crb613 BSN, RN

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    Would you put your initials on verbal orders?

    crb613 replied to Thundercat's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you no way! She must be nuts to think anyone would do something sooooo dumb! Just say
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    Public Service Announcement

    crb613 replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Emergency

    ThrowEdNurse....I would love to work with you!
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    24 Things ER Nurses Know All Too Well

    crb613 replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

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    Dansko clogs

    crb613 replied to mamason's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    :oThanks
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    Help! How do I stop blowing very good veins?

    crb613 replied to bagbaje26's topic in General Nursing

    I agree w/the others it does sound like you are going through the vein. Just take your time & go slow until you get the hang of it again......I like the veins you can feel not necessarily see. I...
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    Dansko clogs

    crb613 replied to mamason's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear a 40 narrow...what are
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    24 Things ER Nurses Know All Too Well

    crb613 replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

    48. Do not stand prancing by the triage chair unable to sit.... c/o "severe rectal pressure" & tell me you cannot be pregnant because you have never had sex......miracle birth 20 mins
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    Lasik Surgery and Nursing

    crb613 replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to have lasik but my vision was so bad I was not a candidate. I had lens implants....vision 20/20!! I had been wearing glasses since I was 5 or 6 years old. I could not see a persons face an...
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    Formula to use

    crb613 replied to danalouise's topic in General Students

    I do DA or dose ordered/dose avail X ml for the short stuff. Did you mean mg instead of units? If so..... 5mg/20mg X ml=0.25ml (5/20=0.25 X 1ml=
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    returning nurse

    crb613 replied to ca2ky's topic in General Nursing

    I sent you a
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    Wage Freeze

    crb613 replied to dabowhunter's topic in General Nursing

    We did not get a raise this past year for the same reason. We cannot use any PRN people unless absolutely necessary....no OT....but I am full time & they are constantly calling me to come in to...
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    Pt reports chest pain 6/10, tightness in chest, can cover pain with palm...

    crb613 replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Psychiatric

    You absolutely did the right thing! I had a 43yo male come in w/clean cardiac workup the week before.......c/o cp tightness/pressure, dizziness, nausea....he rated his pain "maybe a 5".....coded &...
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    please i need your prayers

    crb613 replied to tigger2sassy1's topic in General Nursing

    I will keep y'all in my
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    Crocs Specialist - experiences?

    crb613 replied to MiaLyse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I would think it would be the same. I wear a 9, & get the men's 7 women's
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    Crocs Specialist - experiences?

    crb613 replied to MiaLyse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love Crocs!:heartbeat I wear the Endeavor style. I work in the ER & am comfy all 12 hours & then some. I have several colors to match my scrubs. I also love my
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    Nursing cutbacks

    crb613 replied to winter13's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in Ky & we did have a hiring freeze earlier....no nurses have been laid off, but there is a lot of low census. We have not seen this in the
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    Dansko clogs

    crb613 replied to mamason's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have Danskos, Nike Shox. & Crocs. I like all of them. I change the shoes I wear everyday....my feet & legs do not hurt.:yeah:I do 3-4 12's in
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    priortizing care and distributing meds

    crb613 replied to bonnie west's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    When I worked M/S I had a lot of patients with a lot of meds.....this is how I did mine. I worked nights, so I got report at~ 1845-1915. I would go assess my pts & when I was done so was my...
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    SO STRESSED!!!!!!!!!

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

    No wonder you feel incompetent.........15 days orientation??? That is just crazy! Ask for more. You owe it to your self as well as the people you are caring for. I would suggest that you always take...
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    Comfort measures for an end stage COPD pt

    crb613 replied to Blessed RN's topic in General Nursing

    When I see anything about COPD.....my hearts just about stops. My dad died of COPD a little over a year ago. I know from personal experience, cold, cold rooms, fan running x 2, steroids & morphine...
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    Night shift med/surg RN moving to day shift ER!!

    crb613 replied to AnaBanana12's topic in Emergency

    I understand exactly how you feel....I made the same move. Please make sure you get enough orientation.....that will help your confidence sooo much. I was getting a really great orientation then my...
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    What color should a nurse wear?

    crb613 replied to PE-RN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I do think most identify white with nurse or doctor.....I do wear white, I also wear every other color under the rainbow! I get a lot of compliments when I wear bright colors (yellow, lime green,...
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    how do you expect me to pay for this???

    crb613 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I do feel sorry for those who through no fault of their own are faced with this dilemma. They may not be aware, & could possibly qualify for government, state help. Perhaps some of the...
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    Which class would you recommend? Please respond!!

    crb613 replied to rawoysteraddict's topic in General Students

    I would not take any......take the summer & rest! You will be soooo sick of going to class & studying before its all over. If you must...medical terminology..... this was a required class...
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    Nursing Tid Bits

    crb613 replied to widi96's topic in General Nursing

    Always find out if your pt is taking viagra before giving nitro! I always have fluids ready just in case I might need them. A easy way to put ted hose on a pt is...take the plastic package they come...