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barbyann

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  1. Nurse Week Goodies, funniest ones you've seen

    barbyann replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    One year we got a 4ft submarine sandwich....and everyone got Listeria and couldn't work. It forced the higher ups to work the floors.......best gift

  2. Vent

    barbyann replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    I was at Home Depot a while back and the cashier looked up at me and started crying, she said "you probably don't remember me but you were my nurse and I will never forget you" ...... She then told...

  3. opinions on Magnet hospitals?

    barbyann replied to nursecass's topic in General Nursing

    I like the free pen and badge

  4. MD Quote of the Week

    barbyann replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Doc to me (after a heated discussion) "What charm school did you go to? Cause I certainly wouldn't want to send my daughter there." Yes, really

  5. *Vent* RN's make toast?!?!?!

    barbyann replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    form a committee..include dietary, nursing, patient advocates, CEO, security and the fire marshall. Discuss ad nauseum the pros and cons of the current toasting protocol. Meet for an hours length at...

  6. Did anyone else have a good night?

    barbyann replied to Up2nogood RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, I had a good night too. I resigned.

  7. Pending endorsement licensure

    barbyann replied to ncnrse08's topic in General Nursing

    I started the endorsement process in April, sigh, and still no license. I check every day to see if it has been issued. I am very concerned about the "Government mandated furloughs" happening at the...

  8. Bad day ... Gone GOOD !!!

    barbyann replied to kerric511's topic in General Nursing

    What an awesome story. So happy for

  9. Bad Day

    barbyann replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    You are not alone. Been

  10. Hungry Nurse or Troublemaker?

    barbyann replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I feel pressure to work off the clock. Not blatant statements, just subtle

  11. burnout

    barbyann replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, *wiping tears from my eyes, you have touched me deeply. Please know I hear your cries. I feel it too. The only thing that helps me rise up and out of the pit of nursing despair is when I look at...

  12. I was just laid off

    barbyann replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    So

  13. Swine flu, yeah I'll work...

    barbyann replied to Jules A's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Can we all agree to hold out for hazardous duty

  14. BSN RN & Certifications not allowed on my badge: I am outraged!

    barbyann replied to Simba2241's topic in General Nursing

  15. BSN RN & Certifications not allowed on my badge: I am outraged!

    barbyann replied to Simba2241's topic in General Nursing

    I am one ADN who wishes it said ADN on her badge. That way when someone has to float to Step-down, take over charge or assist in an emergent procedure on the floor I could point out that the BSNs are...

  16. Being sent home after floating?

    barbyann replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Valid point. When the census is low do they send home security personnel, kitchen help, secretaries, housekeeping, admin., valet attendants, etc.......Nope, just nursing staff. Remind me again why we...

  17. Demerol PCA Pumps

    barbyann replied to walk2's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, no more Demerol around

  18. Please pray it will go fast

    barbyann replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I hope the time flies by for you. Good

  19. "Fired for NO Reason"

    barbyann replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Amen, Amen,

  20. Night Shift Sleeping Woes

    barbyann replied to JessiekRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, when I wake up around 5pm I have a regular dinner that is low or no carb. That way it doesn't drag me down and gives me stamina to get through the shift. Some of my friends are touting the...

  21. Night Shift Sleeping Woes

    barbyann replied to JessiekRN's topic in General Nursing

    Keeping blood sugar trends consistent throughout the week is part of my secret too. I usually have a yogurt or fruit or broth around 2300 at work, then H2O the rest of

  22. Non Direct Patient Care

    barbyann replied to pnurseuwm's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience, the clerical nursing jobs are saved for those nurses who haved worked at the bedside for years and find themselves unable to physically perform the bedside role. They then, as an act...

  23. Coworkers that SLEEP on the job....arrrggghh!!!

    barbyann replied to nervousnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To me sleeping on the job means while punched in. What someone does on their unpaid break, after reporting off to another nurse, is their

  24. Coworkers that SLEEP on the job....arrrggghh!!!

    barbyann replied to nervousnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I make it quite clear to my co-workers that if a tragedy should ever happen, like a suicide, a code that is short staffed, a patient wanders out of the hospital, and I am asked by a lawyer to recount...

  25. Nurses, where do you see yourself in 5-10 years?

    barbyann replied to learning08's topic in General Nursing

    In ten years I would like to be working in a clam shack, down by the ocean, breathing in fresh, salty air while wiping down tables and fighting off seagulls. I am hoping there will not be a hospital...