PEBBLES1

PEBBLES1

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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. Resume Help 4 Graduate Nurse

    PEBBLES1 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I need help with a graduate nurse resume. If you no of any websites that I can get help with cover letter and resume, please let me

  6. 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...

  7. 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....

  8. 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...

  9. 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

  10. 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...

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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,...

  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. 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...

  16. 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

  17. To aspirate or not to aspirate?!

    PEBBLES1 replied to RNStephNicole's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad also but, I have been a Medical Assistant for years and I was taught to aspirate in both schools. However, I don't aspirate because it hurts the person more. In my opinion, their is...

  18. Honest opinion about kaplan

    PEBBLES1 replied to aliciarae's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are very welcome. I just graduated nursing school Dec 08 and I took my boards in March 09. I had a lot of support when I was in school, so I like to give back when I can. I am avail to help u. You...

  19. Honest opinion about kaplan

    PEBBLES1 replied to aliciarae's topic in First Year After Licensure

  20. NCLEX PREP COURSE...need Help!

    PEBBLES1 replied to sponga310's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do you have Kaplan in your state? Here in Phila, I took kaplan, I sat in a classroom and the instructor broke down the question and she taught us how to choose the correct answers. Good

  21. LPN vs. RN - tell me what you think!

    PEBBLES1 replied to CharleeJo.RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think both positions are great. However, the state I live in, the LPN are mostly in nursing homes. A RN can go anywhere and the opportunites are endless for RN's. As you no, you do have your...

  22. Nclex tomorrow morning

    PEBBLES1 replied to motivated2nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The boards are easier than you think. You 3 will be fine and good luck 2

  23. Preceptor becomes villain

    PEBBLES1 replied to chilly2008's topic in California Nursing

    I had a similar experience with a preceptor. She told my instructor that I made a patient make up their own bed. Now that was a crock of crap. Why would I make any patient make up their own bed?...

  24. Which Saunders book should I buy? 3rd or 4th

    PEBBLES1 replied to helpmepass's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    4th edition. The info is up to date and it's just like the

  25. Honest opinion about kaplan

    PEBBLES1 replied to aliciarae's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, kaplan really helped me out. I thought kaplan's questions was harder than the boards. As for pharm it did not help. I used the saunders 4th edition for pharm. I had at least 15 pharm questions on...