RNTOBE_1970

RNTOBE_1970 has 20 years experience and specializes in Med-Surg, Psych, Tele, ICU.

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1. 1/3 of my paycheck goes to tax!

   RNTOBE_1970 replied to pale_pilsen's topic in General Nursing

   You pay more in taxes, the more money that you make-its relative. And the more money that you make, your bracket changes. With that change comes loss of credits and deductions. And my DH is a six...

2. Stethoscope Dilemma!!!

   RNTOBE_1970 replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Master Classic is very

3. Questions...Questions..Questions??

   RNTOBE_1970 replied to tabatab923's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   They certainly can. Even if you cannot push meds or intubate a patient, it gives you the confidence to remain level headed during a code. Good

4. I gave a back massage yesterday

   RNTOBE_1970 replied to melmarie23's topic in General Nursing

   I remember those days...1991...part of the evening routine, after passing meds. Bringing each patient a snack, and providing them with a back rub before sleep. Each nurse had about 9 patients and we...

5. Suicidal man at nurses' station

   RNTOBE_1970 replied to *Posh*'s topic in General Nursing

   Was the suicidal man actually a patient at that

6. Giving Report to Medics... What do they know?

   RNTOBE_1970 replied to casi's topic in General Nursing

   Funny story...My DH is an excellent Paramedic,cabable of running circles around many nurses. He was transferring an ER patient from the hospital that I worked in, and was attempting to receive report...

7. What's the issue with med surg?

   RNTOBE_1970 replied to BABYJADE06's topic in General Nursing

   I think that all new nurses should work in Med Surg before being allowed to specialize. It is a great foundation to build

8. Patients should ALL be swabbed tested for HIV

   RNTOBE_1970 replied to Cathylady's topic in General Nursing

   Gosh..In my haste I didn't realize that I typed PCP, and meant PPE

9. Patients should ALL be swabbed tested for HIV

   RNTOBE_1970 replied to Cathylady's topic in General Nursing

   Universal Precautions work with all patients. Another tip, if you think you need to use PCP, then you probably do. I am so flipping tired of hearing from exposed employees "I always am extremely...

10. Lincare Advice

    RNTOBE_1970 replied to angeloublue22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I went on that interview and the manager said she was very interested. Kept saying that the work was all in office yada yada yada. Then two months later, they call and ask if I was still interested....

11. I need encouragement.....

    RNTOBE_1970 replied to charlottegirl's topic in General Nursing

    My mom told me that very same thing...that she didn't see me being a nurse. That I couldn't handle the body fluids. That was over 20 years ago and hasn't stopped me yet. Good luck, you can do anything...

12. Is there a correct way to crank a bed?

    RNTOBE_1970 replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    Also, the crank handle can be turned to avoid shin trauma...god, I hated those beds...and the non-fitted sheets that went with

13. Employment Drug Test Questions

    RNTOBE_1970 replied to booradley007's topic in General Nursing

    The employer or testing site will have a Medical Review officer. This is a physician that is trained to review the non negative drug screen and the candidates prescription information. Some sites do a...

14. Personal info was shared -HIPPA violation?

    RNTOBE_1970 replied to Quienes's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Needs to be reported...This cannot be

15. An open letter to the ER triage nurse

    RNTOBE_1970 replied to laurasc's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That is incredibly sad that you were treated that way. I have always treated my patients the way I wanted my family treated. I loved them all-I have taken away a little something from each and every...