crb613 BSN, RN

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    Good Personalities for ER Nursing?

    crb613 replied to JMomBaby's topic in Emergency

    :hhmth:
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    Any Nurses Out There Who use a Prestige Sprague?

    crb613 replied to j_tay1981's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I do & that is all I have ever used. I have a Littmann (sp) cant hear as well with it. We have one ER doc that also uses a sprague. Works for
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    Who came up with the idea of 12 HOUR SHIFTS?

    crb613 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I work 4 12s one week/ 3 12s the next. I do like having a few days off....but I am completely worn out most of the time. I don't know if its just night shift in combination with being so busy....or...
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    Which phone pda or PDA are you using in the ER

    crb613 replied to MOTOXRN2004's topic in Emergency

    I have a Blackberry and I love it! A lot of our docs also have Blackberrys. As long as it works and has the info you need...I think it comes down to personal choice. iPhones are neat
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    End stage COPD

    crb613 replied to rachelgeorgina's topic in Pulmonary

    Will she be sent home with morphine, anti-anxiety, steroids, neb tx?? I would teach how to use the meds....keep her comfortable, and dont be afraid to use the medications. Can you imagine...
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    Please please help

    crb613 replied to JadeySN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Now you have
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    Ordering labs and images in triage

    crb613 replied to whichone'spink's topic in Emergency

    In my ER it is expected that order any xray we feel that is needed for falls/injury.Ekgs, neb tx...collect & order strep, flu, rsv, ua's, urine preg., urine triage. We also have protocols that we...
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    New national nurses union forms

    crb613 replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Could someone please tell me who/how to contact someone for info on starting a union? We are more than fed up, & really need some good information...we really don't know where to start. Does the...
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    did your job give you a holiday gift??

    crb613 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    Country ham breakfast, $50 gift cert. to Wal-Mart (it was taxed). The ER docs gave every nurse & tech a country ham sliced &
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    ED Christmas Carol: Working On Another Christmas Day

    crb613 replied to texicannc's topic in Emergency

    I'll be right there with y'all! 7p-7a ho ho ho...Merry
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    CEN-Emergency Nursing Content Review/Self Assessment

    crb613 replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    1) c 2) d 3) d 4) c 5)
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    EMR in the ED

    crb613 replied to ERnursie172's topic in Emergency

    We had Ibex.....loved it! and upgraded ( what a joke) to Meditech....its
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    Meditech ER Software

    crb613 replied to Michael Froebel RN's topic in Emergency

    We had a wonderful system (Ibex) & "upgraded" to Meditech...its horrible! Ibex was so ER/user friendly this is not. Our doctors, nurses, & techs absolutely hate it! We have had it for ~ 5...
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    Helicopter Crash in SC

    crb613 replied to TiggerBelly's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I am so sorry. My thoughts & prayers are with you
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    Peer interview. Need some good questions

    crb613 posted a topic in Emergency

    We are in the process of hiring more nurses in our ER....thank goodness! I have been asked to be a part of the peer interview process. Could y'all help me out with some appropriate pre employment...
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    Enough is Enough

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

    I work in the ER & we were told to do 30 min rounds on our pts ( to inform then of progress- serve coffee, Coke food).....the triage nurse was to go to the waiting room every little bit ( forgot...
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    good ECG/cardiac book

    crb613 replied to TessaMae's topic in General Students

    I also vote for Dale Dubin's Rapid Interpretation of
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    Our Legs and Feet

    crb613 replied to phosophorus's topic in General Nursing

    I have Danskos, Shox & Crocs......I like my Crocs the best. I work in the ER & have the ones without holes. I have posted before about the shoe thing....my Shoxs worked for a while but started...
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    extra shifts....how does your hospital make it worth your time?

    crb613 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know where I work you only get your normal pay....& ot if it applies. How does your hospital compensate you? Do you get a bonus for picking up an extra shift? If so how much? It seems that every...
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    What do you do with your dogs during 3 7a-7p shifts???

    crb613 replied to goofygreyhound's topic in General Nursing

    I work nights & my dog stays home. I have a Maltese & she is just fine w/food, water, & puppy pads. I leave the tv & a light on for her. She does like to play so she has toys...
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    Your favorite nursing gadget?

    crb613 replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    Not really a gadget but I love pockets.....I have to have big deep pockets on my scrub tops/pants......I love pockets! I also love my retractable badge holder, trauma shears &
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    CEN-Emergency Nursing Content Review/Self Assessment

    crb613 replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    Thanks.....got any
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    pediatric vital signs

    crb613 replied to dan_dfc's topic in Emergency

    b/p on all kids 5 years & over....under 5 years as condition
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    CEN-Emergency Nursing Content Review/Self Assessment

    crb613 replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    OK....can't wait any longer what are the
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    The Oaks in Austin

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in Texas Nursing

    another