crb613 BSN, RN

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    How to prevent fleas coming to you?

    crb613 replied to Titanium888's topic in General Nursing

    What about using a repellent like
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    I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    crb613 replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I might wear one that says....ask me are you short staffed today? did you get to take a lunch break in order to have the stamina to care for me? how long has it been since a bathroom break? do you...
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    No gifts from the Drs???

    crb613 replied to racing-mom4's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle:chuckle....bless your
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    No gifts from the Drs???

    crb613 replied to racing-mom4's topic in General Nursing

    I just fried up a big skillet
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    No gifts from the Drs???

    crb613 replied to racing-mom4's topic in General Nursing

    Our ER doctors gave every nurse, & tech a country ham......sliced & de-boned. Our hospital gave $50 & $25.....depending on full or part time status. I did not expect it but did appreciate...
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    Eating at the nurses' station

    crb613 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    If we eat or drink....its at the
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    any free sites to take NCLEX style practice tests?

    crb613 replied to TessaMae's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I just wanted to add... if you don't have a Saunders NCLEX book that is the one I would get......If you will do the questions in the book & on the cd and understand the rationale......you should...
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    Any chance in heck of getting an ER position?

    crb613 replied to M60802's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We have a new grad LPN in our ER. She had worked as a tech there before going to school. She takes care of the fast track pts. and helps out where ever she can.......love to work with her.....does a...
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    washing nursing shoes and/or crocs?

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

    I don't put mine in the washing machine so I don't know about that. We have bleach wipes at work....I use these quite often. I wipe the tops as well as the bottom of my crocs. I wear shox a lot too...
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    Violence in the work place

    crb613 replied to jbluehorseh's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if we have a policy or not to be honest. I did see something posted about effective communication....it may be what you are talking about. I think most of us do our best to be kind, and...
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    Yelled at yet again

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

    Just do not put up with the yelling period. Hang up the phone.....you told him the reason for the page....when the yelling started....the call is over. I would not call him back either....its up to...
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    My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    crb613 replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    God bless you for what you do! This is the very reason I will not/can not take care care of children......I would end up in prison. I am so disgusted, furious, sickened........that poor little...
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    Fluids/Electrolytes I am doomed!

    crb613 posted a topic in General Students

    I have a test tomorrow... I have studied my butt off & I don't really think I get it!I know my lab values but I don't think I know what to do for the imbalances. Acid bases I got,...
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    New nurse feeling incompetent

    crb613 replied to americanlatina313's topic in First Year After Licensure

    WE all make mistakes.....I bet you won't make the same ones again. The key is learning from your mistakes & asking for help when you are overwhelmed.......do not ever hesitate to ask! If you don't...
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    NG tubes

    crb613 replied to ropeforwork's topic in General Students

    I love to put ng's down! explain procedure measure 1st & have everything ready I curl the tube around my finger a couple of times have them sit up straight (if possible) find the most open nare...
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    Is it time to get rid of 12 hour shifts?

    crb613 replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    I like the 12's myself....I work 4 one week, 3 the next. I just had knee surgery and the 4 12's are rough right now.....may need that adjusted! I would prefer to do only 3 every week......that would...
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    Riding a Motorcycle to Interview. Good Idea?

    crb613 replied to Speed Freak's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you don't look like you rode a
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    Any recommendations for a good winter hand cream?

    crb613 replied to Elektra6's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Corn Huskers sold at
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    Change room, staff room, gym, locker room?

    crb613 replied to woknblues's topic in General Nursing

    We have a break room ( don't know why its called that!)...looks like a kitchen minus the stove....has a bathroom, TV & tiny lockers. I have never been able to go in there & take a...
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    How to add insulin to an IV Fluid Container

    crb613 replied to HoShKyLo's topic in General Nursing

    double
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    How to add insulin to an IV Fluid Container

    crb613 replied to HoShKyLo's topic in General Nursing

    Same
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    Are the students really reading??

    crb613 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I should have said.....most do not do the
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    Are the students really reading??

    crb613 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    While I am not an instructor, I am a recent grad. I can tell you people do not read. I would get really frustrated at the instructors that did spoon feed the material or give extra credit to boost...
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    Are PDA's Really Necessary?

    crb613 replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    While they are nice.....no they are not necessary. I graduated top of my class without a
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    What kind of nursing bag do you have?

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

    I have a cheapie I got at Wal -Mart ~ $10.00....its a beach bag.....4 pockets on the outside...zipper pouch on the inside.....lined with some type of plastic....thick cloth on the outside. Works great...