TracyB,RN

TracyB,RN RN

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  1. RN's rarely scrub??

    TracyB,RN replied to beachbum3's topic in Operating Room

    OOOOHHHH... this topic just really TICKS me off. No offense to any scrub techs out there, but I want to be able to scrub AND circulate. There are some facilities in the Chicago area that only hire...

  2. attracted to one of your patients?

    TracyB,RN replied to pisces_girl18's topic in General Nursing

    C'mon, Marie... Those outfits & that lovely skin shade after a prep are such an ATTRACTIVE look for anyone... How could you resist that?

  3. OK-- why do I want OR?

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

    LOL.. We get all kinds of busy work, picking cases, cleaning rooms between cases (when housekeeping can't be found) organizing the core....sometimes helping give breaks & lunches, get turns at...

  4. Interview quetion weakness?

    TracyB,RN replied to onduty23's topic in Nursing Career

    Oooh, I love that question. I usually flip it around & say something like "I've been accused of being too nice or too detailed, but I AM a nurse & consider those things a

  5. What's your favorite type of patient?

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

    OR nurse here, so I also like the intubated, sedated, & paralyzed patients. What I can't stand is the 400 # non-compliant diabetic coming back for an amputation wondering WHY? It's hard to prep...

  6. Does anyone know how to...

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

    Heck, I'm a self-proclaimed "equipment freak." Buy a new one... With all the cute colors... you can buy one for each set of scrubs, LOL... BTW... WeeBabyRN, I LOVE your avatar. That puppy is too darn...

  7. medication administration & wound care

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

    Agree with checking your facility's Policy & Procedure manual, as well as your State's Nurse Practice Act re: medication administration

  8. Help Re: Constipation - Need Recipe!

    TracyB,RN replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen warm prune juice do the trick many times...not too appetizing, but most stuff

  9. Another duoderm question. . . .

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

    I love using Xeroform!! That stuff is great, as is PolyMem (pink foam dressing that is like a

  10. Back Pain,,,,and suggestions for relief?

    TracyB,RN replied to Calgon-take.me.away's topic in General Nursing

    L4-5 injury after MVC... I feel your pain. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my tens unit! Plus, I do need the occasional pain pill after a particularly rough day, but only before bed so I can

  11. I am stressed out !! And I know why now !!

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

    What about a different OR? Maybe just a change of the people would help. You mentioned you were seeing a counselor, I think? I hope you have mentioned the frequent despair & thoughts of death that...

  12. have you ever lost it at work?

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

    Oh yeah, been there, done that... a few times... Most recently a few months ago. Basically, same scenario, hadn't been feeling well for several days, just kinda blah, really (pre-menstrual). Couldn't...

  13. Visit by labor department

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

    Dang! I'm jealous. The place I used to work for that owes me over 5 grand in OT pay closed before the DOL could come in. They are still working on the case & have been searching for the owner....

  14. Lovenox Injections: SC, But Where?

    TracyB,RN replied to lmz's topic in Patient Medications

    Ya' know, I was just thinking... it's late, I'm tired & rambly, BUT, we use alcohol to cleanse the injection site. I'm willing to bet most people don't allow a dry time & I wonder if the...

  15. A question about patient medications and charges, help please?

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

    Where I used to work, ALL meds were kept in the Pyxis, so if you wanted something like colace or tylenol, you had no choice but to charge, as you had to hit the pt name on the screen, the med name...

  16. Nurses with MS or similar disorders

    TracyB,RN replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    What a great bunch of replies & I'm not even the OP. I think I learn a little something new each time

  17. Latex Allergy

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

    Our foley kits are also latex free. Most of our stuff is. Ditto to core0's post. Most patients aren't truly allergic, but the ones that are, ooooh boy. The nasty, nasty consequences.

  18. How Would You Handle Pt Anger r/t Wait?

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

    This thread reminds of the 1st & only time I'd ever lost my temper with a patient. The roommate kept climbing out of bed, trying to pull out PEG tube, foley, IV...lost that about 3 times in...

  19. Day in the Life of a Nurse

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

    Most nursing programs are requiring CNA as a pre-req to the program anyway, so it wouldn't be a total waste. Better to know if you can hang as a CNA, before investing all that time &

  20. Nurses with MS or similar disorders

    TracyB,RN replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    What about REBIF injections? Are those still being used. I believe to slow the progression of MS?? Go for the 2nd opinion. Even though expensive, worth the money if it gets you a doctor with some...

  21. Removing needle from syringe

    TracyB,RN replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    "he drove by and saw the same tape still stuck to the door handle" must have been some really big tape... i don't think the thread is a prank. i think the "friend" is trying to pull

  22. HI GUYS!!!!!!! is me. AGAIN! i have a question about a patient...

    TracyB,RN replied to futgirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Quad = 4

  23. Poll: Do you prefer being in a room or giving breaks?

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

    I totally prefer my OWN room, same surgeon, nice long cases, where we can take our break & lunch together while the surgeon rounds between cases. And so I can keep my room nice & tidy, knowing...

  24. ob-gyn OR

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

    Wear shoes without holes... Vag preps can be a tad on the messy

  25. Finished first week of orientation....

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

    Or maybe you need to go work in an OR in an extremely short staffed Level 1 Trauma center, LOL!! Won't be bored then... Seriously, though... give it more time. Some days are REALLY boring.. Other days...