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  1. Diastat for the seizure student

    Baboosh123 replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    Yes, this is why it is ordered for any seizure activity. It works directly at the GABA receptors to stop the

  2. Nursing student with a lot of social anxiety

    Baboosh123 replied to tuahla's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm a new nurse (been working on a surgical floor for 5 months) but I thought I would give my 2 cents. Like you, I have always struggled with being shy. I have social anxiety that got better for a...

  3. New Grad- should I accept an inpatient rehab position? Advice please!

    Baboosh123 replied to graykitty's topic in Nursing Career

    This thread is several months old, but I am curious as well and in the same predicament. Any one willing to answer this time

  4. New Grad RN: Home Health or Hold Out?

    Baboosh123 replied to MBrickle's topic in Private Duty

    I would say to definitely take this job! I was in the exact situation as you almost a year ago, living in NYC where the new grad market is absolutely abysmal. I was offered a home health position with...

  5. Frequent Broviac Infections - eek!

    Baboosh123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I'm a pretty new nurse and I am currently doing home care nursing while I wait for this dismal economy to bounce back so I can get a hospital job. (Still holding my breath...) Anyway, I have...

  6. Frequent Broviac Infections - eek!

    Baboosh123 replied to Baboosh123's topic in General Nursing

    These are all really great suggestions and thoughts. Thank you everyone for your input. It's obvious to me that 1) I should go look at what mom is doing during dressing changes and 2) I think I need...

  7. Frequent Broviac Infections - eek!

    Baboosh123 replied to Baboosh123's topic in General Nursing

    Well, mom is the one who does the dressing changes since she prefers it that way. But to my knowledge they are done about 3 times a week (sterile.) They also seem to be changed when wet from what I've...

  8. What is back priming?

    Baboosh123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can someone explain to me what IV back priming is and when you would do it? I am a new grad RN working as a home care nurse and have been out of the clinical setting for a while. I don't recall ever...

  9. What is back priming?

    Baboosh123 replied to Baboosh123's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it helps tremendously

  10. What is back priming?

    Baboosh123 replied to Baboosh123's topic in General Nursing

    Another question: You would change that secondary tubing according to agency policy, correct? There is a standard set up in every hospital as to how often primary and secondary lines are to be...

  11. What is back priming?

    Baboosh123 replied to Baboosh123's topic in General Nursing

    Ahhh, nurse pants, you are a lifesaver! I learn best visually, so your scenario made it very clear to me . Big thank you to you and everyone else. I worry about keeping my skills current as I wait for...

  12. What is back priming?

    Baboosh123 replied to Baboosh123's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the responses! So, basically, back priming is priming a secondary medication set with fluid from the primary infusion rather than fluid from the secondary medication itself. And...

  13. US nurses student wanting to be a widwife in the UK

    Baboosh123 replied to Pcherry001's topic in International Nursing

    I am also interested in becoming a midwife in the UK, and I think all your info is correct except that I believe your credentials as a midwife in the USA would transfer to the

  14. Frustrated New RN looking for first job

    Baboosh123 replied to PSK09's topic in New York Nursing

    I think it's awesome that you were able to move away and find such a great job! But, I think moving is an unrealistic option for a lot of young new grads who don't have the kind of money it takes to...

  15. Any nurses moved from US to England...and wished they hadn't?

    Baboosh123 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hello all! I am a newly licensed American nurse and I am wondering what it is like on the other side of the pond. I plan on completing my Masters in about 5 years and then coming to England to be with...

  16. Any nurses moved from US to England...and wished they hadn't?

    Baboosh123 replied to Baboosh123's topic in International Nursing

    5cats thank you for giving me some of your experiences. There might be some hope after all. I think I might visit a hospital and see if I can have a word with some nurses on the floor...or contact a...

  17. Any nurses moved from US to England...and wished they hadn't?

    Baboosh123 replied to Baboosh123's topic in International Nursing

    5cats, yes, that is a really good ratio...not what I was expecting lol. How did you both feel about the fact that there are no LPN's or nursing assistants? Are there any other type of personnel...

  18. Any nurses moved from US to England...and wished they hadn't?

    Baboosh123 replied to Baboosh123's topic in International Nursing

    Silverdragon, I have heard so many bad things about being a nurse in England compared to America...like lack of support when continuing education and feeling as if the salary does not fit the job....

  19. Any nurses moved from US to England...and wished they hadn't?

    Baboosh123 replied to Baboosh123's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you so much for getting back to me! 5cats, yes, that does help me a bit to hear that you liked your work in England. Most of the things I have heard have been negative things like outrageous...

  20. Any nurses moved from US to England...and wished they hadn't?

    Baboosh123 replied to Baboosh123's topic in International Nursing

    Can someone please help me out? I am absolutely clueless and kind of going crazy:uhoh3:! Just a couple of words about life as a nurse in England and if you are happy... Thank

  21. Wise to move from America to England?

    Baboosh123 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hello UK Nurses! I am in my last year of Nursing school in America and am trying to decide what I should do once I graduate and get my license. I have met a very nice English fellow from Manchester at...