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About babsRN

RN(AD) x30yrs, BA(Biology), MPA

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  1. I'm interested in hearing what the various consequences are out there for medication errors. From ya'lls perspective....how do we hold professionals accountable without creating situations where errors are swept under the rug to avoid punishment? ...
  2. Sign bonuses! Can you believe this?

    Our longevity bonus is given over and above the annual merit increase without expectation of future service. It's given in recognition past service. So there's no aggreement to sign. It's given at regular intervals...I think currently somewhere ar...
  3. Sign bonuses! Can you believe this?

    We regularly offer sign on bonuses for new RNs, and last year doubled the bonus offered to get nurse in the door. It's hard to retain nurses without recruiting new ones as well to ease the staffing shortages. So, this bonus is only one piece of a v...
  4. Medical illustrations/Art

    There's a company out there called Anatomical Chart Company. I forget where it is located. I've ordered stuff from them for work...when I get to work on Tuesday, I'll get their number and add it to this thread...
  5. At my hospital we've had a critical care internship for several years. This is not a new concept to any of us. Unfortunately, ours is broken and in need of redesign. I'm not going to detail the failures here...what I'm seeking is your experiences ...
  6. I agree with others in their posts above...nurses in my area are very well paid for the region of the country we're in...however it took me 10 years in Texas to approach the hourly rate I enjoyed in Washington DC. Regional salary differences are usu...
  7. Respect for the nursing profession?

    OK here goes ...I'm sorry in advance if I step on toes or offend anyone...but I have to say this: One does not enjoy "respect" until one respects oneself. As long as we do not hold our profession as one of value to ourselves or society, how can we...
  8. Saving the hospital

    You're awesome Victoria!! I'm sorry to say I didn't see the original post, reading your story gives me chill bumps and makes me proud of your courage and perseverence. We can and do make a difference. Thank you for taking the path less traveled...
  9. when the nurse becomes the patient ! ack!

    Have only had the pleasure of spending the night in a hospital as a patient once. After my ABD hyster...my GYN managed to keep me in until the 2nd post op day, then I said, ...sorry gota' go man, before I get sick. I was so paranoid about not being...
  10. Heparin vs NSS

    There are only about three very old studies out there that have been published. All are inconclusive, with the most famous one being the Thunder project sponsored by the AACN, that I think was published in the early 90's. We're about to start a stu...
  11. Please Help!

    Hpyrn's got a point...it was along bike ride that took my pain away once and for all. If I'd known that I'd have gotten on that bike a whole lot sooner! b
  12. interview

    Nurse for 28 years.... Manager for 10 years. If this suits your needs, I'd be happy to help! b
  13. tips on being an effective charge nurse?

    Great words of wisdom by all who have come before me...my addition would be to remember that it is the charge nurse who sets the culture for the unit for that shift. Much of what is accomplished or not is based on successful trusting relationships. ...
  14. Please Help!

    WOW...another babs out there! Cool! Anyway...your story sounds like mine from 20ish years ago...same problem, same diagnosis. Had multiple epidural injections...months of horrible pain(sorry)...but then the clouds cleared and now I do have short r...
  15. 10 major things an old grad should know

    Sorry for not explaing what a courtesy tab is...you know how awful it is for you and the patient when you have to sit and pick off a piece of tape that has cemented itself to the patient's skin? Well, my most valued lesson is to always leave a tab o...