LubbDubb77

LubbDubb77 BSN, RN

Emergency Department, Pediatrics, Home Health

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  1. Tube Systems - Research Survey

    LubbDubb77 replied to Victor G.'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do you work in a healthcare facility that utilizes a pneumatic tube system? Yes No What is the main concern you have with pneumatic tube systems? -They often break down/tube system being...

  2. CNA and CPR

    LubbDubb77 replied to CommuterChick22's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    All programs are going to be different in one way or another. Bottom line, just get a BLS regardless if the program offers it or not. It is better to have it and not need it. Rather than be in a...

  3. Is nursing school REALLY that hard?

    LubbDubb77 replied to Courtney M's topic in General Students

    "Is nursing school really that hard?". That is a subjective question and going to be different depending on who you talk to. Some people find it to be the hardest thing they have ever done. That...

  4. Community College of Allegheny County, North Campus - Dissection in nursing school

    LubbDubb77 replied to abby1capt's topic in School, College Programs

    I never dissected any humans or animals in nursing school. Only a pig kidney and heart in

  5. Best Laptop for Nursing Students

    LubbDubb77 replied to momos23's topic in General Students

    Anything that is able to keep up with software updates and downloads. I have had my laptop since 2015 a mac book air. It got me all the way through nursing pre-reqs and my BSN. Im rounding my first...

  6. Nursing pathway

    LubbDubb77 replied to Zina Z's topic in General Students

    I would enroll into an fall 2024 ADN program and then bridge to your BSN. That is the fastest way. BSN takes a year or less to complete depending on where you go. The RN program is the toughest part...

  7. Nursing Project

    LubbDubb77 replied to Student Nurse123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1.What is your educational background, position or role? I have my BSN, currently attend a Family Nurse Practitioner program, and I am an Emergency Department RN. 2. Why did you decide to...

  8. How Easy is it to Transfer States

    LubbDubb77 replied to enfermeraaa's topic in General Students

    I am from CA and went to nursing school in WA. Everyone knows CA is notorious for their long list of requirements. Make sure the school you are going to meets all of CA requirements. I had to drive...

  9. Choosing LPN or RN

    LubbDubb77 replied to Amber Shepherd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    People choose LPN vs RN for different reasons. For some people they need to get in and get out of school quickly to gain a paycheck. There are many different reasons. I have been both an LPN and now...

  10. New Grad - Preceptor Issue

    LubbDubb77 replied to newgrad_rn7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What specialty are you in? Have you spoked to the nurse educator or management about needing a single preceptor and the disadvantages/concerns over switching

  11. Change in Triage Policy

    LubbDubb77 replied to skylark's topic in Emergency

    It sounds irresponsible of management to implement something like that, but not surprising? I wouldn't agree to work triage, that's for sure. Also, management may have read a research article...

  12. The Unsung Hero of The Emergency Department: The 24G IV Catheter

    LubbDubb77 replied to Damon McGill's topic in Emergency

    Yes, they are so flexible it feels like you are chasing the vein and running along side of it. I agree that when necessary, I will use a 24G, but never ever is it my 1st, 2nd, or even 3rd option in...

  13. Physician Giving Sedation Without Nurse

    LubbDubb77 replied to Udmert's topic in Emergency

    The whole scenario is terrible. Don't leave any medications unattended, EVER. Just don't do it. I would have spoke with that physician directly about this and wrote them up. Honestly, the nurse should...

  14. Constantly being put in triage or fast track

    LubbDubb77 replied to Stella_Blue's topic in Emergency

    I would just ask to switch it up and ask to take a regular assignment. In my ER it wouldn't be that big of a deal to get tired of taking the same assignment everyday and ask for something different. I...

  15. What are medics doing in your ED?

    LubbDubb77 replied to FiremedicMike's topic in Emergency

    Where I work, we don't have medics in the ER. Although, I wish we did have medics! IMO medics would be perfect for triage. Also, their scope of practice is pretty big, they would be able to do a lot...

  16. Alaska RN License Application

    LubbDubb77 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hello everyone!, This post is about licensure, not a criminal background. Does anyone know why the Alaska nursing board would want dental records? I am looking at this application and they want...

  17. Hospital requiring ER nurses to chart full admission assessment

    LubbDubb77 replied to Halestorm21's topic in Emergency

    I work in a small hospital in a rural area in Washington state. Yep, we are supposed to be doing these assessments on patients that are boarded - IF they have been sitting in our ED for more than 2...

  18. how to get into hospital??!

    LubbDubb77 replied to RN78's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are gonna probably need to know someone that works there to put a good word in for you and your BSN. It's the same way where I live - tough to get into the hospital here unless you know someone...

  19. Yale Nurse Replaces Fentanyl Vials with Saline

    LubbDubb77 replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    I just want to say people like you with so much experience are the reason this website is so good. I am a new RN and reading this thread and responses is just jaw dropping! This story and all the...

  20. Suspicion About Med Error

    LubbDubb77 replied to Sharmilagrg00's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Why don't you look in the MAR and see if she administered it? Or, are you saying that you think she is documenting that she is administering it - but really isn't? Personally, I wouldn't jump...

  21. Primary v.s. Secondary Diagnosis?

    LubbDubb77 replied to livelovenursing's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Not sure why my reply has a quote attached. My previous reply may have been confusing, I apologize. I wasn't directly giving an example from what the student had provided. I was giving a generalized...

  22. Easy Win-Wins to Impress Your Clinical Instructor

    LubbDubb77 replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry, I don't agree with most of your comments. They are very generalized and detached. The only time where some of what you said might have been true is during the beginning stages of the...

  23. Primary v.s. Secondary Diagnosis?

    LubbDubb77 replied to livelovenursing's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Primary dx - the problem you are focused on. Secondary dx - what it is caused by. Ex. Primary: Ineffective airway clearance r/t increased airway secretions (symptom, what the pt is...

  24. New Grad Pediatric Home Health Care Help?

    LubbDubb77 replied to mandalynn.mandolin's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I will agree, it is a bad idea for a new grad to be in home with a medially fragile child annnnnd I would advise against it. Usually the companies will say they will give you additional hours of...

  25. How to deal with staff who blame you for stuff on their shift?

    LubbDubb77 replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is pretty common. It happens at my work too but we have pretty good communication, so, we talk about it openly. It would be good to address it in a nonconfrontational way and just...