RTtoBe2011

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1. Uh, should a pharmacy tech really be allow to mix meds?

   RTtoBe2011 replied to Laboratorian's topic in General Nursing

   uh, why shouldn't they be? it's a physical task they've been trained and are paid to do. Or are we saying that because a few techs--or even all techs occasionally--make mistakes, no techs should be allowed mix meds? If that's the case we'd better jus...

2. Any Respiratory Therapy students ?

   RTtoBe2011 replied to rayne215's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I knew I wanted to work in a hospital and I knew I didn't want to be a nurse (just didn't seem right for me). When I started researching what jobs I might like to do respiratory came up as something I thought I might want to do. Classes are difficult...

3. Any Respiratory Therapy students ?

   RTtoBe2011 replied to rayne215's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hey, I'm an RT student. Start my last semester in the spring. I'll answer questions you have if I can. I also wish there was a site like this for RT's and RT students. I've tried the indeed.com forums but they can be overwhelmingly negative at times....

4. What are the worst call in excuses you've heard?

   RTtoBe2011 replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

   On Christmas morning a woman called out saying her Christmas tree fell on her. Jokingly, I made a fake call out the next day and said I couldn't come in cuz I got run over by a reindeer!

5. Ipod Touch nursing apps

   RTtoBe2011 replied to vschick's topic in General Students

   Not actual nursing apps, but I have iStudiez Pro which is a calendar/school organizer. I'm able to have all my class info, assignments, tests and project due dates in there. Also just recently got ACTPrinter. If you have a macbook or other apple comp...

6. How was Nurses Week celebrated at your Facility

   RTtoBe2011 replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not a nurse but work at a pretty big hospital. They had masseuses come in for shoulder/back massages or hand massages with wax dip. Chaplain did blessing of hands. All units got huge beautiful flower bouquets delivered and every unit I went to ha...