crb613 BSN, RN

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    I'm a little unsure of how to handle this.....

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much to all of you! He had also coded the night before....I was off so I don't know what happened then. This time his sats dropped to the 30's...his mom was at the bedside. The charge said...
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    I'm a little unsure of how to handle this.....

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    He did not get moved, and yes it is upsetting. Nothing in my file that I know of. I just got my eval, & not on it...got a great one btw! Is it unsual for a charge on a different shift to take such...
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    new nurse woes

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

    I graduated in May & sometimes I still feel inadequate. I think there are just things I should know, but I don't! I do work with two great nurses that have a lot of experience, & they have...
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    What is your nurse to pt ratio....and how many is too many?

    crb613 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work on a surgery floor. We have everything from lap nissens, choles, appys to lung/kidney/hips. You see a lot of different things. If you work on a unit like this....what is your average nurse to...
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    Did anyone lose weight AFTER becoming a nurse?

    crb613 replied to heartlover07's topic in General Nursing

    I've lost about 10lbs so far....I think its working noc's. I run my butt off, rarely get any supper breaks, & am just too tired to eat when I get
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    Help Re: Constipation - Need Recipe!

    crb613 replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    We use warm prune juice followed by a glass of cold
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    Algebra anyone??

    crb613 replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I almost did not go into nursing because of algebra! I cannot tell you what agony this caused me....but I decided I was not going to let this stop me. I did not have it in high school & I just...
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    Hormone Replacement Therapy

    crb613 replied to TrudyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I use Climara patches, & they work wonders for me. I at one point decided to stop using them.....well, that sure did not last long. I could not stand the hot flashes, mood swings & I swear my...
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    NEED Some INSIGHT!!!

    crb613 replied to winter99camp's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I too am am a new grad, & work med surg. I did my orientation on days w/1 wk classroom & 3 months w/preceptor. I had zero previous experience. It seems if I am understanding you correctly you...
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    I just need to talk

    crb613 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My dad was dx w/prostate ca ~ 5 years ago. Had radiation, did great. PSA started rising ~ 2 years ago. Tx was Cyrothearpy, Lupron injections & Casodex. Did great again, PSA I would like for him...
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    I just need to talk

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all so much! I just got back from daddy's & he has agreed to a second opinion. I am calling the CA center here in the am...I want some answers as how this dx was made & what info...
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    I just need to talk

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    He is 73...went to our local CA center ( not military). Ya know....the thing that has made me so mad is how this doctor handled the whole thing. How about a little compassion for crying out
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    I just need to talk

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    Mary Ann...Thanks. I have asked him to get a second opinion & I think he will. He is a vet so he has that coverage & is financially ok....thank goodness! I agree pain mgmt will be so very...
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    Thinking of moving to Texas and need some help

    crb613 replied to Nurse red's topic in Texas Nursing

    My daughter lives in Sherman, its about an hour/hour & half north of Dallas & near Oklahoma border. I was there for a visit last week, & it is a nice town....roads are laid out a little...
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    You may be working in a redneck hospital if...

    crb613 replied to squeakykitty's topic in Nursing Humor

    23. The doctor shows up wearing...Massey Fergusion cap & Red Wings covered w/cow poop! 24. Cough syrup order...Vicks Formula 44, pour half out, & refill w/whiskey. Take a big swig every 1-2...
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    How much do you enjoy your nursing job?

    crb613 replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    I love being a nurse so 10 on that.....I hate working nights that gets a 1. If I ever get back on days it will be a
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    weekend nights

    crb613 replied to quinnila's topic in General Nursing

    Ours is Fri/Sat/Sun days & nocs every other weekend. M/S noc shift started a type of self schedule...so we decided weekends should not include Fridays....& worked it out so we only work every...
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    Guillotine amputation

    crb613 replied to Achoo!'s topic in General Students

    That is just amazing! I would love to see something like that! The one I saw took forever, but it was pretty neat
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    IV Haldol?

    crb613 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in Patient Medications

    I have a question...If it says not for IV use & it is given this way even w/doctor's order.... Would the nurse be the one left holding the bag because of using the med incorrectly if there was a...
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    Time to take Action

    crb613 replied to elfinM's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    bump!
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    Wound Care--"It itches!" Patient scratches around wound

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

    IV Solu-Medrol (sp) & I agree w/debridement for the original
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    Time to take Action

    crb613 replied to elfinM's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Why don't we start a poll to see how many have taken
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    most difficult skill

    crb613 replied to love2shop's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Learning how to handle difficult doc's.... come out looking professional, & letting them look like the mule's
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    Hello from KY

    crb613 replied to cheryn's topic in General Nursing

    Hi & welcome! I would love to find a work only weekends too! At my hospital you can work Fri, Sat, & Sun...36hrs...get paid for 36 hrs! W/only a 7% increase in
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    Always work same schedule...Then changes no warning!

    crb613 posted a topic in General Nursing

    We do a type of self scheduling. I choose Sun, Mon, & Tue for my base days....then every 3rd weekend I work Sat, Sun & Mon. I have been working this for months. I planned a trip to see my...