cbcle

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1. How to: increase yearly evaluation points

   cbcle replied to GucciBeaR143's topic in Emergency

   Compile a list of achievements/contributions from the year. Did you attain any certifications? Did you serve on any employee committees? Did you make any suggestions for changes that improve work flow and efficiency? Did you orient new staff? Precept...

2. Stethoscope for Mother Baby job?

   cbcle replied to StudentAmie's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Congrats on the job! I love my Littman Classic II Infant stethoscope for my wee ones, but I covet the Cardiology III. It's nice when you're assessing moms and babies because all you need to do is flip it over to use it for peds or adults.

3. Has anyone gone through the Kaiser background check?

   cbcle replied to cbcle's topic in Triage

   Hi there. Congrats on your offer as well! The background check ended up taking about 3 weeks from start to finish. Gather all of your paystubs and W2s because they do follow up and ask for documentation for each job you've had no matter how small. It...

4. what's up with "best ever scrubs"??

   cbcle replied to doc_ertle's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I bought a couple of pairs of Best Ever scrubs a few years ago. They were ok, but not worth the money. I liked the tops better than the bottoms. My favorite are Grey's Anatomy scrubs. They're about half the cost of Best Ever scrubs. And if you need s...

5. New and need help with call times

   cbcle replied to Genista's topic in Triage

   Before I let my pt launch into the long-winded version of what's going on, I ask the required yes or no questions first. "Hi, Mr. Smith, you're calling about abdominal pain today?" "Yes" "Ok, really quickly I'm going to ask you some yes or no questio...

6. How have you helped save your unit money?

   cbcle replied to jojoroo's topic in General Nursing

   I give report quickly and efficiently and promptly clock out. I don't stay for hours "charting" while I milk the clock. That way the unit can use that money for staff when they really need it or for education money.

7. Kaiser nurses? Anyone out there?

   cbcle replied to MsBlissful's topic in California

   I'm in the Mid-Atlantic region and yes, it's true, Kaiser pays significantly better than comparable employers. It's a nice place to work!

8. MSN MPH

   cbcle replied to PrettyinPink1234's topic in Public/Community

   Johns Hopkins has it. So does UVA. Good luck!

9. Length of orientation for experienced nurse going to new hospital, same specialty

   cbcle replied to 0402's topic in General Nursing

   Generally as long as it's the same specialty, I've had anywhere between 3-6 shifts after I complete HR orientation and hospital nursing orientation which takes about a week or two at most. I'd go nuts if I had to shadow somebody for any longer than t...

10. What's the easiest job you've ever had?

    cbcle posted a topic in General Nursing

    Mine was postpartum. I couldn've believe that we got paid the same as ICU/ER nurses! Note: Easiest job and favorite job are not necessarily synonymous!

11. New to night shift

    cbcle replied to aikz's topic in New Nurse

    I love sleeping during the day on a rainy day. Bliss!

12. How'd you know when you were ready to get your MSN?

    cbcle replied to cbcle's topic in Post Graduate

    Thank you all for your responses. You're right, it's like having kids. You're never ready! You just do it and somehow it all works out. I give myself all the usual excuses: 4 young kids, can't afford to, etc. But I guess it's not all that different f...

13. How'd you know when you were ready to get your MSN?

    cbcle posted a topic in Post Graduate

    I know I need to go back to school but for whatever reason I just can't take the plunge! I got my BSN two years ago and always thought I'd go back right away, but life keeps getting in the way. It's hard to cut back on work hours once you're used to ...

14. Greys Anatomy Scrubs

    cbcle replied to MJB2010's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I'd say they run fairly true to size. I'm a 0-2 and I wear the XS. The pants are very stretchy. The tops have less give so you may have to go a size up depending on your bust size. I love the fabric. So soft and comfortable!

15. For those who don't wear scrubs, what do you wear to work?

    cbcle posted a topic in General Nursing

    For those of you who aren't required to wear scrubs to work, what do you usually wear? I love my hospital job, but get very tired of scrubs. I love having a day job where I can mix it up a bit!