Ted

ICU/CCU (PCCN); Heme/Onc/BMT

Lots of Nursing. . . Lots of Music.

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    For those RN's that later obtained a BSN

    Ted replied to New CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    With all the changes in healthcare that exists practically on a day to day basis, I can't even imagine not continuing the education process in some manner. I thoroughly enjoy going to the three to...
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    Can Someone Help/Standing Routine Orders

    Ted replied to JR Herr's topic in Rural

    Our hospital has a list of "Interdepedant Nursing Actions" (INA's). Is that what you mean??? It's a modest list of things that our hospital and the physician agreed upon for nurses to do. . . . I...
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    attention Rural male nurses

    Ted replied to wannaknow's topic in Rural

    It's small. It's really small. It's really, really, really small. And there's. . . let me count. . . uuummmm. . . . one. . . two. . . three. . . four. . . maybe five???. . . . of us male gendered...
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    Can nurses report MD;s and to who

    Ted replied to angelbear's topic in General Nursing

    teeituptom - you crack me up! :chuckle I'm not even passive aggressive. I'm not even overly nice. Just to the point. I work nights. I call when I need to call. PERIOD. Interestingly. . . for...
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    7pm-7am shift???

    Ted replied to kellilou3's topic in General Nursing

    You'll probably be oriented to the unit on the day shift when you first work. Like most jobs, day shifts in nursing tend to be filled with the bulk of the job openings left to the evening and night...
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    Lazy Nurse Recruiters?

    Ted replied to NancyRN's topic in General Nursing

    just moving the topic to a more nursing focused forum. :)
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    i'm new so.....

    Ted replied to DEA ROMANIA's topic in New York Nursing

    Thank you for sharing about yourself. Again, welcome! :) Here's a link that might help answer your questions with regards to NYCLEX: NYCLEX You might want to try checking out the above web site....
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    i'm new so.....

    Ted replied to DEA ROMANIA's topic in New York Nursing

    DEA ROMANIA Welcome! :) Like Jnette said, take some time to explore this rather large bulletin board! Feel free to ask questions. Also, please feel free to share your nursing experiences! :)
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    Australian Rural Health News

    Ted replied to gwenith's topic in Rural

    Thanks, Gwenith! Interesting article!
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    Guidance Needed

    Ted replied to nycstar's topic in New York Nursing

    NYCStar - First off, I want to welcome you to "allnurses.com"! :) There have been a least a couple of threads that deal with this subject. With special thanks to "JT", here's a link to one post...
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    Pharm test for new hires?!

    Ted replied to GalaMar's topic in New York Nursing

    I know both hospitals I've worked at (one in the Albany, New York area and the other one in MA) had medication modules to read with an associated test which was part of the whole orientation process....
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    Shadow in NYC

    Ted replied to KHarper's topic in New York Nursing

    How about contacting the human resource department of a hospital and request to observe a unit for a while because of your interest in nursing?? If you're interested in providing care, you can also...
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    Nursing, God's Work

    Ted replied to Nurse Nevada's topic in General Nursing

    it has been requested by a moderator that this particular thread not turn into a debate. unfortunately debate has continued. this thread is locked as a "time out" for further moderator discussion....
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    Question on neutropenic precautions

    Ted replied to PJMommy's topic in General Nursing

    I would think neutropenic precautions vary from facility to facility. I think the ANC had to be greater than 500 before they could leave their private rooms. (Understand I USED to work on a...
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    Songs that you can relate to nursing.

    Ted replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    Let me think on this one. Ummmm. . . . Ah. . . . Here's a few! Bed Pan Blues Doin' the Incontinence Rag Ventilate Me (But Don't Resusitate Me) Sarie Gamp's Enema Camp (my favorite!) The Girl with...
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    To nurses who work(ed) for small, rural/community hospitals.

    Ted posted a topic in General Nursing

    Please share your stories or describe what it's like to work for your small, rural/community hospital (50 beds or less, I guess. . . I mean really small!!!) What type of specialist(s) are available...
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    To nurses who work(ed) for small, rural/community hospitals.

    Ted replied to Ted's topic in General Nursing

    Appreciate the input! Will respond in depth at a later time. Don't have much time now, unfortunately. Cheers! :)
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    Can Someone Be a Nurse Without Jean Watson??

    Ted replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    Stephen Hawking. . . yep, that's the guy! Saw him on the Simsons once. . . Cheers! :)
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    Can Someone Be a Nurse Without Jean Watson??

    Ted replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    Sorry. . . . oops. . . . :imbar Anyway. . . may the nursing theorgy gods be with us all. . . . My favorite theorist?. . . . Don't remember the theorist . . . but the theory had something to do with...
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    Can Someone Be a Nurse Without Jean Watson??

    Ted replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    Only skimmed through it. Read the first post regarding Jean Watson and her theory regarding carding. Didn't read in depth all of the debates/arguments of this post. My 2 cents worth: Just as there...
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    Calling all nurses in NC and VA

    Ted replied to curlygirlrn's topic in General Nursing

    My wife and I are vacationing near Ashville, NC this October. Anyone here, familiar with this area, care to share their opinions about the the hospitals around Ashville? I spent a fall vacation near...
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    Hello! I'm new with an odd question...

    Ted replied to Kgem's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle :roll :chuckle Hi nightngale1998!!! I'm just getting in a few goofy posts before I go to bed after a long night's work! :) Hope all is well! Ted
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    Hello! I'm new with an odd question...

    Ted replied to Kgem's topic in General Nursing

    . . . glasses! Everything seems more blurry than they used to be. . . I have to squint to read the small type found in many drug books. . . I basically have to squint to see, period. If or when I...
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    Question-how far do you travel for work daily?

    Ted replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    31 miles one way. It takes 45 minutes to drive, though. Way too many small towns with sloooooww speed limits (25 mph; 35 mph, etc) Cheers! :)
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    Nurse fantasies

    Ted replied to zumalong's topic in General Nursing

    One long held fantasy: Patients born with functional central lines . . . .