CCL"Babe" BSN, RN

pre hospital, ED, Cath Lab, Case Manager

Member

  • Content

    234

  • Visitors

    5,537

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    3

All Content by CCL"Babe"

  1. CCL"Babe"

    ePocrates PDA software, is it worth the money?

    CCL"Babe" replied to seanpdent's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I use mine on a daily basis and it is worth it. Initially I started with the free soft ware. I used it all the time and found that I wanted the rest and bought the Essentials package. I like the...
  2. CCL"Babe"

    Ever had a paranormal experience while working as a nurse?

    CCL"Babe" replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago, on a tele floor, had a no code patient die. She was a frequent flyer so to speak - and no ones favorite due to her wonderful personality. We did post mortum care. She was in the morgue....
  3. CCL"Babe"

    Reading TB skin test

    CCL"Babe" replied to memphispanda's topic in General Nursing

    If there was a bruise, it needs to be redone. There should be no bruising, that means that the test was not done correctly and the results are
  4. CCL"Babe"

    I'm at a loss...4-year-old on nectar thick fluids

    CCL"Babe" replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    You would be suprised at what an insurance company will authorize, if it keeps the patient out of the hospital. Most insurance companies have case managers. If your friends call the member services...
  5. CCL"Babe"

    old skills that we do not use anymore

    CCL"Babe" replied to sassykitkatt's topic in General Nursing

    Calibrating art lines (The ones taped to the IV pole) with a screw driver. Still have
  6. CCL"Babe"

    Viet Nam 1966

    CCL"Babe" replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Government, Military

    A truely moving book written by a Nurse Vietnam Vet about her experience over there and her homecoming is "Home Before Morning". I really never quite got it until I read this
  7. CCL"Babe"

    Is something wrong with me?

    CCL"Babe" replied to jasonn's topic in Emergency

    Jason, I was not a cryer in the ED or pre-hospital either. Often I would have that hollow lackluster feeling, especailly after a emotionally charged situation. I wished I could cry, but just not in...
  8. CCL"Babe"

    Would you pay for Satellite Radio?

    CCL"Babe" replied to Soonstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Love my XM. We have had it since it came out. We have two now. Both Sony Plug & Plays. One is plugged into our home stereo, one in my car. We hardley ever listen to the radio or even our CDs...
  9. CCL"Babe"

    re-using femstops

    CCL"Babe" replied to Glenn Murray's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    You have got to be kidding. I agree with the statementthat BJnurse made, would you want a used one placed on you or someone you love. Re use of a one time use item is opening a can of worms that...
  10. CCL"Babe"

    Bouffant Surgical Caps

    CCL"Babe" replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Operating Room

    Another good place is http://www.scrubmed.com/ I have always had good experience with this
  11. CCL"Babe"

    Neurontin

    CCL"Babe" replied to ER-RN2's topic in Pain Management

    I was on Neurontin for neuropathy secondary to a back injury and subsequant surgery. Prior to surgery I found no relief of symptoms from the Neurontin. Post -Op I was restarted on it and was up to...
  12. CCL"Babe"

    Working in a doctor's office?

    CCL"Babe" replied to mushberry's topic in Nursing Career

    I was hesitant to work in a doctors office after working my entire career in critical care, mainly ED. I miss many aspects of working in a hospital, but overall I am really enjoying the office...
  13. CCL"Babe"

    Working in a doctor's office?

    CCL"Babe" replied to mushberry's topic in Nursing Career

    I was hesitant to work in a doctors office after working my entire career in critical care, mainly ED. I miss many aspects of working in a hospital, but overall I am really enjoying the office...
  14. CCL"Babe"

    Activity Directors

    CCL"Babe" replied to tonicareer's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as an Activities Director before I went to nursing school. That was in 1978-1980. The pay was not good. I had to become "certified" by taking a series of classes sanctioned by the state....
  15. CCL"Babe"

    What is the difference between hospice care and palliative care?

    CCL"Babe" replied to leslie :-D's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    From what our family experienced, pallative care is for any patient that has a life threatening illness that requries longterm extensive care. There is no time limit for expected death, but it is...
  16. CCL"Babe"

    Which Fish oil

    CCL"Babe" replied to game over's topic in General Nursing

    I just went to several seminars on lowering lipids. One of the speakers highly recommended either Twinlabs or Trader Joe's brands as being the best for the least amount of contaminates and the best...
  17. CCL"Babe"

    Does your employer recognize "Nurse's Day"?

    CCL"Babe" replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    Go Figure We got recognized on Secretary's Day
  18. CCL"Babe"

    Thoughts on working with a laboring patient with a deceased baby?

    CCL"Babe" replied to kar212's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Of course this was a long time ago, but my Mom still, on rare occasion will talk about how heart wrenching it was for her to deliver her dead daughter with no emotional support. She was young, my...
  19. CCL"Babe"

    bronchial stents

    CCL"Babe" replied to nonnysmom's topic in Pulmonary

    A good friend of mine had one due to cancer issues. She didn't want it in the first place, but it was put in emergently after a cardiac arrest. She said that it annoyed her and that she could feel...
  20. CCL"Babe"

    ethical issues with aggressive treatments and end of life

    CCL"Babe" replied to oramar's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Our family had real issues with this subject recently. Family member with end stage cancer. Mets everywhere, and I mean every organ of her body. Several near code situations requiring entubation and...
  21. CCL"Babe"

    What are your favorite nursing shoes?

    CCL"Babe" replied to mollyjeanrn's topic in General Nursing

    I wore Danskos for years and loved them, but two points to consider. You can't run very well in clogs, or walk backwards comfortably. I have had my clogs fly off when running emergencies to the OR....
  22. CCL"Babe"

    Being a physician's office nurse...a "little" job?

    CCL"Babe" replied to laurasc's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Until recently, I had spent my entire career as a critical care nurse, primarily ER. I must confess that I was a bit of a snob, even if I didn't verbalize my opinions. When I was unable to return...
  23. CCL"Babe"

    A couple of quick questions about physicians office nursing

    CCL"Babe" posted a topic in General Nursing

    1) How involved does your office/you as nurses get in the medication precert process. have you found any techniques that help better than others? 2) Are you educating your patients to the process?...
  24. CCL"Babe"

    What questions?

    CCL"Babe" posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I am being interviewed for a position in a busy family practice office. What questions should I ask? What should I look for? I have pretty much always worked in the hospital setting--ER, so this is...
  25. CCL"Babe"

    Lasalle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    CCL"Babe" replied to ava'smomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!!!