cwazycwissyRN RN

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  1. cwazycwissyRN

    Need Info About Pueblo: Hospitals and Town

    Hi Cally from colorful colorado :) Sun streak.......I finally got a clue and checked my pms........I pmd ya. Sorry it took soooo long. :uhoh21: Cally.........click your heals together 3 times and...
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    I Passed! I Passed!! I PASSED!!!

    congrats bustin buttons proud of you!!!!!!! bet your hospital is toooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!! always nice to see a kick azzzzz med surg!!!!!!!!!!!11
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    Must we all die with a feeding tube?

    Thank you mlynn. My dads feeding tube was accidentally pulled out when he was extibated. We did not have it put back. His death was closed at hand, it really felt more humane to leave it out....
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    And Now.....What Do You LIKE to Do At Work?

    Sneaking a peak at allnurses.com :chair: has to be one of my
  5. cwazycwissyRN

    I need prayers, I may be fired

    I pray for you, your job and your health. Take care of
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    Getting Early Experience

    Our hospital has hired new grads. We also have a nurse extern/intern program. We hire around 4 nursing students each year. They work in the OR around thier nursing school scedule. Sometimes on the...
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    Weekend/Night OR crews...

    level 2..........at least one staff in house at all times. I work 11a to 11p of which time we have one RN and two techs in house at minimum.
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    Any 1955 September babies out there?

    Lookin at the elders here :chuckle ....tee hee, I am still 48 since my birthday is not until 12-31-55.......my body hurts at the end of my 12 hour shifts in the OR. nsaids are my friend. It looks...
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    OR Nurses Giving Conscious Sedation--WHY SHOULD WE?

    Been giving cs for the last four years. We do not administer propofol. The first hospital I administered cs required much training and testing before actually doing it.....and then under the direct...
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    Why on earth does no one make eye contact?

    I was at a wedding last week. The minister pointed out that people make very little eye contact for any amount of time. His theory was the people who hold a gaze into each others eyes will either...
  11. I love my job. As long as the passion burns to continue to improve myself.....in order to provide the best care possible for my patients....my love for my profession will continue. Been in nursing...
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    Can I afford Colorado?

    I work in the OR.........there are two hospitals here in pueblo..... I am sure there is room for a telemetry nurse at one or the other. A person should be able to get a nice home here for as low as...
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    Who controls the certification of scrub techs?

    In England is the RN the scrub and the circulator the non professional? I have notices this in some other countries. Here in America, usually the circulating nurse is a RN..so the is an RN...
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    Lump in Axilla?

    i will be praying for it to be a fluid filled cyst, or a swollen lymph node trying to get rid of your latest infections that you may have been totally unaware of , or , or ,,,,anything simple and non...
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    Can I afford Colorado?

    Housing is more affordable in the pueblo area, and we are always looking for nurses. What type of nursing are you looking for? Come on over and work with us
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    top 10 phrases in the or

    "it's only going to be a 15 min. case" :chuckle ........yea right
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    The Art of Nursing

    Thanks earle58, nicely
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    Sweetheart Deal

    waa hoo you you Sounds like a great deal. Enjoy those weekends off, maybe even smell a rose or two. YOU DESERVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!ya hard workin
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    Nursing shortage

    We are always looking for help too, hope this is not just a colorado thing. I also work in
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    What was your secret weapon for surviving nursing school??

    What was your secret weapon for surviving nursing school? graduation :rotfl: Keep your eyes set to the light at the end of the tunnel and...... obey the law of holes......when you find yourself in...
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    Brain Lab Vs. Stealth

    Our hospital is looking at changing our computer image guidance sysem for our neuro cases. Would anyone like to share advice on the brainlab system vs. the stealth system? We currently have the...
  22. cwazycwissyRN

    Neurosurgical Resources

    gwenith, Our facility (OR) is looking at changing from stealth to brainlab for our guided imagery. Do you know any sites or info on the comparison of the two? Thanks for the listings of the other...
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    Should Surgical Technicians Circulate

    Thought provoking thread here. Nice to see the interest in the OR. I have been astounded by some of the coments. I work with some extremely good techs. Some of them are going to nursing school....
  24. ainz, Sorry you had a negative experience. I also had a family member in the hospital........it was interesting watching the different care levels provided by each nurse. Most were very great at...
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    I could use some prayers

    my prayers are with you.....and your