webbiedebbie

webbiedebbie

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  1. Coumadin + Cranberry Juice?

    webbiedebbie replied to miwachiru123's topic in General Nursing

    Should not eat cranberries or drink cranberry juice while taking this medicine. Cranberries may affect the way this medicine works and may increase the risk of side effects. Foods that have moderate...

  2. How do I get started?

    webbiedebbie replied to flowerchic's topic in Ob/Gyn

    While in Nursing School, you will learn about all specialties and will be studying and doing clinicals for most of each specialty. You may find you will like another "specialty" after being exposed...

  3. TRAITOR: Get Out of Nursing!

    webbiedebbie replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    Someone made a comment about Malpractice insurance earlier....I would be afraid that if something did happen to an actor or actress, I wouldn't want their lawyers coming after

  4. TRAITOR: Get Out of Nursing!

    webbiedebbie replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with a nurse who was prn at the hospital and she would tell us about getting to know the actors and actresses and flying to different locations. If I was

  5. Impaction Question...

    webbiedebbie replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Uhm...call the

  6. New to Wilmington...dont know anyone!!

    webbiedebbie replied to DanisTeeta's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey neighbor! I'm in Wilmington! How ya likin' our weather so

  7. Best approach to patients and relatives complaining about "long wait."

    webbiedebbie replied to uniquenurse's topic in Emergency

    I was originally thinking that the UC could be part of the hospital with triage nurses sending those non-emergent to the UC for

  8. Liquid Agents?

    webbiedebbie replied to mountaintex's topic in Travel

    I've said it before...was sent on an "emergency assignment" for 2 weeks...when I got there and spoke with the manager, it was supposed to be for 3 months. Then the house I was supposed to be in had...

  9. Best approach to patients and relatives complaining about "long wait."

    webbiedebbie replied to uniquenurse's topic in Emergency

    Is there a reason why non-emergent patients could be directed to an Urgent Care Center? It would make sense to have one next to the

  10. It's 2008 How are you all doing?

    webbiedebbie replied to sharona97's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am resolving to do more on my own to feel better. I want to quit smoking and start walking more. I need to lose some weight. My doctor has diagnosed me with metabolic syndrome. I tried to...

  11. Working with angry unstable incompetent RN

    webbiedebbie replied to pedsRN121's topic in General Nursing

    My first thought was maybe substance abuse. I agree with "llg", there may be circumstances that your NM knows about that she can't discuss with you. I would continue to document when things happen...

  12. Anyone use travel nursing as a way to relocate?

    webbiedebbie replied to L&DRN03's topic in Travel

    I also used a Travel Nurse position to relocate to Colorado. It worked out very well because I already had the apartment to drive up

  13. CNA to Unit Secretary?

    webbiedebbie replied to DreamyEyes's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I actually started off as a "ward clerk"/"unit secretary" and I loved the work for 8 years, but not the pay. I had a lot of nurse friends that I worked with, so decided to go to nursing

  14. Made first med error :( Filled out first OAR.

    webbiedebbie replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    What you are feeling is normal. Congratulations that you are admitting your mistake. And it probably won't be your last. While you are still new, it might not be a bad idea to have another RN check...

  15. sending nurses home early

    webbiedebbie replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    This also happens in L&D. I worked one hospital where I suggested instead of sending a nurse home, to have the nurse stay "on-call" but could sleep in any empty bed anywhere in hospital and to...

  16. Any Antepartum nurses?

    webbiedebbie replied to NikRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have worked many different hospitals in my career. I was trained in L&D as a grad nurse. We had 4 LDR's on one side and postpartum/nursery on the other side. Antepartum was done on either...

  17. The good, bad, and ugly of telephone triage nurse

    webbiedebbie replied to labbio's topic in General Nursing

    I will respond. I have been doing Telephone Triage for 2 yrs now. The good is that I don't have to work 12-hr shifts anymore, don't have to walk the hard floors, don't have the hospital or office...

  18. Moving on

    webbiedebbie replied to HisHands's topic in General Nursing

    I also suggest you look into "Travel Nursing". Not sure if they hire LPN's but you could use the "housing supplement" as extra pay if not utilizing it because of your military status. Good luck in...

  19. Help: hospital wants to run a Credit Check

    webbiedebbie replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    Two years ago, I applied for my "dream position". I was offered the position, then a few days later, they sent me a letter stating they were rescinding the work offer. I was turned down because of an...

  20. Mature Nurses over 50

    webbiedebbie replied to Su360's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I will turn 50 in 2 1/2 mos. My husband tells me I don't look one day over 35!!! After graduating 18 yrs ago with ADN, I trained and worked in L&D, then sat for Certification and passed! My main...

  21. NICU filling with miscarriages

    webbiedebbie replied to JOLLIEHOLLY's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Are parents given false hope by all the television programs promoting some good outcomes for preterm

  22. Do you think this is hurting me?

    webbiedebbie replied to seemerun's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I got my ADN and I have never regretted it. I have worked L&D, Mother-Baby, ER, etc and have even done a few travel jobs...all w/o BSN. It is a decision you will have to make on your

  23. My CROCS made me fall tonight..

    webbiedebbie replied to jodyangel's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yep...I've been stopped short by my crocs too! Never hit the floor though. Now I don't work in the hospital but I still wear them when I am out and about and don't have the stoppage problem too...

  24. advice, help, anything.

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

    Yes...please understand that this should be reported to your nursing instructor. It doesn't mean you did anything wrong. Things like this happen...but if not reported and you get infected, you will...

  25. Nurses who DON'T work in a hospital, what do you do?

    webbiedebbie replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a Call Center doing Triage and I absolutely love it! I worked in hospitals for many years but hated the 12-hrs and began having back problems. I plan to do this type of nursing until I...