crb613 BSN, RN

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    did you hear the same..regarding "mult. answer/select all that apply" q's???

    crb613 replied to vIC_1117's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know really, but I was told the same thing. I had a lot of select all that apply, I even had an EKG strip to read!! I also had tons (it seemed) of teaching & who to see first (my favs). I...
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    Is night shift easier?.....

    crb613 replied to RN1263's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Nights are less hectic most of the time but it has its own set of challenges. I just hate trying to sleep w/the sun up. I work M/S & really love it...hate nights! I much perfer days & the...
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    What is your patient load and how are you coping?

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

    Graduated in May, I work in M/S & really like it. The pt load is another thing. Seven was to be the max...I have had ten! Did a little fussing & it is better...I just don't know how long it...
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    50-60% on kaplan q bank. NCLEX 2tommorow.im scared

    crb613 replied to vIC_1117's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Please try to relax! You have prepared....now just go & do it! I honestly did not think it was that hard. I thought the exit HESI was much harder! I tried to really focus on the 1st 10-15 q's...I...
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    What is your nurse to pt ratio....and how many is too many?

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you for your reply. I am very worried that while I am busy w/the ones that appear to be most in need....something will happen. The quite ones worry me the most.I like the Safe Harbor idea but as...
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    Personality Type and Nursing

    crb613 replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.typelogic.com/
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    A different kind of Salary question

    crb613 replied to BSNtobe2009's topic in General Nursing

    Ah heck I only get 10% for 3p-11p, and 13% for 11p-7a. For working holidays= time & half plus holiday pay, and nothing for the
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    Do You take your patients out for smoke breaks?

    crb613 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have time .....But I would if I did....providing they are stable & able to go
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    Personality Type and Nursing

    crb613 replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

    your type is
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    Chest Tubes

    crb613 replied to marwa&muram's topic in General Nursing

    It worked for
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    IM Injections site? Please clarify

    crb613 replied to Woman_in_love's topic in General Nursing

    http://myphlip.pearsoncmg.com/altproducts/drugguide/ab2page.cfm?vbcid=6645&vid=1110
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    IM Injections site? Please clarify

    crb613 replied to Woman_in_love's topic in General Nursing

    Here ya go...This is how I was taught to do it.
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    Anyone work at the VA hospital?

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats to your daughter! I bleed
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    Anyone work at the VA hospital?

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    LOL...We don't even have pharmacy at night, the charge is also the house supervisor, & we sure don't have doctors at night! We have pt's in M/S that should be in ICU....its full, so is Tele..so we...
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    Anyone work at the VA hospital?

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    St. Joe's name keeps coming up as a great place to work. I live about 90 miles south of Lexington, & was hoping to find a work only weekend type program. Actually I was planning to contact St....
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    What is your nurse to pt ratio....and how many is too many?

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    oh my gosh! sounds like we work in the same hospital! 10 is the most i have had, & to me that is just too many. we do all our own meds,(sometime there is a float) & do the pushes for lpn's. i...
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    What is your nurse to pt ratio....and how many is too many?

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Sounds pretty brutal to
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    Anyone work at the VA hospital?

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for your very honest reply. This was kinda what I was thinking, and hoping I was wrong. My dad currently goes to the VA in Lexington, & I know the wait times are long to see his...
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    Adn's Who Don't Care

    crb613 replied to nursing4me23's topic in General Nursing

    I for one will not get my BSN. I came from mgmt. as a first career, and never want to do that again! I am thinking about getting my MSN because I would love to teach when.... my body won't let me do...
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    What is your nurse to pt ratio....and how many is too many?

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks everybody I appreciate your taking the time to reply. I did say something to my charge, and she look at me like I had two heads!:uhoh21: We had a communication meeting to voice concerns, and...
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    What is your nurse to pt ratio....and how many is too many?

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks to you all. I am trying to gather information & see what the "norm" is. I posted in the general nursing discussion... new nurse needs help.. on some things I am concerned about at my...
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    New nurse here and I need a little help

    crb613 posted a topic in General Nursing

    1. Insulin...when I draw it up I always have a 2nd nurse check it, but I am the only one that signs the MAR.....so if there is a problem my signature is the only one there,,,does this sound right?...
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    New nurse here and I need a little help

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    I am uncomfortable w/it....and I do get it double checked. Only thing is my name is the one on the bag & Mar. Does anyone know how to find JACO standards on all this
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    New nurse here and I need a little help

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you both! and I should clarify on potassium drips. We only have to mix them if we run out. We do not have pharmacy at night. Anyway I still don't think we should be doing this...If you areout...
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    Ampules still being used, Ouch!

    crb613 replied to NurseyPoo's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts exactly...what if there is no filter on the