crb613 BSN, RN

crb613 has 7 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Med Surg/Tele/ER.

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   Triage-How is it done in your ER?

   crb613 posted a topic in Emergency

   I was just wondering how other ERs triage. We are having a little conflict at work.....so how does everyones triage process work? What determines which patient is seen first? I will fill in the...
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   These two idiots need to have their nursing licenses revoked

   crb613 replied to guest416560's topic in General Nursing

   Wow! This makes me sick....what a sad shape our world is
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   From experience, has anyone had a relatively low stress nursing job ?

   crb613 replied to studentnurse9806's topic in General Nursing

   I went from the ER to OPS/PACU . It was a breeze. no stress, weekends or holidays. I absolutely hated it, and was bored out of my mind. I am now back in the stressful, fast paced crazy environment I...
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   I confess...I'm a nurse who doesn't want to work in a hospital again

   crb613 replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

   My daughter was just saying something along these lines today, and like you feeling guilty! I told her never stay in a job or profession that makes you miserable.....if you have an opportunity do...
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   ACLS Heartcode via AHA?

   crb613 replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

   At my hospital it can only be used for re-certification, and first timers still have to do the class. I did like a lot of you..I was really looking for drugs that I wanted to give, and had no option!...
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   Vent: Why I won't accompany my mother to the ER anymore

   crb613 replied to BelgianRN's topic in Emergency

   I laughed out loud when I read your post!!! I could just picture the whole thing! I was just in the ER (not mine) this weekend with a family member, and I warned my hubby....do not mention that I am a...
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   At what age do you plan on retiring from nursing?

   crb613 replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

   I will be 56 in a few days. My hubby and I are thinking somewhere between 59 1/2 - 62. We have tried to invest & plan....and will have no debt. I don't know if I will be ready to stop working or...
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   Patient abuse

   crb613 replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   "i witnessed a nursing supervisor physically abuse a patient. while i have seen abuse before, this rose to a level at which i think the supervisor should face charges in court for assault. it was...
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   Is med-surg a must? Not wanting to get pidgeon-holed..

   crb613 replied to EricaSAFJAF's topic in General Nursing

   I guess that different with each person....for me it was the right thing to do. I learned so much, and would do it the same way again. I did not stay in MS, but what I learned has served me
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    Shoes. Yes. Shoes.

    crb613 replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    Asics, Nike, Crocs. I have a lot of shoes, and switch every day
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    Or does anyone have any advice on how to make a miserable job work?

    crb613 replied to lachr18's topic in General Nursing

    I agree if you are miserable its time to move on. It is not fair to you or your patients. I wish you much luck, and hope you find a position that makes you happy. Kinda like the saying....If you love...
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    Laying off everyone

    crb613 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    No lay offs, but a lot of low census. We have had one wing closed for a couple of weeks. In staff meetings we are urged to come up with money saving ideas, and told we are seriously in the red. On the...
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    Lazy techs!!!!!

    crb613 replied to Wantoknow-rn's topic in Emergency

    With so many people out of work....that will work....why tolerate lazy from anyone? This is a pet peeve of mine, and I have no tolerance for lazy people regardless of their
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    too old to go into E.D.?

    crb613 replied to takamine98's topic in Emergency

    I am 55 recently switched to another area from ER....I am miserable. I thought the schedule in the new area would be worth the change....I am bored to death and will be going back asap! I don't see it...
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    Mission accomplished..... RN CEN CCRN status

    crb613 replied to Ryan RN's topic in Emergency

    Well... go you!