crb613 BSN, RN

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    Do you let ambulances drop off in triage?

    crb613 replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    :yeah: I so agree! So many think just because they came via EMS its a straight shot to the Doc....if your back, toe, etc has hurt for 2 weeks then I think a good wait is just what you
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    Am I too old to be new in the ER?

    crb613 replied to joy09's topic in Emergency

    I am 52 & just started in the ER....I love it!:heartbeat I have only been a nurse for about 1.5 yrs. I worked ms/tele before that. My orientation was short & sweet but I know if I need help...
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    REAL Pain or ADDICTION?

    crb613 replied to captain morgan's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    :yeah: My thoughts
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    Administration of blood products

    crb613 replied to NativeSundance's topic in Emergency

    jmgrn65 I agree. #2 We usually run them in over 30 mins/pump/blood
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    Ratted Out A Coworker - The Joys of Charging

    crb613 replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    It seems so weird to read this stuff. I live in a small town & most of our aides/cna's have been there forever. We just do not have this problem. I did have one kinda test me out when I first...
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    Should ICU nurses receive a higher salary than Floor Nurses?

    crb613 replied to Gia1384's topic in General Students

    At my hospital if you work any critical care area you are paid $2.00/hr
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    Anyone have ER techs that work?

    crb613 replied to wpz6660's topic in Emergency

    The ones on my shift are great. They do vs, labs, stock, strip beds, clean rooms/bays. They also do crp in codes,transport pts, apply ace wraps & splints.....heck they even go & get the food!...
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    Where are all the happy nurses?

    crb613 replied to NPs4health's topic in General Nursing

    I just went to ER from MS.....I do love MS......it is hard, but I learned so much plus I know I made a difference! I always loved it when my patients would say, I sure hope you are my nurse tomorrow...
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    Moving to Texas is not a good deal for nurse

    crb613 replied to John123's topic in Texas Nursing

    I agree with you! My daughter worked in west Texas, & now works in Dennison/Sherman area. Never has she had more than 1:5 usually 1:4. She has a couple of years exp. so she makes a lot more. I...
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    can you add KCL to IVF?

    crb613 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    We do add K+ where I work as well as mix antibiotics. I work nights...no pharm at night. I am always very careful with all especially K+....SHAKE heck out of the fluid & NEVER set the potassium...
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    Continuous Bladder Irrigation

    crb613 replied to gtmoore's topic in General Nursing

    We use 3L bags, 2 at a time for
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    Took the exam today and sad

    crb613 replied to HopefulRN82's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OK first of all you don't know you failed.....but if you do are you just going to quit, & let all that hard work be for nothing? I know I thought I had failed because it seemed too easy, I was...
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    Any Float Nurses Out There?

    crb613 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have floated a lot & that is the same reason I don't like it! I just got sick of working 1900-0100 in MS then 0100-0700 in Tele for example. Last time I was split like this I discovered my pt...
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    Back to basics

    crb613 replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Manually, Manually,
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    ER nurses advice

    crb613 replied to RNCCRN's topic in Emergency

    We have computer charting, & we work as a team. Each nurse charts what they do under their own name. When the pt is dced all that took care of that person signs the chart. I am new to the ER,...
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    Resignation letter

    crb613 replied to kanny's topic in General Nursing

    When I went from full time to PRN a 1 month notice was
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    From Med Surg to ER...So Lost!

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in Emergency

    twiggs.....I had also thought about Hospice. I was very interested in geriatrics & end of life issues. Actually that age was my favorite when I was on the floor. We had inpatient Hospice &...
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    From Med Surg to ER...So Lost!

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in Emergency

    I was reading through the ER section & saw this old post. I thought I would just update it a little..... I am now in the ER & I absolutely love it. I am in orientation & my preceptor is...
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    Shoes...what do you wear?

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

    Crocs & Shox for me!!!! I switch between the two & my feet & legs do not hurt. I have a couple ( well more than a couple) of pairs of each in dif.
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    Are You Gel'n

    crb613 replied to newmale2nursing's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just got a pair of the new Bistro Crocs.......Love'em! I am a fan of Crocs anyway. I also love my Shox.....I switch between the two my feet & legs never
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    ER Jitters!!??

    crb613 replied to New2ED's topic in Emergency

    I feel exactly the same way...I thought someone had read my mind! I also have that just out of school feeling! I told my co-workers I have never had to do CPR.....They just smiled . :icon_roll I look...
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    ED room assignment, stressed at job, vent!!!

    crb613 replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

    You sound like a really good nurse, working in a really crappy place! Maybe its time to look for a new place to work!
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    Common infectious disease in the ER

    crb613 replied to Neversad's topic in General Nursing

    :hhmth::hhmth::hhmth: We had a major outbreak
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    ER or ICU

    crb613 replied to nici1978's topic in General Nursing

    I was floated to the ER recently to help out.......I love it! I am in the process of going full time ER. I am in orientation but still get floated to the floor. I hate it when that happens.....I have...
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    From Med Surg to ER...So Lost!

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in Emergency

    Thanks ya'll! You how when you go to a different area you want to help....not be a rock around someone's neck? Well I did feel like the rock Thanks Larry 77 for the suggestion....I think figured out...