mombuxx

mombuxx specializes in Med/Surg and Critical Care Stepdown.

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1. Nurse retention

   mombuxx replied to mombuxx's topic in General Nursing

   I'm doing my own research, for my own curiosity! I believe in the theory that "the grass isn't always greener on the other side", but I wonder what makes it appear greener!!

2. Nurse retention

   mombuxx posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm curious as to what keeps you at the hospital you are currently employed at.....are there specific incentives or bonuses? Does your employer offer perks for picking up hours when staffing is short? Do you get paid sick days and paid vacation and...

3. INSULIN DRIPS

   mombuxx posted a topic in Critical

   I'm sort of taking a survey! Can anyone tell me what department (ICU, SDU, Med/Surg) you handle your insulin drips, and what is your patient ratio in that department? Also, any other related comments would be helpful! Thanks!!

4. ACLS Certification 2011

   mombuxx replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in New Nurse

   The new books are published, and effective June 1,2011 all classes will follow the new guidlines and will require the new books! I took my class today and had the old book (due to the confusion we were allowed to attempt the class), but was lucky en...

5. white scrubs

   mombuxx replied to mombuxx's topic in Uniform/Gear

   "On the same topic of white scrubs does anyone know what brand is the thickest? I live in the middle of no mans land so I do all my shopping online. Hoping someone has some suggestions!! :) Thanks!" UniformAdvantage.com has a line called "Butter Soft...

6. white scrubs

   mombuxx replied to mombuxx's topic in Uniform/Gear

   "On the same topic of white scrubs does anyone know what brand is the thickest? I live in the middle of no mans land so I do all my shopping online. Hoping someone has some suggestions!! :) Thanks!" UniformAdvantage.com has a line called "Butter Soft...

7. white scrubs

   mombuxx posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   We are required to wear white at our hospital. I'm looking for different (cute) tops - it seems they all look so similar! Any suggestions? Also, any hints on removing stains (blood and betadine) and keeping them White? They get so dingy after a f...

8. Why are doctors so easily manipulated by drug addicts?

   mombuxx replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

   We will stop seeing drug seekers when hospitals ban together with a policy that states pain will be treated with NON-NARCOTIC medications (ie., ibuprophen and Tylenol) until an underlying cause can be determined. Suggest it to the docs - sometimes t...

9. Job you would NEVER do in nursing....

   mombuxx replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

   I started in Med/Surg and swore I'd never do critical care. I took a position on a CCU stepdown because I liked the manager and have never been happier!! What you think you would never do may surprise you - keep the doors open!

10. Best Stethoscope

    mombuxx replied to BeOne77's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I have some mild hearing loss, so it was important that I got a stethoscope that was very sensitive. My first purchase was a Welch-Allyn. Expensive, but SO worth the money!! Every time a loaned it to a doc to use, they ALL commented on what a grea...

11. How to deal with those family members who are "nurses"?

    mombuxx replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've learned a few things in dealing with very similar situations. When a family member goes off on me for tending to a critical pt. vs. their family member, I gently explain to them that if it WAS their family member who was having life threatening...

12. Got an interview for a med-surg position, current employer holding on tight.

    mombuxx replied to TreehuggerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Remember, there are two sides to every story! Could she possibly been 'let go'? I went through the same thing when I left my last hospital. Manager wanted me to stay, kept making promises I knew she couldn't or wouldn't keep. I left and couldn't ...

13. Carpijet?

    mombuxx replied to missjmeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Love mine!! Use it all the time. Ours are supplied by pharmacy - just ask! Save alot of time and the waste of tranfering a med to a syringe. Not many nurses use them any more. Always wipe down with alcohol after use.

14. Team building

    mombuxx posted a topic in General Nursing

    We are trying to get a group together to initiate team-building activites on our Stepdown unit. Any suggestions for activites that worked for your team would be greatly appreciated! Please give details for implementation. Thanks:D!

15. If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    mombuxx replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Co-worker and I got IM injections last Friday - figuring we'd be sick together!! Neither one of us had any ill-effects! Glad I got it, after contemplating it for weeks:D