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  1. white scrubs

    mombuxx posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    We are required to wear white at our hospital. I'm looking for different (cute) tops - it seems they all look so similar! Any suggestions? Also, any hints on removing stains (blood and betadine)...

  2. Nurse retention

    mombuxx posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious as to what keeps you at the hospital you are currently employed at.....are there specific incentives or bonuses? Does your employer offer perks for picking up hours when staffing is...

  3. Nurse retention

    mombuxx replied to mombuxx's topic in General Nursing

    I'm doing my own research, for my own curiosity! I believe in the theory that "the grass isn't always greener on the other side", but I wonder what makes it appear

  4. INSULIN DRIPS

    mombuxx posted a topic in Critical Care

    I'm sort of taking a survey! Can anyone tell me what department (ICU, SDU, Med/Surg) you handle your insulin drips, and what is your patient ratio in that department? Also, any other related...

  5. ACLS Certification 2011

    mombuxx replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The new books are published, and effective June 1,2011 all classes will follow the new guidlines and will require the new books! I took my class today and had the old book (due to the confusion we...

  6. Need tips on precepting new grad RN

    mombuxx posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have only been a nurse for 4 years. Spent 1st 3 years on Med/Surg, and the past year in critical care stepdown. I have been asked to orient new grad RN's. Although I am honored that my managers...

  7. white scrubs

    mombuxx replied to mombuxx's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    "On the same topic of white scrubs does anyone know what brand is the thickest? I live in the middle of no mans land so I do all my shopping online. Hoping someone has some suggestions!! :) Thanks!"...

  8. white scrubs

    mombuxx replied to mombuxx's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    "On the same topic of white scrubs does anyone know what brand is the thickest? I live in the middle of no mans land so I do all my shopping online. Hoping someone has some suggestions!! :) Thanks!"...

  9. Why are doctors so easily manipulated by drug addicts?

    mombuxx replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    We will stop seeing drug seekers when hospitals ban together with a policy that states pain will be treated with NON-NARCOTIC medications (ie., ibuprophen and Tylenol) until an underlying cause can be...

  10. Best Stethoscope

    mombuxx replied to BeOne77's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have some mild hearing loss, so it was important that I got a stethoscope that was very sensitive. My first purchase was a Welch-Allyn. Expensive, but SO worth the money!! Every time a loaned it...

  11. Team building

    mombuxx posted a topic in General Nursing

    We are trying to get a group together to initiate team-building activites on our Stepdown unit. Any suggestions for activites that worked for your team would be greatly appreciated! Please give...

  12. How to deal with those family members who are "nurses"?

    mombuxx replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've learned a few things in dealing with very similar situations. When a family member goes off on me for tending to a critical pt. vs. their family member, I gently explain to them that if it WAS...

  13. Got an interview for a med-surg position, current employer holding on tight.

    mombuxx replied to TreehuggerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Remember, there are two sides to every story! Could she possibly been 'let go'? I went through the same thing when I left my last hospital. Manager wanted me to stay, kept making promises I knew...

  14. Carpijet?

    mombuxx replied to missjmeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Love mine!! Use it all the time. Ours are supplied by pharmacy - just ask! Save alot of time and the waste of tranfering a med to a syringe. Not many nurses use them any more. Always wipe down...

  15. If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    mombuxx replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Co-worker and I got IM injections last Friday - figuring we'd be sick together!! Neither one of us had any ill-effects! Glad I got it, after contemplating it for

  16. Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    mombuxx replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No, I don't believe they should be mandatory. What I do think should be mandatory is the ED's sending these patients HOME to recover instead of admitting them! "Go home, drink gatorade, cover your...

  17. Need tips on precepting new grad RN

    mombuxx replied to mombuxx's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your thanks!! I have started my first day with each orient with this information: I am here to help you succeed. Contrary to what you have heard - I do not eat my young! I will ask you...