cb_rn

cb_rn

CT stepdown, hospice, psych, ortho

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  1. About to make a switch

    cb_rn replied to HaveFaithRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't know about the job market there but here you probably wouldn't be able to get a casual job on med surg with no experience because you'd be on orientation forever learning the mechanics of...

  2. help in making in a decision

    cb_rn replied to aflac381's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea what you are taking in your curriculum at present but my gut feeling is if you are going to take a break of any real length (not just a semester or so)then you should consider redoing...

  3. Scoliosis question

    cb_rn replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    My parents decided not to get mine fixed and at the time I was too fat for a brace Now my back hurts all the time and if I don't concentrate on having picture perfect posture (which hurts like...

  4. Why not admit this patient?

    cb_rn replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    APS is a slipperly slope. having done home health I can tell you that a lot of times nothing is done even for the most abhorrent conditions. Sad but true. It has been my experience that generally...

  5. I want you to help me, but you will do it my way.....

    cb_rn replied to Daisy Doodle's topic in Emergency

    Long ago as a new nurse, I remember the first time noticed some of the unit's breakfast trays had a Budweiser beer bottle on them. ...hahah, I was so green. It was beyond my comprehension. I'm...

  6. State accreditation question!?!

    cb_rn replied to axiousguy's topic in General Nursing

    Check your state accreditation website to alleviate your anxiety. The answers that you ask are probably there if you are willing to search a little. I imagine it would be fairly unlikely to lose...

  7. I want you to help me, but you will do it my way.....

    cb_rn replied to Daisy Doodle's topic in Emergency

    We let them eat whatever too and...who knows until you walk a mile in their shoes...but I hope if I ever undergo major surgery it motivates me to make some immediate lifestyle changes. I can see how...

  8. body fluids, vomit, feces, smells, etc.

    cb_rn replied to chijon512's topic in General Nursing

    I still get weak kneed with mouth injuries, avulsed teeth, and bitten tongues...omg I'm shuddering thinking about

  9. So I have a question.

    cb_rn replied to aniqueone1's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully before the affected nurses forget thier clinical skills! Its a little more complicated than riding a bike. This job market has stink lines coming off

  10. I want you to help me, but you will do it my way.....

    cb_rn replied to Daisy Doodle's topic in Emergency

    Reminds me of post coronary bypass patients eating fast food sausage biscuits for breakfast on the step down unit. Whiskey.Tango.Foxtrot. Wish I could decide which aspects of patient care I could...

  11. accidently let my license lap!!!!

    cb_rn replied to anxious in georgia's topic in Georgia Nursing

    GA BON is lousy. Sorry, its a fact. It took 6 weeks to accomplish what many states can do on a walk in basis and every single potential employer I talked to in GA before getting my endorsement license...

  12. "Nurses Are So Mean"

    cb_rn replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I totally agree that there are plenty of people that have a victim mentality that will jump on any negative interaction as abuse. Esp the changing jobs frequently, that's a dead giveaway. I know Ive...

  13. How far did you or are commuting to and from work/school?

    cb_rn replied to luckystudentnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate. I drove 2 hours to work for over a year (when gas was at its highest) because I was loathe to give it up when we had to relocate. I even stayed prn and when we moved out of state -- I...

  14. Nursing instructor in the wrong

    cb_rn replied to cb_rn's topic in General Nursing

    One would think you'd have to have a compelling reason to kick someone out of nursing school, especially if you were suddenly under scrutiny for possible issues in your program. HOWEVER as a nurse...

  15. Nursing instructor in the wrong

    cb_rn replied to cb_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Cracking open an ampule spews microscopic particles of glass. Injecting without a filtered needle has been proven to cause inflammatory reactions, phlebitis, and granuloma formation in

  16. Nursing instructor in the wrong

    cb_rn replied to cb_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Thats as tough situation. Did you go to the Dean? My advice is to start documenting every occurence and someone to get in touch with the BON as soon as possible. Where are the nurses on the floor when...

  17. Am I Making The Right Decision & Is It Worth It?

    cb_rn replied to GabiB's topic in General Nursing

    You'll be a great nurse :) It just takes time. You mention wanting to get the MSN. Do you know what you're interested in yet? Of course it may change but NP and CNS programs generally want you to have...

  18. what should i do?

    cb_rn replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    Some practical advice: Don't start "jumping" ship when things are really rough at first unless you have good reason. It looks bad on a resume to change jobs and most places don't want to spend the...

  19. Am I Making The Right Decision & Is It Worth It?

    cb_rn replied to GabiB's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated nursing school with a woman that was in her mid 50s and she's still going strong in an ICU and loving it. Several hospitals offer loan reimbursement. For example, I went to work for a...

  20. The good, the bad and the ugly

    cb_rn replied to SarahOrtiz's topic in General Nursing

    BAD THINGS -Working 12 hours (drive+breaks = 13 or 14 hours in reality) can stink when you have little kids but having 4 days off a week is awesome. -When you're "green" you know just enough to be...

  21. Please help =]

    cb_rn replied to ashlei725's topic in General Nursing

    if you want to become an RN one day you go ahead and start there if at all possible...i only say this because the LVNs that did the accelerated ADN where I went to school only got to skip the first 6...

  22. First year RN Flops. Does it get better?

    cb_rn replied to newone09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My first day on my own I discharged a fragile little old lady to be driven home 4 hours by her devoted, antsy son only to remember about 30 minutes after she left that I forgot to remove her PIV....

  23. Can they renege on an offer?? Health question.

    cb_rn replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I would not say you are diabetic as you are not diagnosed with nor doing anything to treat diabetes save a sensible diet and exercise (which is something we should all attempt anyway). Taking a beta...

  24. Do doctors really yell at you, and get away with it?

    cb_rn replied to copyandpaste's topic in General Nursing

    Sad but true... First week off orientation, green as a blade of grass on a Cardiothoracic surgery stepdown unit at a very well known teaching hospital. The patient is a 87 year old lady, tele shows...