crb613 BSN, RN

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    Always work same schedule...Then changes no warning!

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    Well it has all worked out!!!! I was put back on my normal schedule. What a relief.........whew! Thanks for listening & the good
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    Always work same schedule...Then changes no warning!

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone...The scheduler is another noc shift nurse, then it goes in for approval. Her schedule has her off every weekend this month I don't know the circumstances so....Anyway lesson
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    No 24 Hr Pharmacy

    crb613 replied to MDRRAJ's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a rural area & we don't have pharm at night...We do have a pyxis. It is hard when you get admissions at night....no meds. We have to override & that takes two nurses. If the meds are...
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    How would you make inpatient rooms better?

    crb613 replied to Email4KH's topic in General Nursing

    I agree w/lighting & electrical plugs! I would also love to have some type of storage for supplies...IV start kits, dsg change supplies, ns flushes, tubing etc. This could be locked w/a type of...
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    End of life question

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    ktwlpn...Thank you so much. She died today about 11:30. Her family was with her, we told her to go we did not want her to suffer anymore. She took two breaths & was gone.....very
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    End of life question

    crb613 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Pt transferred from ICU for comfort measures only. B/P had been maintained w/Levophed...Levophed dced ~ 12 hrs ago. Pt is septic, urine bloody w/sediment output 600 cc 8 hrs. BP 72/42,HR 133-142,...
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    I REALLY want to be a psych nurse, and i'm close to graduating with some questions!

    crb613 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Psychiatric

    I was offered a job at our school's clinical site before I graduated. I absolutely loved psych. I turned the job down to get med surg experience first (instructor's urging)...I also love med surg....
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    End of life question

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks for the help. The Pt is my MIL & it is kinda hard to think clearly w/someone so close to you. Everything you said....I guess I knew, but just wanted to hear it from someone else. I just...
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    Grrrr scheduling!

    crb613 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    We also do a version of self scheduling. I work Sun, Mon, & Tue. when its my weekend (every 3rd) I work Sat, Sun & Mon. So it gives you some good time off. I work nights so the 1st day is a...
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    Mixed Med/Surg unit with tele not being watched

    crb613 replied to Stryker's topic in General Nursing

    We have 2 techs...one on tele & another in ICU. The ICU monitors show all tele pts...so they are always
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    Frustrated

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

    I noticed you said.."I have many resources to study from". That could be your problem. Pick one & stick w/it. For me it was Saunders using Suzanne's plan.....I followed it to the T. Shortly before...
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    Why does Nursing put up with short staffing?

    crb613 replied to elfinM's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah: I so agree w/you! BUT...what do we do??? Whine,cry & go back in the next shift for more! How much more are we going to tolerate? :trout: Who's fault is it?.....ours because we allow it to...
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    Gulf Coast Medical Center in Panama City

    crb613 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Does any one know anything about this place? How they are to work for, nurse : pt ratios, benefits, pay....My husband & I love it here, & would like to move in the near future. Anything you...
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    Does Incentive Spirometer decrease a temp?

    crb613 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I urge the use of IS too along w/walking.....was not sure which was responsible, but the temps do come
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    What happens if the patient is someone you know

    crb613 replied to Chaya's topic in General Nursing

    I live & work in a small town so I know most of my pts. They are sick & needing care, I am a professional providing that care. Anything learned in this setting....stays there. I have cared for...
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    Some Questions

    crb613 replied to greenr06's topic in General Nursing

    No a RN does not just sit & write in charts. As a matter of fact the chance to sit is rare. I am assuming you are very young & really don't know much about nursing (thats ok we all have to...
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    Staying Organized??? HELP PLEASE!

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

    This is what I use. Holds 12 pts when printed on front & back. I also print in landscape....hope this helps. Shift
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    disposal of ns flush syringes-needleless

    crb613 replied to ginger58's topic in Infectious Disease

    Ours go in the
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    Gulf Coast Medical Center in Panama City

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks so much for your reply. $16.00 hr??? yikes!:trout: How in the world can you afford to live?? Looks like PRN would be the only option but can you get enough work? Thanks
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    What is your weakness?

    crb613 replied to StrwbryblndRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is by far the worst for me too! & the flopping around like a fish outta water.....I feel sick just reading this. GI bleeds are
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    Holmes Regional in Melbourne

    crb613 replied to Cerebrum's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey ya'll I have been reading your posts. My husband & I were thinking of moving to the Panama city beach area but......since reading your post the Melbourne area sounds nice. Would you mind...
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    Lunch and Dinner Breaks

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

    When I was on orientation (days) the cafeteria was open & we always got a 30 min uninterrupted lunch break. I am now on nights...nothing open & we do not ever get the lunch break...If I eat...
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    I Feel Like Hammered Poo-Poo

    crb613 replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    I have been on nights for about 6mos.....I hate'em & have not adjusted. I feel like crap all the time. I have always gotten up at the crack of dawn....if the sun is up then so am I! I am not a...
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    Need Help With Balloon Pump!!!!!!!!!!!!

    crb613 replied to adean's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    thank you for these sites they are great! i am a new nurse not in icu, but i do work in tele quite a bit, & the ekg strips are confusing to me. these sites are really going to help me figure this...
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    What am I doing wrong? Argh...

    crb613 replied to snwflknurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I also chart as I go. We do not have computer charting where I work so I carry my nsg notes w/me & chart as soon as I assess each pt. I usually work med surg & have 7-9 pts....I would have...