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  1. Correct ABG and electrolyte values for NCLEX

    dbabz posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm taking the NCLEX at the end of this month and desperately trying to memorize lab values. Unfortunately, it seems that each source has slightly different numbers. For example, my patho book shows...

  2. Calling patients by "pet" names.

    dbabz posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Does this bother anyone else? I'm a student and during clinicals I've often heard young male nurses, techs, and patient transport personnel address women who are old enough to be their mothers (or...

  3. I can't give report to this nurse anymore !!

    dbabz replied to Student2017555's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a student, wondering how she can start assessment before you give report? Doesn't your report contain necessary information on which she should base assessment? Also, how can she disagree with your...

  4. Calling patients by "pet" names.

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

    Wow! Thanks! I had no idea that Mr./Mrs. was associated with servants in the African American community. I'll keep that in mind going

  5. Calling patients by "pet" names.

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

    I can't think of anything that is more pressing business of mine than advocating for patients by ensuring that their dignity is respected. Furthermore, I fail to see how noticing an ongoing cultural...

  6. Relationship with patient?

    dbabz replied to Nurse2bklingon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just out of curiosity, what if you later ran into this person "on the outside" and the attraction persisted? Would they still be

  7. Calling patients by "pet" names.

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

    MunoRN: You make a good point. Now I'm thinking of Nurse Ratched addressing "Mr. McMurphy." I'll have to reconsider Mr. and

  8. Calling patients by "pet" names.

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

    I thought the same thing about transport personnel; although, as patient advocate, maybe it is the role of the nurse to speak for the patient if the patient cannot. As you stated, it's certainly not...

  9. Calling patients by "pet" names.

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

    I wasn't near enough to the patients to observe reactions. It's a long-term care facility so many are trached or have other impediments to effective communication. Given this additional layer of...

  10. Video RN screaming, dragged into police car d/t refused blood draw on unconscious patient!

    dbabz replied to SummitRN's topic in General Nursing

    Student nurse here. Couldn't she have lost her license for complying (allowing the blood to be drawn?) I'm usually pretty anti-litigious, but in this case, I feel like she's almost duty-bound to see...

  11. If you became CRNA for the money did you end up......

    dbabz replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Mea Culpa--being a student, I took him at his word. Does bring up a good question though. What is the average salary of a CRNA and is the extra money worth it if you could make a similar salary as an...

  12. If you became CRNA for the money did you end up......

    dbabz replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    One of my instructors is an APN and he made a really good point about CRNA. He said that his malpractice insurance is about $1,800.00/year, whereas CRNAs will pay about $18,000.00, eating up much more...

  13. "I Narcanned Your Honor Student"

    dbabz replied to EAGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm...as the parent of a child who struggles academically and finds the "my child is an honor student" bumper stickers obnoxious, it's kind of funny. As a nursing student, I can see both sides of the...

  14. Is this reasonable or just over the top?

    dbabz replied to Lakeshore18's topic in General Nursing

    Haha! Thanks for the laugh. If the nursing thing doesn't work out, you have a future in comedy

  15. I Gotta See If He Is Dead!

    dbabz replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't a family member have to ID the body for legal

  16. "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    dbabz replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    This article could not be more timely for me in that I just completed my Ob orientation at a "baby-friendly" designated hospital yesterday. I was surprised (and not in pleasant way) to learn that...

  17. Psych RN in need of advice

    dbabz replied to GeminiNurse29's topic in Nursing Career

    Quit. Your babies won't be babies very long. The work will still be there when they're

  18. I can't get "poop" taste out of my mouth?

    dbabz replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for this. I'm still

  19. Flu Shot or Mask?

    dbabz replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I can't take the vaccine either. I will not mask , its discrimination. Although masking does help protect me from the patients that received the vaccines and are now in the hospital with sepsis and...

  20. Would you question a preceptor...or a doctor?

    dbabz posted a topic in General Students

    On NPR this morning, there was an interview with two reporters from the Chicago Tribune who did an investigative piece about pharmacies filling prescriptions for drugs that have potential adverse...

  21. Would you question a preceptor...or a doctor?

    dbabz replied to dbabz's topic in General Students

    Wow! Good on you! Just wondering, what resources do you use to stay current on this kind of

  22. Would you question a preceptor...or a doctor?

    dbabz replied to dbabz's topic in General Students

    Thank you all so much for your replies. I absolutely agree that we are the last line of defense and it's something that I take very seriously. I've only been at two clinical sites so far. At the...

  23. I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

    dbabz replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

    You need to find a different line of work. I would not want you caring for me or a family

  24. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    dbabz replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    This one isn't as common, but I'm hearing it more often recently and it's driving me nuts: using the word "misnomer" to mean error or misconception. A misnomer is something that is inaccurately...

  25. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    dbabz replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! It sounds