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  1. Clogs while nursing

    barbyann replied to Leselberry's topic in General Nursing

    My Crocs have teeth and if you try to remove them from my feet they will BITE

  2. Demanding pt provides nasal sample on labeled card

    barbyann replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Recently had a pt who was saving pubic hairs in a paper cup for his doctor to send off to the lab. Being a customer service specialist, I labeled and coded the cup and placed it in a biohazard bag to...

  3. Concerned for Our Elderly Citizens - Need Your Help

    barbyann replied to AJACKSON1048's topic in General Nursing

    Medication certified staff have been used for over 20 years in Connecticut. They are employed by state and private facilities that give care to the mentally retarded. They go through a short (20 hour)...

  4. Criminal or just Bad Judgement?

    barbyann replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    You are not over reacting. You describe inappropriate behavior towards co-workers and patients. Report it and follow-up. Felony conviction is a huge red

  5. I woke up during surgery, Have you?

    barbyann replied to GatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I have experienced awareness during a surgical procedure. It is such a traumatic experience for me still, 6 years later, that I cannot post about the details comfortably. It happens, it is...

  6. *HELP*Confusion with Interview??

    barbyann replied to AtlantaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had this scenario once when I interviewed for a state job. This was a union run ICF, and pay based on past experience in the specific field (MR/DD). You did have to prove your past pay scale in the...

  7. Working while sick!

    barbyann replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have told the story here before....finding smoke coming out of my basement as I was on the way out the door to work. Got family out, called 911, firemen arrive with full gear to put out fire,...

  8. Where's my thank-you card?

    barbyann replied to SierraN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    About five years ago I had the same feelings as you. There was a nurse on our unit who would get letters sent to admin about how wonderful she was. She was an OK nurse, no better or worse than me. I...

  9. 'Uniform' Dress Code

    barbyann replied to fromtheheartRN's topic in General Nursing

    roflmao

  10. weekends only and sick time

    barbyann replied to flower615's topic in General Nursing

    I work a weekend program and work 24 and get paid for 30. The extra six hours is considered a weekly "bonus". We accrue PTO just like everyone else and can use that for sick or vacation time. We also...

  11. Wisconsin Nurse being charged with criminal neglect

    barbyann replied to psalm_55's topic in General Nursing

    I think your view is way too narrow. You don't know if a mistake you made has harmed someone. There are all kinds of errors, those that come to light immediately, some that become known at a later...

  12. Wisconsin Nurse being charged with criminal neglect

    barbyann replied to psalm_55's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO, Any medication meant to hang in a pump should NOT have a hole for hanging from a pole. I believe there should be a clip inside the pump to attach the bag to. This would make it impossible to...

  13. Does Magnet Status make a difference?

    barbyann replied to abbythetabby's topic in General Nursing

    Well I have worked under magnet status now for one year. There have been many changes, and I remained hopeful till now. What effects me most are the staffing changes/ratios that were made. Yes, we now...

  14. Fresh off of orientation and...

    barbyann replied to JenNJFLCA's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, a post-op and two d/c's can throw anyone off track. Hang in and know there will be more days like that. Hoping you have a peaceful

  15. nursing caps

    barbyann replied to biker nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am shocked that any hospital is allowing caps in this day and age. Caps disappeared around the same time as IM injections of antibiotics in hospitals and for one very good reason, MRSA. In the good...

  16. What are your weaknesses?

    barbyann replied to medicrnohio's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would give one skill weakness and one positive personal weakness. Example: I want you to know I haven't had much experience with IV starts, but this job will give me the chance to change all that!...

  17. RN please please please help

    barbyann replied to HeatherRR's topic in General Nursing

    1. What is your definition of nursing? A nurse is someone who helps people navigate through the healthcare system from birth to death. 2. What changes have you seen throughout nursing? Nurses are...

  18. Lowest of the Low

    barbyann replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my line of thinking, the probationary period goes two ways! Do they like you and do you like them? I would plan to evaluate THEM at 90 days and see how they stand up Do you feel supported by...

  19. Falls (kinda long, sorry!)

    barbyann replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    This situation is not a fall. It was not witnessed. She was "found on floor". There is big difference. Also pt stated "she sat down". I would have her on bed alarm from now on. Don't over think this...

  20. Planning our future and outsourcing

    barbyann replied to Mudwoman's topic in General Nursing

    An important and thought provoking thread! If history is a predictor of the future, nursing will include CHANGE. I'm 43yo, my plan includes remaining flexible and watching national and international...

  21. keep getting cancelled/put on call

    barbyann replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry for your experience so far. It is common practice where I work in CT also. I don't understand how these hospitals get away with it. You would think that the business of running a hospital...

  22. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    barbyann replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Long ago, when I was a CNA, I witnessed an RN attempt to get a MR patient to swallow a dulcolax suppository. I took it away. I never did find out if she was just too lazy to give it correctly or if...

  23. An ADN Degree is NOT a "2 year" Degree

    barbyann replied to West_Coast_Ken's topic in General Nursing

    Great thread..................It took me five years to get that "two" year

  24. What do you like most/least about being a nurse?

    barbyann replied to rtin05's topic in General Nursing

    Good - job security, good pay/benefits, helping people, diverse interactions with pts and coworkers, learning something new everyday, being part of a large organization (team). Bad - FLOATING, having...

  25. My new GPN job after 3 days.

    barbyann replied to AliciaMarieGPN's topic in General Nursing

    You have learned many important lessons in your 3 days. You need to observe the good, the bad and the ugly. This will let you decide what kind of nurse you want to be at the end of your orientation....