no one is perfect. You are being proactive with...
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    Anyone tried Iridology?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to prettygirllpn's topic in General Nursing

    This thread has given my inner nerd something to research on my day off. Thank you. I am also looking forward to what others have
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    pgh apcn or nkti training?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to dragon17's topic in General Nursing

    Dragon, if I am understanding correctly, you want to know about working in the Kidney transplant institute or as a nurse through the Phillipines general hospital? I would lean toward the nursing...
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    If Nursing Were an Olympic Sport...

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to JustEnuff2BDangerous's topic in General Nursing

    What about the fastest clean up of a code brown?? Quickest bed bath and complete linen change.. Or untangling all the lines and cables on an ICU pt that is on everything? lol cant wait to see what...
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    My Favorite Pen Has Been Banned! Help!!!!

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to OldMareLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I second the sharpies... they make a new retractable pen. It's pretty sharp. Look into the papermate profile. It writes like a stick o butter on hot toast. Good luck with your pen search. That...
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    how would I handle this?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    They know by your resume that you are working currently. I am sure they will take that into consideration. Good Luck on your interview!
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    Need insight and opinion of RN moms..........

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    I second the 2 12's. Especially if the hubs gets off earlier on your scheduled days. Good luck in whatever you
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    When you take over a patient assignment....

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    Virgo, I haven't faced the dilemma, but fear it as well. I am anxious to see what others have to say.
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    I think I bombed my second interview :(

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to RNStudy's topic in General Nursing

    Study, I'm sorry. I am in South FL and I can sympathize. Like another poster said, when one door closes, another opens. PM me if you need an ear. Hang in there, Ivanna
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    I think I bombed my second interview :(

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to RNStudy's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! I did. They laughed at your humor, so try not to be so hard on yourself. It sounds like you rocked the interview and felt confident enough to joke a little. Besides, I doubt they would have...
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    I think I bombed my second interview :(

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to RNStudy's topic in General Nursing

    I flew across country for a panel interview at a Ginormous hospital. I didnt know it would be a panel interview. It was a small office. The plane trip must have done something to my brain... I joked...
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    non-nursing friends?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    As you advance, you will develop relationships with classmates, coworkers and the like. When you do feel like talking something other than "shop" thats where your old friends are good to have. You'll...
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    I cant stop laughing..for all nurses

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to JessiekRN's topic in General Nursing

    Bwahahahahahahah. Hafta dry my eyes. Thanks for sharing :)
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    Is it bad to retract your job offer?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to carebearsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Can you put off signing papers with Hospital A until you meet with Hospital B??? Maybe it could be a simple phone call saying that you have an unexpected appointment and can you come in to sign...
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    fri or sat night?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    If it's one shift a month, I'd use the time off after work on Fri to take a nap and suck it up and do it Friday night. Then the shift is not hanging above my head all day saturday. Just my preference...
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    When are vital signs done?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to ivorybunny's topic in General Nursing

    I can see both sides of the coin... I will take my own VS if I am giving meds. If you have to wake them to weigh them, then that is a good time to take VS, because the docs are there in the am. They...
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    Are nurses who work in hospitals with limited resources better?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to zahryia's topic in General Nursing

    I work in large hospital (32 bed ICU) that has intensivists, insulin and electrolyte protocols, rapid response teams and lots of fancy gadgets. If there is a code... 2 docs, echo, xray, 2 resp...
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    Your journey to nursing

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to dark40's topic in General Nursing

    My journey began in 2003 with school, transitioned to working in 2007 to 3 years experience in the here and now. It is still amazing to me, *I made it* I was out of school for like 5 years. Had a...
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    Questions about Triple Lumen Central Catheters

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to RN for TIDE's topic in General Nursing

    CVP's and blood draws are usually done from the distal port, which is the brown one. For the best guide to practice, check your ICU's policy and procedures. Good Luck, it will get a little easier...
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    TB skin test control????

    Ivanna_Nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had something I wanted to ask you guys and gals! Have you ever given a control of some type intradermally when administering a TB skin test? Recently a ppd was ordered for my pt with a lung...