Pheebz777

Pheebz777 BSN, RN

ICU, CVICU, E.R.

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  1. Drawing bloodwork

    Pheebz777 replied to Creamsoda's topic in MICU, SICU

    I always raise the bed up high enough that I'm comfortable standing up without straining my back. Also it let's me lower the patients arm to get those veins pumping. For some reason, my chances of...

  2. unsafe staffing

    Pheebz777 replied to aainme's topic in MICU, SICU

    that's a very thin line you're walking. Each nurse should have at most 2 patients. Having 4-6 with 1 regular and 1 new grad is

  3. How much more is RN salary without bennies?

    Pheebz777 replied to SpiceChick01's topic in General Nursing

    Our base pay here is $29.90/hour with benefits. Per diem nurses are paid

  4. Frequency in changing trach inner cannulas..

    Pheebz777 replied to Pheebz777's topic in General Nursing

    I change it Q 24hrs. Clean it at least 1-2 times a shift depending on the need. But the person I was talking to said it must be changed with a brand new one Q12 hours no matter what the condition. I...

  5. Any good NCLEX review tapes?

    Pheebz777 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My mother is an OR nurse in the Philippines and has had 18yrs experience in the ICU. She is 57 yrs old and would like to review the NCLEX by listening to tapes. She says she gets tired easily by...

  6. How were you recruited?

    Pheebz777 replied to fabdana's topic in General Nursing

    What attracted me most to my current job are the following: 1. Signing bonus of $25,000 for 3 year contract, 2. Moving allowance of up to $3,000 3. Salary 4. Point system based on different working...

  7. What's the funniest thing your patient has been scared of before?

    Pheebz777 replied to UnidentifiedNurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    There's a really nosy, frequent flyer patient that keeps watching what everybody does. He'd wander throughout the hall watching what eveyone was doing and sometimes follow you around while you were...

  8. Nursing Home Humor

    Pheebz777 replied to maureenlynn's topic in Nursing Humor

    In a nursing home, 3 elderly women in their 90's were reminiscing about the good ol days. All being hard of hearing, they motioned their hands to better elaborate and provide a better picture....

  9. med/surg or tele before ICU?

    Pheebz777 replied to lupe's topic in MICU, SICU

    I would start at a Med/surg setting. There are a lot of basics that can be learned in the Med/Surg area. Then if you want to, go get some telemetry experience as well. Maybe a 1 year experience in...

  10. Are you paid for orienting someone?

    Pheebz777 replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    At our facility we have what we call a "point system". A certain number of points is assigned to a variety of tasks which deviate from the ordinary. Each point is worth 1 dollar. But this only...

  11. Patient LOAD anyone?

    Pheebz777 replied to Pheobe05's topic in General Nursing

    wow! And I thought my load on telemetry is bad! We usually get 6 patients and on bad nights we sometimes get up to

  12. Nursing Musicians?

    Pheebz777 replied to jackothedrummer1's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, I'm a classical pianist. Took classical piano for 13 years before I decided to become a nurse. I've also played in different bands as well being the keyboardist and backup vocals as well....

  13. Restraining an intact patient

    Pheebz777 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    I hate it when patients are in that state of mind. Too alert and awake but not totally there to think straight. Looks like the best option would be to have a 1 on 1 sitter. Seems like she does well...

  14. Nurses as Patients

    Pheebz777 replied to alex1's topic in General Nursing

    Some nurses find it intimidating to treat other nurses. Some find it awkward. I've treated a few nurses in my time and although I do treat them a little different than regular patients. There is a...

  15. Good at placing IV's?

    Pheebz777 replied to anne74's topic in General Nursing

    Everything you had to say is very true except for the above quote. For the short term goal you have achieved what you needed. Long term, you've caused a lot of problems. This patient will have that...

  16. Rn not giving scheduled meds

    Pheebz777 replied to tinkle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wonder... if she's not giving narcotics, how about the patients regular medications?? In a LTC facility that I had worked in, there was a nurse that was all talk and no walk. When you talked to her...

  17. Don't put that in your nose!!

    Pheebz777 replied to whiskeygirl's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen a mother bring in her 3 year old toddler who has been crying a lot for about a week. The ER doc found a sampaloc seed that got stuck up her kid's nose. When the ER doc took it out, we kinda...

  18. Is "late ivf" an error?

    Pheebz777 replied to charli's topic in International Nursing

    The question is: How late was the IVF

  19. Anybody get a job right out of nursing school other than in a hospital?

    Pheebz777 replied to csiln's topic in General Nursing

    What discouraged you from working in a hospital?? And what department were you assigned

  20. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    Pheebz777 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I became a nurse coz all my friends were taking it. I'm glad they were my

  21. Calculator not permitted?!

    Pheebz777 replied to Finallyy's topic in General Students

    Most calculations you don't need a calculator. In real life nursing we never have to deal with horendous calculations. In school.. probably. A nursing student on a BMW forum that I am a member of...

  22. Never post replies or start new threads at your hospital's computer

    Pheebz777 replied to Captain America's topic in General Nursing

    I'm wondering how MD's and other personnel can browse through your posts? Don't you log off after usage? Even if they do read what you post how do they know it's you who's

  23. Observations on Filipinos abroad!

    Pheebz777 replied to FutureUSRN's topic in Philippines

    12. driving in Boston and New York is a piece of

  24. IV therapy and basic CPR

    Pheebz777 replied to nei_ph's topic in International Nursing

    Oh and 1 more thing I may add. Attend as many training seminars you can, especially advance courses like EKG, ACLS, etc. You can never learn enough from 1 course and every course you take you'll...

  25. IV therapy and basic CPR

    Pheebz777 replied to nei_ph's topic in International Nursing

    Good AM! It's actually 5:25am here in Texas. Kumusta na po kayo? If I were in your shoes I would concentrate on reviewing for the NCLEX exam as well as take workshops, seminars, trainings, etc, that...