becca001

becca001

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  1. RN On-call car plates/sign on cars

    becca001 replied to RelloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, so this may be a bit of a stretch but...in my state, the Good Samaritan Law states you won't be held liable for acts rendered in good faith when outside a compensation setting (ie auto accident)...

  2. The strangest thing you've ever seen on an x-ray?

    becca001 replied to Spirit of Humor's topic in Nursing Humor

    Okay, so this was from when I worked at the female prison. Had a female offender that had recently gotten into enough trouble that she was anticipating going into segregation. Now, offenders don't...

  3. Is med-surg really the best place to start as a new grad?

    becca001 replied to Valerie916's topic in General Nursing

    Look at it in terms of building a foundation. If you start in Med-surg where a vast array of medical conditions are seen, you build a broader base of knowledge. Let's face it, some specialty areas...

  4. lab coat?

    becca001 replied to goodgalpal's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear a short lab coat with cuffs at the sleeves because I get cold easily and it's easier to take off a layer when hot. Advantage to a lab coat is extra pockets. Disadvantage is I sometimes get...

  5. Pacemakers and DNR's

    becca001 posted a topic in General Nursing

    As a new nurse on a step down unit, I was assigned a little lady that had a massive CVA. The family had decided comfort measures only (pt was 92). The family had many questions about her and was...

  6. Pacemakers and DNR's

    becca001 replied to becca001's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for both replies. I guess what I'm asking is, if the pacer is there to prevent an arrythmia from occuring that will be fatal, is turning it off a way of 'hurrying' the dying process

  7. Pinning Day

    becca001 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today, along with 23 others, I will take the pledge and be pinned. I want to thank all the nurses that have came before, for your wisdom, instructions, assistance, hugs, encouragement and everything...

  8. 24 Things ER Nurses Know All Too Well

    becca001 replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

    ##? Do not get cranky with me or act all outraged at your 14yo daughter's positive HCG when I step into the room to find 17yo boyfriend sharing the bed with her and you sitting next to the bed. ##?...

  9. job interview coming up

    becca001 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    okay, so right now i'm still a student but i have a job interview coming up with the manager of the floor that i'm wanting to work on. it's a progressive care unit. the question i have; should i...

  10. job interview coming up

    becca001 replied to becca001's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i hope so too. you'll be in my prayers so let us

  11. job interview coming up

    becca001 replied to becca001's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :) I got the

  12. job interview coming up

    becca001 replied to becca001's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks

  13. textbooks - where to get

    becca001 replied to jbrentn's topic in General Students

    if you're like the rest of us, you need to watch the almighty dollar and stretch it as much as you can. try craigslist first, you just might get lucky. try the classes ahead of you, they may also be...

  14. The strangest thing you've ever seen on an x-ray?

    becca001 replied to Spirit of Humor's topic in Nursing Humor

    Had a pt come into the ED with abd pain. He was a mentally challenged young man. Well, the doc ordered the Abd 2 view, we're looking at it and seeing all these little square shaped things showing...

  15. Nursing school in the summer?

    becca001 replied to sweetiepeas's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You need a copy of your syllabus and a day planner. Sit down and plan out your ENTIRE day, leaving blocks of time for study, etc. A lot of students I know are working too many hours while in school...