Burphel

Burphel

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  1. Doctor stole my stethoscope

    Burphel replied to ayejay09's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    File a security incident report and police report when it goes missing. Theft is theft. It'll take a complete paradigm change for docs to stop thinking of stethoscopes as "community property" like...

  2. Disrespected, tripled,seeking advice- long

    Burphel replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Critical Care

    Right there. If you enjoy ICU nursing, start shopping around for a job at a different hospital. If that's how your unit operates it may be the biggest, but it ain't the best, nor should it *ever* be...

  3. Local agencies in the NW?

    Burphel posted a topic in Travel

    So, I'm on my second assignment with CCTC and so far, I've just taken the contracts as offerred without shopping around. Ok, I've probably been leaving money on the table, but I've felt good with my...

  4. Pacer spikes not showing up monitor

    Burphel replied to Lev's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Are you using Phillips monitors with telemetry, perchance? I've worked at two different hospitals with this setup, and Philips tele packs just plain suck at picking up pacer activity. Before I...

  5. Information about Ochsner and New Orleans in general

    Burphel replied to melosa08's topic in Travel

    I've been using Healthgrades > Find a Doctor | Doctor Reviews | Hospital Ratings when I'm researching assignments. Most places have mixed reviews, but it could help you identify a really lousy...

  6. Questions regarding Travel Nursing - Soon-to-be traveler!

    Burphel replied to ahoppen's topic in Travel

    I just started traveling about a year ago and have only been around the NW so far. 1-I love exploring during my time off. Just getting on my motorcycle or hopping a bus/train and wandering...

  7. How do you get use the new hospital feeling?

    Burphel replied to RunawayN's topic in Travel

    Introduce yourself to everyone you see. Ask lots of questions, especially the first day. Always know where the bathroom, med room, and crash cart are. Find out how you know who's on call and how to...

  8. "I feel like I'm gonna puke"

    Burphel replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Hehe. I do critical care and I saw this thread title on the front page sidebar (missing the context). Completely different response to those words when I'm on the job. Every time, it'll get a...

  9. as a nursing student will I get more out of working in the ICU as a CNA?

    Burphel replied to michigan94's topic in Critical Care

    I started out as a CNA/Secretary in my hospital's ICU/PCU, then went to school for my RN. First off, having done the job was a *huge* advantage in school. Everyone learns differently, but being...