Ruthiegal

Ruthiegal

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  1. does anyone know of a web link to a simple metric conversion table. Ex: 1cc=1ml...et

    Ruthiegal replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Try this one, it has a long list of all kinds of conversion and equivalents and dosage times abbreviations. http://www.simetric.co.uk/si_medical.htm Have a good

  2. What career would YOU have chosen if you weren't a nurse?

    Ruthiegal replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in General Nursing

    Marine Biologist!

  3. How do you stop bad habits?

    Ruthiegal replied to loriannlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I believe you must find new habits to replace the old one. Or you must find things to do in place of lighting up that cigarette. I quit too. Chew on a drinking straw, drink ice water when an urge...

  4. So frustrated!

    Ruthiegal replied to geniann's topic in General Nursing

    '' This is the web site. It can be helpful. http://www.babelfish.com/en/index.html Good luck,

  5. I Put In My Notice!!!...Now what???

    Ruthiegal replied to msmel321's topic in General Nursing

    Take a deep breath, and start applying for new jobs. I've seen so many nurses who go from job to job and they never seem to have a problem getting one. So put this behind you and hold your head up...

  6. Orienting Help

    Ruthiegal replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    I would say to talk to your supervisors to find out how they want you to handle this orientee, I believe with some patience and understanding and some time to talk with this new person about her...

  7. Charting meds while pt is out on pass

    Ruthiegal replied to branco's topic in General Nursing

    Initial and Circle the medications you are sending with the patient, and chart on the back of the MAR that they were sent with the Pt. and the pt's responsible party. Also chart what time they left,...

  8. News of Mother's Death Left on Answering Machine

    Ruthiegal replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    The answer is NO, you would never leave such a message ever! I've worked LTC for many years before my current job and there is just no way to justify that kind of message. The only message I would...

  9. Absolutely an outrage... (RANT)

    Ruthiegal replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your frustration as i have worked in similar situations. You asked why... To show on paper that they have proper staffing. Bottom line thier numbers have to look good so that...

  10. Help! I think my boss is having an affair with a coworker

    Ruthiegal replied to Mandylpn's topic in General Nursing

    As long as it isn't interfering with patient care, there is no reason to get involved. If you get involved you may find yourself with more trouble that you bargained for in the long run. The wisest...

  11. Nursing Job Titles in Triage

    Ruthiegal replied to nancywelch's topic in Telephone Triage

    Hi Everyone, I work TT for a major insurance carrier. I now work from home. We are called RN - Health Coach. Our official title is RN-Analyst I but we introduce ourselves as being an RN Health...