RNConnieF

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  1. Creepy!!!!!!!

    RNConnieF replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    What about the honest, blunt approach? " Your attentions are unwelcome and make me uncomfortable. Sexual advances are unacceptable in a professional relationship." I was actually "caught" saying...

  2. Tkvo

    RNConnieF replied to zebidee101's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    KVO is usually set by the facility and may depend on the IV access. We us a KVO of 10,20, or 40 depending which type of access. BTW- some hospitals sill us the good old count the gtt method. I just...

  3. FULL NAME required on name tag???

    RNConnieF replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We have always had our full names on our name

  4. Has anyone ever heard of this? Can you give me some information on it if you have.

    RNConnieF replied to nursecheryl's topic in General Nursing

    I never saw this, and I sure don't know a lot but... no man is born with a member "split in half like a hot dog bun". Anything not normal is abnormal and should be

  5. "Babywise!" Help! Friend swears by it.

    RNConnieF replied to Figaro's Mom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This sounds like a throw back to the '50's when babies where only bottle fed, never picked up, fed only on schedule,and tiolet "trained" by 9 months. It also reminds me a little of the Farber method...

  6. Older than dirt quiz

    RNConnieF replied to KaraLea's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm starting to be gald hubby is 5 years older than me! Yes, I remember the wax lips. Any of the ladies remember the year Barbie dolls came out? How about getting one of those kits that had high...

  7. Older than dirt quiz

    RNConnieF replied to KaraLea's topic in Nursing Humor

    Amended: Add 1 for a PF Flyer, that was my first sled and one for Blackjack gum, and 2 for the ones I don't want to admit to knowing (like 45's). The only one I don't know is Butch

  8. Older than dirt quiz

    RNConnieF replied to KaraLea's topic in Nursing Humor

    Lord, I got 20 AND my first car was a '53 Studebaker

  9. What Freaks You Out?

    RNConnieF replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Trach suctioning, strange for a CC nurse! I also don't do eye surgery

  10. Need help/direction in finding a certified live in nurse for elderly aunt.

    RNConnieF replied to Eileen RN's topic in General Nursing

    A live in CNA or home health aid would be more affordable. I alive in nurse, even if you could find one, would cost hundreds of dollars a day. If you want to consider some type of...

  11. Becoming a Certified Breastfeeding Educator

    RNConnieF replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Try the "Blue Pages" in your phone book. The group I'm with is listed in the blue pages. Local groups are usually thrilled to get new blood, and they are often the group that is coming into the...

  12. Hourly Rate For LPNS

    RNConnieF replied to thundercat LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I live in PA and as an LPN I make 18.00 + 1.50,2.50 shift differentail. Everything over 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week are time and one half. When I got my GN I got a raise to $20.00 with a raise to...

  13. Can anyone recommend a stethoscope?

    RNConnieF replied to icudavis's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I used a Litmann Lightweight in school, cheaper, lighter, easier to fold into a pocket, and sound is still

  14. LPNs in Oncology?

    RNConnieF replied to leslie_23's topic in General Nursing

    LPN's work on our oncology unit as pare of the team. They don't hang chemo, but then neither do I, you need a chemo certification to hang

  15. Belly Piercing/Tattoo

    RNConnieF replied to shavsha's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, My oldest daughter is 20 now and has her belly button done. I used it as a bargining tool, she wanted a tatoo but we setteled for the belly ring. She had it done at a local MD's office using...

  16. psycholgy based statistics class vs. math based statistics..........

    RNConnieF replied to sbonaparte's topic in General Students

    I start Psych stat in Aug. Everyone tells me it not too bad but I'm still glad my son is a math wiz!! He didn't get it from me that's for sure. I NEVER got an "A" on a math test until nursing...

  17. New use for Tylenol?

    RNConnieF replied to mattcastens's topic in General Nursing

    I work both LTC and peds and both report that Tylenol causes sleep. The LTC faclilty I work at has a standing PRN order for Tylenol for "insomnia". In peds parents often report that Advil/Motrin...