crb613 BSN, RN

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    Aya health care/travel agency

    crb613 posted a topic in Travel

    Just wondering if anyone knows anything about them?
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    Triage-How is it done in your ER?

    crb613 posted a topic in Emergency

    I was just wondering how other ERs triage. We are having a little conflict at work.....so how does everyones triage process work? What determines which patient is seen first? I will fill in the...
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    These two idiots need to have their nursing licenses revoked

    crb613 replied to guest416560's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! This makes me sick....what a sad shape our world is
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    From experience, has anyone had a relatively low stress nursing job ?

    crb613 replied to studentnurse9806's topic in General Nursing

    I went from the ER to OPS/PACU . It was a breeze. no stress, weekends or holidays. I absolutely hated it, and was bored out of my mind. I am now back in the stressful, fast paced crazy environment I...
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    I confess...I'm a nurse who doesn't want to work in a hospital again

    crb613 replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter was just saying something along these lines today, and like you feeling guilty! I told her never stay in a job or profession that makes you miserable.....if you have an opportunity do...
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    COPD & NRB your input please

    crb613 posted a topic in Pulmonary

    I had a pt come in the other night severe resp. distress. We had little hx on the pt at the time except COPDer, and he could not talk (working to breathe). He was diaphoretic, rr 30+ guppy breathing,...
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    ACLS Heartcode via AHA?

    crb613 replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    At my hospital it can only be used for re-certification, and first timers still have to do the class. I did like a lot of you..I was really looking for drugs that I wanted to give, and had no option!...
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    Vent: Why I won't accompany my mother to the ER anymore

    crb613 replied to BelgianRN's topic in Emergency

    I laughed out loud when I read your post!!! I could just picture the whole thing! I was just in the ER (not mine) this weekend with a family member, and I warned my hubby....do not mention that I am a...
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    At what age do you plan on retiring from nursing?

    crb613 replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    I will be 56 in a few days. My hubby and I are thinking somewhere between 59 1/2 - 62. We have tried to invest & plan....and will have no debt. I don't know if I will be ready to stop working or...
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    Patient abuse

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

    "i witnessed a nursing supervisor physically abuse a patient. while i have seen abuse before, this rose to a level at which i think the supervisor should face charges in court for assault. it was...
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    Is med-surg a must? Not wanting to get pidgeon-holed..

    crb613 replied to EricaSAFJAF's topic in General Nursing

    I guess that different with each person....for me it was the right thing to do. I learned so much, and would do it the same way again. I did not stay in MS, but what I learned has served me
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    Shoes. Yes. Shoes.

    crb613 replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    Asics, Nike, Crocs. I have a lot of shoes, and switch every day
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    Or does anyone have any advice on how to make a miserable job work?

    crb613 replied to lachr18's topic in General Nursing

    I agree if you are miserable its time to move on. It is not fair to you or your patients. I wish you much luck, and hope you find a position that makes you happy. Kinda like the saying....If you love...
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    Laying off everyone

    crb613 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    No lay offs, but a lot of low census. We have had one wing closed for a couple of weeks. In staff meetings we are urged to come up with money saving ideas, and told we are seriously in the red. On the...
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    Lazy techs!!!!!

    crb613 replied to Wantoknow-rn's topic in Emergency

    With so many people out of work....that will work....why tolerate lazy from anyone? This is a pet peeve of mine, and I have no tolerance for lazy people regardless of their
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    too old to go into E.D.?

    crb613 replied to takamine98's topic in Emergency

    I am 55 recently switched to another area from ER....I am miserable. I thought the schedule in the new area would be worth the change....I am bored to death and will be going back asap! I don't see it...
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    Mission accomplished..... RN CEN CCRN status

    crb613 replied to Ryan RN's topic in Emergency

    Well... go you!
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    What do you hate seeing the MOST in the ER!?

    crb613 replied to CrashED's topic in Emergency

    Wimps Stupid parents Overdoses Vomit and sputum....(makes me weak to even type it!) People with those long dirty thick nails....hands or
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    Another CEN question

    crb613 posted a topic in Emergency

    I had planned to take the CEN a number of times, but just could not get started. Now I have a chance to do so, and get it paid for. My director wants every nurse in our dept to be CEN certified. I...
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    Survey for RN's 50 years old and up-part time or full time?

    crb613 replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in General Nursing

    I do full time 40+. I am working Outpt Surgery, PACU, and ER. I take call one night a week, and every 7th weekend. I work quite a few Fridays that are 16 hour shifts.....so far no problems. I made a...
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    Don't Cry Over Spilled... Blood?

    crb613 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    I actually saw this happen the other day....first for me too! We were in PACU, and had a pt crashing. A nurse had already spiked the blood, and was reaching up to adjust the roller clamp when came...
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    Blood draws on infants

    crb613 posted a topic in Pediatric

    We are having a difference of opinion on how much blood to draw on infants. I am talking about heathy babies that ocassionally get sick, and are brought into the ER. If anyone has a link (of course...
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    Ever accepted a position knowing it was a mistake?

    crb613 replied to Gratefulprn's topic in General Nursing

    Wheeeew! I thought it was just me! I just took a job for better hours, no weekends/holidays.....its at the same facility different dept. I am so home sick for my ER that I could cry! I have to stay...
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    Number of beds and daily census

    crb613 replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    We are a 13 bed ER seeing around 70-80 give or take a few....nothing else around for ~ 95-100 miles. It can be a little crazy at times. Like you our FT leaves at midnight, and we have no pharmacy at...
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    When adults whine....

    crb613 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    I get you so completely. I know how it feels to desperately try to save the mangled child hit by a car .....and to hear the heart wrenching screams that do not even sound human coming from the...