badmamajama

badmamajama

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About badmamajama

badmamajama has 2+ years experience and specializes in ED.


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  1. Can LPN's act in supervisory role over the RN?

    In your state does the BON have an anonymous line you can call and get practice advice? I've had to call mine a few times and one was for the same question. If you can, call and explain exactly what your role is and what the role of the supervising...
  2. It's a big trend these days to send a thank-you note to your interviewer for their time. It may be a little cheesy but if you have their email and can send one under the guise of "oh please exhalted ED Manager thank you for your precious time" you c...
  3. can my DON force me to work the floor?

    I can't imagine how scary that is! That would be worse than being a new grad getting shoved to the floor! At least if you were straight out of school you would have had recent clinical experience! I think the PP who said you should ask for orienta...
  4. What does R&R stand for?

    Rest and relaxation! Funny I saw the headline and though t it was sarcasm! Glad you cleared it up! I figure not a lot of us remember what r&r is even if we do know what it stands for!
  5. SCARED of being a nurse - hazardous drugs

    I hate to hear that this has caused you so much anxiety. I think you have good reason to be concerned and I applaud your efforts to look into policies and safety guidelines. I don't have to beat a dead horse by saying you may be overly concerned, o...
  6. Older, overweight, and drug addicted patients

    Can I move to where you are and work with you? I would love love love to be around such a positive, uplifting spirit! What you just described is exactly the kind of nurse I always strive to be. It is such a challenge, though, for many of the same ...
  7. what to do when pts aren't nice?

    I look at this way, I am there by my own choice and getting paid to be there. They probably are not. I try to see it as if they are sick, in pain, and probably feeling like crapola with their dignity compromised in those lovely hospital gowns. I j...
  8. instructor says nursing is not for me..

    There are a lot of great suggestions here. Take them and use them. What your instructor said about "getting the book and reading it" is a load of crap! What it sounds like they want you to do isn't something you can learn from a book so don't beat...
  9. Funniest thing you've ever seen happen to a doctor

    Guttercat, you never fail to make me chuckle!!!!! Great thread!!! Keep the stories coming! These are great!!! T
  10. What's the longest er wait time you have Even seen

    Before nursing school I was an ED tech for two years. At that time I was often put up front to be the Triage tech. I was the first person you saw when you got passed the metal detectors. My job was to get the chief complaint, demographics, put on ...
  11. Do nurses use their wristwatch in real life nursing?

    everyday, i don't go to work without it. (hr, lab draws, charting), i need the digital set to 24hr because i need every brain cell to do my job and doing the math to switch from 12hr to 24hr would put me over the edge. i do not show up to my shift wi...
  12. Do nurses use their wristwatch in real life nursing?

    Cheap and trashable is right! If you pay more than $12 at Target than you are spending too much. I gave up on classic face watches with second hands ages ago. I stick to digital watches with numbers that light up so I can take vitals in dimmer lig...
  13. So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    :yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah: YES, YES, AND YES!!!!!! T
  14. A Time You Made a Patient Smile?

    "all right. that's it. i went to my young patient's bed, held her hand, and said, "this pain you're going through is crap. i know you want to be home with your children. sometimes, you just need to cry it all out. do it. i'm here." she cried her eyes...
  15. Starting OB Clinical

    I'm glad to hear you had fun!!! I bet you had to stop yourself from just picking the little ones all up and snuggling them! I'm also glad you have experience as a mom of a NICU baby. Wait, let me rephrase that, I'm not glad you had the experience...