BacktotheBeach

BacktotheBeach ADN, BSN, RN

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  1. Nurse new to Buffalo area

    BacktotheBeach posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hi I haven’t been on this site in ages...... I currently work as an RN case manager in a remote position for a national health care company. Due to my husband’s job, we recently moved to the...

  2. Help! Ohio Relicensing

    BacktotheBeach replied to Nic0co's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/PDFS/Education/CE_FAQ.pdf Basically 1 semester hour= 15 CE, and yes, you earn the these over 2015 and

  3. Advice for an itchy nurse?

    BacktotheBeach replied to adventure_rn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I think some of the wonder wink scrubs have a badge loop, and maybe even one style of

  4. Patient transfer devices?

    BacktotheBeach replied to arack05's topic in Operating Room

    These things are amazing and cheap, like $5 each. Single patient use, but can use during their entire stay. SallyTube Single Patient Use Slide Tubes | Recyclable & Disposable |

  5. How to protect a CNA's back

    BacktotheBeach replied to EbonyWaltonEl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Please check out this thread!

  6. Day 6: 2016 Nurses Week Meme Contest

    BacktotheBeach replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Under the

  7. Day 3: 2016 Nurses Week Meme Contest

    BacktotheBeach replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    He's

  8. Day 2: 2016 Nurses Week Fill In The Blank Contest

    BacktotheBeach replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Blood and

  9. Day 5: 2016 Nurses Week Mashup Contest

    BacktotheBeach replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

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  10. Day 4: 2016 Nurses Week Top 5 Things Contest

    BacktotheBeach replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Never say the Q word Breath and remain calm Always take at last a small break to eat and hydrate, you'll feel better Help out your coworkers whenever you can Take time for yourself on your days

  11. Inpatient Hospice Ethical Dilemma?

    BacktotheBeach replied to CNSnurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Does your hospital have an anonymous ethics reporting line? This is definitely not ok. Google the Stark law. Physicians cannot make referrals to a facility in which they, or an immediate family...

  12. How to become a case manager

    BacktotheBeach replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Case Management

    I was just hired within my same hospital system for a Case Manager position. I have 4 years of med surg tele experience and a BSN, but no CM experience. I believe BSN was a requirement. I will wear...

  13. Best of both worlds?

    BacktotheBeach replied to Triedandtrue5's topic in General Nursing

    At large hospitals the OR team works 12's. Also try interventional radiology or cath lab at a big

  14. Case Management Interview!!!

    BacktotheBeach replied to USMCRN2015's topic in Case Management

    Well, I was offered the position today, at the same rate I make as a staff RN. This will be a salary position, though, 40 hours instead of my .9 FT. A little more vacation and no weekends or holidays....

  15. Case Management Interview!!!

    BacktotheBeach replied to USMCRN2015's topic in Case Management

    Would love to hear some replies on this as well. I just had an interview within the same hospital system I'm currently employed in for CM position and am hoping for a bit of a pay

  16. Words You Hate

    BacktotheBeach replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

    "Go live" used for everything from new computer system to the rollout of a new

  17. Mid-forties : Looking for a Specialty to Grow Old In

    BacktotheBeach replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I'm 51 and contemplating a move from the floor to case management. I'm just worried about giving up the freedom and flexibility of 3 12's for the 5 - 8 hour days. But those long 12's are killing me! I...

  18. Patient positioning aids

    BacktotheBeach replied to JenMacBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Sally tubes are amazing. 1 patient use, very inexpensive, like $5 a piece. Works kind of like a trash bag under the draw sheet and let you move people without injuring yourself. We keep them in every...

  19. Has anyone tried the new Dansko XP?

    BacktotheBeach posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Wondering if anyone has tried these? They look like the regular professional Dansko line, but there is a very soft removable liner that provides a very cushiony feel. The hardness of the Professional...

  20. 12 hr shift makeup routine

    BacktotheBeach replied to RN_srs's topic in General Nursing

    Try bare minerals, I love it, it's super natural looking and just covers up the bad stuff. I use it every day for floor nursing. And like someone previously said, Sephora or Ulta can help you choose,...

  21. Pharmacology for Dummies

    BacktotheBeach replied to kkravitz90's topic in General Nursing

    I like the Made Incredibly Easy

  22. IV push failure - how I am failing

    BacktotheBeach replied to Brandazzle1's topic in Patient Medications

    index this is actually an icu guide, but it has so much good information in it for any beginning nurse. Check it out. The peripheral IV chapter is fabulous, lots of pictures and information and is...

  23. Hired

    BacktotheBeach replied to placidie's topic in General Nursing

    I would call and ask HR, we have no way of knowing. But usually it would mean 3 shifts a

  24. Anxiety rated on a 0-10 scale is what test?

    BacktotheBeach replied to puravidaLV's topic in General Nursing

    I know the CIWA scale ranks anxiety on a zero to ten rating. Not sure if this helps you, but may give you a starting

  25. Easter??

    BacktotheBeach replied to breane3's topic in General Nursing

    mine does