robynrn2b

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1. tropical vacations

   robynrn2b replied to robynrn2b's topic in General Nursing

   I would LOVE a cruise-but I get severe motion sickness. I get nauseous watching COPS--don't laugh! it's true. I also can't watch home movies-I'll toss my cookies. Airplanes-I have the Dramamine in hand before I even enter the airport. Riding in ...

2. How can I tell................

   robynrn2b replied to peaceful2100's topic in General Nursing

   Are you intelligent enough to be a nurse??? You passed your program, Right?? You passed boards, Right???? Then WHY are you asking that question? Please realize that alot of what you are feeling is the depression talking--plus being exhausted from w...

3. tropical vacations

   robynrn2b posted a topic in General Nursing

   Can anyone give me some tips on choosing a good place for a vacation? I have never been to Cancun, Bahamas, etc. My hubby has and liked Cancun but I would like some more suggestions. Just want somewhere WARM! with a cool beach and neat things to s...

4. plastic surgery recovery centers

   robynrn2b replied to jane23's topic in General Nursing

   I think most surgeons have arrangements if you choose to go to a recovery center. I had my surgery a couple weeks ago (re-do) and they do offer it but.....$$$$$

5. Advice needed for patient saftey/concerns

   robynrn2b replied to AndiMac's topic in Safety

   I would keep track of things that happened, and contact your state board of nursing!!!!!Along with running as fast as you can out the door! YIKES! This is abuse, abuse, abuse!!! The families also need to call and complain to the state!!! Call the st...

6. Avulsion Fracture ?

   robynrn2b replied to kate930's topic in General Nursing

   I would have him checked as soon as possible. Could be nuthing--or something. You would hate to look back and say, "I should of taken him in."

7. What does you hospital give you for Thanksgiving ?

   robynrn2b replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

   We do get double time if working and a free meal (not too bad-it's edible.) But for Christmas-a party-though you have to pay for your guests meal! But--better than nuthin-which is what my hubby gets from Hormel.

8. What to expect after a tubal

   robynrn2b replied to can'twait2B1's topic in Ob/Gyn

   When I had mine, I was back to work within a couple days. Only took a day and a half off. Wasn't really sore at all. Maybe some mild tenderness at the incision but other than that--it was great!! I've had more pain from tooth extractions!

9. EKG/ECG deciphering for dummies

   robynrn2b replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Students

   No website but I used a book called, "Flip and See EKG." It was about 20.00 and was really good. I still don't know alot about them, because I don't work with them but it helped me through my classes.

10. What does everyone think about this situation?

    robynrn2b replied to TonyafutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    i truly believe that there are too many occasions where the patient is trying to tell you she is ready to go--i.e. not taking pills, not drinking, etc. There is a REASON why people refuse their pills, food, fluids, etc. Their bodies are ready to g...

11. How do you deal with "patient-know-it-alls"?

    robynrn2b replied to gizzy76's topic in General Nursing

    Oooooooooohhhhhh---that drives me INSANE!!! "Well, I normally run about 96., so I should actually have 102 temp. GRRRRRR. Okay, mine normally runs 99.2, so does that mean when I have a fever, I don't have a fever???? Sometimes when I have someone ...

12. patient lingo...

    robynrn2b replied to athomas91's topic in Emergency

    We have a nurse that drives me crazy, charts, "antibiodic." Since when is there a "d" in antibiotic? Also oxygen staturations. They're "saturations" for crying out loud!

13. Excelsior ? Re: Old Credits

    robynrn2b replied to Sadbulldog's topic in Online Learning

    Excelsior accepted several of my credits that were pretty old--10+ years! I ended up finishing my degree with a traditional school, but I never had a problem with my credits being "too old."

14. Another drug to battle

    robynrn2b replied to Shamrock's topic in General Nursing

    I have also heard the new thing is taking excessive doses of Coricidin? (sp?) I believe it gives you hallucinations. Can't remember exactly what's in it, I think phenylephrine??? Just don't understand why anyone would WANT to hallucinate. I neve...

15. Electronic Wrist BP Cuffs

    robynrn2b replied to MiaLyse's topic in General Nursing

    I have never tried the forearm thing. My wrist cuff is an Omron and the one I recently bought works better than the cheaper ones. Mine was about 100.00. I have found it to be accurate....but I know other people have had problems with them.