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  1. Nurse Consulting (Self-Employed)

    cokeforbreakfast posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I would love to hear from sole member LLC/small business/self-employed nurses. What are you doing? Why? What do you hate? What do you wish you were doing? Why? I really love what I do every day, but...

  2. Giving labetalol with low heart rate

    cokeforbreakfast replied to smash222's topic in Patient Medications

    It never hurts to question, because it's impossible to take it back once you've given it! I would have held it and talked to the pharmacist to work through mechanism of action with him, given the...

  3. Why I guard the referral telephone like a dog...

    cokeforbreakfast replied to BelgianRN's topic in Emergency

    Holy

  4. How do you decompress/debrief?

    cokeforbreakfast posted a topic in Emergency

    I am a new ER nurse (3 months) and new nurse (2 years)...I am just wondering how to stop thinking about work when I am not there? I find myself ruminating over my mistakes and over what I will do...

  5. How do you decompress/debrief?

    cokeforbreakfast replied to cokeforbreakfast's topic in Emergency

    Thank you all for the great ideas! What I am taking away most is that the divison between my work self and home self may take conscious effort. Great...more work:) I have a 1.5 hour commute and...

  6. How aggressive is your follow-up?

    cokeforbreakfast posted a topic in Emergency

    I had an interview 2 weeks ago today for a part time ED position. They said they would be making a decision by Memorial Day. I sent follow-up letters reiterating my interest to both the ED director...

  7. fired... where can a bad nurse go to find a job?

    cokeforbreakfast replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    What about something like Protime nurse in a Coumadin clinic? It is very repetitive, and when you get good at it you likely will have a feeling of satisfaction in your role. You build lasting patient...

  8. I'm New To ER...Share some tips please?

    cokeforbreakfast replied to al7139's topic in Emergency

    Congrats!!! I am anxious to hear what responses you get, as I am on day 2 of orientation for my new ER position. I wish I had YOUR knowledge! (I guess the matter is always greyer in the other nurse's...

  9. Full face mask bipap

    cokeforbreakfast replied to divaRN*'s topic in General Nursing

    I have never seen any other kind...the full mask was all my floor (resp. emphasis) ever used. I had two pts who only needed them overnights that would ask for them at 8p on the dot; they seemed to...

  10. How aggressive is your follow-up?

    cokeforbreakfast replied to cokeforbreakfast's topic in Emergency

    I was just browsing when I saw my thread and thought I'd post an update...I GOT THE JOB!!! They called 6 weeks after my original interview, out of the blue. May 19 interview...August 1 start date....

  11. Do you shower right after your shift?

    cokeforbreakfast replied to CharlieTaco's topic in General Nursing

    I would not have the

  12. Love it!

    cokeforbreakfast replied to littlewingrn's topic in Emergency

    You give me hope I will love it. Thank you! I start my ER adventure Aug. 1! Nervous, excited, and can't

  13. What's the longest time that passed before hearing back that you got the job?

    cokeforbreakfast replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    6 weeks after a single interview, they called and offered me the job. I had stated that I needed to give one month notice at my current position, and they called with three days to spare, given their...

  14. Want to buy an otoscope...help me please!

    cokeforbreakfast posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi. I am looking for a good otoscope, under $100 if possible. If anyone has brand/model/feature suggestions, please share.

  15. Night Shift 1 hr commute: tips to arrive home alive

    cokeforbreakfast replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    Monday I endured my 2.5 hour commute home after a 15 hour night shift. The answer is

  16. Is it true? BS + RN does not = BSN?

    cokeforbreakfast replied to Cathylady's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! Thank you. Usually the smaller schools have a nursing department that is a subdivision of the school of science. Larger schools have a school of nursing, that is an entity unto itself. Both...

  17. Preceptor from hell- no more killing with kindness

    cokeforbreakfast replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had almost this exact same experience at a clinic a year ago. It was not my primary preceptor but I was to spend a few days with her and they gave her no notice. I ignored her behavior that first...

  18. How aggressive is your follow-up?

    cokeforbreakfast replied to cokeforbreakfast's topic in Emergency

    I think maybe they are just not that into me. But like any good romantic I am hoping against hope that I am

  19. How aggressive is your follow-up?

    cokeforbreakfast replied to cokeforbreakfast's topic in Emergency

    Thanks so much for the

  20. Does nursing school teach you anything?

    cokeforbreakfast replied to snickerdoodle17_1's topic in General Nursing

    I remember the first test out...handwashing. I thought it was lame, but later realized in those early weeks they were acclimating me to the process and stress of those dreaded test outs! There is...

  21. Pocket Guide

    cokeforbreakfast replied to errneducator's topic in Emergency

    I have a Palm TX full of Skyscape programs...I use it every day on the floor. We all got one as a part of my nursing program (2009 grad). Now the program gives the students an ipod touch. (It is built...

  22. overreacting or not, that is the question!?!

    cokeforbreakfast replied to luvmyhubbybunches's topic in General Nursing

    Just thinking the same thing and sending a hug your

  23. Are Baylor positions easier or harder to get?

    cokeforbreakfast posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Do you think there is more or less competition for a Baylor position, as compared to a run-of-the-mill 12 hour position? Thanks,

  24. The thing about 12 hour shifts...vent

    cokeforbreakfast replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for this thread. Today is my recovery day and I feel like a truck hit me. No one really understands except other nurses. Again,

  25. New Job 35 miles away

    cokeforbreakfast replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing

    I'm working 110 miles from home. I drive for single shifts, but stay in town with friends for my three 12''s. My success lies in: XM radio (aftermarket, installed myself), Audible.com (so I can listen...