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  1. At what cost are we willing to pay?

    robby5313 replied to 1964nurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've been a nurse for 23 years working in clinics and LTC. Although my experiences aren't nearly as horrible as yours, I've had my share of toxic work environments, understaffing, crappy...

  2. Best way to avoid bedside care?

    robby5313 replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    It's interesting how this varies among areas. The hospital-based Pedi GI clinic I work in, ONLY hires RNs. They recently added a BSN to that

  3. So I kind of messed up

    robby5313 replied to oopsmybad's topic in General Nursing

    When I took my drug test, I was told NOT to divulge any medications I was currently taking. Several days later I received a call from the Lab Director, asking for my pharmacy's phone number. That...

  4. What offends you (nursing related)?

    robby5313 replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    Parents on their cell phones when you enter the room to go over discharge instructions....and don't hang up the damn phone to listen. Parents who arrive late for their appointment, then come out of...

  5. Clinicals

    robby5313 replied to NebraskaGirl's topic in General Nursing

    UNMC

  6. Odd requests

    robby5313 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow.......just

  7. Is there anything good that being a nurse has taught you???

    robby5313 replied to juzme's topic in General Nursing

    To trust that, "inner voice.". Also to be grateful for all I have. I have seen patients with sooo much

  8. crap...am I in huge trouble???

    robby5313 replied to Rnis's topic in General Nursing

    I once dropped an entire bottle of Hep B vaccination on the floor. Probably 500.00 worth Shattered everywhere! Also dropped a bottle of Lantus-whew that stuff stinks! I agree with the TPN nightmare...

  9. panic-attack reaction to compazine

    robby5313 replied to scootermcnutt's topic in Patient Medications

    YESSSS! Perfect way to describe

  10. panic-attack reaction to compazine

    robby5313 replied to scootermcnutt's topic in Patient Medications

    I too had this reaction. I accidentally OD'd myself on it, thinking it was Phenergan. Taking every 4 hours! Yikes! I just felt like I couldn't sit still. Just an unbelievable need to keep...

  11. Complications from HCG injections?

    robby5313 replied to PCUSheryl's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I too tried both. With the hcg my hunger was much better. Also with the hcg I didn't lose weight in my boobs-which is the first place I lost it without the

  12. Nurses ordering meds

    robby5313 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay I have a question about ordering meds. Let's just say that you work in a clinic situation. The patient is seen by the doctor, then the doctor comes to you and tells you his orders. Sometimes the...

  13. medication to dry up breast milk?

    robby5313 replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, my daughter was born in 1993 and I think they JUST stopped using

  14. "That's where they keep big needles to stick bad little boys."

    robby5313 replied to raianne's topic in General Nursing

    If I had a dollar for every time I heard, "be good or the nurse is gonna give you a shot!". Those are the same parents who can't figure out why the kid is petrified to go to the

  15. Nurses ordering meds

    robby5313 replied to robby5313's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I guess it would be the same as LTC or a hospital. The orders wouldnt get signed right away there either. And the patient would be getting the ordered meds before they were co-signed in that...

  16. medication to dry up breast milk?

    robby5313 replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It was Parlodel. Worked for my first 2. They banned it before #3. Never had so much pain! It was horrible! Couldn't breast feed as kids were highly

  17. Nurses ordering meds

    robby5313 replied to robby5313's topic in General Nursing

    Okay I do realize what transcription is, but in the "olden days" we also had the hard copy to follow that the doctor signed. Being it is electronic now-I realize the doctor has to go in and cosign the...

  18. im injection

    robby5313 replied to peaceful nurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes, I graduated in 2003 and we were also taught not to aspirate. I still do, however, because when I graduated with my LPN in 1993 it was kind of drilled into our heads, so I guess it's

  19. Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    robby5313 replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hubby went to Dr and they prescribed Celebrex. I told him that it is an anti-inflammatory. "No," he said, "It's an NSAID." I again told him yes, it is an anti-inflammatory. "No, I told you, it's...

  20. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    robby5313 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No I'm sorry I did not get your 6 am treatments started at 4 am for you. I worked 6 am to 6 pm and then I was told I needed to stay over until 4 am. Sure I had a choice-go home and not have a job or...

  21. How am I going to get the time off for a tummy tuck?

    robby5313 replied to NurseLady1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not gonna lie- when I first woke up I thought, "what the heck did I do?" Only not in those exact words! But that only lasted for maybe a day. The next day I was just taking ibuprofen and doing...

  22. Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    robby5313 replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

    My DH made the mistake of asking if, when I got done with school would I be a "real nurse.". I was an LPN at the time studying for my RN. When I said "yes I AM a nurse," he said, "Yeah but you'll...

  23. How am I going to get the time off for a tummy tuck?

    robby5313 replied to NurseLady1's topic in General Nursing

    This was what heard from people and it was soooo frustrating! I don't care how long i worked out....my stomach was not going to get better. It was a lot of loose skin. Had my tummy tuck and never...

  24. Medical Equipment ???'s

    robby5313 replied to adoglover's topic in General Nursing

    YEP--I agree. I too have an ultrascope and I love it. I had a really hard time hearing with any other ones. You have such a big selection that it is less likely that someone (a doctor or other...

  25. Drug tests

    robby5313 replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    Yes-what Montecarlo said. The MD from the lab just called and asked where I got my Adderall filled-that was it. So very sorry for your