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  1. Mucomyst

    Fribblet replied to StephRN08's topic in General Nursing

    Some things are better than others, but there's no way to eliminate the smell. Mucomyst stinks. Sometimes I talk to the doc and see if there's a contraindication to administering it IV. If not, I...

  2. Dressing up on Halloween... unprofessional?

    Fribblet replied to agent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I never suggested you said that anyone should be forced to celebrate the holidays, btw. But, it is pretty common for anyone who isn't acting like they're lobotomized around Christmas to be labeled a...

  3. Dressing up on Halloween... unprofessional?

    Fribblet replied to agent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yeah, where did I say others should be held back from celebrating? I was presenting a different view point and chastising a poster who thought everyone who didn't like the holidays or who had bad...

  4. ER. A Clinic?

    Fribblet replied to JSlice.'s topic in Emergency

    There is no reason an otherwise healthy individual should be seen at an ER for a UTI. Most UTIs in healthy people can be treated without a visit to the MD. I've never once seen an MD for a UTI, and...

  5. is a BSN going to soon be required?

    Fribblet replied to JeniRN's topic in General Nursing

    For any other profession a bachelor's degree is not considered advanced education; it's considered the absolute minimum. For nursing, however, a bachelor's degree is pretty

  6. List of most commonly prescibed meds, please

    Fribblet replied to Stcroix's topic in General Nursing

    A good place to start is learning the classes of medications first. For example, ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, fluroquinilones, opioids, etc. Then, when you look a med up and are familiar with it's...

  7. How useful would a Spanish major be?

    Fribblet replied to hap2828's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if it's feasible in this economy, but I think certainly during the nursing shortage of years past, you might be able to swing a significant pay jump since you could effectively work as...

  8. Dressing up on Halloween... unprofessional?

    Fribblet replied to agent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Some people just happen to think a lot of the "holiday cheer" is just plain stupid. And, while you're busy ignoring people who typically are pretty quiet about their distaste for the rampant...

  9. Thoughts on Christmas scrubs...Yea or no way?

    Fribblet replied to GoECU's topic in General Nursing

    Just think of all the sad children who come from Jewish households. Will no one wear Chanukah scrubs for them? Re: the skinned turkey scrubs. I would totally wear those, though it would only be for...

  10. Invasive Pre-Employment Physical??

    Fribblet replied to littley's topic in General Nursing

    You can refuse to have the CBC done, and, of course, they can refuse to give you a job. You're making a mountain out of a molehill. This is a free country, you're allowed to refuse the CBC and seek...

  11. If you go to the ER or doctor's office, do you tell them you're a nurse?

    Fribblet replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I'm joining the "I don't divulge my occupation freely" club. Whether in the hospital, to my neighbors, and around town, unless it's necessary or comes up in polite conversation, being a nurse is not...

  12. Sick and tired of the AAS BSN debate

    Fribblet replied to Natingale's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This whole thread begs the question: If you're sick the debate, why did you bring it

  13. How come people portray nursing so negatively on here?

    Fribblet replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    There's a good reason the number of licensed nurses versus the number of licensed PRACTICING nurses is disproportionate. (And it's not because of new grads who can't find jobs. ) I read somewhere a...

  14. Having trouble starting IVs on the hand

    Fribblet replied to CaliLVN3583's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I totally misread that. My

  15. TNCC-Advice please

    Fribblet replied to OCNRN63's topic in Emergency

    TNCC is easy. I enjoyed

  16. Having trouble starting IVs on the hand

    Fribblet replied to CaliLVN3583's topic in General Nursing

    Experience has taught me that sticks in the hand hurt worse, so people are more apt to jerk and move. The veins are also more superficial so be aware of your angle of attack. In addition, make sure...

  17. Filter needles...are they necessary?

    Fribblet replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    The question you should be asking is: Are ampules necessary? The answer so far: No. Feel free to convince me

  18. maybe I wasn't being nice.....

    Fribblet replied to hearthelper's topic in General Nursing

    That's a great idea to have the algorithms readily available. When your adrenaline is a-flowin' the simplest tasks become difficult and all that information in your head isn't as readily available....

  19. maybe I wasn't being nice.....

    Fribblet replied to hearthelper's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. It's a statement of fact. Every nurse should know the basics. Good, then they are practically ACLS certified. If you're ACLS certified, you're a allowed to initiate first line responses....

  20. ER handoff report to floor

    Fribblet replied to PatricksRNMommy's topic in Emergency

    And leaving them on an ER stretcher for 12 hours isn't what they deserve

  21. maybe I wasn't being nice.....

    Fribblet replied to hearthelper's topic in General Nursing

    If there's a code cart where you work, you should probably know what's in it, what it's for and how to use it. Period. As to the hospital not providing the class: boo-hoo. I took ACLS and PALS on my...

  22. maybe I wasn't being nice.....

    Fribblet replied to hearthelper's topic in General Nursing

    Sort of off-topic, but, frankly, all RNs should be required to have ACLS. Monitored floor, critical care, ambulatory surgery, Office RN, whatever. Any patient can tank

  23. Piedmont Hospital critical care residency

    Fribblet replied to mobro's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Never worked for Piedmont, but the nurses I know that have, liked working there. Starting your first job will be loads of stress, and with critical care they want to make sure you know what you're...

  24. Desperate!!!! New graduate RN in Atlanta

    Fribblet replied to AKAnurse4's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Grady will usually take any warm body with an active license on their med/surg

  25. Biggest issue nurses face?

    Fribblet replied to Eponine's topic in General Nursing

    Biggest issue facing nurses: Burn out secondary to unsafe staffing levels and patient ratios; disrespect from families, patients, and the interdisciplinary "team;" inadequate and unsupportive...