crb613 BSN, RN

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    Opinions: Best scrubs?

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

    I love Urbane too, the colors/styles but the tops are a tad short & pockets too small.......I think Dickies fit great, have roomy pockets......for me Dickies are more practical.....cheaper...
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    Germ-X

    crb613 replied to BlueTexas89's topic in General Nursing

    Germ-X is what we use in our ER....love it
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    PRN/Part time for winter months?

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in Florida Nursing

    FLO-MOM-0-3 Thank you so much for taking time to help! Good luck to you in school....& thanks for the
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    PRN/Part time for winter months?

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in Florida Nursing

    Ahhh come on......a little help please.
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    1st timer!! Need advice please!

    crb613 replied to trinitygrad07's topic in Travel

    Hi I would like to travel also.....never have so totally lost. Does anyone know anything good/bad about Medical Connections? Florida is where I would like to go.....I saw an add by them for the Ft...
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    Best Lotion for cracked hands?

    crb613 replied to austin9104's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely agree! My dad was a bricklayer, & his poor hands would be so dry & cracked from handling mortar, acid, & being exposed to the elements....the only thing that worked was Corn...
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    Tncc

    crb613 posted a topic in Emergency

    I will be taking TNCC this week & am a little worried......the other ER nurses really know their stuff....I on the other hand have only been in the ER for ~6 months, (been a nurse for 2...
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    Tncc

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in Emergency

    Just to let everyone know.....I passed. I made the 2nd highest score in the class on the TNP ..... Thanks for all your
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    Tncc

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in Emergency

    thanks! makes sense....if the supplies are laid out,then they are not there just for looks! good
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    Tncc

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in Emergency

    Thanks to everyone....I have the book & have done the reading. My book is full of yellow highlights :wink2:......The part I was a little worried about was the skill stations. I think I have the...
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    18-gauge vs. 20-gauge

    crb613 replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:
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    New Grad in Med Surg unit. Needs Advice!

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

    That sounds pretty good esp w/your experience. Do you have the option for more orientation after the 6 wks should you feel the need? I would request to be scheduled w/the same person each...
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    ER vs. Telemetry.. need help

    crb613 replied to abbabask's topic in Emergency

    I may be flamed but here I go....I really feel you need good solid skills before you go to ER. It can be so overwhelming, stressful,very fast paced..... even when you have some experience. I also...
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    Restocking

    crb613 replied to EMSnut45's topic in Emergency

    We are scheduled to stock......for every day & shift there is a stocking assignment w/your name (nurses & techs). If its not done.... its not hard to find out who the slacker is. Before we...
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    This Is How To Pass The Nclex!!!

    crb613 replied to Sugar383's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would suggest getting Saunder's.....start as soon as you can. Read it, study it & do questions every day.Having a lot of questions under your belt before you take the NCLEX really helps......you...
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    We Passed... Thanks to the Lord!!!

    crb613 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just found out today that my friend & I both passed w/75 q's!!! Thanks to all of you for your support & prayers. I cannot believe it is finally over........Yahoo!!!!!!!
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    Why do you like Emergency Department Nursing?

    crb613 replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

    I agree with all the others...I like to get them in & get them out! I like trying to stay ahead & I love to learn. I like trauma (don't want anyone to get hurt, but if they do)......I like it...
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    Well, it finally happened after 2.5 years...

    crb613 replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    If the mother is the patient with a sound mind ....the decision is not the daughters to make! She could conduct herself civilly or I would call security & have her removed! I understand family...
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    After A Year of Nursing...I Still Feel Like I'm Dieing

    crb613 replied to actress8503's topic in General Nursing

    You have gotten some really good advice here. I just wanted to add not all floors/hospitals are like the one you work at. I have been a nurse for almost 2 years...started on MS, then Tele. I was...
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    Any thoughts on Iguana, Urbane or Dickies Scrubs?

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

    I don't think Dickies run small at all....I'm 5'9-5'10 average frame I would say....I buy talls & they fit great! Love Dickies but they could have a better color selection for talls. Urbane tops I...
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    really bad IV skills...suggestion?

    crb613 replied to beachgirl01's topic in General Nursing

    Don't give up! Keep trying & ask someone that is good at IV starts to help you. Choose the right size angio for the vein.....have the bed to your level & don't try to start one in a position...
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    Need others point of view

    crb613 replied to MY DOG SADIE's topic in General Nursing

    I say its his life quality or not.....his choice. My only thought would be to make sure he knows exactly what takes place if he is
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    KY nurses and students STAND UP. What part of KY are you from.

    crb613 replied to dark10gable's topic in General Nursing

    South central Ky here. I will have been a nurse 2 whole years in August! M/S, Tele, & now
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    New ED nurses who "know it all"

    crb613 replied to rnflie's topic in Emergency

    I have been a nurse for almost 2 years....just went to the ER. Before that I worked MS & Tele. I can tell you I felt like a brand new nurse in the ER. I know I have soooo much to learn. I value...
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    Switched to dayshift, now cant sleep at night!

    crb613 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    It may be like going to nights....it will just take some time to adjust. I have been on nights for almost 2 years.....just now starting to be able to sleep in the daytime......I feel sorry for you,...