BarbPick

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  1. Dilantin Infiltration

    BarbPick replied to Moho's topic in General Nursing

    I would call a lawyer. Allergic and had seizures after recieving medication I am allergic to? I would not care who works

  2. father is dying of cancer

    BarbPick replied to heatherbless's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Reading Batmik's story just reminded me statistically Nurses are the last people to turn ot Hospice for their loved ones. People are eligable for hospice in most cases if the patient has six months...

  3. father is dying of cancer

    BarbPick replied to heatherbless's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Talk about feeling helpless. Heather they say the last thing to go is hearing. Just tell your dad you love him, that is all he wants and needs. I will keep you in my thioughts and prayers

  4. Anyone done private duty in the home?

    BarbPick replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    First let me say that I like working nights best. There are ways to plan to work nights. This is a link that helped me a lot. http://www.enw.org/NightShift.htm. In most night private duty shifts you...

  5. Interview times two, need advice??!!

    BarbPick replied to sek's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am sure not my school, University of Miami. To answer your question, I would dance with the one that brung me. If you left a deposit, I am assuming you were accepted. Don't spend more money than...

  6. IV albumin

    BarbPick replied to rileygrl11's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Big point being missed. The needle allows air to come out to equelize the pressure. It is a sterile Needle. Nothing unfiltered goes into the pateint. It allows the albumin go through the tubing. I...

  7. entrance essay

    BarbPick replied to tallulahasmama's topic in General Nursing

    Speak honestly, clearly and and forget the word "I ". http://content.monster.com/ this is the link to monster.com's help with interviews. See what they say and try to present youself the same way in...

  8. Difference between the ICU's

    BarbPick replied to shirleyTX's topic in MICU, SICU

    TICU is strictly

  9. Difference between the ICU's

    BarbPick replied to shirleyTX's topic in MICU, SICU

    CCU nurses look at the monitor first then treat the patient SICU nurses treat the patient then look at the monitor, sorry an old joke. Medical Intersive Care are critical pateints (MI) who have...

  10. Nursing as a Second Career

    BarbPick replied to Melly1022's topic in General Nursing

    Have been a nurse for 28 years. Nursing Educator for many of them. I always thanked my lucky stars when I have adult learners in the group. That always made my job much easier. When Pan Am and...

  11. Please Read

    BarbPick replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    It could just be you have found some peace. I have talked about what happens to me occasionally at a crime scene. Out of nowhere, I find something. My husband pokes fun at me and told me The Holy...

  12. Please Read

    BarbPick replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    My Mom went from I don't feel well to dead in 28 hours. If I had known it would happen, I would have made sure she had written down her recipes. I don't know what is going on in your head, but if...

  13. what a lovely disposition you have, doctor....

    BarbPick replied to pie123's topic in General Nursing

    That is what we used to call when a doctor was being abusive and all nurses stopped what they were doing and circled the doctor. Look at it this way, beside for being a work place bully, he probably...

  14. Great Expectations?!

    BarbPick replied to SarahCeleste's topic in General Nursing

    Th reasons why your instructors tell you to do med surg is they feel you need to learn how to be a NURSE first. That means learn how to take care of sick people. You have to learn how to organize...

  15. Empoyers Who Request Credit Reports!!!

    BarbPick replied to Euskadi1946's topic in General Nursing

    Police Departments do credit

  16. Oncology Nursing Programs?

    BarbPick replied to sabee06's topic in Oncology

    I suggest you read the Oncology Nursing Society's on Line Web Site:http://www.ons.org/xp6/ONS/Login/Splash.xml They can tell you the Closest place for You to take Their Introductory 16 Hour Course....

  17. NYS Board for Nursing New Resolution

    BarbPick replied to robinsap's topic in General Nursing

    About 3 years ago the majority of specialty certifications changed to require a BSN to first apply to take the exam. Non BSN's who were held certifications were Grandfathered. Not once have I...

  18. NYS Board for Nursing New Resolution

    BarbPick replied to robinsap's topic in General Nursing

    So Glad my Dad made me get the

  19. another unhappy RN, help

    BarbPick replied to Steph_RN_BSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Because Insurance doesn't want ot pay for hospital stays the acuity level of patients has radically changed. The patient of 5 years ago who was admitted to Intermediate ICU, or even Regular ICU is...

  20. LPN's role?

    BarbPick replied to adidas99's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Susan moved to Atlanta from Miami after working in Mother Baby for 18 years at a VERY big hospital. When she got to the hospitals , few would talk with her. She went to Piedmont Hospital in Mother...

  21. miscarriage

    BarbPick replied to mbelle's topic in General Nursing

    stop beating yourself up. Your doc is working tonight, call him or

  22. Anyone else experience this ... ?

    BarbPick replied to nurstudnt546's topic in General Nursing

    People who are frequently ill usually have low IGG levels. IGA, IGM, viral titers. Simple blood tests and all the answers come together. I wish I had a nickel for each time I gave Intravenous Gamma...

  23. Experienced RN w/kids ready to move

    BarbPick replied to allgirlsmom's topic in Florida Nursing

    My latest Great Niece was born at North Collier Hospital and the place was beautiful. They received wonderful

  24. Why Minnesota NCLEX-RN?

    BarbPick replied to RNBN2B's topic in International Nursing

    All states give reciprocity. Why travel far away? That is it in a nut

  25. Orlando Florida.. new grads/new RN's question??

    BarbPick replied to WyndDrivenRain's topic in Florida Nursing

    The main hospital with the Level one trauma center is Orlando Regional Healthcare system. I would go