T.Bird

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1. lack of support among nurses?!

   T.Bird replied to victoreia's topic in General Nursing

   I am just plain old tired of LAZY nurses that don't beleive in teamwork or sharing the work load in an equitable manner. Example, the other day I worked a 12 hr shift where I had the worst patient load on the unit and we were short an Aide. Instead o...

2. ADN or BSN?

   T.Bird replied to futrnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I have a nursing diploma and I am half way through a BSN program. While I am greatful for the hands on experience I received in my diploma program, I realize that a BSN affords me a more rounded approach and I am beginning to see the big picture inst...

3. changing nasogastric tubes.

   T.Bird replied to Hayden's topic in MICU

   We do not have a protocol for routinely changing NGtubes at our facility but we encourage pts that require long term tube feedings to have Peg tubes inserted (greatly decreases RF aspiration) I have found in my own practice however that Pts have inst...

4. Would like to move to ICU

   T.Bird posted a topic in MICU

   Greetings, CCNurses, Im a step-down ICU(mostly medical) nurse. I have been doing this job for a year and a half and desperately need a change. This was my first job out of nursing school. I really wanted to do critical care nursing and enjoy learning...

5. Iwant to quit my job

   T.Bird replied to T.Bird's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the advice and words of encouragement, it means so much to me. I will follow the good advice that was given to me and we'll see how it goes. (next work day is Tuesday, wish me luck!) You nurses out there are great:)

6. AS vs BSN (?)

   T.Bird replied to Rob_FL's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Rob, I completed a three year Diploma program a couple of years ago and am now doing a BSN completion program. The reason I did it this way is because I have two children to support and I wanted to get out into the workforce sooner. I also found t...

7. Work-related injuries

   T.Bird replied to Nurse_Bonita's topic in General Nursing

   The fact that you sought medical attention means that your injury is now documented in your medical records. My understanding is that medical records are to be held in the strictest of confidentiality and as such, your current employer cannot divulg...

8. Iwant to quit my job

   T.Bird posted a topic in General Nursing

   I don't want to work in my step-down ICU. I don't enjoy the work anymore and am feeling burnt out from the lack of staffing and increase in acuity that is taking place. I like my boss and enjoy most of my co-workers. We are short staffed as it is, I ...