crb613 BSN, RN

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    The Oaks in Austin

    crb613 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Does anyone work at the oaks in austin? please pm me if you do.
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    No More Fingersticks for Techs!!

    crb613 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses only at my
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    What do your ER volunteers do?

    crb613 replied to 2BSure's topic in Emergency

    Ours help stock, get things like blankets, pillows for pts. Some are great....some are just in the way. There is one that will set at the triage window & say...are you having cp or soa? if so I...
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    The Oaks in Austin

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in Texas Nursing

    I sent you a
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    CEN-Emergency Nursing Content Review/Self Assessment

    crb613 replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    I'll give it a shot... 1) D 2) B 3) C 4) D 5)
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    What supplies do YOU use to start an IV?

    crb613 replied to rnleigh's topic in Emergency

    Me too! I also use a blood transfer device & red, green, blue, purple lab tubes.... & draw my labs when I start the IV. I will also bring a 10ml syringe along & draw the 1st set of...
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    extra shifts....how does your hospital make it worth your time?

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for answering the
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    extra shifts....how does your hospital make it worth your time?

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    :smackingf
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    Stressing myself in the ER...do I suck or what??

    crb613 replied to clairebearrn's topic in Emergency

    About the North/South thing....I am in the South & we have protocols for everything from dog bites to
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    ECG

    crb613 replied to jfu1985's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Rapid Interpretation of EKG's, Sixth Edition by Dale Dubin.. I got this book & it is a wonderful way to learn & understand EKGs.....you won't regret
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    Stressing myself in the ER...do I suck or what??

    crb613 replied to clairebearrn's topic in Emergency

    Bless your heart....it can be an awful feeling. I know.... I could have written your post. You are trying & you will learn but it takes time. Do you have protocols? If you do learn them....this...
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    How many hours do you work?

    crb613 replied to feralnostalgia's topic in General Nursing

    I usually do 3-4 12's a week. I am on nights & always tired.....all I want to do is sleep. I love all the people I work with but something has to give.....I want to sleep at night, work days &...
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    BSN RN & Certifications not allowed on my badge: I am outraged!

    crb613 replied to Simba2241's topic in General Nursing

    :bdyhdclp: :bdyhdclp:
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    need help-revamping my ER system and need guidance

    crb613 replied to jinglebellz's topic in Emergency

    We use computerized charting & a tracker board. When it goes down...we go back to paper. It works like this. 1. pt seen in triage given an acuity....we use colors blue=fast track, green=...
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    Why is my pt's blood glucose so high?

    crb613 replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking of the things the body goes through with a high bs.....causing pain/discomfort & other problems. I also though with Hospice you did not try to cure....but treat anything you could...
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    Why is my pt's blood glucose so high?

    crb613 replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    Don't mean to be a smart alec but why wouldn't he/she? Just because they are a Hopsice pt does not mean do not treat or make comfortable. I think it would be absurd & cruel not to do these
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    "Can I speak to you for a second?"

    crb613 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I would tell her on the next...."can I speak to you for a second" moment......I am open & willing to discuss problems. You decide what you are willing to discuss & tell her. I will not...
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    I'm having an interview for ED tomorrow

    crb613 replied to mclovin's topic in Emergency

    Relax! Be yourself. I would just let them know how much I desire to work in the ER...that you are willing & eager to learn. You are ACLS certified,& have 15 months Tele experience....heck you...
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    Does it bother you to address MDs by their title of Doctor?

    crb613 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    If they are older than me its...Mr, Mrs, Miss, & the last name. When I was in school all my teachers were Mr, Mrs, Dr, & last name...I just could not do the first name...even with permission....
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    What do you do to cope with sleep cycles being all messed up

    crb613 replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I slept like that for a about a 1.5 years...3-4 hours a day. Now all I do is sleep. I have been on nights about 3 years. I feel horrible. I love everyone I work with, but something has got to give. I...
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    The human side of nursing in the holding room?

    crb613 replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I read your experiences & wanted to share mine. I had sx on my knee in Oct 2008 at Nortons In L-ville....cannot say enough about the excellent care I received! It started at sign in &...
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    Pulse Paradox

    crb613 replied to CooL B8B's topic in Cardiac

    measuring pulsus paradoxus - 25th Jul, 09:46 PM - Nursing for Nurses hope this
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    clamping NGT

    crb613 replied to jam2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    undo the connector from your lws tubing now insert the connector to the blue tube coming off your ng (ours is blue, yours may not be) your ng will be connected to its self. hope that
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    vent--angry patients--your input

    crb613 replied to RN4911's topic in Emergency

    I don't think you did anything wrong. You were much nicer than I would have been, and I really, really try.....but when the cussing, and yelling starts....I am done. I would have & have told pts...
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    Please help me, my Micro instructor is from hell!!

    crb613 replied to afranklin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hated, hated, micro......my advice go to your instructor ask for her help. Let her know what you are doing, how hard you are working......I would ask for her suggestions on what I needed to do. I...