bebbercorn

bebbercorn

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  1. Failed my drug test and I'm pregnant

    bebbercorn replied to ianurse's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree with KatieMI. Ask for confirmatory testing. They can do so through NMS

  2. 2018 Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program

    bebbercorn replied to mefifome's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all, applying as an NP. DTI 137%, Facility score

  3. religion and interviews

    bebbercorn replied to CticuRN95's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As a Muslim I have traded Friday's for Sunday's, Christmas for Eid... I have mostly had good luck. If you can speak with your rabbi then this may help, if you have to alternate fridays is this...

  4. My professor told us NPs have no future...

    bebbercorn replied to anilechim's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    and p.s... Doctors Recommend Careers as Nurse Practitioners vs. Primary Care Physicians | University of Arizona Both Doctors and NPs recommend those wanting to go into primary care pursue a route as...

  5. My professor told us NPs have no future...

    bebbercorn replied to anilechim's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You will find that many people, nurses included, can be very toxic against NPs. Keep your head high and put your best foot forward. We are advancing on what was historically their territory, and I...

  6. New grad FNP: "Where else are you interviewing?"

    bebbercorn replied to NurseLauraM's topic in Advanced Practice

    I have been asked this as an RN, and I say with confidence "I recently interviewed at XYZ hospital. However, in my research and from what I've heard in the community, this would be my first choice..."...

  7. Looking for fellow Muslim nurses.

    bebbercorn replied to MuslimRN's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Wa alaikum as salaam, brother. Your unit is required to provide reasonable religious accommodation. That being said, I do try to take a break so that prayers can be done at the beginning and end of a...

  8. Reducing Boys' Embarassment

    bebbercorn replied to NurseKatetheGreat's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Curious as to everyone's answer... In NP clinical rotations now, where my preceptor only encouraged it if they have an

  9. Possible to break Rn Residency contract

    bebbercorn replied to blueeyedboxer's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt you will have to pay the fees back, but speak to a lawyer as others have suggested. The fees are normally to cover your classroom costs, ACLS, BLS, etc. There may be another RN waiting to take...

  10. June 2016 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    bebbercorn replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Budget cuts meant we couldn't afford the new electric razor... but I'm friendly with the landscapers, so no

  11. Quick advice on multiple unit offers!

    bebbercorn replied to parasalyne's topic in General Nursing

    I started on a floor that did a lot of post op bariatric pts... they were, by far, my favorite patients to take care of. 1) They weren't there because they were "sick." 2) They were embarking on a...

  12. When to call a code

    bebbercorn replied to JenHRN's topic in General Nursing

    10 seconds is a really long time to be feeling for a pulse, so if you're not sure you feel it in that time, call the code and start compressions. I have worked on rapid response teams and code teams...

  13. Use of cellphones while at work

    bebbercorn replied to givxnchy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with PP, this dependence on cell phones is a bit frightening... Can you give your family and close circle of friends a direct line to the nurse's station? This might make the transition more...

  14. 1st time as camp nurse and have a few questions.

    bebbercorn replied to NurseAngela05's topic in Camp

    They only came to see me for the gatorade

  15. PSYCH RN to ER RN advice!!??

    bebbercorn replied to Liz12345's topic in Emergency

    Agree with Nurseonamotorcycle... my last shift I had 3 psych holds. Your expertise will be highly

  16. ED Education Topics

    bebbercorn replied to jgriffRN's topic in Emergency

    I like the above suggestions about the how, but when I was a new nurse I so much appreciated the WHY... What the heck is a lactate, why is it important to check... Why do I have to go to blood so...

  17. Should I quit if the job doesn't fit??

    bebbercorn replied to RoadRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'm generally of the mindset to not quit before a year, however, I recently had the experience of "trying to stick it out...wouldn't want to look like a job hopper!" I realized that I became more...

  18. PALS

    bebbercorn replied to nerdynurse22's topic in Pediatric

    Agreed with above... as far as strips to know, SVT, Vtach w/o pulse, Vfib, S. Brady, S. Tachy, and Asystole. Know what you can shock. It's not as hard as ACLS. Know Epi! (0.01

  19. Nursing Student Ethical Dilemna

    bebbercorn replied to cbs701's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Totally not ok. I'd be livid if I were that mom... what if she is not christian? Like, atheist, or Jewish, or Muslim, or Sikh? Pagan? The list goes on and on... Or so what if she is christian and it...

  20. Working in Hail Saudi Arabia

    bebbercorn replied to laurenjarrod's topic in General World

    Annacat, there is a cutoff for foreign income before you have to pay taxes... it's been a while, but when I worked abroad it was 70,000. After which, you have to declare and pay... (I'd imagine most...

  21. Terminated. Pursue a Lawsuit?

    bebbercorn replied to ERgirlynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have pulled an epi "just in case" my unstable pt coded in the elevator... I have pulled narcan "just in case" for that young ams coming in... I have pulled heparin and plavix for that STEMI, "just...

  22. Random question of the day: What's your baseline blood pressure?

    bebbercorn replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    106/70. Like always until end of shift. Then it's more like

  23. Day 4: 2016 Nurses Week Top 5 Things Contest

    bebbercorn replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    1. You WILL make mistakes. If you choose to learn from them, you can benefit from them. 2. A good pair of shoes is worth its weight in gold. Also, never buy scrubs without a cargo pocket. 3. Treat...

  24. Disrespectful patient

    bebbercorn replied to hwknrs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow, for a minute I thought you were joking. You were being authoritative and insensitive, IMHO. Yes, he was being disrespectful, but you can definitely get it through differently! I'm not bashing...

  25. Things you wish you knew about NP school?

    bebbercorn replied to simplicityscape2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It definitely is more challenging than I thought to find a preceptor, and I was pretty sore about it for a while. However, I know quite a few people who are in a situation like a PP described... like...