freebirdRN86

freebirdRN86 specializes in Med-Surg.

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1. Nursing School Full-Time & Working Full-Time...Is it possible?

   freebirdRN86 replied to jlynaeleslie's topic in General Students

   I did. I worked as a server/bartender a few times a week, and made quite a bit of money. Weekends and working at a busy restaurant/bar can bring in some serious financial support while you are in school and hours are usually really flexible too. Good...

2. drug shortage ?

   freebirdRN86 replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

   My boyfriend went to fill his adderral script today and the pharmacy only filled 45/60 prescribed pills because of a shortage.

3. Why do Doctors think they are................God!!

   freebirdRN86 replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

   After reading these posts, I am SO grateful for the docs on my floor. They are all so wonderful and so open to suggestions and even joke around with us nurses. This is my first job as an RN and I am very spoiled! These posts prepare me for what to ma...

4. Is it ok to ask for some time to decide whether i'l take the job offer??

   freebirdRN86 replied to luvinRN's topic in General Nursing

   I was in your same position. I was offered a job at a facility before I went for an interview for a position at a hospital I really wanted to be at. I accepted the position and then rescinded my decision when I was offered my desired position. I don'...

5. A payroll card instead of a check???

   freebirdRN86 replied to fery632's topic in General Nursing

   The places I have worked that offered a card like that offered it as an alternative for.those without checking accounts. It`s then a really good idea because you have access and the choice to have a card to use if needed/desired. Yes, if you need cas...

6. How do you like to be acknowledged at work for a good job done

   freebirdRN86 replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

   My unit's nurse managers do daily patient roundings to see how well the patient's have been cared for and from the information they gather, they send out weekly emails with updates and names of nurses who were recognized by patients that week. I like...

7. Patient fell and died a few days later, was it my fault?

   freebirdRN86 replied to GlitterRN's topic in General Nursing

   How is a nurse NOT responsible for a patient falling even if you were not physically in the room. The nurse is 100% responsible while the patient is under the nurse's care. There are measures that can be taken to Prevent falls. Bed alarms are probabl...

8. No nursing shortage: roll call!

   freebirdRN86 replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

   My experience in Indianapolis, IN as a new grad has been a positive one. Since passing the Nclex in January, I had three interviews and three job offers. Two of the three were offers from the two biggest hospital systems in Indianapolis. I was hired ...

9. Nursing + Size/Strength

   freebirdRN86 replied to breezy7's topic in General Nursing

   I'm 5'6 and 115. Turning/lifting patients have never been an issue for me because 1. PT has taught me several good body techniques and 2. My unit works great as a team and there is always someone who's more than willing to help! You'll be fine!!

10. Calling Off Sick --Do You Ever Think People Lie?

    freebirdRN86 replied to It'sInTheBlood's topic in General Nursing

    Us too!! It's nice to not have to feel guilty if you just need to have a mental health day.

11. Do RN's in Indiana think they are adequately compensated?

    freebirdRN86 replied to inmale's topic in Indiana

    I'm a nurse of 3 months and I find that my starting base rate of $22/hr with $3.60-$5 differentials in downtown Indianapolis is a lot! Then again, I'm in mid 20s without children and not married.

12. Compassion required???

    freebirdRN86 replied to jellyfishmafia's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't consider myself a very compassionate person, yet I love my job. I always said I wanted to work in OR to have "little patient contact as possible." I love my job because I learn everyday. I don't feel like you can say that about many other ...

13. 2nd degree BSN vs. Nursing Master's

    freebirdRN86 replied to dsimms2's topic in Post Graduate

    I meant to say JUST a simple explanation. I thought your "its not a new topic to the board" comment was unnecessary. Maybe you weren't trying to be rude, you can never tell through posts how people are saying things. If not, sorry for getting defensi...

14. 2nd degree BSN vs. Nursing Master's

    freebirdRN86 replied to dsimms2's topic in Post Graduate

    And thanks to the others for the info :)

15. 2nd degree BSN vs. Nursing Master's

    freebirdRN86 replied to dsimms2's topic in Post Graduate

    That's why I said I don't understand. I didn't realize there was such a program out there. I don't spend my free time constantly reading "the boards" to know that it's even been mentioned on here. A simple explanation would have been great.