viprn21

viprn21 BSN, RN

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About viprn21

viprn21 has 13 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in CCRN.


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  1. Idk where you're located but I'm taking chemistry at Tarrant County
  2. I feel like I’m not taken seriously?

    I'm 26 now, but I became an RN at 18. I had a lot of the same issues you had. First off, don't dwell on rude patients and families. Some people are just nasty, and being in a hospital doesn't help....
  3. Removing Foley’s on intubated patients

    Good points. Accurate I&O count is an indication for foleys, and post op hearts and critically unstable patients for sure need a foley. But being on a vent alone is not an indication for a
  4. How Do You Fit In 30mins Of Exercise In Your Work Day?

    You're stronger than me! I just can't function getting up that
  5. How Do You Fit In 30mins Of Exercise In Your Work Day?

    I exercise on my days off. I don't feel bad about not exercising on workdays. Out of a 24hr day, I spend 13-14 of them at work (I am counting getting ready for work and commute in this estimation). I...
  6. I don't think so. Your seat tied to your clinical site, so if your assignment is unacceptable then you'll have to waive your
  7. Ooh exciting! That was my second choice, but I wanted to stay at Harris since I've been there for a few years. Bet your residency is gonna be
  8. Removing Foley’s on intubated patients

    Foleys and CVCs are like ETTs...assess for readiness to remove at least daily. We had a similar push the past few years at my facility and I was frustrated at first, but over time I've come to see...
  9. Giving Narcan to Your Own Patient

    Lol I knew someone would get upset I said that. Of course. I presumed that didn't need saying. My point is that nurses have move power than most of us seem to realize. However, I've seen plenty of...
  10. Giving Narcan to Your Own Patient

    I'm sorry for the long spiel
  11. Giving Narcan to Your Own Patient

    Wait, you gave him narcotics because you thought there was airway compromise and altered mental status? This was absolutely the wrong reason to give dilaudid. Narcotics decrease your respiratory...
  12. Lol I wish my facility at least reimbursed me for my certification. And it's not really for the patients, it's for you. I mean, yes, getting your certification will probably improve your skills and...
  13. Questionable actions that make you go hmm?

    When I was a baby ICU nurse one of my preceptors told me that you have to chart tattoos and scars because then you look negligent and unobservant if you don't. As a grown-up ICU nurse, I feel I have...
  14. So I got accepted into a CRNA program and start next August. I'm sure this is what I want to do, but I'm kind of balking at taking out over $100K. I have a mortgage, which was twice the price of the...
  15. I turned mine in after the priority deadline.