TracyB,RN

TracyB,RN RN

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  1. Black nurses VS. White nurses

    TracyB,RN replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    me against the world man vs. man man vs. nature man vs. himself cubbies vs

  2. Medication-nursing issues

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

    I am surprised that this pt is not on more medication. Where are his pain meds? Most COPD'ers are on some kind of anti-anxiety as well. Where is that? Has he been taught to T,C, DB? Has anyone been...

  3. Hairy Situation

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

    "They're always reluctant to consult another doctor. Sometimes it has devastating results. Should her father go to another facility for an operation if needed?" I think that you answered your own...

  4. Filter needle when drawing from vials or not?

    TracyB,RN replied to sharann's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am surprised to hear the low numbers of not having filter needles available. I always use for any ampule, & also for the drugs like solu-medrol. Just doing what I was taught. My hospital...

  5. speech impair

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

    Well, this speech impairment didn't stop you from being a CNA, so why should it stop you from being a nurse? GO FOR

  6. Dress or scrubs? Females ONLY!!!!

    TracyB,RN replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    No dress here. I work Rehab & maybe I am just not lady enough to figure out how to transfer, put on a CPM, shower, & all the other things that go with rehab, in a

  7. The WAR between days and nights!

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

    wow, how did you get in my head, stretch & webdeb? I work nights & we spend at least 30 minutes, trying to straighten up all the messes from the previous shift. It is very aggravating to say...

  8. What patient phrase today made your day great?

    TracyB,RN replied to Rnn2003's topic in General Nursing

    I was off for several days & when I went back the other night, my non-verbal s/p CVA pt. hit the call light. I went in to check on him, asked if he was ok, & his face lit up & he said "now...

  9. Ever have a major crush on a doctor

    TracyB,RN replied to ninaldunn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No crushes that I can recall, but I sure would like to "crush" a few, sometimes. To "theblondeone" WOW, is all I have to say for that. I think I would have been bit by the crush bug for that same...

  10. backdated MARs, med errors, & me in the middle

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

    If I didn't know any better, I would say we worked at the same place. . . Similar events occur at my place of employment, too. .. Occurences get filled out, but nothing ever REALLY happens to help...

  11. Blood cx protocols; pts w/ port

    TracyB,RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious. . .what are p&p for your facility when blood cultures are ordered for a pt with a port. . .are you drawing off the

  12. Blood cx protocols; pts w/ port

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

    Just curious. . .what are p&p for your facility when blood cultures are ordered for a pt with a port. . .are you drawing off the

  13. Bathing a 7 y/o

    TracyB,RN replied to Nurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    ". I don't care what's going on, there is no way that being dirty is unacceptable! p.s. As far as dry skin or Eczema is concerned, that's why they make Eucerin lotion and Elidel cream. Not an...

  14. Would you assist in abortions?

    TracyB,RN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Pro-choice: yes Morning after pill: yes Assist: I have in the past. . .actually worked in a clinic for awhile, couldn't do it again,

  15. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

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

    LOL, I hate the "It's not my patient" or a nurse who finds a wet or poopy patient & spends 15 minutes looking for the CNA who is busting a** taking care of 10 other patients, to go clean up that...

  16. tension between EMT and LTC nurses?

    TracyB,RN replied to smk1's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse, I will be donning my flame retardant suit, 1. . .2. . .3. . . NOW!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't agree with the generalizations, but I think EVERYONE in healthcare is guilty of that. I can understand...

  17. How many nurses do their own vitals???

    TracyB,RN replied to AmyRN1227's topic in General Nursing

    I do my own when I can, & always do my BP & P, if giving dig or BP

  18. Salaries in Illinois

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

    23hr plus 3.00 shift diff: 4.50 weekend diff, south suburbs, hospital Tuition reimbursement, but no sign on bonus. Not sure if there is a difference in pay for ADN vs.

  19. Nurses with Adult ADD

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

    Very interesting thread & what timing . . . my daughter just started on Adderall XR 3 weeks ago. She is 14 & has been under the care of a psychiatrist for depression. She has been on Effexor...

  20. incremental overtime

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

    I am in a similar situation, as a bedside nurse, NOT a manager. . .My relief shift gets to work on time, but spends 15-20 minutes shooting the breeze, showing pictures, idle chit-chat BS, etc. It is...

  21. I thought the LPN program was under a year??

    TracyB,RN replied to jgg765's topic in General Nursing

    I did my LPN program in IL, back in 91-92. It ran from middle of August to first week of July. We went M-F 8a - 3:30pm. One day of clinical to start, then 2 days a week halfway through. I can't...

  22. RNs Performing Housekeeping Duties!

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

    You have time to give more than 1 patient a shower?!?!?That is cool. I totally agree with cleaning the shower in between patients. I just wish I had the time to give ONE shower, let alone

  23. Lockers at work

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

    Yes, we have lockers. We provide our own lock. They are pretty spacious, enough room for coat, lab jacket, shoes, etc. We even have an extra space at the top of the lockers that is large enough to...

  24. Nursing Wages in Chicago Area

    TracyB,RN replied to g00gle77's topic in General Nursing

    Have been in nursing for 12 years now, almost 4 as an RN. . . Working in small community hospital 23 to start with 3.00 shift

  25. LTC Rant - Call Freaking Report!

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

    God, I hope this doesn't turn into one of these Them Vs. Us arguements. There are good hospitals, there are bad hospitals. There are good LTC & there are bad. . . We all work in healthcare, we all...