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  1. Best Spanish at home Program

    Abbies replied to Aradien's topic in General Nursing

    https://www.ed2go.com/cgi-bin/oic3/newcrsdes.cgi?name=shawnee&course=sp2&title=Speed%5ESpanish%5EII Speed Spanish on-line. It is not free but is the program I learned the most from (and I...

  2. Another stupid question..Do you know the answer?

    Abbies replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Give the first dose? (You would have 4 hours to get the order

  3. Do you know the right answer?

    Abbies replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    :plsebeg:

  4. Do you know the right answer?

    Abbies replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Put on the 24 hr sheet/alert

  5. Can non-licensed person start an IV?

    Abbies replied to carol72's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I have one for you. What about an MD's office in Oregon? Can a medical assistant that is phlebotomy certified start an IV? (this person does not do admin of

  6. Rituxan dosing, ? Excessive

    Abbies replied to bea56's topic in Oncology

    This might answer your question.

  7. My bad attitude

    Abbies replied to jessiern's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm not suggesting you do this but if it were me I would: think it is hard for facilities to retain good experienced nurses. I would: take my stellar evaluation and my resume to a better...

  8. How do you wonderful nurses do it?

    Abbies replied to tryingtobecome's topic in General Nursing

    you will study, you will practice, you will learn. the process never stops. you will be a fine nurse! (and regarding the 2nd part of your post: i am never without my littmann stethoscope and...

  9. Aggravated

    Abbies replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    Good point - discuss your concerns with the charge nurse. Going over her head will only make matters worse. It is possible that she is addressing the issue but is unable to divulge the plan with...

  10. Do surgeons intimidate nurses?

    Abbies replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    My lack of fear of a surgeon resulted in his threatening to talk to my supervisor and eluding that he would not be using our services any longer. The good news is that the antibiotic that the on-call...

  11. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    Abbies replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    has anyone mentioned prostrate? uhgg!! it's prostate

  12. Depression...

    Abbies replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    It was my pleasure to listen; thanks for sharing. Sometimes I get so involved in my own life I forget everyone I meet is fighting some kind of battle. Take care,

  13. I was a victim of sexual assault.

    Abbies replied to wildmountainchild's topic in General Nursing

    I think that both you and your husband experienced initial gut reactions based in fear. The 'what ifs' just jumped up and claimed the moment. AND it's hard to believe our fellow human beings could be...

  14. "Don't Send Anyone Out!"

    Abbies replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It doesn't make sense to send a resident out for something that could be taken care of with an office visit. On the other hand, the resident is paying for and entitled to prudent medical care. The RN...

  15. Never understood nursing

    Abbies replied to PACPhD's topic in General Nursing

  16. It's official, I'm stupid!

    Abbies replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    Every day I swear I'm going to take my breaks AND my lunch and sometimes I do. More often though, I'm one of those nurses with a "full bladder and an empty

  17. Gloves Necessary For SQ Injections?

    Abbies replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Patient Medications

  18. Job satisfaction

    Abbies replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

    I voted high because at this time I absolutely love my job. I can't say that for previous ones though!

  19. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    Abbies replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

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

    Abbies replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! You go girl. :yeah:

  21. The tale of a pacemaker...

    Abbies replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Adam, alias Guardian Angel, Good job advocating for the patient. I expecially liked the part where you stated "this patient is no longer safe under my care" and stuck to your guns when no one would...

  22. teamwork and job satisfaction

    Abbies replied to mak2's topic in General Nursing

    ABSOLUTELY! I see resentment, finger pointing, defeat and apathy in individuals when there is a lack of teamwork. Teamwork is important to me because each member from top to bottom contributes...

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

    Abbies replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    My story is short. I admired the nurses I had at the time of a surgery and again during a pregnancy. I took 2 years off to be a stay at home mom. School and studying began when my daughter was in...

  24. Free Online CEUs

    Abbies replied to LPN1974's topic in General Nursing

    LPN1974 Your post is appreciated!! I'm so glad I found this site. Please keep on posting and know that I'm reading your posts.

  25. LTC Orientation

    Abbies replied to jat_phil's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Indigo girl is right. Keep the facility informed about how you are doing and ask for more time if you need it. You will do