Bibagirl

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  1. Don't do the physicians work!

    Bibagirl replied to ModernRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why should I be expected to have the patient sign their OR consent form - when I haven't been involved in the converstion between the doctor and the patient regarding the procedure? I'm a CRNA, I get...

  2. Question: What are the most important qualities a nurses can possess?

    Bibagirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just food for thought, thank you for taking the time to respond. Finish this sentence- The most important qualities a nurse can possess are:

  3. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    Bibagirl replied to jrec's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I got a phone call (!!) and was accepted at the University of Scranton, will start in July 08, class of 2010. Very excited and happy! Now to sort out the money for

  4. Dealing with death...

    Bibagirl replied to RN in pink's topic in Emergency

    My patient died last night, 59 years old, he just got to CTICU from the OR,, post CABG, and everything was going along fine, then 40 mins later, he crashed, went back to the OR and died there. The...

  5. Is anyone using the Portland Protocol?

    Bibagirl posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I work in CV-ICU, and we are in the process of changing our post-op open heart insuling protocol, using a modified Portland protocol, as our doc wants tighter glucose control. I'm a little worried,...

  6. computers and quality of life

    Bibagirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it's just me, but after a day of using the computer, I feel like a nervous wreck. I'm not computer savvy, and I'm constantly frustrated. I'm in a graduate course, and because of my...

  7. pros and cons of being a weekender?

    Bibagirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering if there are any weekenders out there who wouldn't mind sharing their experiences. I'm considering going 100 miles (2 hour drive), out of town to be a weekend nurse in a city...

  8. I want my old job back!

    Bibagirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    I worked in CV-ICU until 2 weeks ago. I was working nights and although I love the work and the people, the shift wasn't working out. On impulse and frustration, I bid on a job in PACU. I got the job,...

  9. I want my old job back!

    Bibagirl replied to Bibagirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Steve and Cali, your replies are helpful, and I appreciate you both taking the time to respond to my question. That's what I love about this forum, it's such a nice thing to have nurses out...

  10. Cardiac Help Needed.....

    Bibagirl replied to dreamrider_212's topic in General Nursing

    That is an excellent example, Mom2. My instructor told us to think of the afterload as the resistence you would feel if you were trying to open a car door on a very windy day. That "pushing against a...

  11. Chronic COPD'er, 1 lung, 02 @ 6L/min. What would you do?

    Bibagirl replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hit the wrong key by accident! Just so I don't look like a total loser, my answer to the poll is "I think ultimately the patients wished should have been honored." I am a Nurse. I think in this...

  12. Do you put on sterile gloves?

    Bibagirl replied to IsseyM's topic in Operating Room

    It doesn't make sense to use sterile gloves when using a dura prep. What makes better sense is that the nurse washes and dries his/her hands immediately before

  13. longest surgery?

    Bibagirl replied to love2shop's topic in Operating Room

    12 hour coronary bypass. Patient could not get off bypass and ultimately died in the OR, sad case. Always pee right before the case, and if it's a long one, and you must go again, wait till the time...

  14. Questions for UK nurses who have made the move to the USA

    Bibagirl replied to Clarecartwright's topic in United Kingdom

    Insa, I really appreciate your reply, and I've never heard a more true statement in my life: Just because the Americans and the British both speak the same language, you think the culture is the...

  15. Questions for UK nurses who have made the move to the USA

    Bibagirl replied to Clarecartwright's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi Clare, when we lived in London, my husband had a good job with the council, and I was in nursing. He was paid fairly well, and my nursing wages were less. Now we've moved to America, it's been 3...

  16. Back Pain

    Bibagirl replied to mydogsowner's topic in General Nursing

    I had 2 back operations when in my early 20's. I've been working full time as a nurse for 21 years. I know about back pain! I found Dansko clogs helped alot, but the very best thing I could do for...

  17. You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

    Bibagirl replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

    "pm care" back rubs for patients, (although I still do them!) gomco suction, on a little trolley, rolled over to the patients bedside when they required an ng tube to suction from my OB days: I...

  18. You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

    Bibagirl replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

    treatment for bedsores consisted using a heat lamp, and betadine

  19. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

    Bibagirl replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Dansko clogs. Can't beat

  20. Acceptance

    Bibagirl replied to Anesthetist_to_be's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    well done!! I'm waiting to hear, honestly I'm expecting to be rejected, that way I won't be disappointed. I'm also being realistic. There were 75 applicants, 25

  21. What else should I do to prepare?

    Bibagirl replied to sprtnbsblplya's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    how about some community service, volunteering. Also, when you're done with your BSN, take a few graduate level courses, (assuming you're entering a MSN program, you can take a certain number of...

  22. Mayo interview

    Bibagirl replied to mnhawki's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I recently had my interview, I also had a hard time reading them. They sure shuffled alot of papers during the interview. It was a group interview, I guess that is the norm? I found it unnerving,...

  23. Hypochondriac Nurses

    Bibagirl replied to HillNPStudent's topic in General Nursing

    I've never been like that, but it's a well-known phenonenom with nursing students, I remember the instructors telling us it will happen to a number of us in our group. What I have noticed, though,...

  24. feeling threatened

    Bibagirl replied to bemory's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I think time will help. Sorry you are having this problem! Role play with your counselor to learn some assertive techniques you can use, these will serve you all your life. Some seasoned nurses don't...

  25. your job vs your personal life

    Bibagirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering what to do in this situation, and I figured people who are in my situation could help! I'll try to keep this short! I am an experienced RN, 20 years, mostly OR experience, but now in...