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  1. Lovenox IV & Acute Coronary Syndrome

    bobnurse replied to pricklypear's topic in Cardiac

    Im interested.

  2. Did you live off of student loans while in school?

    bobnurse replied to wannabenursetx's topic in General Nursing

    I didnt, but my wife did....SO now were paying off 12 thousand in student loans...I made it by struggling without one, so can you. I wish we never had this

  3. Nursing licensure

    bobnurse replied to Medic2005's topic in General Nursing

    From what ive seen, as long as your crime does not involve harm to another person, youll get some type of license, whethers its unconditional, or with restrictions, or probationary.......Its important...

  4. tips for a new nurse like me

    bobnurse replied to eezee's topic in General Nursing

    Dont take shortcuts and dont learn them.....a major cause of error is due to taking shortcuts in your practice, whether your doing a dressing change or giving meds....Do things properly, and you'll be...

  5. What is on your LTC crash cart?

    bobnurse replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You can get a used AED for 500-800 dollars.......you can get a new one for around 1100 now....They have come down considerably in

  6. CPR Question

    bobnurse replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Use of the BVM is taught in the BLS for HCP course. THis has been done since july 2000, so i dont see no problem with a CNA bagging, if they are trained. Naturally if other staff are available, they...

  7. Classes

    bobnurse replied to Medic2005's topic in General Nursing

    I learned from Brady for paramedic.....I took my basic and intermediate in the military, so dont remember.......There are so many classes you have to complete to get your RN, i dont think i wanted to...

  8. Nursing Grad Party Help

    bobnurse replied to RNinRubySlippers's topic in General Nursing

    Be careful with the alcohol consumption at your party.....Ive seen a few, and heard of many nurses getting DUI's driving home from their graduation party.........Not a good time to get careless after...

  9. Will my past hurt me in school or in getting a job?

    bobnurse replied to joon's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody will know anything about your rehab experience unless you tell them. They only do a background check into convictions. So unless you were arrested and got a felony or misdemeanor your in the...

  10. What is on your LTC crash cart?

    bobnurse replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you need to look at your policies and what response your facility provide. Most LTC facilities perform a BLS only approach. So CPR Only. I have worked with several LTC facilities with large...

  11. CPR Question

    bobnurse replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    They were giving out free AED's to nursing homes a while ago, you might look into

  12. Nurses Who Smoke

    bobnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have one question.......

  13. Funniest thing you've seen/heard

    bobnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just have my new funniest thing ive heard and thought i'd share it.... A nurse is calling a physician in regards to a change in a patients apical pulse during auscultation. The nurse goes on about...

  14. Funniest thing you've seen/heard

    bobnurse replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    You would be suprised.........If you were there, you would of laughed as well, but i guess looking at it from an outside point of view, its not that funny, but more scary than anything....... But this...

  15. CPR Question

    bobnurse replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    You should have been taught the correct way according to the current guidelines. THis is 15:2. THey only took out mouth to mouth for lay person courses....For healthcare provider, you still do...

  16. CPR Question

    bobnurse replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    the AHA 2000 guidelines state the following: Mouth to Mouth, Mouth to Mask, BVM: You do the following: 1 person CPR 15 compressions followed by 2 ventilations 2 person CPR 15 compressoins followed...

  17. Nurses Who Smoke

    bobnurse replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was bored at the time, it is true....But why i started it was the fact i saw a nurse and respiratory therapist go out to smoke right after providing care to a vent patient, COPD, who was a chronic...

  18. Nurses Who Smoke

    bobnurse replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree

  19. Pain Assessment/Reassessment

    bobnurse posted a topic in Pain Management

    Can anyone share with me their forms or documentation of pain assessment.......most importantly how you document your reassessement? Thanks

  20. Nurses Who Smoke

    bobnurse replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I thought it was proven, thats why they changed the warning on the cigarette packages from may cause to does cause? Maybe i heard it

  21. Advice needed on Personality 'Fit' to Specialty Choice

    bobnurse replied to RebaAdams's topic in General Nursing

    I think you will find your niche during clinicals.......The area that interests you

  22. Nurses Who Smoke

    bobnurse replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I always drive with a seatbelt I exercise 5 times a week and am not overweight i eat 3-5 servings of fruit a day I dont eat donuts or bagels I dont drink alcohol I dont drink coffee, but do drink tea...

  23. Nurses Who Smoke

    bobnurse replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    im not saying to take away smoking.. even though i think they should. im stating as to why a nurse, one who is highly educated, and experiences what smoking does to a person,

  24. Nurses Who Smoke

    bobnurse replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Smoking is proven to cause lung cancer........ Unprotected sex, you are playing russian roulette with diseases and pregnancy, but not guarenteed....... The same could go with occasional drinking and...

  25. Nurses Who Smoke

    bobnurse replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Seeing the countless COPD patients and chronic lungers should drive anyone to quit....It just amazes me to see nurses and respiratory therapist who smoke...You know your