PEBBLES1

PEBBLES1 specializes in heart failure and prison.

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1. Union-yes or no

   PEBBLES1 replied to RNBSN08's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

   I truly believe that it's a privilege to have a union in your facility. Not only do they fight for our members; you also have some job protection aginst managers whom abuse their authority as...

2. NOW what?? Terrified...

   PEBBLES1 replied to erocafeller's topic in Nurses Recovery

   as long as you have a prescription for both you will be fine. All you have to do is produce a print out from your pharmacy. Your ok. But, good

3. Calling off :-(

   PEBBLES1 replied to gaby19's topic in General Nursing

   What in the world!!!! So let me get this straight if you have to call out because your sick or have an emergency you have to find your own coverage???? Ok I have never heard of this. At my facility;...

4. Suspended from work for an investigation,can i resign and take another, will i look guilty

   PEBBLES1 replied to SuziQ63's topic in General Nursing

   We are all human and make mistakes. Since you haven't heard from them they may have terminated you. When it comes to narcotics they are strick. I would just send them a letter of resignation before...

5. Really disappointed with the reality of nursing.

   PEBBLES1 replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Here is something I hate also. When Pt's have on diapers who are not incontinenent and the refuse to use the bedside commode. I have a pts family members get mad with me because I couldn't change her...

6. I'm sure this has been said.. MA's calling themselves Nurses

   PEBBLES1 replied to AprilN's topic in General Nursing

   I have been a MA for 16 years and I never once passed myself off as a RN. I think the title of nurse is taken lightly and MA's and CNA's really do think they are. Now that I am a RN, I have truly...

7. Who's responsibility is it?

   PEBBLES1 replied to PEBBLES1's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the 2 comments. I forgot to mention, this patient has been on my floor since May 2010 and he is a frequent flyer, so every nurse on my floor has had the pleasure of caring for this

8. Who's responsibility is it?

   PEBBLES1 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a new nurse, but not new to the field. Here is my question? Who's responsibility is it? If you give report to a nurse and a situation occurs with a patient who should go? Here is the scenio....

9. Tattoos and body jewelry policies in hospitals

   PEBBLES1 replied to jdrown's topic in General Nursing

   Well mos places do have a policy. The policy where I work don't allow facial pierecings, however, it is also up to your manager. In my old dept, my manager would not allow you to have any facial...

10. Did I cause my patient to die faster?

    PEBBLES1 replied to lou_tango's topic in General Nursing

    you did not do anything wrong. It was her time to transition into the next life. Sorry to be so

11. Question about Concealed Weapons Carry

    PEBBLES1 replied to sambo23's topic in Florida Nursing

    It doesn't affect your ability to get into nursing school. I have been licensed to carry for over 10 years and never had a problem. Just make sure you are safe always remember safety

12. NEW NURSE ADVICE

    PEBBLES1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am starting a new job on the Heart failure unit as a RN and this will be my 1st job. I am a little nervous making this transition. I have been a MA for many years, so I do have some patient contact,...

13. Should you treat a prisoner different

    PEBBLES1 replied to PEBBLES1's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a min security prison. As RN's we can write some prescriptions under the medical director. I will give you a couple of examples that I have witness, 1st. I was doing a wound care and I...

14. Should you treat a prisoner different

    PEBBLES1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, here is my question. Should a prisoner be treated different? I am a brand new RN, however, I am not new to the medical field. I work in the prison system as a RN. When I was in school,...

15. Clinical Questions on Interviews!!! What were yours?

    PEBBLES1 replied to Visuals's topic in General Nursing

    I already work in a hospital, so my questions are why this particular floor or why do you want to work for this