bgxyrnf

bgxyrnf MSN, RN

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  1. ACLS Certification

    bgxyrnf replied to Java Mama's topic in General Nursing

    I think Dubin's book is lame.I much prefer the ones by Tomas Garcia and Malcolm

  2. How long did you stay at your first job?

    bgxyrnf replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    2.5 years for me. I agree that there's nothing 'magic' about 1 year. To the contrary, I think that is far too soon to be looking to jump unless the new job is a huge step up and one at which you're...

  3. I really hate my job as a CNA. Will I hate / suck at being a Nurse?

    bgxyrnf replied to taraleee's topic in General Students

    In the ED my experience has very little correlation with my exposure to being a CNA when I earned my certification. I would detest being a CNA but I enjoy my nursing

  4. How old is too old to become a new RN?

    bgxyrnf replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

    I look at everything in terms of percentages and probabilities. I think the probability of you having a successful and rewarding nursing career beginning in your late 50's is relatively low. But low...

  5. Will taking TNCC help me transition easier to ER?

    bgxyrnf replied to Lizzie1968's topic in Emergency

    Get to know some of the ED nurses by being the floor nurse that they *want* to give report to and to whom they want to deliver their patients to. Once you get to know them a bit, chat 'em up in the...

  6. Is money everything in this profession?

    bgxyrnf replied to WhyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Is money everything? No. Is money the reason that I do this work? Yes. Is money the reason that I do this work well?

  7. Am I a bully?

    bgxyrnf replied to haron54's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't disagree that the request was stupid; it was. However, telling one's superiors that their decision is "stupid" is a sure path onto the black

  8. Am I a bully?

    bgxyrnf replied to haron54's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the reason you were ultimately fired is pretty

  9. a lost nursing student

    bgxyrnf replied to elaineweiling's topic in General Students

    My advice is to take your time and let it all fall into place. You had your chance to make it happen quickly but you weren't able to take advantage of it. You will have another chance but it may take...

  10. Possible adult admit with minor child in tow

    bgxyrnf replied to Monkey Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, not on NOC shift (or weekends, I think). Only one of the four places that I've worked has had social workers available 24x7... and two of them, not at

  11. Why join Sigma Theta Tau?

    bgxyrnf replied to Winding's topic in General Nursing

    I joined just to have it on my resume. I didn't renew after that because I saw no benefit to myself for the hefty

  12. Is it legal to work as an aid while you are an RN

    bgxyrnf replied to Rn 1979's topic in General Nursing

    For the last 7 years I've been seeing people state that if one has a nursing license but is working as an aide or tech that they are ethically and legally bound to act as a nurse. I remain skeptical...

  13. BONE HEAD MOVE

    bgxyrnf replied to JaxJax5423's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What you should do is talk to your boss honestly about the kinds of things that make you interested in moving and why you might choose to remain. It is what it is and at this point, forthrightness is...

  14. Possible adult admit with minor child in tow

    bgxyrnf replied to Monkey Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    That's the point... I won't get hold of the kid's uncle... that's not my responsibility and I won't assume

  15. Possible adult admit with minor child in tow

    bgxyrnf replied to Monkey Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, 'cuz the reality is that there is nobody to refer them to. People like to pretend that there exists this safety net that provides what patients need simply by some magic referral. There isn't....

  16. Reason for IV fluids

    bgxyrnf replied to Matt8700's topic in Emergency

    Then we get to bust out the ultrasound and go after the deep

  17. Nurses Humilated - Illinois

    bgxyrnf replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Nah, I'd just take the money and pee on the floor. Or even better, pee on the leg of one of the suits mandating this BS, just as I had a patient pee into the ankle pocket of my

  18. Help me understand an Ampule

    bgxyrnf replied to Femine91's topic in Patient Medications

    My favored means of opening an ampule was with a certain kind of filter needle stocked at one place. They came in green plastic shells. When you opened the shell, one end fit perfectly over the tip of...

  19. Possible adult admit with minor child in tow

    bgxyrnf replied to Monkey Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how long it took because I was busy taking care of my patients. I left it to the supervisor to figure out that part of it. I explicitly refused to accept any responsibility for the kid,...

  20. The Fifth Vital Sign

    bgxyrnf posted a topic in General Nursing

    It seems that I can rarely peruse the news in any fashion without reading about the 'epidemic' of opioid-related deaths. I know that we regularly see OD'd patients in ED. Let's go ahead and say it:...

  21. ER Job opportunities

    bgxyrnf replied to Electric0704's topic in California Nursing

    Figure out the parts of town where you wouldn't want to break down and that's the place near where you want to

  22. New RN Grad Interview

    bgxyrnf replied to nurse4211's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Right... which is why they shouldn't plan any vacation which can't be changed or canceled.That's just me, though... whenever I've been seeking employment, that's the highest priority and everything...

  23. Possible adult admit with minor child in tow

    bgxyrnf replied to Monkey Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    ROTFLMAO... Anything tied to my patient is my responsibility? Their lack of insurance? Their inability or refusal to fill their scripts? Their lack of education? Their lack of housing? Their dog?...

  24. New RN Grad Interview

    bgxyrnf replied to nurse4211's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think the primary problem is the multiple requests for time off. Keep in mind that there are plenty of other qualified candidates and as the lowest person on the totem pole, holidays and vacation -...

  25. Nurses Humilated - Illinois

    bgxyrnf replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

    In response to the "not allowed to urinate" piece of it, I'd just do what many of the patients do... pee all over the