rebecca51

rebecca51 has 35 years experience and specializes in med/surg; nurse manager, critical care.

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1. Looking to buy Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio CD's but can't find them cheaper than $150!!

   rebecca51 replied to rabbigin's topic in MICU

   I am going to a 4 day seminar in the Dominican Republic that Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio is heading. I will check on the price of the CDs there. Laura sponsors serveral seminar/vacations for nurses each year. Just go on her web site: goodnurse.com f...

2. Looking to buy Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio CD's but can't find them cheaper than $150!!

   rebecca51 replied to rabbigin's topic in MICU

   The CDs are well worth the money. These CDs are fantastic. Also, save the receipt because these CDs are tax deductible.

3. I HATE nursing management

   rebecca51 replied to guineachick's topic in General Nursing

   give a 2 week notice. This is very important to keep you "eligible for rehire" status. When future employers are calling for references they want to know that you are eligible for rehire. Not having that is a warning flag for future employers. Nur...

4. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

   rebecca51 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   A prominant judge came into the ER with a lava lamp up his anal orrifice with the cord hanging out. Oh, another of my favorites are the men who come in with a potato up their rectum saying "I was naked in the kitchen, peeling potatoes and dropping th...

5. Feeling patronized by "older" nurses

   rebecca51 replied to Tortoiseshell's topic in General Nursing

   I am an older nurse. I have never treated another nurse or CNA in the way that you described. Unfortunately I have seen nurses - young and old- that have treated their co-workers in that manner. I think it is more about personality than age. The ...