Baubo516 RN

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    New Grad Nurse, already feeling the burn

    Baubo516 replied to mermer_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you have tried to contact your manager, and she is not getting back to you, I would suggest going up the chain of command. Maybe a first step would be to talk to someone who is in the "employee...
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    Burnt out on studying - how to recharge?

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in General Students

    Right now I am too behind on work to do too much "extended" relaxing, but I have recently tried another tactic - choosing a new location in which to study. I usually sit at a desk in our guest room -...
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    Top 10 Reasons We Get Fired: Sleeping on duty

    Baubo516 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I work night shift (only 8 hours shifts, though) and I think it is totally reasonable to take a 20 minute cat nap on your break. As long as you are officially on break and someone else is covering...
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    2014 camp work thread

    Baubo516 replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

    I am excited to say that I will be working at Camp Albrecht Acres this summer! It turns out, the director of nursing there is someone I have known for at least 10 years - she is the parent of some of...
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    Burnt out on studying - how to recharge?

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in General Students

    SopranoKris - thanks for the great suggestions! I have not taken a relaxing bath in a while... sadly I usually only think of that when I have killer cramps! LOL! Maybe I am overdue. I will also...
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    Burnt out on studying - how to recharge?

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in General Students

    Everline - I definitely feel you! You are right, I cannot just sit around and wait until I "feel" like studying. It is not gonna' happen. I am forcing myself to sit at a desk with my book and...
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    Missing my partner :*(

    Baubo516 replied to RainbowzLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So sorry for your loss. Know that there are people out here thinking of you and lifting you
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    What is cholecystectomy with grams?

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My instructor called ahead to the clinical site, and got this assignment for me. I probably should have just asked her what it meant, but she handed me a little note in class with it written down and...
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    What is cholecystectomy with grams?

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yay! Thanks, meanmaryjean!
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    IT'S OFFICIAL!!!

    Baubo516 replied to pidgz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!! Way to
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    What is cholecystectomy with grams?

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Intraoperative cholangiogram and gallstones So I found this website about intraoperative cholangiograms... I am going to assume that is what the "with grams" means, unless I hear
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    Issues w/staff

    Baubo516 replied to momo_2013's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Whatever else you choose to do, PLEASE report this elder abuse to your state agency. Someone needs to defend those residents, even if you leave that
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    Boots & curls to an interview: Yay or Nay??

    Baubo516 replied to ProudMom511's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree - curly hair is fine, as long as it is out of your eyes. You are not working the clinical floor so it shouldn't have to be up. But if you want to wear a skirt, make sure it covers your knees...
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    New grad RN as a camp nurse?

    Baubo516 replied to Shiiibby's topic in Camp

    So... my dad was a correctional officer for about 40 years, and one of my sisters did it for a while, as well. I also have a family member who is a guest at a correctional facility. :) For that...
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    2014 camp work thread

    Baubo516 replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

    Has anyone on here ever worked at Camp Albrecht Acres in Sherrill, Iowa? It is a camp for children with special needs. I am thinking of applying there, but as a new grad LPN (still in school for RN)...
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    New grad RN as a camp nurse?

    Baubo516 replied to Shiiibby's topic in Camp

    If the summer camp sounds more enjoyable, perhaps you should take that one and continue to pursue other avenues while you are working at camp. I think corrections nursing might be something you have...
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    What are the little things you do to help the next shift?

    Baubo516 replied to kristandrews's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a CNA, but I think this is an awesome thread! The things I do to help the next shift are mostly the same - restock, restock, restock! I have a philosophy - if I use the last whatever (brief,...
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    Anyone working Pediatric Home Care?

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in Private Duty

    CloudySue, Thanks for your comment. I am definitely an emotional person and I will need to work on developing the "tough skin." Also, I posted the above comments after a long shift when I was...
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    If you are a CNA and work the night shift, is it possible to have tons of free time

    Baubo516 replied to hhealthai's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I, too, have pretty good luck with 1:1s. They usually sleep when I am there. It probably helps that I make the room really dark and don't initiate small talk. I am kind to them and talk if they ask...
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    Anyone working Pediatric Home Care?

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in Private Duty

    Thank you to the folks who have shared their experiences, and what they view to be the pros and
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    Anyone working Pediatric Home Care?

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in Private Duty

    So far the advice I have heard is insist on proper training until I am comfortable, and get my own liability insurance. I would welcome any other practical advice. I just re-read my original post...
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    Anyone working Pediatric Home Care?

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in Private Duty

    I have now spoken to managers from two different agencies. The first one, I did not ask about the specifics of the clients. With the second one I did, and the patient she is considering for me has a...
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    How should I approach my coworker?

    Baubo516 replied to usetimewisely's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh boy - leave it to me to start a row! Oh well, I'm not offended - I knew my comment would annoy someone! And I don't assume that older nurses/women are always jealous of younger ones, or that...
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    How should I approach my coworker?

    Baubo516 replied to usetimewisely's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not to be shallow - and I will probably get flamed for this - but are the doctors mostly men and the nurses mostly women? If you are young, energetic, attractive and female, those qualities might...
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    Anyone working Pediatric Home Care?

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in Private Duty

    Liability insurance is a great idea. I used to get my own policy when I taught private voice lessons - for that purpose, I purchased a one year business liability policy. I will definitely look into...