BarbPick

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  1. Research on Blood Loss from Labs

    BarbPick replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    Answering as a CRNI, OCN I can't quote the research, just what we do about it. It started in pediatric Oncology and having to transfuse kids right and left from blood draw withrawal. It has become...

  2. IV 'definitions'

    BarbPick replied to Goldenhare's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    A distal IV is used in Chemotherapy. When not using a central line, a distal site is chosen for vesicant medications. Best way to explain what a vesicant does, it basically eats tissue if...

  3. Performing to the "minimum standard of care"

    BarbPick replied to stevierae's topic in General Nursing

    It is like the Peter Principle. The theory that employees within an organization will advance to their highest level of competence and then be promoted to and remain at a level at which they are...

  4. Question for other 7pm-7am nurses

    BarbPick replied to GLDLPN's topic in General Nursing

    My health insurance will only pay for one week of ambien,

  5. Question for other 7pm-7am nurses

    BarbPick replied to GLDLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I seem to get my best sleep from 10 am to 3 pm, if lucky I sleep till 5pm. Tylenol pm (generic is very inexpensive at costco, yet any generic is fine) helps me a lot. It usually works in about an...

  6. Is the Eve Shift Gone in FL?

    BarbPick replied to sunhill's topic in Florida Nursing

    12 hour shifts are a blessing. Sorry you have to miss 3-11. There are 2 hospitals in Miami you can still find them occasionally. You only have to show up 3 times a week and they try to block your...

  7. Critical Care Nursing?

    BarbPick replied to msummar_smc's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone will tell you that they love critical care, as I do. I am going to tell you the practical side of critical care. There are something like 137 recognized specialities in Nursing (got the...

  8. Who's wearing white?

    BarbPick replied to RNBN2B's topic in General Nursing

    And they say that chemistry and physiology is a waste of time. I have to wear white scrubs often. I have had the best success removing stains with Oxy clean. Human Stains (body fluids) are mostly...

  9. New overtime bill

    BarbPick replied to PHM's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Serious question: Does this mean if I do not get out on time in the morning, I should stop what I am doing and leave, or the extra time it takes for report is on

  10. Senator John Kerry (Democratic Prez Candidate)

    BarbPick replied to live4today's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The only thing that bothered me was "ask him whatever on partial birth abortion" first of all, I don't think he will be in Florida anytime soon for me to ask. I do not know of anyone who is "pro...

  11. Who's wearing white?

    BarbPick replied to RNBN2B's topic in General Nursing

    It is interesting what happens when people disagree with a poster. I gave my straight answer, and I was accused of dumping because I had a bad day. I answered that in the post a few minutes ago....

  12. Yippy I went back to work after 11 weeks med leave

    BarbPick replied to angelbear's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome home. At times I feel like I am being paid to go and hang out with friends. Other times I realize they don't pay me enough for this. Enjoy the glow till reality hits. I bet the reruns of...

  13. Who's wearing white?

    BarbPick replied to RNBN2B's topic in General Nursing

    Yes you are new to nursing. You were the one who brought up that they were military " old US Army Nurse Corps dresses" not me and yes, If you were my student and wore them I would send you home....

  14. Who's wearing white?

    BarbPick replied to RNBN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I come from the era that you had to wear dress white uniforms, white stiockings and a cap or not be allowed to work. It was oppressive and too expensive. My 28 years of practice tell me you are...

  15. 2 nurses arrested in CA.....

    BarbPick replied to sarahr5's topic in General Nursing

    As a young nursling, I felt so bad for the intern cuz he had little sleep, so I gave a 13 year old 2 tylenol for a headache. I mentioned in the morning to the doc I didn't want to wake him, and told...

  16. Sciatica....help!!

    BarbPick replied to RN~in~CT's topic in General Nursing

    I have found relief from the last med I would expect. Excderine. I shattered my right in 8 places, and had horrible "shocky " nerve pain. The narcotics did not do a thing, but relief cane from the...

  17. Senator John Kerry (Democratic Prez Candidate)

    BarbPick replied to live4today's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Cheerfuldoer I would not have taken this kind of bait. You answered very well. I feel that someone who served his country can throw anything they want to. I do not feel GW has told the whole truth...

  18. 107.1!

    BarbPick replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Tweey, Are you sure that was a temp and not the frequency of a radio station? 107.1 on your FM

  19. IVs and babes rooming with mom

    BarbPick replied to BBnurse34's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If the parents are taught about the IV and pump, sure, why not. Include mom, reinforce how the pump needs not to be touched, not to try to push the pump faster, enough slack in the IV tubing. Remind...

  20. Nursing School

    BarbPick replied to momstew's topic in New York Nursing

    adult learners do better than college age students. Sometimes I wonder how I pulled it off at age 22. I have been a nurse 6 years longer than not being a nurse. One positive thing, everyone will...

  21. Desperately need help

    BarbPick replied to Nurse Pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    This is not between you and the hospital. You are being accused of violating your state's nurse practice act. If it were me, and I did not do, I would go to the Board of nursing for help. In Florida...

  22. Senator John Kerry (Democratic Prez Candidate)

    BarbPick replied to live4today's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Sounds like the 1960 Dream Team. The Senator from Mass. with the same intiials JFK And the Gentleman Senator from the south, LBJ , only the name is different it is Senator

  23. Locked I.C.U

    BarbPick replied to gizelda196's topic in MICU, SICU

    I would imagine you can use hipaa as an excuse , like codes are private. It can be a violation for the other ICU

  24. Desperately need help

    BarbPick replied to Nurse Pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    If your pixix has a finger print that has to be scanned, thenyou have no where to go. Drug seeking nurses will find a way, like talking to you and watching your code. Right now, the only thing I can...

  25. Need some brain tumor info

    BarbPick replied to carz's topic in Oncology

    spelling correction adjuvent therapy is a better