Beary-nice

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  1. "Pre" code team

    Beary-nice replied to ERERER's topic in General Nursing

    We have this at our hospital...a RRT or Rapid Response Team. I didn't see the thread, but I'm sure there is one somewhere. Our team consists of the House Spvr, ICU Charge Nurse and a Resp Therapist....

  2. I'm 42 and I'm new here !!

    Beary-nice replied to Rine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Me loves cardiac stuff the most!!!! Good deal with the tape recorder...glad it helps! Hang in there...you have my

  3. I'm 42 and I'm new here !!

    Beary-nice replied to Rine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi There!!!!!! :icon_hug: Me loves Physiology!!!!!! Honest! I tutor it at my school because it has the reputation of freaking people out!!! Nice to meet you and good luck in your studies!

  4. What would you take?

    Beary-nice replied to nurse2btracy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow...that's tough...both would be interesting but I would opt for Spanish only cuz it would greatly benefit at my job. We have many Spanish speaking individuals in this area and the best I can do is...

  5. It's almost over!!!

    Beary-nice replied to moonischasingme1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Note my countdown....I can't wait!

  6. NEW HERE......took my teas today

    Beary-nice replied to shananin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm sorry you didn't do as well as you thought you should. That can be very disappointing! :uhoh21: Hang in there darlin' and by the way....welcome!

  7. I Hate My Program/instructors!

    Beary-nice replied to SinfulCNA27's topic in General Students

    I know what you mean and thank you for elaborating! I went back to school after almost 20 years, and my it has been an eye opener. I think way back when, I was naive. Now I sometimes question why...

  8. Nrs/Patient Ratio

    Beary-nice replied to meownsmile's topic in California Nursing

    We have recently went to something like this. Initially they wanted the ratio to be 1 RN to 4 pts but that lasted a week or two. They put the remaining LPNs on the floor to do CNA duties only. LPNs...

  9. I Finally Passed!!!! Whooopieee!!!!

    Beary-nice replied to nate2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yippppeeeeeee!!!! :yelclap: Congrats and best o'

  10. anyone else??

    Beary-nice replied to beannie's topic in Medical-Surgical

    And all this time I thought I was the only one! This is a day in the life of a M/S nurse...you do have my sympathy and attention! Enjoy any time you have away! When you have a good day, write that...

  11. Didn't follow doctor's orders

    Beary-nice replied to mediatix8's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: :yeahthat: :w00t:

  12. Didn't follow doctor's orders

    Beary-nice replied to mediatix8's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: Baseline sats...something to ponder. I would be looking at a parameter..like okay Doc what are we to be shooting for here with this patient? 88%??? 90%??? And what else can I do for...

  13. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    Beary-nice replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Been a LPN for 17 years and get $15.70 an hour. That is my flat rate with no

  14. Cna??

    Beary-nice replied to RN2B1DAY's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello! The program I am in requires that you have your CNA. Doesn't mean that you have to be practicing as one, but it helps. I would recommend it, I never thought it as a waste of time, in fact it...

  15. Nurse killed at work

    Beary-nice replied to chapmajc's topic in International Nursing

    How horrible! You will all be in my prayers and

  16. I Hate My Program/instructors!

    Beary-nice replied to SinfulCNA27's topic in General Students

    :yeahthat:

  17. I Hate My Program/instructors!

    Beary-nice replied to SinfulCNA27's topic in General Students

    Whoa!!!! Care to elaborate a little? Sounds pretty bad if you are ready to bug

  18. What do you do when it's time to go and you still haven't charted yet?

    Beary-nice replied to Shell5's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Time management is a biggie....but, it takes some time to learn that too. You can't do everything...but, charting is a must. I too also find myself charting at the end...so taking notes is important....

  19. Giving baths on CCU

    Beary-nice replied to NurseEcho's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm a little doofy and when I have floated to ICU/CCU, they have already given most of the pt's baths except for those who are A/O etc. What I am saying....I will be giving a bath and have someone...

  20. What makes you say THAT'S WHY I'M A NURSE??

    Beary-nice replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I got a lightbulb moment the last weekend I worked.... I took care of a 97y/o woman with end stage heart failure, she had no family....and I mean nobody. She wanted to sit on the side of the bed for...

  21. Not liking my new job so well after all!! :o(

    Beary-nice replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    hopefully things will go better for you...that is soooo disappointing! i remember all too well going through the same thing because i was a cna at the same place where i then worked as a lpn. it was...

  22. Nurses and Nursing Students: what was/is your biggest pet peeve in nursing school?

    Beary-nice replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    my big peeve is patho class right now. the instructor is new and she tries but she has zero authority. there are a bunch of students that make up the back row peanut gallery and they are always...

  23. I Passed!!!

    Beary-nice replied to hopenfaith12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    May I just say....WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!! :w00t: Congrats and best

  24. Over-prescribing antibiotics at its best! (i can't believe this happened)

    Beary-nice replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    you know, this is a very good way to put it also!

  25. Over-prescribing antibiotics at its best! (i can't believe this happened)

    Beary-nice replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    oh my! that is interesting! i have seen similar situations, not often but have seen them. there are still some md's out there that believe antibiotics are for whatever ails ya. i worked in a small...