crb613 BSN, RN

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    Settle an argument for me

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

    I used Saunders from day one in school, & did a lot of questions. I also had a Kaplan CD that I used to see how I was doing. I did not take the review. I was scared after all the stories I had...
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    Had my first doctor scream at me today

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

    :yeah: My kind of
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    How long is your commute to work?

    crb613 replied to rn2bn07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Right now I am only a couple of minutes from work. I am considering a position ~ 60 miles one way.....DAYS!!! :monkeydance: No traffic really except for farmers, and tractors. I am afraid the drive...
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    How much housework do you do?

    crb613 replied to cheshirecat's topic in International Nursing

    I want my house clean & neat inside & out! We (my hubby & me) do clean everyday so that keeps everything done. He vaccums, dusts, does laundry, dishes ect. just like I do. I look at it...
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    How often are you sick???

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

    Since I have been on nights...I am sick all the time. I was rarely ever sick
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    does walking off the job = abandonment?

    crb613 replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Lizz! I did a lot of searching on KBN, & found the answers. The KBN lists a guide for nurses & employers that says a nurse can leave an assignment and not be in violiation of Ky...
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    does walking off the job = abandonment?

    crb613 replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    This is a little off topic but I am confused...can someone clear this up for me??? Say you go in to work, pt load is too heavy, & you feel its unsafe.... 1. Do you refuse or is this abandoment? (...
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    Nursing Shortage Where YOU work?

    crb613 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I think the reason at my hospital is
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    Nurse patient ratio?

    crb613 replied to scaredofshots's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work med surg, & I was promised no more than 7:1....its been 9:1, & I have had 10! We have a ward clerk & 2 CNA's for ~ 26 on ms, & 12 on peds. Everyone grumbles & fusses about...
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    im stuck..cant seem to find answers to three questions! human anatomy..

    crb613 replied to browsing's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    :yeahthat: these are the same answers i was saying as i read the posters questions. i went back to my a&p class for a few moments.....loved
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    getting assessments done

    crb613 replied to SALLYSMG's topic in General Nursing

    I also work night shift. We start report around 1845, & are usually done around 1900-1915. The very first thing I do is assess my patients, see to immediate needs, & check vitals. I chart as I...
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    Orientation leaves me flustered....

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

    I agree it is very hard to get a handle on your pt's when someone else is...passing meds, doing chart checks, taking off orders ect. It always put me in a state of confusion. I needed to do it all in...
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    Medscape MedPulse® CE Edition

    crb613 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know if Medscape is an approved provider of ANCC continuing education credits? I went to ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center)website but could not find Medscape listed. Medscape...
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    may give up nursing due to bullying

    crb613 replied to billiejorn's topic in General Nursing

    Preceptor? He/She is asking for help....Be
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    Medscape MedPulse® CE Edition

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks a lot! I love Medscape but, did not want to waste time to do CE's that would not be
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    How many new nurses are seriously thinking about quiting?

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

    The thing that gets me about nursing is the total lack of respect. It may not be that way in all places , but it definately is where I am. We seem to be the door mat for doctors & admin. We put up...
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    Anyone NOT use prefilled flushes?

    crb613 replied to Mommy TeleRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have the 10ml prefilled too. Ours are kept in a drawer in the med room.....easy to get, & I usually carry a few w/me at all times. We do run out sometimes then its the ns bag....for community...
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    taking control

    crb613 replied to Nursebarebari's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We have two that are absolutely awesome!!!! I love to work with them! They make my job so much eaiser! I make sure to tell them too. We have some more that need to follow these two around & learn....
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    I Never Remember....

    crb613 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    How true! I just heard don't know if its true.....Crocs can no longer be worn :angryfire :angryfire :angryfire Well the fight is on now!
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    I Never Remember....

    crb613 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I can never remember phone #'s to different wings, pharm, lab.....the direct # to my own unit!!!!
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    Your Supervisor and Your DON

    crb613 replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    My MS director is super. Last winter when we were so overwhelmed w/pts....she jumped right in. She not only did her own job, but took pts as well. If you had not know she was a supervisor....you would...
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    Calling doctors

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

    I refuse to be intimidated. I have the chart, MAR, vitals, & condition in front of me/or in my head. I answer questions to the best of my ability, & give my opinion if asked. If they want to...
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    Would you put your family member in a LTC facility?

    crb613 replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    Not the ones where I live. My MIL was in one of these & it was terrible. I only hope that my parents can be cared for at home, if something should happen to
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    I'm a little unsure of how to handle this.....

    crb613 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Responded to a code (1st one). Get there & it was a childhood friends son. Bad, bad shape. When I left the code the 1st people I see are the parents. There had not been anyone out to talk to them...
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    I'm a little unsure of how to handle this.....

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    The only thing we have is a ER doctor. I don't know the reason. To the other post... I don't think anyone has anything against me...:uhoh21: I think I will just let it go unless something happens that...