bgxyrnf

bgxyrnf MSN, RN

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  1. Nursing is a passion?

    bgxyrnf replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In some places, for

  2. Nursing is a passion?

    bgxyrnf replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I try to do a good job because (a) that's what they're paying me (very well) to do, (b) part of my identity has always involved being very good at whatever I'm doing and being a very hard worker, ©...

  3. Nursing is a passion?

    bgxyrnf replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm 51... and planning another 19 years at the bedside.I don't consider myself "old" although I do sport some pretty impressive bags under my eyes. One of my buddies decided - for that reason as well...

  4. Nursing is a passion?

    bgxyrnf replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Oh no, you most clearly do not. If you had 1 dud out of a host of nurses, that's not too bad. Show many any group in which 100% of the people are "wonderful" at any given point in time. You're...

  5. In what setting does an RN do the most thorough physical assessments and health histories?

    bgxyrnf replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    In every field, a substantial portion of what is taught is for completeness, to provide a solid underpinning from which to launch specialized study, and to provide the context and vocabulary to permit...

  6. In what setting does an RN do the most thorough physical assessments and health histories?

    bgxyrnf replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely not in the ED... We're all about focused

  7. New to Night Shift - How will I survive??

    bgxyrnf replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    A few things not mentioned: 1) Resources: Generally speaking, night shift gets the short end of the stick when it comes to resources. You are much more likely to be working without support personnel...

  8. I hate nursing school (and it is not because it is hard)

    bgxyrnf replied to baleen's topic in General Students

    Any list that does not define criteria for ranking is meaningless. Even doing that just presents the opinions of a publisher, editor, or author as to what criteria characterize a "top" program. All of...

  9. MSN vs ABSN

    bgxyrnf replied to MondanaDeVonne's topic in General Students

    Do the MSN. You never know how life will turn out and that may be the last time that you're able to go to school so get the highest degree that you can... it could be the last one you ever earn and an...

  10. Help dosage problem?

    bgxyrnf replied to dreamer0x's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

  11. Scared to faint

    bgxyrnf replied to padme007's topic in Emergency

    I was *very* squeamish prior to nursing school and had a couple of near-syncopal events during school. Over a very short time as a nurse, though, I became desensitized, in part because you need to...

  12. career ladder to ER

    bgxyrnf replied to Guest02/04/2016's topic in Emergency

    Point of correction: ATLS is a certification for physicians through the American College of Surgeons. In parallel, nurses can be certified through the Society of Trauma Nurses and receive the ATCN...

  13. Verbal Hand-off Reports - Are they no longer necessary?

    bgxyrnf replied to yr.pedsnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure that I've missed a few posts but I haven't seen any concrete examples of an adverse outcome that was attributable to the lack of *verbal* report. The posts either talk about: + patients...

  14. ECG interpretation help

    bgxyrnf replied to Rew3n's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Have you considered getting a good book? I personally like: 12-Lead ECG: The Art of Interpretation by Tomas Garcia and The Only EKG Book You'll Ever Need by Malcom Thaler I don't care for Dubin's book...

  15. Does anyone have practice IV medication questions that they can give me?

    bgxyrnf replied to guest894451's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You need to give 1 gram of ceftriaxone to a septic patient. Ceftriaxone is a powder that needs to be reconstituted with 10mL of NS and then diluted into a 50mL bag of NS. The diluted mixture is to be...

  16. Verbal Hand-off Reports - Are they no longer necessary?

    bgxyrnf replied to yr.pedsnurse's topic in General Nursing

    If this is anything but a rare occurrence then you and your colleagues need to define what constitutes a sufficient and appropriate handoff

  17. Is nursing school REALLY that hard?

    bgxyrnf replied to Courtney M's topic in General Students

    Personally, I thought the NCLEX was a joke. 75 questions in 60 minutes and a pass rate of 85% are hardly the hallmarks of a "hard"

  18. How long to be really comfortable?

    bgxyrnf replied to dannygirl315's topic in Emergency

    It took me probably 18 months to feel comfortable but that was in a large, urban ED with high census and high acuities so we saw a lot and experience came very quickly. I'd also been an ED nurse for 2...

  19. career ladder to ER

    bgxyrnf replied to Guest02/04/2016's topic in Emergency

    The ED is a tough place to prep for because nobody really sees what we see. If you've got the basics of nursing down then move as soon as you're able. Various resources that I recommend: Sheehy's...

  20. Confessions of a Hospital Administrator: I Feel Your Pain...Pill

    bgxyrnf replied to ServantLeader's topic in Emergency

    The counter to this is that many docs are now stingy with pain medications and rather than simply give the nurses the tools to manage pain at the bedside, they "nickel and dime" us with the most...

  21. How Do You Handle Mean Girls?

    bgxyrnf replied to concreterose's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Honestly, just ignore them. Interact as you must but keep the interactions professional. And get the high scores on the tests... and know your stuff in clinicals. And find an ally because clinicals...

  22. Nursing is a passion?

    bgxyrnf replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    For me, nursing is a job... a very well-paying job that provides outstanding benefits and job security. I work hard for the same reasons that I've always worked hard: That's was they're paying me for....

  23. Sadly, discrmination against male nurses still rampant in job applic process

    bgxyrnf replied to Ecstatic2014's topic in Male Nursing Students

    There are many reasons that people do not get hired and generally those are related to how the person presents themselves. Based on this single data point, you're not presenting yourself very well....

  24. Is nursing school REALLY that hard?

    bgxyrnf replied to Courtney M's topic in General Students

    I would love to read this study. Could please share the author, title, or

  25. Is nursing school REALLY that hard?

    bgxyrnf replied to Courtney M's topic in General Students

    The *right* reasons are whatever reasons that cause someone to work hard, study, and apply themselves.... be those reasons a desire to help or serve, the search for a stable job, or the opportunity to...