robinbird

robinbird

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  1. er visitors...a funny

    robinbird replied to UtErRnEmt's topic in Emergency

    NURSE-KNOW-IT-ALL-A family member who is a nurse from another area in the hospital. She repeatedly pushed the silence button on the IV pump infusing Lidocaine into her father who was admitted for...

  2. Night shift: does it make you sick?

    robinbird replied to inthesky's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you're feeling bad. You have some very concerning symptoms. I think you need to see a doctor. ASAP!

  3. JACHO is a JOKE

    robinbird replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

    I try to bring a bag most of the time if I know I'm going to need it. Was much more convenient to have a cart outside the room (or inside). Maybe I need to carry a linen bag in my scrub pocket . It...

  4. JACHO is a JOKE

    robinbird replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

    We are no longer allowed to have soiled linen carts in the hallways because the hallways have to be clear of any obstruction (supposedly a JACHO rule). So now we are forced to carry wet, soiled,...

  5. How long should I orient on Cardiac/Stepdown floor?

    robinbird replied to BrayaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I began working on a medical cardiology stepdown unit when I graduated. I had 4 to 5 months of orientation. We had many classes during that time, EKG, non-invasive hemodynamics, plus many other...

  6. Tools, Notes for YOU to CYA

    robinbird replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I use a sheet I designed myself to log vital signs, blood sugars, etc. The sheet has a list of systems- Mental status/Neuro, Cardiac, Pulmonary, GI, GU, muskuloskeletal, integumentary. Under those...

  7. does anyone regret becoming a nurse?

    robinbird replied to CC999's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a cardiac stepdown unit. There are times when I cry because I'm getting a new patient at shift change, am treating a patient with chest pain, and another with uncontrolled a-fib, all at the...

  8. It finally happened!!

    robinbird replied to KckStrt's topic in Emergency

    I graduated at the same time you did and began working on a busy medical cardiology floor. I was so overwhelmed for the first year. I felt that feeling of "fear" before every shift, not knowing what...

  9. Top Five Tips for Night Shift? For a new nurse?

    robinbird replied to TuckerBug's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Exercise! I've been working nights for a year and a half. I work three on and 4 off. I love the work, the comraderie and the pay. The most important thing that makes me feel better, is to exercise on...

  10. Classic Patient Statements

    robinbird replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    During his admission I asked my patient what medications he takes at home. He said, "peanutbutterball". After having him repeat it over and over and asking him what he as taking it for, I figured out...

  11. Age you will/were graduated?

    robinbird replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    I was 37 in 2006 when I graduated. I've noticed, since I graduated, that age doesn't really matter. We have the 20+ year olds and 50+ years olds all working together, doing the same job with the...

  12. Multiple Sclerosis

    robinbird replied to kmrmom42's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi Karen, Regarding Copaxone, they recommend injecting in a different spot each day. The was I do it is: Mon-Left hip Tue-Right hip Wed-abdomen Thurs-left thigh Fri-right thigh Sat-left arm Sun-right...

  13. Multiple Sclerosis

    robinbird replied to kmrmom42's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I was diagnosed with MS Sept. 30, 2007. I was a new nurse and in orientation in a cardiac unit. It began as I was studying for my critical care pharmacology competency. The letters on the page looked...

  14. North Carolina Roll Call

    robinbird replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi! I'm Robin from Asheville. I've been a nurse for a year and work in medical cardiology step-down. This is my second career (third, if you count the 7 years I stayed home with my three kids!). I...

  15. What is the name of the college you will be attending?

    robinbird replied to PCGrad06's topic in General Students

    Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College (AB Tech) in Asheville,