Teshiee

Teshiee

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  1. Scrub tops that don't shrink to your armpits; anyone know of any?

    Teshiee replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I just got plum sick of exuberant amount of money for scrub tops. S.C.R.U.B.S. are the best made scrub to for me because they are true sizes but they are expensive so I just took one of my scrub tops...

  2. "The View" insults nursing

    Teshiee replied to SandySummers's topic in General Nursing

    We live in a country that people are going to say, stereotype, and prejudge. As a black woman nothing suprises me in this "Great Nation" I simply turn the station off, don't patronize my hard earn...

  3. bad eval

    Teshiee replied to shrinkyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately that is the trend with some facilities. They are pushing that patient/customer satisfaction mess to the point the nurse has to been over and kiss that azz! If it were unfounded I would...

  4. Drs. handwriting - Can you read it well?

    Teshiee replied to RN2007's topic in General Nursing

    If I can't read it I go to the horses mouth instead of the

  5. Are you allowed to wear your rings

    Teshiee replied to magRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I can see gowns but gloves? If the parents scrubbed for 3 minutes like us why would they need gloves when it is THEIR baby they are touching? If that is the case why even have them visit at

  6. mistakes in the NICU

    Teshiee replied to nicudaynurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our policy states we are not allowed to put medications with feedings. If anyone ever saw pregestimil it looks like lipids if you are not really paying attention. A nurse grabbed it by mistake...

  7. Is a pacifier a chargeable item in your facility?

    Teshiee replied to layna's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In our NICU unit the preemie ones are expensive and our nurse manager keeps them in her office. Personally if nurturing should come from mommies then these mommies should have their baby at home. It...

  8. No Call/No Show

    Teshiee replied to jude11142's topic in General Nursing

    So typical. I agree with you don't sign nothing you felt you were innocent of. They love you when you work your azz to the bone to cover shifts no one wants to do and when something like this happen...

  9. Nurses who let NAs Boss them around

    Teshiee replied to PhePhe's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with all of you are saying. A nursing staff is only good as the managment support. It is really frustrating. I was working in a nursing home as a LVN charge nurse and I had to assign a cna...

  10. Development of NEC- questions for you!

    Teshiee replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I love this sight just last night one of my kids were looking distended even had some loops but a simple glycerin chip relieve him and he was fine. I guess if you keep assessing not letting up and...

  11. Cheating In School

    Teshiee replied to cokie's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is one profession you shouldn't cheat in. Imagine the ramifications!!!! If you cheat expulsion immediately 0 tolerance for that

  12. I decided to start my career on a Medical-Surgical unit. Looking for advice

    Teshiee replied to peaceful2100's topic in General Nursing

    You pretty much answered your own advice! I think it is benefical when you are learning Med surg is the foundation of all nursing areas and what way to start. Some may disagree but you ultimately...

  13. Songs that you can relate to nursing.

    Teshiee replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    Destiny's Child - Survivor Gloria Gaynor - I will

  14. why do some nurses forget that they were once students?

    Teshiee replied to geleesa's topic in General Students

    AND THEY WONDER WHY THEY SAY, "NURSES EAT THEIR YOUNG" THIS THREAD IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE. CAN'T EVEN HAVE AN OPINION WITHOUT SOMEONE GETTING AN ATTITUDE. My advice get through nursing school and...

  15. "Are my testicles black?"

    Teshiee replied to SusyZeke's topic in Nursing Humor

    oooh gosh that was cute!!!!

  16. Nurses rat on nurses

    Teshiee replied to rscarlatti's topic in General Nursing

    It's amazing to me with nursing complaining they are all so busy yet have time to observe someone's bad nursing skills or act. There is a way of doing things I feel confront in a non judgemental,...

  17. Night shift vs. Day shift...

    Teshiee replied to jaxnRN's topic in General Nursing

    NIGHTS are the bomb! I can't stand day shift I tried it for one month and I found myself tired not wanting to socialize but go straight to bed when I got home. My husband says I was very cranky and...

  18. Do you have to be "super smart" to be a nurse?

    Teshiee replied to Rootbear76's topic in General Nursing

    To be honest you must have common sense. I have had nursing students who made straight A's but didn't have a clue when it came to the clinical setting. I am not saying all students who makes A's are...

  19. Quit nursing school due to head games.

    Teshiee replied to BioRN's topic in General Students

    I am so sorry to hear that. And they don't understand why most people cringe of the thought of being nurses. I don't understand why these instructors have to be so tired and ignorant toward the...

  20. sleeping staff

    Teshiee replied to night owl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I can see if you are on the clock and not on a break. But what one does on their 30 minutes is their business just as long as they are on time!!!!! Sounds like a bunch of daytimers on this thread. I...

  21. I Got The Nicu Job!!!

    Teshiee replied to fergus51's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: CONGRADULATIONS ON YOUR NEW JOB! YOU WILL LOVE IT. WELCOME TO THE RANKS OF NICU NURSES EVERYWHERE! THERE WILL BE A NICU CONVENTION IN VEGAS I...

  22. Sewing your own scrubs

    Teshiee replied to obeyacts2's topic in General Nursing

    I use to sew in highschool and I can a little but I would need instructions could someone pm me? I would love to sew scrubs you save lots of money. I have plenty of new scrubs to tear apart!!!!!!

  23. new grad icu orientations 6-8 wks- safe?

    Teshiee replied to scrubs12's topic in General Nursing

    I would find out what is involved in this 6-8week course. My Nicu training was 12 weeks with 2 8 hour classroom days and 2 days with preceptor 12 hour days. Then afterward we had an additional 2...

  24. blackmail by hospital

    Teshiee replied to poppyrn's topic in General Nursing

    renerian that was cold. See keeping you from doing what makes you happy because she knows you work a lot of overtime. I hope you find something better and drop the bomb on their

  25. Staffing and acuity

    Teshiee replied to BBnurse34's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oooh no they are wrong for doing that to you. Definately should have been an extra