webbiedebbie

webbiedebbie

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  1. What Patients Hate about doctors

    webbiedebbie replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I would possibly add: What Nurses Hate about doctors! I know docs only have a limited amt of time for each office visit and that is not really enough time to fully investigate or actually...

  2. How far does everyone commute to work?

    webbiedebbie replied to Sandwitch883RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work from home. Can't imagine having to pay for gas to get to work

  3. Phone advice? Do you give it?

    webbiedebbie replied to TooterIA's topic in Emergency

    Why don't you ask if they have a doctor and if they do, they should try to call them first. I work in Telephone Triage, and we hear all the time about "it's a weekend and my doctor's office is...

  4. People who ask for medical information

    webbiedebbie replied to sfsn's topic in Emergency

    You might suggest that they call their "Nurse Advise" line if they have this benefit with their insurance. They should be able to find the number on their insurance card. Giving them an alternative...

  5. post partum travel nurses.

    webbiedebbie replied to girley1's topic in Travel

    In my past travel experiences, most hospitals are looking for L&D nurses who can also do postpartum or mother/baby. Specifically, most hospitals do mother/baby and not just postpartum. I would...

  6. Looking For Information On Telephone Triage

    webbiedebbie replied to alwaysalady55's topic in Telephone Triage

    You would receive training if hired by a company. You really don't need to read or study anything. Most companies rely on your actual nursing experience and critical thinking. You would be okay to...

  7. Do you think you could pass now?

    webbiedebbie replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    When I sat for Boards in 1989, it was the paper and pencil type. I don't know if I would do well taking it on the

  8. AWHONN Staffing Guidelines Please check this out:

    webbiedebbie replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Which is why I don't work L& D anymore. Worked one hosp where you stopped the Pit on second pt when first pt started pushing. Didn't make sense to

  9. My pt. punched her SO...

    webbiedebbie replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What if she gets mad at the baby? That's

  10. Hippa rules

    webbiedebbie replied to oldbutnewlpn's topic in Nursing Career

    Back in the day BH (before HIPAA), I used to worry about getting in an accident and my notes flying all around with pt information. I was glad when the facility placed "shred boxes" for us to deposit...

  11. Best subscription ceu sites?

    webbiedebbie replied to akvarmit's topic in General Nursing

    Hi...Medscape is one that does not charge for CEU's. I enjoy that one and you can sign up to receive updates in your email. I also use Nursing Spectrum, but my employer pays for that one, so I don't...

  12. Entire ER crew will go to mandatory retreat

    webbiedebbie replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at one hospital where they did this BUT only for

  13. PBDS test

    webbiedebbie replied to helpme08's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I took the test in Colorado 1 yr ago. They did have some OB including L&D. I did miss some things because I no longer work L&D...they said it was just to get an idea of what we know and...

  14. Well baby nursery at night

    webbiedebbie replied to akacyndi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have worked in many hospitals, from separate nursery staffed with nurses, to nursery only used for circumcisions. No kidding...the last hospital I worked at was newly built with a huge nursery, but...

  15. When do you NOT want people to know you're a Nurse

    webbiedebbie replied to Nurse_Newbie's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked L&D and postpartum, mostly family members and close friends would come to me with their complaints or sx. I would tell them...."Now if you were pregnant, I could help you." Stopped...

  16. Anyone take an online CPR recertification course?

    webbiedebbie replied to AmyRN1227's topic in General Nursing

    If you are working in a facility, they should be able to help you with recertifying. Also contacting the Red Cross for class information. I did "recertify" one year online, but I was not doing direct...

  17. annoyed

    webbiedebbie replied to jean333's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was going to say, "I have been admiring your shoes...my grandmother has a pair just like them!"....but then I thought that would be an immature response...but I sure would be thinking it in my head!...

  18. IN LOVE LOVE LOVE with my job!!

    webbiedebbie replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Contratulations! Sounds like you love your job! :) Time management does come and you can observe the other nurses as you learn. I'm happy for

  19. Most Embarassing Nursing Moments

    webbiedebbie replied to Jessiedog's topic in Nursing Humor

    My first husband and I moved to a different state, so that meant I was orienting at a new hospital for me.....I was on orientation and following my nurse around and we were at the nurses station and...

  20. Happy with my job

    webbiedebbie replied to cherokeesummer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Contratulations on finding a position that you love. Sometimes it takes awhile to find where we really fit in. I loved working OB! Sounds like you will be a WONDERFUL nurse for your

  21. Help with a patient's assessment

    webbiedebbie replied to am0r803's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Dehydration will turn urine dark in color. Poss hematuria (not always red). Good call on the

  22. blood gases

    webbiedebbie replied to b eyes's topic in Emergency

    Guess it's been awhile for me...When I was in ER, only the Nurse could do them. Then respiratory was doing them. Didn't know lab techs could do them

  23. I have never been nasty to a student until now!!!

    webbiedebbie replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ya know what nurses did "back in the day" before cell phones? Anything important had to go through the desk phone. And of course personal calls were frowned upon, so a name and # was taken and the...

  24. tired of certain calls

    webbiedebbie replied to G'smommy's topic in Telephone Triage

    Oh and don't forget the question: "Should I take my baby to the ER for the fever" and again, the fever is 99.8 or something. I've even given a recommendation to call their physician, and they then...

  25. Looking For Information On Telephone Triage

    webbiedebbie replied to alwaysalady55's topic in Telephone Triage

    I didn't read or study anything before getting my employment for telephone triage. I had only OB experience. My interview was done over the phone and I did quite well on the scenarios. Alot is...