Babs0512

Babs0512

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  1. how do you get As in RN school?

    Babs0512 replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    I got A's, and I had to work for every A I got. These grades did not come naturally to me - I studied, double check my work, etc... I also joined a work study group, which afforded me the opportunity...

  2. Knowledge re: suicide and how we can help

    Babs0512 replied to zumalong's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes, there are no warning signs. Our son committed suicide on February 23, 2004. He was 22 years old. He chose to hang himself from his weight equipment, he was in a sitting position with...

  3. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    Babs0512 replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, the hospital I work at is the only one around. The next nearest hospitals are 1 hour to 1.5 hours away. I live in an area of NY that gets a lot of snow, we basically have winter...

  4. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    Babs0512 replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Been there, done this too. Several years ago while working in the ER. I had a critical patient, who had arrested, was on an Amnioderone gtt and a dopamine gtt. Anyhow, he was so unstable, each time...

  5. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    Babs0512 replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Nice speech, but let me tell you a true story. I called my boss and asked for a break, I didn't tell her I had to have a BM, I felt it was none of her business. She said "I'll see what I can do". I...

  6. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    Babs0512 replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    To MASONRN, how dare you call me apathetic! You don't know me or my situation. I have tried to precipitate change where I work, to no avail. I have been called to the DON for "inciting discord"...

  7. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    Babs0512 replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, it is very common. Especially in non-unionized hospitals. I work in such a place. I use to work 12 hour shifts in the ER, 90% of the time, without meal breaks. I work PACU now. 8...

  8. Long shifts---how long is too long?

    Babs0512 replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I work in PACU. The longest shift I have ever pulled is 24 hours straight - no breaks. It was a weekend I was on call, and we had one case after another in the OR - We have no 2nd call in PACU, so I...

  9. The Nurse's Role in Providing Spiritual Care - Is It OK to Pray?

    Babs0512 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Part of our admission assessment, per JACHO requirements, is a couple of questions along the lines of "do you have a religious affiliation?" Would you like us to contact your clergy member? and there...

  10. OK ED nurses, fill me in on the real story.

    Babs0512 replied to eriksoln's topic in Emergency

    I have found it the other way around. Often the floor "puts of" taking report. Statements like "the bed isn't cleaned yet" or "the other patient hasn't left yet" are typical responses. You're...

  11. How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    Babs0512 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know where you live in CNY, but snow is anything but "rare" where I live. I agree with the road situation though. Some counties just do a better job at plowing and salting than other...

  12. How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    Babs0512 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    We are expected to come in, even when the roads are closed. We drive carefully. I can't imagine anyone calling in, living in Central NY - because of snow. Hell, you are living in the wrong place if...

  13. Calling all OR and PACU nurses...I need your imput

    Babs0512 replied to cutenss's topic in General Nursing

    You shouldn't have any problem getting into the OR - but the PACU is a critical care area where you should have ACLS, PALS certification. Being a circulating nurse in the OR is, sorry to say cause...

  14. PACU problems

    Babs0512 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the hippa violation. That should be addressed. I work PACU. Our bairhugger is NEVER borrowed by anyone. We only have one, and when we need it, we really need it immediately. So, if...

  15. In over my head and don't know what to do!

    Babs0512 replied to heyheyhey35's topic in General Nursing

    Man, I would LOVE to find a position like this!! It would be awesome! However, if you have little to no experience, you will find yourself stuck in quick sand and not able to get out. So, I agree...

  16. Tips, tricks or advice for new float pool RN

    Babs0512 replied to newohiorn's topic in General Nursing

    On the flip side to all this positive talk, there is a down side. When I worked the float pool, I was sent to different units nearly every day. It was nice not to be involved in the petty problems...

  17. Is cleanliness cultural?

    Babs0512 replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree with most of the postings. I believe if you are a nurse in this country and your body odor is offensive to co-workers or especially patients, then the situation should be addressed. It is...

  18. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Babs0512 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Dottie78: I'm sorry I've upset you. Check out a local paranormal investigative team. Perhaps they can help. If nothing else, perhaps they can do an investigation and put your mind at ease. I've...

  19. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Babs0512 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Dottie78, just FYI, demonic or evil spirits often don't "haunt" a house, they haunt people. So, when a person moves away from the "haunted" house, often it starts again in the new house. I don't...

  20. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Babs0512 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I often hear music at night. I can't never quite make it out, we also use a fan, but it is there none the less. I live in a haunted house, but this music thing is new in the past 6 months or so. I...

  21. Can an employer penalize you for calling-in due to illness?

    Babs0512 replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

    I am one of "those nurses" who have fairly frequent call ins (at the present time I have a comp back injury - I'm not counting that - it is the first injury in 17 years - I am on light duty) I've...

  22. How often do you change the IV tubing when pt is prn adapted?

    Babs0512 replied to Kurious RN's topic in General Nursing

    q 48 hours for basic IV

  23. Physical assssments

    Babs0512 replied to UKPedsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I assessing cranial nerves isn't part of a general head to toe assessment. That would be a more focused assessment on a patient with a head injury or other neurological disorder. When I worked in...

  24. Commute times

    Babs0512 replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    Me too except my commute is closer - if I walk, 10 min, if I drive about 2

  25. Bad Managers

    Babs0512 replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    We have the same