nurse2b_bakey

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1. Bolus

   nurse2b_bakey replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

   Where I work, we run a fluid bolus via pump @ 999 ml/hr. That's the highest rate for the pumps we use. If you have maintenance fluids ordered after the bolus, I piggyback the bolus, with the bag of...

2. My Feet are KILLING Me!!

   nurse2b_bakey replied to BeachGirl08's topic in General Nursing

   I also started a job in the ED recently, and have the pleasure of working 12 hour shifts.....I wear Dansko clogs, and always wear knee high support socks/hose that I bought at the scrub store. At the...

3. Gift for a friend going into nursing?

   nurse2b_bakey replied to friendofanurse's topic in General Nursing

   Books are a great idea, but the assigned readings are enough for anyone...... They make spiral bound flashcards that are available at any major bookstore -- the more general ones would be better, like...

4. CEN certification questions

   nurse2b_bakey replied to gs1976's topic in Emergency

   We're in the same boat !!! I graduate saturday, and will start working in the ED in June. I am also a member of Emergency Nurses Association, the org. that supports the CEN. (you can join as a...

5. Stupidest reason to go to ER

   nurse2b_bakey replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

   Young woman, of childbearing age, no significant history..... "i've experienced lady partsl bleeding for almost a week" the nurse I was working with asked the doc -- "are you gonna diagnose her with...

6. Got the job!!! Gonna be an ED nurse!!!

   nurse2b_bakey posted a topic in Emergency

   :yeah:Wanted to shout from the rooftops!!! Just finished my preceptorship in a Level 1 Trauma Center :Dand got the call today that I'll be working at the ED in town!!! So excited, can't wait to be a...

7. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

   nurse2b_bakey replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

   Ooh, ooh that smell Can't you smell that smell? Ooh, ooh that smell The smell of death surrounds you. --Lynyrd Skynyrd The first 3 lines hit me EVERT time I work a "code brown" the last line would be...

8. Best thing since sliced bread!

   nurse2b_bakey replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

   i can't believe this hasn't been mentioned, and i'm sure it's on another thread, but to me the greatest thing ever (along with everything else mentioned) is in-line suction!!!!! after spending an...

9. During school, did you see anything gruesome

   nurse2b_bakey replied to ThePretender's topic in General Nursing

   most gruesome thing while in school -- probably the amputated leg, which the surgeon gladly handed to me and instructed me to place in the cardboard box! It was more amazing than gruesome to think...

10. HESI -- Need Prayers/Good Vibes

    nurse2b_bakey replied to nurse2b_bakey's topic in General Students

    Thanks to everybody who said a prayer for me -- Passed today with a 1046!! Now I have to put my big girl panties on and kick butt during my

11. HESI -- Need Prayers/Good Vibes

    nurse2b_bakey replied to nurse2b_bakey's topic in General Students

    good luck to you

12. HESI -- Need Prayers/Good Vibes

    nurse2b_bakey replied to nurse2b_bakey's topic in General Students

    thanks for the kind words everyone!!! i just found out today that i got my preceptorship #1 choice!!!! i'll be in a level 1 trauma ed at the greatest hospital in the se!!! i know these will be the...

13. HESI -- Need Prayers/Good Vibes

    nurse2b_bakey posted a topic in General Students

    hi everyone -- i am preparing to take my exit hesi exam on friday (2/8) at 8 a.m. for those of you who do not know the [evil]hesi[/evil], it's the test that tells me whether or not i graduate!!!! pray...

14. U.S. Public Health -- Commissioned Corps??? NEED ADVICE

    nurse2b_bakey replied to nurse2b_bakey's topic in Public, Community Health

    Thanks so much to you who replied so quickly.....planning to live and work across the country is quite a task. If anyone else has advice, please share! Also, is the housing allowance for military base...

15. U.S. Public Health -- Commissioned Corps??? NEED ADVICE

    nurse2b_bakey posted a topic in Public, Community Health

    Hello All -- I am very interested in the US Public Health Commissioned Corps. The online application process is daunting to say the least, and I could use any and all advice from those of you who...