becembrie

becembrie has 6 years experience and specializes in PEDS-HEM/ONC.

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1. Help - Lung Sounds

   becembrie replied to heaverboo's topic in General Nursing

   I have the same problem. The link was helpful. I know when what I am hearing is abnormal, but not always able to correctly state what the sounds are. I don't recall learning much about the various lung sounds in nursing school, but that was over 2...

2. Another seeking advice about returning to nursing :)

   becembrie replied to McBx3's topic in Retired

   Believe it or not, I left the nursing profession for 15 years!! I had my kids and ran a family business all the while wanting to go back, but life just kind of got in the way. I was fortunate that many of the nurses I worked with all those years ba...

3. Has anyone worked in pediatric home health?

   becembrie replied to gentle_ben_RN's topic in Pediatric

   Hi there. I haven't been on the site for a while and was just looking around when I saw your post. I am currently looking for a pediatric home health position. I have a full time position which I want to keep, but used to work pediatric home care ...

4. must have qualities for a nurse

   becembrie replied to mgra328's topic in General Nursing

   Hi again. Just click on my user name and it will give you a drop down of options. You can send a personal message or email me directly. :typing

5. must have qualities for a nurse

   becembrie replied to mgra328's topic in General Nursing

   Michelle, I have always wanted to be a pediatric nurse. I graduated when I was in my mid twenties and worked for 5 years in pediatric oncology. Then I left the profession for about 15 years to raise my three girls and help out in a family business....

6. must have qualities for a nurse

   becembrie replied to mgra328's topic in General Nursing

   Michelle, I think you should go for it. It took me three tries to pass chemistry!!! It just wasn't my thing. I loved anatomy and biology, but just couldn't get my mind around chemistry. Probably because of the math as well. At any rate, you woul...

7. must have qualities for a nurse

   becembrie replied to mgra328's topic in General Nursing

   There are so many different types of nursing. If you are compassionate and like being around people, nursing would be a good choice. I always knew I wanted to be a nurse. Is it something you are just now considering or has it been a thought for so...

8. skunk smell??

   becembrie replied to PedsAtHeart's topic in General Nursing

   Maybe it's hormonal. When I was pregnant with my last daughter, I could not stand the smell of my clothes. It was the strangest thing. It was only my clothes and the odor wasn't horrific, it just bugged the heck out of me. As soon as I had the ba...

9. For Inactive Nurses desiring to return to the field

   becembrie replied to live4today's topic in Retired

   I must have just gotten lucky. I was out for 16 years and rehired to my old position without a problem. I am finishing a two month re-orientation this week. It hasn't been easy, but really, it isn't as bad as I thought it would be. My confidence ...

10. Patient with maggots in head

    becembrie replied to RD_Congo's topic in General Nursing

    I think I saw a show on National Geographic about maggots that are bred in a sterile lab environment. They are used for wound care. Like someone else said, they eat away the necrotic tissue and help with blood flow to the wound so it can heal. I d...

11. Curious: WHATS WITH THE CLOGS?

    becembrie replied to EmergencyMedicine's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I hate Crocs, but love my Dansko Clog. They are the only shoes that don't cause my feet to ache.

12. Student seeking ICU advice

    becembrie replied to RNMeg's topic in General Nursing

    Meg, if you really feel you want to work in ICU, then you should go to the open house and ask them if there is a possibility of starting out there when you graduate. They will be able to tell you what the requirements are and you can explain to them...

13. Curious: WHATS WITH THE CLOGS?

    becembrie replied to EmergencyMedicine's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I have Lupus and all the little bones in my feet are in constant pain. The clogs are the only shoes that allow me to work pain free for 12 hours. I know they aren't that attractive, but I'll take comfort over fashion any day!

14. Hourly rounding... I have the time

    becembrie replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    I think the surveys hospitals send out are a bunch of baloney. Most don't send them for a few weeks and it has been proven that most people only respond if they have had a negative experience. You rarely hear from folks that were satisfied with the...

15. Really concerned NEED HELP

    becembrie replied to littlemexicanboy's topic in General Nursing

    You state that you want to become an RN eventually. Have you looked into the ADN program at Goldenwest College? It's close to you and they have a great program. Good luck.