J.Allen

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1. Cleaning littman classic II SE?

   J.Allen replied to Christa_Gunnewiek's topic in Uniform/Gear

   The manual will tell you not to immerse the scope in any liquids, but at this point if it doesn't work what choice do you have as a last ditch effort. I would separate the chest piece from the lumen- it just slides off. Remove the bell, non-chill r...

2. Alternate stethoscope ID?

   J.Allen replied to adventure_rn's topic in Uniform/Gear

   The Welch Allyns come with or you can purchase a tag that snaps on to the plastic bridge between the two lumen. (I have the Elite) It even has a metal plate which can be engraved. You could argue that it's not permanent, but a drop of super glue an...

3. Different Sort of Shoe Question

   J.Allen replied to Cari1030's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Crocs are great, but usually ones without holes are required and they don't allow your feet to breathe. I've worn Nurse Mates, but they are expensive and they wear out in a few months. Sketchers have a great line of shoes and almost any one of thei...

4. Where can I buy scrubs?

   J.Allen replied to wandwaving's topic in LPN/LVN

   There are all kinds of shops locally which sell scrubs, but they pretty much have only women's scrubs. Also the selection is lacking. I buy my scrubs from Amazon. There are a decent amount of reviews to help make a decision and they come in 2 days...

5. How do you take blood pressures for 90 people?

   J.Allen replied to wandwaving's topic in LPN/LVN

   I work on a unit where I have to do a lot of blood sugars and insulin AC and HS. I also do about 15 to 20 BP's for Medicare patients, for parameters, and those receiving certain treatments and it's usually by myself. 80 seems quite excessive. I do...

6. Do women find male nurses attractive?

   J.Allen replied to Sykadia's topic in Men

   This is still a field dominated by women. Well dominated is a strong word. but they do make up the majority. At the 150 bed facility I work at now, I am one of two male nurses. There is also a male CNA. In my class of 125 or so students there wer...

7. First job after liscensure

   J.Allen replied to J.Allen's topic in General Nursing

   I have been hired by a long term/short term rehab and hospice facility, privately owned. This is provided the background checks and references check out, which there will be no issues. Very nice place and does not resemble a state institution and i...

8. First job after liscensure

   J.Allen replied to J.Allen's topic in General Nursing

   This seems like sound advice. However I don't ultimately don't know where I want to be in 4 years time. I've had my feet wet in many different areas but have not had the opportunity to immerse myself in any one specialty. The diverse and numerous p...

9. First job after liscensure

   J.Allen posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have had my RN license for about 4 years and have not been proactive about finding a new job; I have yet to be employed as an RN. I very much liked my previous career in veterinary medicine of 20 years and at the same time was/am very reluctant to...

10. CPR BLS renewal

    J.Allen posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need to update my CPR cert, which I've done 4 or 5 times. It's expired and I can't get a job without it. Infortunately I have to travel about an hour to the nearest course which is 6 weeks away. I'm considering traveling farther to NYC where I c...

11. No alcohol. NONE

    J.Allen replied to Nursebry91's topic in Recovery

    I can relate to the OP. I have had an alcohol addiction for over a year, and a few times I went to work with alcohol on my breath. I sometimes could not make it through a day without becoming ill at 1 or 2pm. I quit my job and it's been two mont...

12. Have not worked since licensure, two years ago and need to catch up

    J.Allen replied to J.Allen's topic in General Nursing

    For those that have tried to PM me, I do not have PM privileges. You can contact me at my screename at yahoo.

13. Have not worked since licensure, two years ago and need to catch up

    J.Allen replied to J.Allen's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for clarifying this.

14. Have not worked since licensure, two years ago and need to catch up

    J.Allen replied to J.Allen's topic in General Nursing

    Of course it makes sense to put eggs in lots of baskets, but the hospital I particularly had in mind is a few minute walk from where I want to live and they are offering a very large sign on bonus because they are so desperate for staff. Also my fam...

15. Have not worked since licensure, two years ago and need to catch up

    J.Allen posted a topic in General Nursing

    It's been a while since I have been on these forums and the website has changed. I'm not sure if I'm posting in the appropriate subcategory. Anyways... It has been more than two years since I got my RN license (Pennsylvania), but I live in New York....