crb613 BSN, RN

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    Death bed visions

    crb613 replied to legend0710's topic in General Nursing

    My grandmother did the same thing. She was talking to someone we could not see. We asked mama who are you talking to? She said the angels....they have come to take me home. What a peaceful
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    New Nurse....Need Advice

    crb613 replied to MissNurse1330's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am sure you have already learned your lesson. The other nurse is just being plain old mean & a bully at that. You nor she can be sure what kind of pill was found....how can she say it was...
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    treatment of "vip's"

    crb613 replied to UtErRnEmt's topic in Emergency

    This happened recently at my hospital.....Charge calls...Dr so & so will be bringing his wife in, so have a room ready for her....Uh, no if her condition warrants it then she will come back if not...
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    Bumex drip and lab draw

    crb613 replied to not now's topic in General Nursing

    with k+ protocol at my hospital once its wnl... it stops. If the doctor wants levels drawn after that then he/she has to put in an order. check with your charge they should be able to clear it up for...
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    Wages in Louisville

    crb613 replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    My friend works at Baptist East, & started out ~
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    What types of scrub bottoms do you prefer?

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

    Drawstring waist, cargo, flared bottoms. I just wished that you had the same color choices in tall as the other sizes! I love Dickies
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    How does one become assertive in the nursing field?

    crb613 replied to nicnix's topic in General Nursing

    This is something that just burns me up! :angryfire I am sorry you are having to deal with jerks. This is just an example to help you....... I know it might be hard but decide what is acceptable for...
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    In your experience, the hardest part of being an RN

    crb613 replied to Absolutely13's topic in General Nursing

    Things to keep in mind....you cannot/will not ever know it all. Ask questions & ask for help when you are unsure about something. Learning does not stop once you graduate...its only beginning. Be...
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    getting rid of an air bubble in an IV line

    crb613 replied to Implacable's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If you have a secondary bag hanging....I just back prime. Only one bag I put a 10ml syringe where your secondary bag would connect & back prime into the syringe....or just take it off the pump...
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    Tricks for putting down NG tubes?

    crb613 replied to Dancin'Mom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :lol2: You would be looking for me....I'll do NG's all day I just don't want to put an IV in a baby . I just curl mine several times around my finger. Look for the most open nostril....lube it up...
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    What was your job before you became a nurse?

    crb613 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    Management
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    What exactly does "per diem" mean?

    crb613 replied to ljds's topic in Agency Nurses

    I work PRN & do not have any problem working.....my phone rings off the hook! I have only been PRN for 9 months.....have never gone without a check if I wanted to work. You might go PRN for a...
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    NG Tube Yields 2000 ml Immediately

    crb613 replied to Nurse_Advocate's topic in General Nursing

    Was part of my training in 2006....I don't know what the big deal is about putting in an NG...you have orders, your pt needs it....for heavens sake put it in! If you are unsure/scared....ask for...
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    Peeves at work

    crb613 replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

    1.People who never re-stock anything....:angryfire 2.Nurses who always manage to care for only 1-2 minor Pt's to your 5! 3.Doctors who disassemble charts....you find parts here & there 4.Ward...
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    dispensing medications

    crb613 replied to 9309's topic in Emergency

    We do when we run out of the pre-pkgs. I am glad you brought this up. I had just not thought about it as dispensing. We also take cotton balls pour Xylocaine Viscous, Cetacaine, & Tylenol on...
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    Do your nursing supervisors do anything?

    crb613 replied to tirednursedude's topic in General Nursing

    Our night supervisors are good. They will come to the ER take pts & work just like we do. When things get back under control they go help other areas or to their office. Day shift...
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    Transfer at change of shift?

    crb613 replied to BeachBayNurse's topic in Emergency

    All I know is in ER we cannot tell a pt....can you wait until shift change to have that MI/stroke/mva/od etc. We`take them as they come. I know I don't try to put any admit off until shift change, but...
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    Back to nursing, have low confidence

    crb613 replied to MommyandRN's topic in General Nursing

    Bless your heart & shame on the nurses you work with! I think it is so sad that we as nurses would dare to treat some one this way. I don't know why but it seems if anyone appears weak......it can...
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    New to Er...Feeling a little incompetent

    crb613 posted a topic in Emergency

    I have been a nurse in MS for about 1 1/2 yrs then I went to ER. I have been there for about 3 months & I am really doubting myself. I was on orientation on & off for maybe 3-4 weeks. Some...
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    New to Er...Feeling a little incompetent

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in Emergency

    Thanks to all of you! I appreciate the advice! Thanks for the link northshore 08 & I do what you suggested....I always stock the rooms/bays when I get the chance so I will know where everything is...
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    Anybody else work with a "super nurse?"

    crb613 replied to Rapheal's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a super nurse...she is great! She was my preceptor for a few weeks when I went to ER......Oh my goodness if I had just 1/4 of her knowledge. I work in a small hospital & everyone has...
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    the RN's appearance

    crb613 replied to Olli's topic in General Nursing

    I want my hair fixed, my scrubs ironed, short clean manicured nails, & Lifesaver sugar free mints work for me. If I were the patient & my nurse had unkept/unclean hair, wrinkled scrubs &...
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    You Know the patient is going bad when...

    crb613 replied to Nurseboy1's topic in General Nursing

    When the only thing you want to know about the pt. in your triage chair is.......their code
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    I need a job in KY

    crb613 replied to LeilaLilly's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to try going in person......handing in your application will put a face with it.......make yourself stand out....you know that great first impression! Good Luck
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    I need a job in KY

    crb613 replied to LeilaLilly's topic in General Nursing

    Hardin Memorial in E-Town was hiring RNs in the ER/MS/Tele.....not sure if they use LPNs or not. BTW...Welcome to