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  1. accepted in 2, How do I choose

    barbyann replied to soontobe2011's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I am an NCC grad and I whole-heartedly endorse their program. I was VERY well prepared for the NCLEX and my first med/surg job. That being said I would advise you to stay close to home. Having a...

  2. CNA's for better care

    barbyann replied to philippians4:13's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I will most certainly do as you ask. I started my career in the early 80's as a CNA in pediatric long term care. We had 5 pts on days, if someone called out sick we went up to 6 pts MAX. It seemed a...

  3. What to say????

    barbyann replied to michael79's topic in General Nursing

    I would not address the caregiver alone. I think I would hold an inservice for all the CNAs to address the issue of verbal abuse. I would document what was taught, who attended and how it was...

  4. Bathroom Inservicing

    barbyann posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is it common practice for your hospital to post clinical educational materials in the bathroom across from the toilet? How about pie charts and graphs representing your unit's "weak" areas that need...

  5. Bathroom Inservicing

    barbyann replied to barbyann's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to everyone for their replies. It seems to be the norm. I will relax and let them post away. I did enjoy the descriptions "on the john training" and "potty training". Made me smile. Nursing...

  6. Jean Watson, Nursing Theorist

    barbyann replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I have had both of these thoughts recently. I agree

  7. What would be your perfect computer charting system?

    barbyann replied to hsmom24boys's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to see a computer screen with a picture (cartoonish) of a pt in a bed. I would like to be able to click on the IVF and have a menu pop up that will let me enter the input this shift. Then...

  8. Reporting other nurses

    barbyann replied to wanderlust99's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry you are experiencing this type of pettiness. My response to the NM would have been flippant, probably something like "I can see now why you have the need for travelers". (not the best...

  9. Those who love working in ortho

    barbyann replied to anneles's topic in General Nursing

    I loved the restoration factor of ortho. We gave people new hips and knees and made them pain FREE and with a better quality of life. I loved seeing people months later in the market and seeing them...

  10. Dr.s throwing their weight around...............

    barbyann replied to LSRNgrad2008's topic in General Nursing

    Just reply......"Your not a people person are you?" and go about your business. I agree with the above poster....I answer to who signs my paycheck and the BON. Be a duck and let the rain roll right...

  11. Please list your opinions on this subject i am dealing with.

    barbyann replied to 49*1's topic in General Nursing

    My advice to you is to get financial counseling from a credit/debt advisor. Have someone look over the numbers and advise you. They can renegotiate your terms and make the payments more manageable. I...

  12. Nurses who smoke marijuana

    barbyann replied to e4c5's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is interesting. Think I will take an MD prescribed relaxant and sit back and

  13. Nurses who smoke marijuana

    barbyann replied to e4c5's topic in General Nursing

    I also do not agree with drug testing. I just don't feel as strongly as you do about it. I refrain because I want to keep my career. I am also planning my retirement and I am budgeting in

  14. CT vs. NY, which is better for nursing??

    barbyann replied to littlenewbie's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    The best way to approach this is to interview EVERYWHERE you are interested then go home and run the numbers. No one can tell you what is right for you. Base pay is only a guide, differentials,...

  15. Moving to Norwalk CT

    barbyann replied to NOTROCK1's topic in General Nursing

    Relocation and sign on bonuses are changing as we speak. The economy is hitting hard. Stamford was offering $10k sign-on, payed out over 18 mos. in 3 installments. I do not know what it is now. I say...

  16. Moving to Norwalk CT

    barbyann replied to NOTROCK1's topic in General Nursing

    You need to interview at both Norwalk and Stamford. Get a feel for them. I know more about Stamford personally, but have friends at Norwalk. Ortho floor at Norwalk recently lost their award winning...

  17. 130 miles/2 hours 15 minutes each way to work?

    barbyann replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just gave up a one year stint at a one hour commute. It was OK. If this is a large hospital you do have another option. If you work days you should be able to sleep at the hospital in someones...

  18. Moving to Norwalk CT

    barbyann replied to NOTROCK1's topic in General Nursing

    Stamford and Norwalk are great places to work. Great Onco services. Your problem will be finding a decent, affordable place to live. Good Luck! Oh, Norwalk is union, Stamford is

  19. Shingles

    barbyann replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in General Nursing

    The chicken pox virus never really goes away, it lays dormant in your body and can later in life reactivate itself as shingles. So, no you cant catch shingles at work. You can catch chicken pox from...

  20. MRSA isolation

    barbyann replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. If "they" wanted to reduced MRSA in hospitals then "they" would nasal swab each employee for MRSA yearly when they did the PPD. Why is that not

  21. Addressing the Nursing Shortage

    barbyann replied to gdpawel's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    giving nurses a greater role on boards can help them feel valued and invested in health care organizations. yup, that about sums it up! great

  22. Charge Nurse

    barbyann replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I was thrown to the dogs, never, ever received training. I think its called baptism by fire! Night charge has full pt.

  23. Does this sound like "a little much" to you??

    barbyann replied to PICNICRN's topic in General Nursing

    I love this idea. Now when I go in to the room every hour I can report to Mr. Smith, the sick person, that NO, in fact his medication has still not been sent up from pharmacy, his name is still not in...

  24. Considering joining the Peace Corps as an RN

    barbyann replied to nursern07's topic in General Nursing

    I think the MI program sounds like the adventure you are looking for. You are young and not tied down, now is the time to throw caution to the wind. I would suggest you contact at least two people who...

  25. would you rather..

    barbyann replied to glamgalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I like to do two in a row, take two days off then work the 3rd. Sleeping is not an issue for me. I just go with the flow. I sleep around commitments and appointments. Husbands and kids wreak havoc on...