nurse2b_bakey

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1. Bolus

   nurse2b_bakey replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

   Where I work, we run a fluid bolus via pump @ 999 ml/hr. That's the highest rate for the pumps we use. If you have maintenance fluids ordered after the bolus, I piggyback the bolus, with the bag of maintenance fluids hanging as the primary to pick up...

2. My Feet are KILLING Me!!

   nurse2b_bakey replied to BeachGirl08's topic in General Nursing

   I also started a job in the ED recently, and have the pleasure of working 12 hour shifts.....I wear Dansko clogs, and always wear knee high support socks/hose that I bought at the scrub store. At the end of 12 hours I'm exhausted, but my feet and leg...

3. Gift for a friend going into nursing?

   nurse2b_bakey replied to friendofanurse's topic in General Nursing

   Books are a great idea, but the assigned readings are enough for anyone...... They make spiral bound flashcards that are available at any major bookstore -- the more general ones would be better, like pharmacology, fundamentals, etc.....these are gre...

4. CEN certification questions

   nurse2b_bakey replied to gs1976's topic in Emergency

   We're in the same boat !!! I graduate saturday, and will start working in the ED in June. I am also a member of Emergency Nurses Association, the org. that supports the CEN. (you can join as a student for a lower rate, and get a pin for your new bad...

5. Stupidest reason to go to ER

   nurse2b_bakey replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

   Young woman, of childbearing age, no significant history..... "i've experienced vaginal bleeding for almost a week" the nurse I was working with asked the doc -- "are you gonna diagnose her with her PERIOD or do you want me to tell her?":chuckle

6. Got the job!!! Gonna be an ED nurse!!!

   nurse2b_bakey posted a topic in Emergency

   :yeah:Wanted to shout from the rooftops!!! Just finished my preceptorship in a Level 1 Trauma Center :Dand got the call today that I'll be working at the ED in town!!! So excited, can't wait to be a "real nurse"! welcoming any advice as I start my c...

7. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

   nurse2b_bakey replied to grace90's topic in Humor

   Ooh, ooh that smell Can't you smell that smell? Ooh, ooh that smell The smell of death surrounds you. --Lynyrd Skynyrd The first 3 lines hit me EVERT time I work a "code brown" the last line would be for a particulary bad shift, or maybe if you work...

8. Best thing since sliced bread!

   nurse2b_bakey replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

   i can't believe this hasn't been mentioned, and i'm sure it's on another thread, but to me the greatest thing ever (along with everything else mentioned) is in-line suction!!!!! after spending an entire day donning sterile gloves to suction a trac...

9. During school, did you see anything gruesome

   nurse2b_bakey replied to ThePretender's topic in General Nursing

   most gruesome thing while in school -- probably the amputated leg, which the surgeon gladly handed to me and instructed me to place in the cardboard box! It was more amazing than gruesome to think that the leg was attached and part of a body 1 minute...

10. HESI -- Need Prayers/Good Vibes

    nurse2b_bakey replied to nurse2b_bakey's topic in General Students

    Thanks to everybody who said a prayer for me -- Passed today with a 1046!! Now I have to put my big girl panties on and kick butt during my preceptorship!!!

11. HESI -- Need Prayers/Good Vibes

    nurse2b_bakey replied to nurse2b_bakey's topic in General Students

    good luck to you too!!!

12. HESI -- Need Prayers/Good Vibes

    nurse2b_bakey replied to nurse2b_bakey's topic in General Students

    thanks for the kind words everyone!!! i just found out today that i got my preceptorship #1 choice!!!! i'll be in a level 1 trauma ed at the greatest hospital in the se!!! i know these will be the best 225 hours of my nursing student life!!! s...

13. HESI -- Need Prayers/Good Vibes

    nurse2b_bakey posted a topic in General Students

    hi everyone -- i am preparing to take my exit hesi exam on friday (2/8) at 8 a.m. for those of you who do not know the [evil]hesi[/evil], it's the test that tells me whether or not i graduate!!!! pray for me!!! thanks, rebecca:bugeyes:

14. U.S. Public Health -- Commissioned Corps??? NEED ADVICE

    nurse2b_bakey replied to nurse2b_bakey's topic in Public/Community

    Thanks so much to you who replied so quickly.....planning to live and work across the country is quite a task. If anyone else has advice, please share! Also, is the housing allowance for military base housing, or for a house of our choice? :tku: Bec...

15. U.S. Public Health -- Commissioned Corps??? NEED ADVICE

    nurse2b_bakey posted a topic in Public/Community

    Hello All -- I am very interested in the US Public Health Commissioned Corps. The online application process is daunting to say the least, and I could use any and all advice from those of you who chose this career, or at least explored it and know m...