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  1. We only have one pulse oximeter for the facility, but we have flat-screen TVs!

    robby5313 replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps calling a physician and saying, "Hello Dr. so-and-so, I am calling about Joe Smith who is a patient of Dr. so-and-so. He is complaining of left sided chest pain, pain from his chin, extending...

  2. why nurses cannot have a nail polish..?

    robby5313 replied to ar.en.greta's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You should not wear nail polish period because when it is chipped it can trap

  3. Will this clueless nursing student feeling ever go away?

    robby5313 replied to ComeClarity's topic in General Nursing

    I too felt like I did not get alot of skills preparation. But I learned SOOOO much on the job...the majority was from the Nursing Assistants that I worked with. I learned that if you treat them with...

  4. Bad flu shot

    robby5313 replied to Granjan's topic in General Nursing

    Don't know if this is related....but three of our nurses in my department ended up with a cold sore outbreak shortly after receiving the flu shot.....coincidence? Maybe...just kind of

  5. New Grad RN in LTC, what can I do?

    robby5313 replied to FocusRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have been an RN in several LTC facilities and the majority of them I simply applied. There was not a job posted or advertised. I agree with all of Cape Cod's suggestions. Very good information. I...

  6. Kind of gross...but fever blisters

    robby5313 replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    VALTREX, VALTREX, VALTREX! I get cold sores alot. Seems like if my lips get really dry, if I'm in the sun alot, if I take Sulfa drugs I will get one. And sometimes they just pop up for no reason....

  7. Calling out-have bronchitis and don't know what to do

    robby5313 replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    Yeppers, when I worked in LTC you COULDN'T call in. I had a nurse calling me that was desperate because she had strep throat (newly diagnosed) I could barely understand her and she didn't know what...

  8. RN's in dr. offices

    robby5313 replied to weluv3's topic in General Nursing

    I previously worked in a pediatricians office and our company ALWAYS hired RN's. Yes the pay is lower than a hospital/LTC/acute care facility but you also are not dealing with the acuity of patients...

  9. Pass meds & chart!!! Well, when i get a chance i will!!!

    robby5313 replied to knowledgeseeker4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Unfortunately that IS the new norm. I used to say the same things over and over. My husband must have thought I was a broken record. I was always so afraid of missing something. I usually stayed...

  10. Undecided LPN/RN?

    robby5313 replied to CASM's topic in General Nursing

    I did LPN and it took me 10 years to go back for my RN....go for the RN if you

  11. What are some of your benefits and how good are they?

    robby5313 replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    We get 401K--employer matching but I can't remember how much, etc. Profit sharing if we meet certain benchmarks. About 8 hours a pay period for PTO. Retirement. STD is about 13.00/pay period, LTD...

  12. Newgrad RN LTC or hospital ?

    robby5313 replied to naturalome's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't think that LTC is not going to be stressful! It is just a different type of stress. You will likely be passing meds for too many patients, having to supervise CNA's, help with cares and do...

  13. OSHA VIOLATION?

    robby5313 replied to DrnpChar's topic in General Nursing

    I am in Nebraska and during one of my surgeries, the M.D. stuck himself with a trocar.....they didn't ask my permission to test..they just did it and basically told me afterwards. I was still pretty...

  14. Your Worst Mistake

    robby5313 replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    My first mistake: 2 kids come into the pediatrics office for allergy injections. Same first name, last name with the first 2 letters the same. Yep....I gave the wrong serum to the wrong patient. I...

  15. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    robby5313 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    "flustrated" for

  16. RN interview for my nursing class...

    robby5313 replied to allie_mae's topic in General Nursing

    1. What kind of education or training did you undergo for your nurses career? I first recieved my LPN and then went on for a 1 year LPN to RN program 2. Why did you decide to pursue the career of...

  17. I hate being a LPN in LTC. The horror!

    robby5313 replied to Plagueis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    you must be kidding me...you are supposed to sign that you gave a med when you didnt? Are you crazy....i would do what i could to obtain that med from the pharmacy and if that was not available...you...

  18. Complications from HCG injections?

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

    I did one course of the hcg and lost 15 pounds. I am currently on my second round and hope to lose another 10. Yes, the diet is very restrictive....but there are a few things you can try. I know...

  19. Confess! Whats the craziest force of habit you've done in the "Real World"

    robby5313 replied to vhern246's topic in Nursing Humor

    I always critique medical shows and it drives my husband crazy! I also "diagnose" people in the store! (although not to

  20. Confess! Whats the craziest force of habit you've done in the "Real World"

    robby5313 replied to vhern246's topic in Nursing Humor

    That is funny about the string cheese thing.....I do that

  21. LTC problem getting assistants to respect me

    robby5313 replied to NurseSuzann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree. It's kind of a slippery slope. When I was working in LTC I made sure that I listened to what the CNA's had to say but in the end, as an RN I had to also do what I felt was right. Many...

  22. Drawing blood from a PICC line

    robby5313 replied to rnewmanjunkie's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, it can leach into the line causing high results! I work in Home Care and we always draw everything but drug levels from PICC

  23. Has anyone worked in pediatric home health?

    robby5313 replied to gentle_ben_RN's topic in Pediatric

    I do Home Health and do "visits." Each day is different and I might do 2-6 visits a day. PICC lines (dressing changes) and blood draws, Central lines, phototherapy set ups and follow ups, NG and...

  24. Staff Ratios at Nursing Homes

    robby5313 replied to pat8585's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow. The last nursing home I worked at it was about 30-35 for each nurse plus 4 aides. You passed your own meds during the day........i counted one day.......287 medications and that dosen't include...

  25. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    robby5313 replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    I would have primed it right in front of her! Either that, or go to the nurses station and act stupid, "Um, just wondering if this is