BarbPick

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  1. IV Starts and such...

    BarbPick replied to SheaTabRN's topic in Pediatric

    What a nice post to answer. two schools of thought about whether to do Peds right after graduation. Old Wisdom says everyone should do one year of adult med surg to learn organization skills and...

  2. My teacher humiliated me in front of the class

    BarbPick replied to twintoo's topic in General Students

    Your instructor was correct, whether you like it or not. She needed to stop you in your tracks. A Nursing Class is not a democracy. In every stated situation someone tried to pull the rug out from...

  3. Hollywood/Dania/Davie areas

    BarbPick replied to zrmorgan's topic in Florida Nursing

    I do not know about rentals. I do know of the areas you mentioned, I would move a bit more west and live in

  4. What is a professional nurse?

    BarbPick replied to ainz's topic in General Nursing

    The term Professional Nurse is a Registered licensed by the state. A Vocational Nurse is an

  5. Are You Helping or Hurting?

    BarbPick replied to ainz's topic in General Nursing

    Devils advocate. On your way home, you will actually think....Wow, I got out on time and no one got killed. I dotted my I's and crossed my T's and I did not sprain my back. The Reward comes when...

  6. Not going to med surg after graduation?What are your thoughts?

    BarbPick replied to happystudent's topic in General Nursing

    OMG 7 or 8 patients, you make it dsound like lions and tigers and bears, oh my! My 28 years of Nursing is talking right now. You will be left in other nurses dust your entire clinical life if you do...

  7. Infusion therapy

    BarbPick replied to JCS's topic in General Nursing

    Sigh, the cubs won last night, maybe homefield advantage will help next game. Funny you mention bar coding. I just started a 13 week travel Nurse contract at a hospital which is owned by one of the...

  8. Thoughts on the flu shot

    BarbPick replied to mario_ragucci's topic in General Nursing

    Mario, You think too much. No you are not right on any of your theories. When you get your Masters degree in Virology, speculate then. Influenza sucks! What most people call the flu, is a severe...

  9. Infusion therapy

    BarbPick replied to JCS's topic in General Nursing

    OK, Braun is a very good name. I like their pedi pumps. Most physicians who do infusions in their offices, are affiliated with Infusion Companies that supply the medication and equiptment in part of...

  10. Thoughts on the flu shot

    BarbPick replied to mario_ragucci's topic in General Nursing

    I don't care what the immunization kills or doesn't kill, I am rolling up my sleve! And don't forget to get a once per lifetime pneumonia shot. Another reminder. I had the Hep B series 10 years ago,...

  11. Re-taking the boards a second time next week...

    BarbPick replied to jm1739's topic in First Year After Licensure

    would you like to have answers to your questions of how to pass exams? If so, pm me. As a Professor of Nursing, I will cut to the chase, and help you get the job

  12. Infusion therapy

    BarbPick replied to JCS's topic in General Nursing

    You are getting involved in the pump buying end? Run while you can. The most common home pump is called the CADD pump. If you have little expereince in Infusion Nursing, you might want to think...

  13. Any good GI resources?

    BarbPick replied to Exodus864's topic in Gastroenterology

    I have a book called Internet Medical Health Searching & Sources Guide book. Under Digestive Disorders it has : Chrones & colitis foundation http://www.ccfa.org Gerdinfo http://www.gerd.com...

  14. medical documentation issue

    BarbPick replied to basha's topic in General Nursing

    Basha CALM Down!!!! You need to change your entire attitude and behavior in regard to this situation. I wear a few hats in Nursing and one is that of a Medical Legal Consultant. First of all, the...

  15. noc shift...............more confusion

    BarbPick replied to Paige Turner RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!!!! Thanks for all the advice!!!!! I start Tuesday on a new Job and it will be 7p to 7a. I am a Forensic Nurse Specialsit and will finally be able to practice one of my new trades. By day I...

  16. Good nursing shoes

    BarbPick replied to doularoz's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in practice for 28 years, can you imagine how many kinds of shoes I have tried and worn? I like SAS, but they are 100 dollars a pair. My mom told me about this one and I have been wearing...

  17. Looking To Relocate To Las Vegas

    BarbPick replied to rachaelm4's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I have a suggestion. Try Travel Nursing. For most situations one year med surg expereince is all that is needed. Travel Nursing helps with the cost of your relocation. You will receive a free...

  18. Steroid Epidural Injections...helpful or not???any insight appreciated

    BarbPick replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    My husband just successfully completed a 3 time epidural injection course of therapy for severe back pain. L5, S1 area. He was not able to stand more than 90 seconds without having to sit down from...

  19. I really could use some advice

    BarbPick replied to nursypoo62's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I have had some expereince with nurses in your situation. In Florida, we have the IPN, intervention project for nurses. I have shared my time with nurses going through this and it has been worth...

  20. Mandatory overtime in nursing -I need your help

    BarbPick replied to PSUNURSE's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There are areas of Nursing where mandatory overtime is part of the Specialty. Surgery is a prime example. So is Recovery Room- PACU) Nurses are expected to take call. These are highly specialized...

  21. do u sit down when scrubbed?

    BarbPick replied to carcha's topic in Operating Room

    OK, lemme give this a try.....If this is a Nurse scrub, she is in violation of the state nurse practice act. If your are the RN Circulator, if you allow it, you are in violation of the state nurse...

  22. PRN vs Independent Contract

    BarbPick replied to AnneRn's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    AnneRN, I was faced with the same situation in 1991. I used my head and went to our accountant. I have shared the information I am giving you with many nurses who have saved big time on their...

  23. Not nursing related, can I post this anyway?(long)

    BarbPick replied to laurasc's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I will be the bad guy. First, your child has excellent instincts> He did the right thing 100%. Here goes.......Your child doesn't need a high maintenance child to be responsible for during...

  24. DNR'ed from hospital

    BarbPick replied to danvet's topic in Agency Nurses

    Union is not the answer. I have been in practice for 28 years. My opinions are very different than those stated here. First of all Danvet, I would like to speak with you privately. Things that you...