Barb101

Barb101 has 1 years experience and specializes in disability.

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1. "The Jesus Factor"

   Barb101 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

   Wow where to start with this one. If imposting ones sense of moral right to another is not bad enough. I mean to say who are we to judge a persons spiritual status - did you go thru a check list or...

2. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

   Barb101 replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

   HI everyone check pts id, meds, illness symptoms reported by the pt. Never say I know when its a lie. Always use the experience as a learning opurtunity. Offer help when you can it will be repaid....

3. "Holistic" - What does this mean to you?

   Barb101 replied to VickyRN's topic in Holistic

   I tend to agree with zuzi holistic nursing has more to do with theory than practical nursing. It is a concept best left to academics let us see if this theory does have legs in the

4. Charting systems question (fighting with management)

   Barb101 replied to bren3299's topic in General Nursing

   Hello as I am an Aussie I can only comment on what we have. We still have bedside charts mainly OBS medication & falls risk status. However we do have a allocation system. This allocates the...

5. Funniest Complaint on Press Ganey Scores

   Barb101 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

   What is it with number crunchers that care more for surveys than evaluating a patient's health status. Gee wonder if the out come would change if a few PGs occured as a result of stress induced...

6. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

   Barb101 replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I soooooooo agree with MMOMRN thier is a pecking order the newbies on the bottom & the long timers at the top. The culture tends to revolve around the long timers & if they eat chew &...

7. Name that part. Words patients use for their own anatomy.

   Barb101 replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

   well this takes on new meaning on cultural diversity when assessing our pts. It is a interesting read

8. I need some Help, I'm at a FORK!!!

   Barb101 replied to U12beme's topic in General Nursing

   I am about to start in a medical mixed ward with a 8:1 ratio which is fine until any number of things go wrong. Its at these times I know Iam doing it tough. So for you a ratio of 15:1 is crazy - most...

9. Quick info on SBAR?

   Barb101 replied to Dakkon76's topic in MICU, SICU

   I guess it will eventually be intergrated here to. Wonder if it will get to the stage of being a check list inventory and unless all items are accounted for it doesnt pass go Hmmmmmmmmm could produce...

10. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    Barb101 replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    [Thankyou Maledi for that beautiful euligy That story brought tears to my eyes and I would have you as a personal nurse.

11. Why are nurses such back-stabbers?

    Barb101 replied to RNforLongTime's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ps I am hopefully dating a fly boy thats about all my high altitude experience. But he does give me a lift each time I talk to him Hmmmmmmmmmmm

12. Why are nurses such back-stabbers?

    Barb101 replied to RNforLongTime's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    HI fuzzie You have hit the nail squarely on the head. You have assessed the situation planed your response so well and clearly to this topic imparted home truths and evaluated the reponses of...

13. head-to-toe

    Barb101 replied to Medsport's topic in General Students

    Thankyou daytonight I have allways watched other nurses DO a head to toe but it allways seemed like something was missing. I have a print out of the HA HA 5 min assessment. Now finially I have a...

14. Most RN's first borns?

    Barb101 replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    Hi spiceyqueen sure you are in the correct career

15. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

    Barb101 replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Great advise is allways taken on board & acted on. This site is allways full of it! HA HA patience is a virtue but humor goes a long way too. I guess the message is not to be too critical on...