Loribabble

Loribabble

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  1. What does your post name reflect about you?

    Loribabble replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Mine was from when I was setting up my first e-mail account. Lori is my first name... and I talk alot - ALOT!!!! My last name is close to babble so it just fits!

  2. misson nursing

    Loribabble replied to Nur_1996's topic in General Nursing

    I have gone on 3 short term missions to Zimbabwe - 2 for 3 months and 1 for 6 months. I am currently working on getting my BSN to go full-time. I absolutely LOVE it! It is a 85 bed hosp out in the...

  3. provocative undergarments

    Loribabble replied to kathys's topic in General Nursing

    They weren't provocative but.... I had a nurse manager once who was skanky to the bone! We all hated her and did our best to get her out of there... Long story, and I won't bore you with details.......

  4. Ketamine

    Loribabble replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    Wow - sorry you had to go through that. I don't use it here in the states (I do med/surg), so I can't help you with protocol. But... I use it ALL the time in Zimbabwe - it's about the only drug...

  5. Status

    Loribabble replied to ADNRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that it is wonderful that you want to do bedside nursing. Many people feeled called to do that and are content. But why are you condemning others who want to further their degree? I...

  6. Help Sign A Petition To Warn Students About Chiropractic Quackery

    Loribabble replied to cdmguy's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    While I don't agree (or just don't get it) -that it is a cure-all for anything from gall bladders to asthma, it did relieve me of my migraines. I got to the point that I could not drive at night at...

  7. Applying for BSN program

    Loribabble replied to zacarias's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hey - I just sent my application in for UW too - good luck and best wishes! When I talked with the director of the RN-BSN program, she said that they only turn away at most 5 students a year.... I am...

  8. When did you know you wanted to be a nurse?

    Loribabble replied to Cryssi's topic in General Nursing

    For me it was an early mid-life crisis.... I was 26, I was a nanny and the kids didn't need me anymore. I was looking into other jobs and my step-mom who is an awesome nurse said that I should be...

  9. Increase in abusive patients?

    Loribabble replied to ChicagolandRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Huggietoes - how awful that your co-worker had to be subjected to that - I would like to think that I would have walked off the unit never to return to keep from apologizing to that creep! What ever...

  10. Increase in abusive patients?

    Loribabble replied to ChicagolandRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh my gosh - I was just thinking the same thing! There must be something in the air! While I work on a small obs unit- 7pts - EVERYONE of them this week was demanding, whiney, agressive, abusive -...

  11. Now Ive heard it all!!!

    Loribabble replied to NYCRN16's topic in Emergency

    I really try to understand ER nurse's frustration, I have floated to ER to take care of boarders and the place is a zoo... my hat's off to you all... I work on a small observation unit and we have...

  12. Survey: Has your facility implemented nurse to patient ratios?

    Loribabble replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a small observation unit in a major trauma hospital - we only have 7 beds overnight, 2 RN's and a MA/CNA until 1 am. AND they have to be low accuity....(not total care pts)....aslo we are...

  13. Funniest thing the nurse FORGOT to tell you in report

    Loribabble replied to Rapheal's topic in General Nursing

    These aren't funny exactly - but I work on a limited stay/observation unit at a major trauma hospital. I have to admit that I love my job and we have GREAT staffing. There are 2 RN's over night for...

  14. Missionary work

    Loribabble replied to unknown99's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know of any specific organizations to Mexico, but Nurses Christian Fellowship has a mission page with information regarding organizations and also there is a Global Health Missions conference...

  15. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Loribabble replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    I just thought of some more things I have learned... Never try to stop a moving SUV with just your foot... Never let the man who beat the snot out of you then push you over the balcony pull you up the...

  16. Baking Soda

    Loribabble replied to Carmex's topic in General Nursing

    The women in rural Zimbabwe CRAVE and eat the mud "tunnels" made by the termites. They are on everything, and women will fight for them. The stuff is high in iron, and since their diet is low in...

  17. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Loribabble replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Trixxy.... I had just come from a sweet small community hopsital to a major trauma/county hospital when I learned most of these lessons.... Talk about being shocked, I think I had the pt with the...

  18. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Loribabble replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Oh boy, you have all sure learned a lot - here are some things I have learned.... Never walk on a train track while high on meth... Always wear safty googles while playing paint ball/or checking out...

  19. Please Reply If You Love Your Watch.

    Loribabble replied to EyesForward's topic in General Nursing

    I have a pendant watch that I pin to my jacket/top. I love it - it glows the dark, I don't have to worry about it - keeping it clean/dry etc with all the frequent handwashing and it frees my hands...

  20. Uncooperative visitors (rant)

    Loribabble replied to mattsmom81's topic in General Nursing

    Oh - I can definately sympathize with the OP. My first job as an RN was at a "customer service at all costs" type of place.... UGH! Now I work at a trauma/county hosp and the families are way worse...

  21. Tb Exposure at work

    Loribabble replied to Katnip's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous poster - I wouldn't worry about it yet. I have worked with TB pts in a third world country (long term - MANY exposures), no precautions, no isolation rooms and I am still...

  22. nursing overseas

    Loribabble replied to S5777's topic in General Nursing

    S577 - Would love to share with you about Zimbabwe. I am in the middle of working a 3 night stretch and leave thrus am right after work for LA, we are having a CHidamoyo Reunion. I don't know how the...

  23. nursing overseas

    Loribabble replied to S5777's topic in General Nursing

    I have done mission/volunteer nursing in ZImbabwe Africa and absolutely love it! I have gone 3 times (> 3 months each) and am working on getting my BSN so I can go full time. It is a small bush...