rbs105 ADN, MSN, RN

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    The OR is heaven on earth

    rbs105 replied to stephen22's topic in Operating Room

    I also recommend the book 'Introduction to the Operating Room' (its on Amazon). Different viewpoints from the medical students, surgeons, residents, nurses, etc. Consider how much time/money you have...
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    Workplace Bullying-Nursing or 7th Grade?

    rbs105 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just posted a blog and wanted to share it here because of the reactions I've gotten...this has become a topic of great interest for me in nursing and it is being tied to patient safety. If you have...
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    Why is there no nursing school mentoring?

    rbs105 replied to etuttle1's topic in General Nursing

    YES YES AND YES!!!! Please PM me. I have some solutions and have been working on this topic for awhile now. Please-anyone else who is interested in this. PM me.
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    Did you find a mentor?

    rbs105 posted a topic in General Nursing

    There are many who have written posts about wondering if anyone 'out there' was willing to mentor them and offer some individualized support through nursing school, working as a new grad, changing...
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    Nursing Mentor

    rbs105 replied to guest07/14/15's topic in General Nursing

    I just PM'd you. I have a possible solution-I am surprised at how many of these requests go unanswered. 110 views and no responses. I just happened to log on....anyone who has a similar issue is...
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    Dear Nursing Instructor

    rbs105 replied to Fearless_leader's topic in General Students

    I agree completely-students will be grilled in this profession. I guess I would hope that instructors would focus on teaching them how to be grilled, letting them know that the situation is safe for...
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    Dear Nursing Instructor

    rbs105 replied to Fearless_leader's topic in General Students

    Dear Nursing Instructors Who Think You Are Doing Nursing Students A Favor By "Making Them Grow Thick Skin": Please find and post a peer-reviewed, evidence-based practice article from a nursing or...
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    Workplace Bullying-Nursing or 7th Grade?

    rbs105 replied to rbs105's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank YOU! And I am so sorry.... You might be surprised-you may get to a unit that has a great dynamic and will totally help you. Talk to current staff about the nurses who work where you are...
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    Workplace Bullying-Nursing or 7th Grade?

    rbs105 replied to rbs105's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am absolutely sickened to see recent postings supporting the concept of bullying in nursing and it being acceptable. This is another form of bullying! To say that 'they just can't take nursing' or...
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    Finding a nurse mentor

    rbs105 replied to Med Surg RN's topic in General Students

    Just curious, but did you ever find a mentor? It is a year and a half since you posted this....I'm just wondering how it turned out and what you
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    New grad with HCA specialty contract--severe anxiety, need advice

    rbs105 replied to Elisgirl's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi Elisgirl- Can you talk to a nurse recruiter to find out what the stipulations are? These are questions that would only be able to be answered by the company. I guarantee you are not the first...
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    Workplace Bullying-Nursing or 7th Grade?

    rbs105 replied to rbs105's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Vanderbilt is the LEADER in this! Gerald Hickson's articles have been my guide in the program we are working on. And yes-the JC SEA#40 is also a top document for this. Not only is it a mental/physical...
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    Workplace Bullying-Nursing or 7th Grade?

    rbs105 replied to rbs105's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To everyone who has responded, thank you. As I stated, I originally posted this somewhere else and got a TON of feedback from other professions. Your comments are not only personally comforting, but...
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    VA Hospitals

    rbs105 replied to AngelsRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I have worked in the system. Good job security. When you travel you can use your hospital ID and get government rates on everything (hotel, car, etc). Great credit union, tax-free shopping (similar to...
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    Workplace Bullying-Nursing or 7th Grade?

    rbs105 replied to rbs105's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I could bring out parts of each of your comments and agree! I made an attempt to confront at one point and one of the three went walking around the OR yelling about how I exaggerate, I'm too sensitive...
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    post conference

    rbs105 replied to suni's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I do advanced med surg clinical so they are getting ready to graduate. I give them 4 NCLEX questions at the beginning of post conference in different topics. That wakes them up and they get quick...
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    Any Nurse Educators out there who teach in Medical Schools?

    rbs105 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am an MSN prepared nurse who just landed a wonderful full time job but I am wondering if I am alone. I work for the School of Medicine at a large University and teach medical students (3rd year)...
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    Any Nurse Educators out there who teach in Medical Schools?

    rbs105 replied to rbs105's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Sorry for the delay...I have been a RN for 6 years with mostly an OR background. I was the OR educator in my previous job and was over general surgery so I worked with the surgeons who are also...
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    Any Nurse Educators out there who teach in Medical Schools?

    rbs105 replied to rbs105's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Let's just say I'm in the west.... Still wishing to remain somewhat anonymous on here as I am the only one at the University and you would easily be able to identify me! If you go to the Association...
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    Trouble getting references..

    rbs105 posted a topic in Travel

    I applied to a travel co. and got a first interview. I have not travelled before. I had a heck of a time getting my references for this co. I am wanting to apply to another co. in case I don't get a...
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    Do you let sales reps open items in your OR?

    rbs105 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi everyone- I am wondering if you could share whether or not you allow sales reps to open implants, instruments, etc in the OR? Or do you have a policy that requires them handing it to the circulator...
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    Preceptors for MSN online Educators

    rbs105 replied to never2kerley's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am going to post a new, original comment with a suggestion to start a thread for those who are looking for a preceptor to post and those who are willing to precept to post. That would be a great way...
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    Preceptors for MSN online Educators

    rbs105 replied to never2kerley's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    To play the devil's advocate here, I feel my preceptor got 2 semesters OFF from having to do quite a bit of work that I took over for her as her student!! I wrote her exams, planned her assignments,...
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    has anyone left the OR for the floor? or after 1 year?

    rbs105 replied to dontcallmeamurse's topic in Operating Room

    I got a job on a pediatric floor after being in the OR for 3 years....but that was only because when I moved, there were no OR openings. As soon as one opened, I applied. Fortunately I got it because...
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    Craziest Thing You Saw a Surgeon Do.

    rbs105 replied to gymnut's topic in Operating Room

    Holy crap, Lemonator....did you work where I worked? The doctors bring in the money, therefore they got away with all kinds of stuff where I was at! Fortunately, where I work now is not so tolerating,...