Loribabble

Loribabble

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  1. Story on Oprah: Cradle Rape

    Loribabble replied to NannaNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I did not see this show, but have worked in Zimbabwe as a nurse - it is beginning to be a common practice there and it is disgusting. There is education about it - lots of it, but you are fighting...

  2. Learning Thread (Medsurg)

    Loribabble replied to nursbee04's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Another trick withe TED hose is to first place the plastic package over the end of the foot - the hose will slip right on... just pull the package out through the hole in the toe and use on the the...

  3. What degree/certification do you hold?

    Loribabble replied to All_Smiles_RN's topic in General Nursing

    ADN-RN but working on my BSN - graduate in May/June!

  4. RN to BSN orientation

    Loribabble posted a topic in General Nursing

    I went to orientation this week for my RN to BSN program.... while most was like any orientation - a bit boring.... I was amazed at how friendly and helpful EVERYONE on the campus was.... not like my...

  5. RN to BSN orientation

    Loribabble replied to Loribabble's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Tweety - good for you and you go for it! I too like floor nursing, but never saw it as something I was going to do long term - I would have gotten my BSN anyway and gotten into public health or...

  6. RN to BSN orientation

    Loribabble replied to Loribabble's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks.... though I have to admit I feel like I am the one who is getting the better end of the deal. Less stress, get to LIVE life, the shona (the people we work with) are AWESOME! It is a Church...

  7. RN to BSN orientation

    Loribabble replied to Loribabble's topic in General Nursing

    Nursemaa and Trauma RUs - thanks for the encourgaging words! As for you deathnurse... maybe you should think next time before you spew some hateful words towards someones life that you know NOTHING...

  8. IV in AC

    Loribabble replied to webbiedebbie's topic in General Nursing

    I love it when our ER sends pts with an IV - I don't care where as long as they have one... a large portion of our pt population are IVDA'ers and while I can usually count on getting a line in myself...

  9. nurse to patient ratio

    Loribabble replied to StacyKingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Limited stay / observation (med-surg, no tele) Nocs=max 4:1 but usually 2-3:1 with a MA until

  10. Amercian Mobile

    Loribabble replied to LoriPRN's topic in Travel

    I had a contract with American Mobile twice - both at the same hospital. After talking with many travelers I think it really boils down to who your recruiter is. I had a GREAT one and I really miss...

  11. Any 7 hour HIV course available online?

    Loribabble replied to Roozeyk's topic in General Nursing

    It was through http://www.nysna.org - just go under nursing education and then register (free) and you should be able to find it from there. Hope that

  12. Any 7 hour HIV course available online?

    Loribabble replied to Roozeyk's topic in General Nursing

    There is... but I have to look for it. It was actually through some place in New York and costs about 20 bucks if I remember right. Was really easy - just had to read the material and take a test....

  13. Back-to-back 12 hour shifts

    Loribabble replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in General Nursing

    I just changed my schedule to work 4 in a row... We are a small, mostly really quiet unit - the only reason I considered it. We just hired 2 new people and there are only a total of 5 RN's who work...

  14. Sink or Swim/Eat Their Own

    Loribabble replied to organic_matter's topic in General Nursing

    For the most part I was really blessed. We had 3 months of new grad orientation and by the time that was over I felt ready to be on my own. Everyone was really supportive except one (why is there...

  15. Medication Errors? How many are allowed?

    Loribabble replied to TKD momma's topic in General Students

    Wow - I do think that is a bit harsh. I made a doozy of a med error my 3rd semester of school. To make a long story short - everything turned out ok with the pt. While I had to write papers, watch...

  16. Mamma's Boys (vent)

    Loribabble posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey - is anyone else seeing this trend? We have had a run of late 30's males who still live at home with "Mommy" -their words not mine - who dote on them hand and foot and expect us to do the same....

  17. Mamma's Boys (vent)

    Loribabble replied to Loribabble's topic in General Nursing

    Your so right Tweety - and what makes it more interesting is that one day you will have a thought of "hmmmm - haven't seen (insert dx here) for a while" Then BAMMM! You get a run of them. I am not a...

  18. Mamma's Boys (vent)

    Loribabble replied to Loribabble's topic in General Nursing

    Wow - guess I hit a nerve! Tweety - you are so right - there are lazy pts from both genders. I just couldn't believe how many "Momma's Boys" we got last week - it was amazing! You would be in doing...

  19. Diabetes Question

    Loribabble posted a topic in General Nursing

    There is a lady at church who asked me this question and thought I would pass it on to you all... (I am brain dead this week - horrible cold, lots going on etc) Her mother, 70ish, has adult onset...

  20. Diabetes Question

    Loribabble replied to Loribabble's topic in General Nursing

    Stephanie - thanks.... I will pass this info on to her. I really appreciate you help!

  21. Question: .30cc = .3ml ??

    Loribabble replied to Laureli's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to hear she is on the mend - she's

  22. Class presentation

    Loribabble replied to jacesmom2's topic in General Nursing

    We did lots of "game show" presentations. You can apply Jeopardy, Family Feud and Who wants to be a millionaire to just about anything. That way you get the class to participate too. We were...

  23. Advice needed for the following companies

    Loribabble replied to positivethinker's topic in Travel

    I traveled for a year and a half with American Mobile - I have heard some really bad things about them after I started and I never had any troubles. After talking with other travelers I think it...

  24. I Passed The Nclex!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Loribabble replied to CarolineRn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats! - I sooooo know what you mean regarding the 77 questions. Mine cut off at 75, and I was SURE that I was the only one in Chaffey hx to flunk so

  25. Long term vs short term PICC's???

    Loribabble posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I thought the whole idea about PICC lines were that they were designed for long term use.... the dr removed my grandmother's PICC against our wishes stating is was never intended for long term - that...