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    let go during orientation, needs advice?

    Bob Loblaw replied to sheepingarden's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask for a different preceptor. Maybe I just don't comprehend the preceptor experience, they are supposed to guide you and assist you to proficiency not detail you flaws in a log. From what i...
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    Is being a CNA imperative?

    Bob Loblaw replied to chloeluvsutoo's topic in General Nursing

    Where I live new grad jobs are scarce, those who worked in hospitals as CNA's and ED techs usually started as RNs the day after license in the unit they had been working- they already knew everyone...
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    How do YOU handle these situations?

    Bob Loblaw replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Rehabilitation

    Obviously at that facility the docs want to be called for everything otherwise they would leave specific standing orders for fever, headache, nausea, stomach upset, insomnia etc with instructions...
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    Magnet status

    Bob Loblaw replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    One plus for new grads is that, I believe, there must be a new grad RN residency (or whatever the facility) wants to call it
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    Insulin administration

    Bob Loblaw replied to T-Bird78's topic in School

    In my state insulin is a high risk med and need another RN verification before
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    Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    Bob Loblaw replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    I think clinicals are more paying back into the system- someone showed you, you show someone else. My clinicals ended up mostly being another CNA because when we would show up, the floor was always...
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    Can we lay to rest the "compassion" nonsense?

    Bob Loblaw replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    I remember orientating some place and I was trying to listen to pts and address their needs- you know the compassion. I was told I had to get in and out of rooms fast, otherwise you'll fall behind on...
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    fetching the doctor's tea

    Bob Loblaw replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Its been my experience that if you call your PCP after hours or you cant be seen immediately, there is no way he/she is going to diagnosis or treat over the phone- you'll be sent to the ED. I also...
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    Where to find used scrubs?

    Bob Loblaw replied to Lpeacock12's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Ebay has always been my go to. I try to spend as little as possible on scrubs, I go for function over form. Most uniform retailers also have a used and consignment rack in the
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    fetching the doctor's tea

    Bob Loblaw replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I think the backlash form the "Doctor's Stethoscope" debate will keep bringing out these stories about
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    Needle stick - pt refusing testing

    Bob Loblaw replied to EllyElephant's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My hospital everyone gets labs drawn (for diagnosis)- needle stick and non-compliance then tests are run on those drawn
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    New Grad Job Hunting

    Bob Loblaw replied to LexiKad1234's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Call an Armed Forces recruiter. Great training, experience, and
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    58 years old - Am I too old to start nursing school??

    Bob Loblaw replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    If you believe you're too old to do it, then you are too old. What I answer everyone when they ask me about RN school is go get a CNA job (hospitals where I live train for free) to see what its really...
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    The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    Bob Loblaw replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital where I work offers them to all employees and I take mine. Those that get them get a sticker for their ID badge. If you don't participate, no sticker and you must sign a release and if...
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    Screwed Over by My School

    Bob Loblaw replied to Brilton's topic in General Students

    The problem with hiring a lawyer is it takes on a life of its own, you never know where its going to end up, and you can never put that genie back in the
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    That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    Bob Loblaw replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    the original: and ABG tic tac
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    Nurses and their pens

    Bob Loblaw replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Ever since banks started having free pens- I get new ones weekly. Some are surprisingly nice clickers and i don't mind loosing or letting a really sick pt keep- I don't want that one back in my hands...
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    Nursing is becoming stupid

    Bob Loblaw replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    The new term is not patient care, but patient flow. I work in an ED and I have to document in the EMR when I page a M/S RN to take report about an ADMIT pt. The RN has 15 mins to respond and take...
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    Nursing is becoming stupid

    Bob Loblaw replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    All the above are reasons for a national RN's union. Granted unions come with their own demons, but one of the few hospitals in my state with a union started to go on strike because of PT ratios and...
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    Sexy male scrubs

    Bob Loblaw replied to Betenhauser's topic in Men in Nursing

    Ask someone who you trust and will tell you the truth before trying to look hot in scrubs. Same thing going to the beach- there's alot I just cant unsee, no matter how hard I try. Plus, leaving...
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    Failed Nclex, not a good feeling

    Bob Loblaw replied to faRaa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Two books you need: 1. Lacharity Prioritization- 2. Pearson Reviews and Rationales for NCLEX-RN by Maryann Hogan latest edition and do all the internet work involved. If you go through this book...
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    Solid white, non-athletic, lace-up shoes?

    Bob Loblaw replied to monicatackett's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    You're gonna want to stay away from lace-ups. You want something that can be cleaned easily and effectively with the sanitizing wipes- top and bottom. You're gonna want a material that is moisture...
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    How do you wash your scrubs?

    Bob Loblaw replied to TJDHT2's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    http://www.sustainabilityroadmap.org/pims/pdfs/pim247_nordstrom_2012.pdf The evidence based practice always being bandied about. AORN weighs in on laundering surgical scrubs in-house | OSHA Healthcare...
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    Where to buy cheap scrubs?

    Bob Loblaw replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    eBay is where i get all of mine- sometimes someone retiring or trying something different will be selling a whole bunch together and if its your size and the style you like- big score. I sometimes...
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    Best place to buy scrubs online??

    Bob Loblaw replied to CMarieRN87's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If I keep any eyeout for the brands I like i can score some real good deals on