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  1. Precepting Med-Surg Nurse to ED

    Slobgob replied to Lev's topic in Emergency

    She wasn't talking about the coag blue top. Both blue (Aerobic) and purple (Anaerobic) tops are both blood cultures. The blue goes first, but honestly if your line is already primed with blood, I...

  2. Health care bill passed. End of the world...?

    Slobgob posted a topic in General Nursing

    Without knowing the exact wording (I was working on Sunday)... Republican Minority leader said this was "Armageddon". Well... we're all still here. No end of the world. Of course... today it was the...

  3. Do doctors

    Slobgob replied to NiceShot's topic in Case Management

    There is no simple answer, because quite frankly it changes with every different doctor and personality. The relationship can vary GREATLY. Here are a few different types of docs: 1) They value your...

  4. Having trouble with IV's! Can't get them to thread...

    Slobgob replied to avidhunter3's topic in General Nursing

    I'll lend my two cents here. I use to be terrible... now I'm known as the "IV Ninja". Reasons you have trouble floating the catheter: 1) The gauge is too large. A hard stick usually means small or...

  5. After Taking The NCLEX...I Passed My 5th Time!

    Slobgob replied to Truly_Blessed_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    *deletes long commentary defending myself* Just so I don't waste anyone's time wondering... yes, my life sucks.

  6. After Taking The NCLEX...I Passed My 5th Time!

    Slobgob replied to Truly_Blessed_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations. That said. And I certainly hosted a furious debate in my mind about a response... You took the test 5 times. Let's say you get 5 patients your first day, how many will you "fail"?...

  7. Tripler Medical Center- New Grads?

    Slobgob replied to JillyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm... where to start? I'll start with a quote from good advice that you seem to respect: "I realize the RN situation in Hawaii is particularly bad" So, right here. We all agree there is a problem...

  8. How do you teach a life-saving diet?

    Slobgob posted a topic in General Nursing

    Let me preface, I work on a Cardiac Telemetry unit in Hawaii. Sadly, business is booming. There's a mound of evidence: Whole food, plant-based diet -> Reversal of Heart Disease, Diabetes, Stroke,...

  9. I AM RN TODAY!

    Slobgob replied to alohanars18's topic in General Nursing

    Just a friendly suggestion: Put God in your back pocket for the interview. Just for a little bit... its okay, he'll survive.

  10. How do you teach a life-saving diet?

    Slobgob replied to Slobgob's topic in General Nursing

    "Job security." Hah! My wife says the same thing. "If you guys cure everyone, you'll have no patients." I could live in that world.... I'd just get a job at an old folks home taking care of all the...

  11. I AM RN TODAY!

    Slobgob replied to alohanars18's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats. (I had a more "interesting" response typed out, but I hit the wrong button and it all disappeared. Apparently God doesn't like me saying naughty

  12. HELP! Where can I have my ACLS training in Hawaii?

    Slobgob replied to alohanars18's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm... I've heard this "resume edge" rationale plenty times before... Not sure it works. I work on a floor where ACLS is required... but we let our new grads work 6-18 months before enrolling them. I...

  13. With all the Military Bases in Hawaii.........

    Slobgob replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing homes? I would think you'd be discharged from the military before you'd need one of those... Aren't people the the military relatively young and healthy? That's bad for business!

  14. confirming NG placement

    Slobgob replied to bennyboy's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Never knew this was such an issue. pH? If green stuff comes out... its good. No need X-ray for placement in you're decompressing... but I suppose we get one before we start meds/feeding....

  15. high bun/creatinine

    Slobgob replied to jagquarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "lab work may reveal a very high bun and creatinine could this mean she is not getting her feedings" Yes. The NGT is in her lungs. Or so long, it reaches the cecum. "end stage renal failure could that...

  16. Health care bill passed. End of the world...?

    Slobgob replied to Slobgob's topic in General Nursing

    "About those doctors? That doesn't seem to be the general physician consensus." Oh, forgot this part. I can only speak for our physicians who I generally think are good people... but their only points...

  17. Health care bill passed. End of the world...?

    Slobgob replied to Slobgob's topic in General Nursing

    "And just what is "your way"? I read your post twice and didn't see anything about your opinion, only what you'd observed in others." Actually... I never really showed my hand on purpose. There is WAY...

  18. Looking for an updated (realistic) budget for HNL

    Slobgob replied to tiezto's topic in General Nursing

    Although we are getting slightly off topic... I do realize what hospitals were offering... I was present at my hospital's last contract negotiations. But I also witnessed the ineptitude of our union...

  19. Looking for an updated (realistic) budget for HNL

    Slobgob replied to tiezto's topic in General Nursing

    You will have NO problem under your circumstances... Two RN salary would average 150-200K a year... and you don't seem to have any expenses. Parking? You'll be downtown... walk, bus, moped......

  20. PAY RATE ISSUE

    Slobgob replied to sunset1986's topic in General Nursing

    "Snobgob: You should change your name to "Debbie Downer"" I'm usually a pleasant guy... quite chipper actually. But I didn't think I'd have to candy-coat the situation. Its a rough world... you want...

  21. Anybody know what's up w/ Queens?

    Slobgob replied to tiezto's topic in General Nursing

    Don't try and make sense of anything... it will only drive you crazy. Last time I checked... there was only ONE nurse recruiter for the whole hospital... so I doubt they would take down a listing that...

  22. Job prospects for new grads.

    Slobgob replied to barkandwag's topic in General Nursing

    x2 ... then read it

  23. NCLEX Help

    Slobgob replied to guest135581's topic in General Nursing

    Woah... way too important to trust forum info. Go to the source... =)

  24. RN "Super Union"

    Slobgob replied to Mindful's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    HNA (apparently a post has to be longer than 3

  25. RN "Super Union"

    Slobgob replied to Mindful's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Ahhhh... the battle cry for the ages. Sometimes you just have to give up. If I bought a Ford 10 yrs ago... I could certainly have gotten involved in my car's maintenance and repairs. I could have...