BethanyJ

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1. Need info for B&B Retraining and toileting programs

   BethanyJ replied to kcherryrn's topic in Geriatric

   Thank you so much! We also are in the process of revamping our current program and there is some great info here!

2. Geriatric Certification

   BethanyJ posted a topic in Geriatric

   I am very interested in obtaining a geriatric certification at this point in my career. I was wondering if anyone out there has info on LPN certification. I have found a few sites with info for RN certification only, but am not having any luck with...

3. Is getting married in nursing school a bad idea?

   BethanyJ replied to teresab_2000's topic in General Nursing

   I got married during nursing school and delivered my first child the day after graduation! Being married wasn't the hard part...sitting through graduation while in labor was! I don't think that it affected my studies in the least. Fortunatly my hu...

4. Losing momentum?

   BethanyJ replied to Joe,RN's topic in Safety

   Amen to barton!!

5. Please Tell Us If You Are Contacting Legislators/ANA, etc. Re: Nursing Concerns

   BethanyJ replied to barton's topic in Safety

   I am certain the legislative ears are out there listening to us so please continue to post your letters and emails to them. I could not help but notice that nothing was mentioned in my letter re: Staffing issues. I am convinced that until the legi...

6. Please Tell Us If You Are Contacting Legislators/ANA, etc. Re: Nursing Concerns

   BethanyJ replied to barton's topic in Safety

   I am certain the legislative ears are out there listening to us so please continue to post your letters and emails to them. I could not help but notice that nothing was mentioned in my letter re: Staffing issues. I am convinced that until the legi...

7. Please Tell Us If You Are Contacting Legislators/ANA, etc. Re: Nursing Concerns

   BethanyJ replied to barton's topic in Safety

   Hello everyone! Finally received a written response from my senator, who wrote the following in a letter dated April 13, 1999: "Remembering your interest in health care reform, I thought you would appreciate an update on the status of this important...

8. Please Tell Us If You Are Contacting Legislators/ANA, etc. Re: Nursing Concerns

   BethanyJ replied to barton's topic in Safety

   Barton et al, Greetings!!! I haven't been around for quite some time but I am so glad to see the cause continues to roll forward! Thanks to all who've posted additional sites to visit. I'm heading there now. (Better late than never, huh?)I haven't...

9. mattress/bed to prevent pressure ulcers

   BethanyJ replied to kris10's topic in Safety

   I work on a rehab unit which utilizes Hill ROM products. The Flexicaire mattress is wonderful, but costly. They also manufacture motorized mattress overlays which are less expensive but still do the trick in preventing ulcers and promoting healing ...

10. hmo humor

    BethanyJ posted a topic in Humor

    One day, a nurse, a doctor, and an HMO executive administrator all died and found themselves standing in front of St. Peter at the Pearly gates. St. Petr asked the doctor, "What have you done that you think you deserve an eternity in heaven?" The d...

11. Nurse Aides

    BethanyJ replied to Judy T's topic in Geriatric

    Judy T, We use the term certified nursing assistant at the facility where I work. However, I have heard them called patient care associates and resident assistants in other facilities. As for finding cost effective extras for your cna's, you may f...

12. Please Tell Us If You Are Contacting Legislators/ANA, etc. Re: Nursing Concerns

    BethanyJ replied to barton's topic in Safety

    Hiya barton! I'm glad to hear you've gotten a response from ANA. That's great news!!! I'm still waiting for a response. I'm sure it'll be anytime now I've looked over the mission statement and really can't think of anything to add/change/delete ...

13. hosp. payment

    BethanyJ posted a topic in Humor

    Mr. Smith was brought to Mercy Hospital (a Catholic hospital), and taken quickly in for coronary surgery. The operation went well and, as the groggy man regained consciousness, he was reassured by a Sister of Mercy, who was waiting by his bed. "Mr. S...

14. Reply to Barton

    BethanyJ replied to Gigi Dues's topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone! Oh you guys have done such a great job! I thank you all for your efforts! Hugs to all!!!! Barton, I've had another thought...suppose we should get a new topic list going re: nursing issues/concerns and how they affect our patient c...

15. Reply to Barton

    BethanyJ replied to Gigi Dues's topic in General Nursing

    I'd have to say barton is taking her Ginkoba--her brain cells are working overtime! LOL!! In all seriousness barton, you've really outdone yourself here. I am impressed by your organization and excellent wording skills. I think that you have a great...