TracyB,RN

TracyB,RN RN

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  1. Do our steths spread infection

    TracyB,RN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in General Nursing

    oh gag... the curtains are NASTY.. I clean my "ears" in between every patient. Always have & will continue doing so, until I get to

  2. Had an interview yesterday... what do you think?

    TracyB,RN replied to estrogen's topic in Nursing Career

    Was also taught to write "open" or "negotiable" on apps. The thank you note is an awesome touch & may help to seal the deal. Good

  3. What type of Automobiles do you drive as a nurse.

    TracyB,RN replied to malenursetobe@21's topic in Men in Nursing

    Sorry, dudes... just had to post RN since 2000,LPN before that had a 2001 Ford Escape but it was cursed Current vehicles 2004, 4WD Dodge Durango & 1998 Dodge Stratus While in school for LPN to RN...

  4. Total Knee Surgery

    TracyB,RN replied to lifesaverwv's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work Physical Rehab & the biggest "mistake" I saw was pts not taking pain meds before starting on the CPM. Take your pain meds & do your exercises religiously. I agree with Charity...

  5. Can any RNs tell me if this is true

    TracyB,RN replied to geminiskittels's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse with chronic pain issues typing now. I am on Vicodin, after a back injury. I don't have a choice for another med b/c of allergies. However, I don't usually take anything before going to work. IF...

  6. Best Hospitals in Chicoland Area to Work At

    TracyB,RN replied to Soozen's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Oooh, don't get me started on Provena St. Joe's Joliet.. Sure, they are union, but staff are not happy campers...I wouldn't take my goldfish there to be treated. My Gram is a frequent patient & I...

  7. Need interview tips for temp live-in for vacation, please

    TracyB,RN replied to TracyB,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Good ideas... thanks. Suzanne, we have had the same nurse/agency for 4 yrs now, so I feel comfortable with the nurse & her checking in on things, but no experience with the temp live-in.... We...

  8. Need interview tips for temp live-in for vacation, please

    TracyB,RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Looking for a live-in so my hubby & I can BOTH go see our daughter tumble at nationals. The CNA that was gonna stay with Gram (who lives with us) is unable to stay as planned d/t a recent major...

  9. Need interview tips for temp live-in for vacation, please

    TracyB,RN replied to TracyB,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Jolie, unfortunately, Gram wouldn't know what to do with a phone it was glued to her ear...but fortunately, for us, her nephew lives right next door, whew... Supervisor comes for interview, and the...

  10. Overweight nurse needs advice!

    TracyB,RN replied to bulletproofbarb's topic in General Nursing

    If you can swing it, get a Bowflex machine... they are awesome, I have so far lost 32 pounds & 23 inches with exercise alone. Of course, I have about 35 more pounds I would like to shed (actual...

  11. Sending residents to the ER without a doctor's order.

    TracyB,RN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've sent out many residents to ER without an order, sometimes the patient doesn't have time to wait around for the doc to call back, but I document all the steps taken...no problems with that method,...

  12. I made a med error

    TracyB,RN replied to southern_rn_brat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congrats on the wedding & the 1 yr anniversary. I just wanted to add a few tidbits... Here in IL, it is NOT legal to record a conversation unless the party being recorded is aware of being...

  13. How do you feel about paying for parking?

    TracyB,RN replied to ICUUCME's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's absolutely horrible & is totally disrespectful to all hospital employees. I had a job once that I had to pay for parking. I seriously had to get to work at least 40 minutes prior to...

  14. All Bad Nurses - Please Stand Up

    TracyB,RN replied to bcelzo's topic in General Nursing

    It depends alot on the different situations... I guess one of the things that I would consider to be "bad nursing" is the lack of compassion, lack of respect for pts & coworkers, & laziness....

  15. Need help on deciding to take an OR internship

    TracyB,RN replied to audreyttu's topic in Operating Room

    I got to stand around as a newbie in the OR, for my first 30 seconds... It's been pretty much non-stop since

  16. Danskos

    TracyB,RN replied to TLC RN's topic in General Nursing

    The Dansko Professional Clog is supposed to fit loosely in the

  17. Last Words before Induction.......

    TracyB,RN replied to miloisstinky's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Our CRNA's & anesthesiologists usually say "we will take good care of you" in a very soft voice, while one of us circulators holds a hand & smiles as the pt goes off to sleep. Even with the...

  18. What Is Your Biggest Weakness?

    TracyB,RN replied to RN2B07's topic in General Nursing

    For me, it is definitely starting IV's... very little experience in school & at work. It is very RARE occasion when the opportunity presents to start a new

  19. Any nursing tatoo's?

    TracyB,RN replied to MacERRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oooh... I love tattoos. Top of right foot - gecko, right shoulder - smiley face sun, left inner ankle - Dancin' Bear, right ankle - yin yang with tribal band wrapped around ankle. I have a few ideas...

  20. My slow recovery from wisdom tooth removal

    TracyB,RN replied to ~Kitty~'s topic in General Nursing

    I know several people who have never had the "joyful" experience of having those nasty ol' wisdom chompers pulled out b/c they just weren't there ( or maybe visible) to pull. Both my step-mom &...

  21. Guess what happened to me at clinicals today??? Ugggh

    TracyB,RN replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    That can happen to the most seasoned of nurses... no

  22. Static Electricity is Slowing me Down.

    TracyB,RN replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    I am soooo glad that I am not the only one that this happens to. People usually look at me like I am crazy. I changed shoes, no nylon socks or stockings.... Plus the fabric sheets, help a ton. I also...

  23. Turning your patients

    TracyB,RN replied to redwinggirlie's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I make sure my patients are turned.... I help the CNA's whenever I can & turning is a perfect time to assess skin condition. It's the nurses responsibility to make sure his/her patients are...

  24. Ever hear of females trying to prevent a cycle

    TracyB,RN replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    Men's underarm sweat on a upper lip?!?!? GROSS. Who comes up with this crap? Usually a switch in th BC pills works, with MD approval, of

  25. Nursing student just got a DUI

    TracyB,RN replied to joecalifa's topic in General Nursing

    I drove under the influence, ONCE, b/c I thought I wasn't as drunk as the person I was with (my alcoholic ex-husband). It was many, many years ago, I wasn't even legal to drink & I was scared!!!...