Nibbles1

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  1. Stethoscope Bling?

    Nibbles1 replied to chorses4evr's topic in General Students

    I always thought that one of the stones could come loose and land in a Stage IV pressure ulcer and then I would have to dig it out and cause pain to my patient. Remember do no

  2. Pay rate for new LPN grads

    Nibbles1 replied to Butt3rfly's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    East Texas pays 13.00 to 18.00 for new grads. Private duty is 18.00 to 22.00 with 10.00 per hour

  3. Urgent TX Legislative Action Needed! NP's fight for autonomy

    Nibbles1 replied to TexanRN10's topic in Texas Nursing

    This is wonderful news. I was just telling my spouse over Easter dinner that when I get my NP, I would like to move out from Texas due to how they restrict

  4. Nursing vs. Engineering

    Nibbles1 replied to Nolander's topic in Nursing Career

    I was an engineer prior to going to nursing school. I chose engineering because of high demand for them 20 years ago. Then, my company had a massive layoff. I went back to school for nursing back in...

  5. social media problem

    Nibbles1 replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't post where you work on Facebook or Twitter. Lock your account so only your friends can see it. Please don't friend any co-workers either. I see nothing wrong with what you posted. I posted...

  6. First and second patient death

    Nibbles1 replied to Pearl13's topic in MICU, SICU

    I think a lot of nurses have been through this. I was 6 months fresh out of school and had 6, yes 6, die in 24 hours. Prior to that I was a cna and we lost 4 in 3 days. Hang in

  7. New to Excelsior College

    Nibbles1 replied to Hotyoungmom's topic in Excelsior College

    Getting a CPNE test date takes 2 to 5 months. I was told last week it may possibly be 8 months before I get a

  8. Non-FIT Nurses and FIT Nurses

    Nibbles1 replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I just got 36 boxes of Cadbury Creme eggs. I'll be eating Cadbury eggs at Halloween.

  9. How do you sign your name?

    Nibbles1 replied to ohiobobcat's topic in General Nursing

    Old job: first initial and last name. New/current job FULL NAME! First, middle, and last name along with

  10. So Sick Of This Nurses Eat The Young Crap

    Nibbles1 replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    So in retail it's called "being catty" or cattiness. In business, it's called "stepping on toes" and in nursing, it's called NETY. Oh yeah, in engineering which is what i previously did it's called...

  11. Communicating with Doctors on 3rd shift

    Nibbles1 replied to ButterflyBreath's topic in Private Duty

    One time and one time ONLY did I take a verbal order from a parent who had spoken to the doctor. The order i took from the mother was so jacked up and wrong. The kiddos surgery had to be postponed...

  12. Calling for CPNE Cancellation

    Nibbles1 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I called this morning to the CPNE scheduling center. I just knew I was going to be the "lucky" student to call for the first time for a cancellation date and get a test date. I know there is a 5 to...

  13. Easter??

    Nibbles1 replied to breane3's topic in General Nursing

    Easter is my favorite holiday, however it is not a paid holiday because it's considered religious. Not even Walmart employees get Easter holiday

  14. Mic-key Buttons

    Nibbles1 replied to Elle23's topic in Private Duty

    This^^^^ also you might have to vent the child periodically so that gas doesn't build up on their

  15. persistent vomiting despite antiemetics?

    Nibbles1 replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Students

    Deleted my

  16. Intimitaded by day shift position, vent...

    Nibbles1 replied to Seas's topic in General Nursing

    Discharges are a cake walk compared to admits. You'll be fine and learn some new skills

  17. first RN paycheck?

    Nibbles1 replied to nauticaburt561's topic in General Nursing

    Omgosh! I bought a LV handbag and never told my husband how much i paid for

  18. Accepting an infant in to hospice, new experience, ADVICE please!

    Nibbles1 replied to Amburgerz12's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have 2Trisomy 18 cases. One is 16 years old, and a 17 month old. Both made it passed the one year mark. Respiratory will be your main concern. Both of my cases have trachs and g tubes for feeding....

  19. Most surprising/shocking/interesting thing you've seen

    Nibbles1 replied to TexMex22's topic in General Nursing

    I had a man with necrotizing fasciitis on his gentials. I literally held this man's hand as he screamed to his death. It was one of the worst days for as a

  20. WHAT DO WE NEED

    Nibbles1 replied to nursepenelope's topic in General Nursing

    Check your spelling and usage of words as well. I had a hard time trying to read what you posted. I still don't understand your title. What Do We Need. Whose"WE?" Now, can you work as a dula? That...

  21. Legally how many doses can a nurse hold?

    Nibbles1 replied to Donnagg123's topic in Patient Medications

    I believe it is per policy. One place i worked was 3. The place i am at now is 1. It is not a

  22. Can You Lose Your CNA License for Job Abandonment?

    Nibbles1 replied to Pj1975's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Patient abandoment. Yes, you can lose your license over

  23. Unfrickenbelievable!

    Nibbles1 replied to pedinurse003's topic in Private Duty

    This is unfortantely very normal. A mother asked me if I "clocked" hours could we split the money. I never went back to that

  24. Embracing Night Shift

    Nibbles1 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I love nights!

  25. How far would you commute for awesome salary?

    Nibbles1 replied to Noahj's topic in General Nursing

    I commuted 2 hrs one way and 2 hrs back for a nursing job that was paying me 7.00 more per hour. I did it 5 days a week for 18 months. I moved to the Dallas region and drive 1 hour one way and 1 hour...