beckster

beckster

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  1. Demoted from ICU to IMCU

    beckster replied to TiffanyB1313's topic in General Nursing

    Work there a year for the experience and then you'll be in a position to decide about ICU. Or quit/transfer to ED, if that's your preference. Think of it as something you did for your resume. If...

  2. Suicide

    beckster replied to Racer15's topic in Emergency

    I am so sorry. I think she was saying goodbye to you, judging by some of the content of her conversation with you and she had decided. To repeat, she made her mind up to complete suicide and she did...

  3. What was your scariest threat from a patient or family member

    beckster replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Wish the JW's would realize nobody particularly LIKES or WANTS to give blood. Someone must tell them it's personally rewarding for us, judging by the way they act. Administering blood is a

  4. omg I forgot to give report!

    beckster replied to kellicutshair's topic in General Nursing

    Ha! I have had identical dreams! Or maybe more like night terrors. I've both forgotten to give report and had the preceeding nurse forget to give me report. Usually it was not a problem and I read...

  5. Are most new grad RN preceptors like this on the first day?

    beckster replied to Smilie0809RN's topic in General Nursing

    How is he even a nurse? Where is the caring

  6. Nursing turnover/retention, safety

    beckster replied to kasia122's topic in General Nursing

    I retired from a community hospital in CT about 18 months ago. Your comment has me very curious! I think this very much reflects the working environment - obviously, people are bailing because...

  7. Mom suing nurse after suffocation accident

    beckster replied to MunoRN's topic in Nursing News

    Statute of limitations coming up, I'm guessing. She probably feels like "It's now or

  8. Verbal order-Denied by resident

    beckster replied to Traumamama02's topic in Emergency

    Whoa - my first thought is that this resident is using propofol. Why did he get you the propofol and spike the bottle? Simply to be "helpful? If he removed it from Pyxis or whatever he created a...

  9. Capitalism vs. Greed: What Has Been the Nursing Impact

    beckster replied to Mijourney's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    [h=1]Says it all:Mayo Clinic: Privately insured patients to get priority over Medicaid, Medicare

  10. I have a real problem with ancillary staff and am at my wits end. I need help.

    beckster replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    Regarding "way of sexual pleasuring with the mouth"...I stopped here & could read no further! LOL "Something Something Cunnilingus?" To google I go! Thnx for the

  11. Anyone know about Labor Laws?

    beckster replied to iowaALF-RN's topic in General Nursing

    What about FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act)? If her doctor agrees and does the paperwork, there's nothing an employer can do, as it is federal law. They can decline to grant it, which means she...

  12. Finally Leaving Nursing...For Good!

    beckster replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand your feelings. Kudos to you for not become bogged down in the perception of yourself as a "failure" and finding a new profession which will be more rewarding, especially more...

  13. Dr. told patient, "Nurses are STUPID".

    beckster replied to Daetwin2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    His statement says more about HIM than it does about you. He'll be sick sometime & discover the

  14. Feeling Isolated while on Monitoring

    beckster replied to gnurse2089's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This is crazy! i got a dui 21 yrs ago in CT & it never impacted my job at all. It was my first and only offense & I got a work permit to drive to and from work, had to go to ETOH Education on...

  15. Do you need to maintain your malpractice insurance after your license is inactive?

    beckster replied to Starwarsstars's topic in Retired Nurses

    I have always read employers will seek to prove nurses did not follow policy, thus relieving the employer of responsibility. Is this

  16. Glad to witness an AMA

    beckster replied to Kharma711's topic in General Nursing

    I commend you on the positive attitude toward this patient. I've said many times "There's a good reason nurses don't carry guns on the job because I would have used it!" I've had patients like this...

  17. So is there really a nursing shortage?

    beckster replied to VegGal's topic in General Nursing

    Certain areas always have openings, particularly for experienced RN's. But these positions are often ED or ICU7P-7A, or Day/Night Flex, for example. But these types of positions are burnout jobs and...

  18. suicide? Is this a trend with new nurses that can not cope?

    beckster replied to elysRN's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like PTSD. And this is only what he was willing to talk about. I am sorry he didn't seek help because help is

  19. A newfound appreciation

    beckster replied to LonghornChic's topic in School

    "I popped a knee back in and handed out 2 shirts to cover side boob today." And that's just

  20. A newfound appreciation

    beckster replied to LonghornChic's topic in School

    And that's just

  21. Breakroom refrigerator theft

    beckster replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work with an ED MD who stole food. She had issues stemming from childhood abuse, I think, but still, it was ridiculous. She was also rather squeamish so after having one too many lunches...

  22. Seeking advice from all you Introverted nurses out there...

    beckster replied to jk2185's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I absolutely understand what you are saying. I just retired from my One Day Surgery position and the peace and quiet is heavenly! I used to "pretend" alot and tell myself I was an actor in a role....

  23. Nurses Humilated - Illinois

    beckster replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

    So glad I'm done with this profession, which is being ruined and corrupted by greed and "customer satisfaction." If there is ever an uptick in the economy nurses will leave in droves. The pendulum...

  24. When our older nurses die :(

    beckster replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Dear AAC.271: I think I know the spirit in which you commented and I wish others hadn't been so quick to jump on you. I'm 62 and just retired. I'm a little long in the tooth myself but sometimes I...

  25. Nurses Humilated - Illinois

    beckster replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Just retired from nursing and this type of abusive corporate healthcare. So glad, so glad, so glad. 34 years of intimidation, bullying and only devolution in status of nurses. And then we're told...