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  1. Interview for PACU RN: I want to transition from Cardiac Step-down Unit to PACU

    robred replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in PACU

    Congratulations! Enjoying the new gig?? I interviewed last week. Waiting for

  2. Interview for PACU RN: I want to transition from Cardiac Step-down Unit to PACU

    robred replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in PACU

    How was your interview? Are you now working in PACU? I'm an ICU RN wishing to move into PACU and have an interview in a couple of days. I'm told to expect some questions, but unaware of...

  3. Fluid bolus?

    robred posted a topic in Critical Care

    Do you deliver IV fluid bolus on a pump or by a pressure

  4. Aspiring Christian & Nursing student

    robred replied to gopats1234's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I think the answer to your question may lie here: Luke 10: 25-37. I think it symbolizes everything about Christ and his followers. It has very little to do with spirituality and religion, but...

  5. If not nursing what other career would you have done?

    robred replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in General Nursing

    A Catholic Priest, I

  6. Video RN screaming, dragged into police car d/t refused blood draw on unconscious patient!

    robred replied to SummitRN's topic in General Nursing

    This happened five weeks ago: July 26th. Questions: -Why was there no action by anyone in the justice system for five weeks? -Why was there action taken only after this was released to the media?...

  7. Advice on obtaining a job in Phoenix area

    robred replied to MedOncIllinoisRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm in a similar position as you; I also want to secure a position before relocating. Have you looked into licensure requirements? Arizona is part of the compact, but Illinois is not. Would you...

  8. Phoenix Area Experienced RN Salary

    robred replied to MedOncIllinoisRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I recently learned that base rate for 20 years longevity in critical care of a Phx-area hospital network is $40/hr. Other interesting details: Cost of Living Calculator - Cost of Living Comparison...

  9. HonorHealth

    robred replied to chinotto_21's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hello...sent you a

  10. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    robred replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I was told the story by a nurse who worked at a military hospital in North Dakota. She related that a patient of hers, who was a middle-aged man, died unexpectedly in the middle night during one of...

  11. Where does it come from?

    robred replied to AcarlsonRN's topic in Travel

    It does leave one shaking one's head, huh? My take: they hadn't found anyone to take the job and they're under the gun to seal the deal. You were the answer to their struggles. They had a (nearly)...

  12. Nurses picket at Florida Medical Center

    robred replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    We use an acuity system as well which is pretty comprehensive. It basically shows that not every patient requires as much care as another while some require MUCH more. If the information is...

  13. Texas Compact license but want to move to the west coast.

    robred replied to mamain's topic in General Nursing

    go here:

  14. Waiting on first contract = scary!

    robred replied to jab3da's topic in Travel

    have you looked at http://www.delphiforums.com ? go to the forum called 'travel nurses and

  15. Newbie looking into RN

    robred replied to JC70SS's topic in General Nursing

    Hi...I'm a 45 year old male RN who has worked at the hospital bedside in Critical Care/MedSurg with stints in Management for the last 15 years. Gender is a non-issue in my experience. I suggest...

  16. Admitting a med error on Facebook??!!

    robred replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in General Nursing

    Just a thought...imagine she was unknowingly posting about someone you care about/love. I suspect you would be angry and disappointed. This, in my opionion, is an instance when you must be a...

  17. Health Care pay decrease with new health care plan?

    robred replied to chrisciwi's topic in General Nursing

    Just curious...you'll have nearly $100k in student loans when you graduate with a BSN? Are you attending a private school? Do you need to borrow for everything? Are you using an scholarships or...

  18. Threatened by Patient Family

    robred replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, likely due to whatever emotional angst the family members are enduring while their child is seriously ill, you have been assaulted ("specific, violent threats angainst me"). My opinion...

  19. Going against the pt's wishes...

    robred replied to Cindy-san's topic in General Nursing

    Here's my take on this: If the very depressed, but not incapacitated pt gave consent to surgery, but knowing the risks of surgery expressly noted on his Advance Directive that he did not want a...

  20. Mrs. Doctor, I don't care what he does

    robred replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    Incident report. Be sure to include names and quotes of what was said by the wife of "the head of Trauma

  21. Rapid Response Team Members: Input desired!

    robred posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    As a Rapid Response or Medical Emergency Team member, would you please answer the following: a. how many beds does your institution have? b. what, if any equipment do you take along to a response,...

  22. I do not want to go back

    robred replied to 1styearsucks's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you have a little taste of nursing in an acute care setting. I've been a nurse in that setting for more than 12 years now and, quite frankly, I think I began to find a comfort level in the last...

  23. Mistake examples?

    robred replied to MrBubbles's topic in General Nursing

    Other than ISMP, this is one of my favorites....http://www.webmm.ahrq.gov/index.aspx click on the tab, case archives. If the facility you have offers case study reviews or discussions more popularly...

  24. Low K level - possibly getting written up...

    robred replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    I think this falls within the patient safety category of which one cannot 'let sleeping dogs lie'. Just for the sake of argument, let's say that the ED physician decided to let the admitting manage...

  25. I'm thinking about a career change and need advice. CPA to RN (Male)

    robred replied to CPAtoRN?'s topic in General Nursing

    A few things first: 42 y/o male, critical care nurse with 12 yrs experience. Add on another 5 as an AF medic. And since the 'stigma' seems to be an issue: I'm straight, married, and crazy about my...