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resumecpr

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  1. The best nursing advice you've ever received

    resumecpr replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    "Worrying is like a rocking chair: It doesn't get you

  2. Teamwork project

    resumecpr replied to Linds91's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sounds like the word DELEGATION needs to be defined with all staff members. If the RN's are in a tizzy about doing the tech's work, then they should reconsider their line of work. I empty garbage...

  3. All you wonderful preceptors and instructors out there...

    resumecpr replied to Work in Progress's topic in General Nursing

    Gigi01: Perhaps Mrs. T did what she did to turn you into the nurse you are today. Sometimes it takes a "chewing" to realize what we're missing. It has worked for me in the

  4. People think you are rich because you are a nurse

    resumecpr replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like your "so-called" friends are using you. If I were you, not only would I close the bank, but I would also end all communication. If you call your cellphone carrier you can have their...

  5. US jobs for foreign nurses living in the US

    resumecpr replied to bettyboop22's topic in International Nursing

    Do you have an immigration lawyer? If so, he/she should be able to help you with your resident status. As for the job. Try NC. Good

  6. An Open Letter To Working People

    resumecpr posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Who is

  7. Happy Flippin' Nurse's Day

    resumecpr replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    We each got a rose (only those who worked), a clipboard, and an extra patient

  8. Major Vent

    resumecpr replied to LouisVRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It is frustrating to me when my patient doesn't understand my language and I can't understand them. At times I'm sure we both feel helpless. I have always managed to make it through the shift, with...

  9. Physician office job

    resumecpr replied to Cek4k4's topic in General Nursing

    I would go directly to the

  10. are canadian RNs still going to USA

    resumecpr replied to nurse4hearts's topic in International Nursing

    I was recruited back in 2004 to work in North Carolina. The VisaScreen was kind of a pain because the US Border Patrol made a mistake and gave me my TN without me having the VisaScreen complete. So,...

  11. Termination

    resumecpr replied to FutureERDoc's topic in General Nursing

    That's interesting! One of the EMT-B's got fired for starting an IV on a patient in the back of an ambulance....a patient that really needed the IV I might add...because it was out of her scope of...

  12. Old grad = no job = depression

    resumecpr replied to Jane_Diagnosis's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Maybe your standards are too high? What kind of specialty are you looking for? Are you willing to relocate? Have you tried travel nursing

  13. Have u ever??

    resumecpr replied to marielina85's topic in General Nursing

    Was your sister

  14. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    resumecpr replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    When I was 16, my father was diagnosed with mesothelioma and died 2 months later. I remember sitting at his bedside, holding his hand, crying my eyes out because I knew he was going to die. The...

  15. need help with drips and PCU patients

    resumecpr replied to kcam213's topic in MICU, SICU

    Try Mosby's CCRN prep book for info re:SWANZ. Not sure about the start rate for critical gtts. I have just learned and memorized over time. I would think that any general drug guide for nurses...

  16. Arterial Line Question

    resumecpr replied to wonderbee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm going to be relocating to the Sierra Nevada Mountain region and was wondering if there will be a difference in my a-line procedures and my lab

  17. To All Student Nurses

    resumecpr posted a topic in General Nursing

    There is a forum for students. Please use it! Experienced nurses are becoming frustrated with reading their opinions and antiquated

  18. Did anyone else have a difficult time in A&P II ?( have to take a second time)

    resumecpr replied to gorgeous gracie's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's a great idea that you are focusing on just the one class this summer. You will find that it is easier as you have already learned the information...now you can focus on understanding it....

  19. Called into the office, told I'm a slob.

    resumecpr replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    A great collared jacket that comes in at the waist is always a good staple. No horizontal stripes or skin tight pants. Try a stright leg pant and kitten heels with a point to elongate the leg....

  20. Did i handle this situation correctly???

    resumecpr replied to marielina85's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience a patient has the right to refuse any medication. The patient was refusing almost half of the ordered dose. My hospital policy states that it is

  21. Did i handle this situation correctly???

    resumecpr replied to marielina85's topic in General Nursing

    You did what you thought was best and in my opinion was not by any means wrong or incompetent. It sounds like this doc needs to go to finishing school! Don't sweat it when a doc freaks out on you....

  22. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    resumecpr replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ED nurse to frequent flyer. "You don't need surgery, you need a

  23. Do you admister oxygen on your floor to a pt complaing of chest pain?

    resumecpr replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Recent evidence has shown that oxygen can be detrimental to a patient whose O2 saturation is greater than 95%. The AHA has several published studies regarding the use of oxygen on chest pain and...

  24. Where are you from?

    resumecpr replied to noworries's topic in Canada

    Originally from Barrie, Ontario. Completed the 4 year BScN bridge from Georgian College and York University in 2004. Moved to North Carolina about 6 months later and have been here ever since. What a...

  25. Is it safe to do CPR outside of work????

    resumecpr replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    I'd rather have a broken rib than be dead. Your instructor needs to have her head examined. The AHA now provides classes for "friends and family" which focuses on compression only CPR so that it CAN...