crb613 BSN, RN

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    open mouth, insert foot

    crb613 replied to kiszi's topic in General Nursing

    We all do & say things sometime when we are frustrated. If she is that big of a pain....she probally knows, & works at it. I would not act/do any differently than I usually do. It is what it...
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    Question about Kaplan trainer CD

    crb613 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the 1st test on it....and I stink! I only scored 55%. I have been doing Saunders.....I do great on those questions. But since most of you agree Kaplan is very much like the Nclex....I wanted to...
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    How do you palpate a BP?

    crb613 replied to Mayflye's topic in General Nursing

    Find the radial pulse inflate the cuff until pulse disappears...note the reading continue to inflate 30 more release until you feel pulse...this is your systolic by
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    Free CEU Online

    crb613 replied to Laught3r's topic in General Nursing

    [color=#006699] double
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    Free CEU Online

    crb613 replied to Laught3r's topic in General Nursing

    [color=#006699]medscape medpulse® ce edition
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    Let's play: What's that word mean?

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

    Achoo!! My word is
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    I feel like a complete idiot in my chemistry lab and so embarrassed!!!

    crb613 replied to Susanna23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am not going to pry into why you are so scared of fire...so if you are scared of something...you are scared. Maybe you could try to work on this at home by striking matches, & see that nothing...
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    Prayer and patient care.

    crb613 replied to WhiteFlowerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I do it all the time. I am more than happy to pray with them when asked. Monday I had a pt that I just knew was dying.....I stayed in his room most of the night, & prayed silently while I...
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    HESI exit test takers.......

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

    I had to take it also my advice.....read the HESI book & know the special tips it has. I hated the HESI! I thought the NCLEX was sooooo much eaiser. Good luck to
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    pancreatitis and demerol

    crb613 replied to ORNurseAngie's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We use demerol pca's like crazy .....Dilaudid is one we rarely use..... very interesting that a lot of places do not carry
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    UGH what do you think?!>?

    crb613 replied to tx2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    double
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    UGH what do you think?!>?

    crb613 replied to tx2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good for you on leaving! This kind of stuff just makes my blood boil! What person in their right mind would call if it were not necessary? I do not care if a doctor likes it or not.....if my pt is in...
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    developing that "thick skin"

    crb613 replied to mycatmax's topic in General Nursing

    I made up my mind from day one I would not put up with this kind of crap. I am doing the very best I can to give the best care I know how to give. Will I make mistakes? Sure I will, but I refuse to be...
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    My CROCS made me fall tonight..

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

    I thought it was just me! This has happened so many times..... with a very red face I usually mumble something & go on my way I walk really fast so I thought that was the problem. Glad to see its...
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    ACLS training!

    crb613 replied to nursekatie22's topic in Medical-Surgical

    www.acls.net/aclsalg.htm. this is a really good site! i am using it to help me prepare for acls. good
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    Help me stump the nun;)

    crb613 replied to southernatheart's topic in General Nursing

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    refusing to take report

    crb613 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in med surg & tele. The problem is we have a peds unit without a peds nurse on nights. I do not know the first thing about taking care of babies, young children. I have made it very clear I...
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    refusing to take report

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    Who in their right mind wants to have to be prepared for a confrontation? Floating is not a problem, floating to an area I was not hired for, or trained in would be. My coworkers should not be forced...
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    refusing to take report

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    Boy do I agree with you! I don't have a clue about pedi med dosages. I have never started an iv on a child/baby either. I don't know about the PALS....but I don't have that
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    refusing to take report

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    I know & I sure don't mean to be a pain in the butt! I have had zero training/orientation....I don't want it, but there has never been an offer either. The only thing I have gotten so far...
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    refusing to take report

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    I do not want to be trained in peds. I have no desire to work in that area. I made this clear when I was hired, and yes it is well known. So I just keep repeating this very thing.....but my heart rate...
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    refusing to take report

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital has ~ 100 beds. The thing is some of the older nurses will say....you might as well learn to take care of kids because you will have to sooner or later. Sorry, but no I will not! It makes...
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    Learning Thread: Med/Surg

    crb613 replied to RN28MD's topic in Medical-Surgical

    No. I was taught never to do this as it could dislodge a
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    Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

    crb613 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:
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    Please help me with dosage calculations

    crb613 replied to Bigbear71's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Google Mary Bennett Indiana University for her nursing math website......can't recall it right now but it will teach you what you need to know. Good