msfb

msfb has 7 years experience and specializes in Burn, Ortho, Trauma.

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1. Hopeful future Burn Nurse

   msfb replied to ha081917's topic in Burn

   I've been a burn nurse for 6 years and I love it It's extremely rewarding. It's not for everyone. We had an nurse quit during orientation because she couldnt handle the hours long marathon dressings. However, I strongly believe a burn center is n...

2. Am I a bully?

   msfb replied to haron54's topic in Relations

   Ps while not always appropriate sarcasm is often used in the workplace. I am known for it. Unlike the other nightengale-like saints that post here, I would say that's too bad or how does it feel to want? But only when the humor can be appreciated an...

3. Possible adult admit with minor child in tow

   msfb replied to Monkey Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Nope..kids gotta go. If they are under 18 they can not stay unless admitted. We were fortunate in burn that we always were able to find family or friends but cps would be the next option.

4. Refusing to float

   msfb replied to NurseKC123's topic in General Nursing

   I feel very fortunate that my hospital system does not float adult med surg nurses to pediatrics or mother baby and vice versa. If you refuse to float we get an absence and written up. We have multiple float pools from specialties to general that do...

5. Am I a bully?

   msfb replied to haron54's topic in Relations

   In my whopping 7yrs of experience I would NEVER claim that I have never made a mistake or wrong call. I wont be saying that in 20 yrs either. That's hubris and will bite you in the butt some day no matter how old and experienced. There is no way a hu...

6. Bedside report - hate it? Like it? Love it?

   msfb replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   A previous post referred to the charge nurse keeping an eye on all tbe patients. I though this reply would be attached to that post. How am I as charge supposed to be responsible for the whole unit? They are your assignment. Do your job and take ca...

7. I feel like a glorified maid

   msfb replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in Career Support

   I am certainly appreciating my place of work more and more. Fix what you can, live with what you can and continue looking for a new job, change specialties and consider relocation if you cant find anything local. If you want a desk job you are most l...

8. Congrats to all new grads !!!!!!!!!

   msfb replied to l_wheat's topic in New Nurse

   Congrats to you too! MsFB (no longer SN either)

9. Grad soon, start in Lehigh

   msfb replied to Delirium, RN's topic in Pennsylvania

   LVH is great. I am so excited to start there. I haven't met anyone that is unhappy in critical care there. I'm starting in March but in Med/Surg. I should have picked micu/sicu but I didn't apply early enough and there were no spots left for Jan. ...

10. ATI Testing!!!!

    msfb replied to clvjackson's topic in General Students

    fyrball, if you go into my results on the atitesting.com site, there are some tests that allow you to create custom remediation with the questions you are getting wrong. It's all the column in the right. There will be a CREATE link. The RN Comprehen...

11. Anyone have Sparks DX book? I have a Q

    msfb replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Students

    what about risk for imbalanced nutrition?

12. What Does Your Grade Consist Of?

    msfb replied to mike1973's topic in General Students

    It depends on the course. I am in a BSN program & we have a paper in every class that counts for anywhere from 10 to 25% of our grade. The rest is split between exams, quizzes, care plans and skills videotaping. However, the majority is always ...

13. Where Did you Work While in School? Pay & Hours.

    msfb replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I have managed to keep my full time job of 10 years through all of school. It has not been easy even though I am in a part time night & weekends program. I work 40hrs a week and suffice it to say I support both myself and my husband. I do need lo...

14. Help: Taking out stains on uniform?

    msfb replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    I have had a lot of success with Tide with bleach directly on the stain, scrubbed it with a toothbrush, and then followed in the washter with cold water and diluted bleach. Always check it before drying if the stain came out. If not, hit it again. ...

15. desales university??

    msfb replied to hushpupgrl's topic in Pennsylvania

    I emailed my friend at DeSales last night. I'll let you know when/if she writes back. I'll also ask any DeSales students I may run into while at clinical. Like I said, the accelerated students I interacted with a few weeks ago seemed very knowledge...