krob0729

krob0729 has 8 years experience.

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1. Pharmacist-turned-RN?

   krob0729 replied to Lizbird5807's topic in Nursing Career

   I rely on my pharmacist more than my doc sometimes. My pharmacist, whom I have used for several years now, actually saved my life a couple of years ago. My doctor had prescribed an antibiotic (can't...

2. New sheriff in town

   krob0729 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

   Thinking that a pt has this right or that right, even if it means it's clearly not in their best interest or unjustly minimizes what we do or offends us in some way just so the hosp doesn't get sued....

3. Salaries for experienced LTC RN-Dallas?

   krob0729 replied to Malignancy's topic in Texas Nursing

   that would have been my first

4. level 4 in Tyler, help me find hospital in Dallas

   krob0729 replied to tarotale's topic in Texas Nursing

   In my experience, no matter where you work, there will always be problesms, whether co workers, management, admin, medical equipment, etc...It's what you make of it and what you take from it. Everyone...

5. Work anxiety...advice appreciated

   krob0729 replied to JMoney's topic in General Nursing

   JMoney, remember dear, you are not God...lol You are a nurse. A very assertive nurse. We all make mistakes since we are human. Own the mistake, correct if possible, and move on. A nurse who says...

6. Advice for dealing with addicts?

   krob0729 replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Addictions

   I am so mentally drained somedays that I often wonder what in the heck i'm doing working a rehab hosp. Especially when you see your frequent flyers. It's like "why do I bother"? You know they are...

7. Unreported conviction on application for CA BRN

   krob0729 replied to Philly183's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   i didn't exactly have the best record as a juvenile, but, luckily by the age of 17 i got my head on straight. Here in Tx, i was only told to report anything after the age of 18. Juvy records are...

8. Detox Clinic..

   krob0729 replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Addictions

   i just started my 1st pshych job on a dual/diagnosis unit, detox and mental disorders. It's faith based, we also have a 12 step program. This is so different than I am used to. You really have to...

9. The Battle of Day vs. Night Shift

   krob0729 replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

   when we change shifts, we simply say nothing has changed except so and so had issues with this or that and could you please check with the doctor on so and so. our patients are usually there anywhere...