Becca608

Becca608

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  1. She is sleeping with a patient.............

    Becca608 replied to fournee's topic in General Nursing

    We never do and I would hope the OP would have the sense not to put those details in. This is a public forum and for all she knows, her Director or the coworker could be any one of

  2. HOPKINS: 20 minutes into the show

    Becca608 replied to HopeItWorksDNP's topic in General Nursing

    Ho-hum...what I can't believe is why the MD and his wife would allow thier children to be seen on national TV. Money talks, but I can't help but feel that those little girls are being exploited. I...

  3. Ever lie about what you do to your MD?

    Becca608 replied to strugglingnurse's topic in General Nursing

    How awful for your mom. I would have raised

  4. Need some advice on how to deal

    Becca608 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Just out of curiosity, how many patients do you have? If its only 1 or 2, then helping the family of your patient out with simple requests should not be a big deal. Most family members are willing...

  5. My Master Cardio stethoscope grew legs and walked out on me :(

    Becca608 replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    hmm...maybe some of the over-proliferating paranormal investigation groups could look into this? jason and grant, where are you?

  6. terminated

    Becca608 replied to lynn0808's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed...Tracy has the facts right. My oldest brother has been in management for years. He told me over a decade ago that there are only two questions that he asked... 1) Did this person work for...

  7. terminated

    Becca608 replied to lynn0808's topic in General Nursing

    Those who CAN, WORK. Those who CAN"T, get promoted to

  8. Terrified!!!!!

    Becca608 replied to gesm9's topic in General Nursing

    (((((gesm9))))) I start orientation Monday. My first nursing job. I still have to get through the NCLEX. And its OK. This forum has taught me that I am only human and I will make mistakes. I...

  9. Terrified!!!!!

    Becca608 replied to gesm9's topic in General Nursing

    Have you talked to a trusted instructor about how you feel? We all get panicky at times. The best place I have found to get a reality check is by talking to classmates (many of whom turned out to be...

  10. Missed orders!

    Becca608 replied to KyPinkRN's topic in General Nursing

    I decided my first clinical rotation in a hospital that MDs should be computer charting. I've got better things to do than to find five other busy people to interpret what is often a series of...

  11. terminated

    Becca608 replied to lynn0808's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry that this happened to you, but it sounds like the writing has been on the wall for some time. You knew this because you had already applied for another job. My experience in the...

  12. Do I let this nurse take the blame...?

    Becca608 replied to zamboni's topic in General Nursing

    Amazing how many MAs in MD offices present themselves as nurses. I started having an issue with this over a decade ago when a 'nurse' turned my mom's arm black and blue with a venipuncture. I later...

  13. Need advice on whether to pursue nursing

    Becca608 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    That depends.... Are you looking for a JOB or answering a call? Are you looking for a JOB or pursuing a passion to make a difference? If you are looking for a JOB that pays well, then nursing may not...

  14. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Becca608 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I learned it like this-- crutch-walking upstairs: the good goes to heaven and the bad goes to h*** cane walking = coal cane opposite affected leg awesome

  15. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Becca608 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    make 325 mg aspirin and have them hold it in the mouth to be absorbed sublingual or buccal. Saved my dad's life this past

  16. Refusal question, please give me your thoughts.

    Becca608 replied to emndarmic's topic in General Nursing

    There is always work for a good CNA. But I would find something else until you the perfect job. It sounds like you are being

  17. Need RN advice

    Becca608 replied to Bicster's topic in General Nursing

    We live in a community with a magnet hospital and a teaching institution with 4 RN (2 ADN and 2 BSN) programs within a 45 min drive. And yes, several people in my class were able to get into ICUs,...

  18. I can smell poop...

    Becca608 replied to Michelle123's topic in General Nursing

    I dread TPN patients...stools are like rancid peanut butter in appearance and

  19. Anyone can get into Nursing.

    Becca608 replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    India, You are only 17. Why would you want to continue to see someone that treats you like that? You deserve better--no man has the right to talk to a woman like that. Walk away. peace

  20. Anyone can get into Nursing.

    Becca608 replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    Listen, I have a BA in psychology and am only 6 classes shy of a biology degree--and they are garbage classes like basic physics and the second parts of chemistry and spanish. I can honestly say that...

  21. Maybe I am too tough???

    Becca608 replied to wearingmanyhats's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The worst experience I've ever had with CNAs was in a LTC during my first semester. I went to get a sweater for a client. As I passed the nursing station, the nurses were trying to find a couple of...

  22. "NEVER Events"

    Becca608 replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    This means that the families are going to have to pick up the slack and spend time with thier loved ones. Unfortunately, the reality is that the tv lawyers are going to be convincing the public that...

  23. "NEVER Events"

    Becca608 replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    What's the doc

  24. Just disgusted

    Becca608 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ((((Schmoo))))

  25. hippa violation with teen mother

    Becca608 replied to love for nursing's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Depends on the state and Mom and Dad will find out anyway, eventually. Pregnancy is not something that can be hidden forever. Thank you for reminding me that I need to look this up in my state;...