Indy B

Indy B has 3 years experience and specializes in ED, Acute Rehab, Med Surg.

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1. The Slow Code: Justified?

   Indy B replied to TheCommuter's topic in Safety

   It seems that a lot of discussion revolves around the family's wishes. One of the most interesting questions I heard while interviewing was, "Do you think family should be present for a code?" My answer was a resounding "YES!" Education is key, if...

2. Do you work at Hilton?

   Indy B replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I can't tell you how many times I have been asked to fix a family member's laptop. While said family member's choking through his trach.

3. It's a good day when...

   Indy B replied to nurseblob's topic in LTAC

   I'm not LTAC, I work in inpatient acute rehab but I love this thread idea! >when our nurses and cnas sit down for our every other weekend Sunday potluck lunch and make each other laugh until we cry, even if it's just for 10 minutes. >when that ...

4. Allowing Corpsman to Become Nurses

   Indy B replied to Asystole RN's topic in Government

   I think the President was merely pointing out the ridiculous hoops Corpsmen/Medics have to jump through to be able to practice in the civilian world. They go from performing tracheotomies and placing chest tubes to having the scope of practice of...

5. New Grad Rehab Nurse

   Indy B replied to Godismystrength's topic in Rehabilitation

   A lot depends on your hospital's level of acuity. Inpatient vs outpatient vs freestanding vs long term...they're all so different. My system has two hospitals with acute rehab units. I work in the lower education/income area location so I see much...

6. Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

   Indy B replied to wooh's topic in Humor

   I hear the lullaby being played over the intercom to announce a new arrival and think, "There's yet another person in this hospital less needy than my patients."

7. When to apply for a job

   Indy B replied to MCGNurse's topic in New Nurse

   I'm a recent grad (June 2011), and my experience has been that employers don't really look at you until you've passed the NCLEX unless they have a designated new grad program (which are usually very competitive). I'm working in Texas but know a bit ...