sbic56

sbic56 BSN, RN

Obstetrics, M/S, Psych

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  1. Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

    sbic56 replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree bad seeds would be weeded out if it took 6 years to become a nurse, as for $20-30/hr it would be the only the mother theresa's of the profession who would go through that many years of misery...

  2. Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

    sbic56 replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Good answer. Maybe I started out thinking I could make this big difference, but that faded within the first few years and the reasons you mention is what has kept me in the field long term. Not that...

  3. Nclex Exam 6 times

    sbic56 replied to kjolly15's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats to the OP! You are a testiment to following your dreams and I commend you for that! I know a fantastic nurse who took 3 tries to pass; some just are not test takers. Melissa I wondered, too,...

  4. Who mixes pitocin and mag?

    sbic56 replied to bbnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We mix both initially. Pharmacy sends up mixed bags thereafter, unless it is 5p-8a, when it's closed. (Small rural

  5. Are you a nurse from a dysfunctional family?

    sbic56 replied to jenpstudentrn's topic in General Nursing

    I've yet to meet a family that is not dysfunctional. I think nurses use nursing as therapy oftentimes. It does make me feel good about my dysfunctional self to care for people, since I didn't get...

  6. What if I do not have enough time to do 3000 ques. before my exam???

    sbic56 replied to pie123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Is this concentration of test questions something new in nursing programs? I can see going over an NCLEX book to prepare for the boards, but it almost sounds like there is some sort of minimum...

  7. Colleague bitten by pt--what should be done for the bitee?

    sbic56 replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My understanding is the same. When the court intervenes, the source person loses their right to refuse. As it should be, IMO. Why should the bitee or any potentially infective body fluid recipient be...

  8. Colleague bitten by pt--what should be done for the bitee?

    sbic56 replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure about Texas, but in Maine the blood sample can be obtained by court order. If the source person refuses and wants to fight it, it would be no different than if someone refused to go to jail....

  9. Cheapest Scrubs online?

    sbic56 replied to Butternut's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    http://scrubs-r-us.com/ Cheap, but good quality. Solid colors only, but plenty to choose

  10. Colleague bitten by pt--what should be done for the bitee?

    sbic56 replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    In Maine, even if the source person refuses, the courts can order a blood draw for testing. The only stipulation is that the person receiving the exposure agree to have their blood tested first so...

  11. "Just a number"

    sbic56 replied to ZZTopRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    But, isn't it true that odds are you passed if you got 75? Everyone I know who finished with 75 questions passed. Seems not too many do so poorly they fail with just 75

  12. caught stealing narcs

    sbic56 replied to Tony35NYC's topic in General Nursing

    The short answer is she wasn't thinking at all. She is an addict and was deluded into thinking she was going to get away with this. I've seen it up close. Amazing thing is it's sometimes the nurse you...

  13. Nursing Issue - Medication Aides

    sbic56 replied to M&MRN2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That's the real concern to me. I see it as the facilities error for calling tiffany a charge nurse as it could confuse those who don't know what her qualifications are. She can be charge and it sounds...

  14. Nursing Issue - Medication Aides

    sbic56 replied to M&MRN2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm hoping tiffanycmt will clarify what she meant by those two statements. I doubt she takes doctor's orders in the sense that an RN/LPN does, ie. telephone orders, but rather she can note and...

  15. Nursing Issue - Medication Aides

    sbic56 replied to M&MRN2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    tiffanycmt did say she worked as a "charge nurse", but I didn't take that as her literally meaning she was a nurse, as she did say there was an LPN working over her. (I'm thinking you saw it the same...

  16. Certified Medication Technician

    sbic56 replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    Who could keep track of how meds were reacting on 46 patients?? What I am saying is that a well educated med aide can be a valuable part of the team. They, too, gain experience over time, just as I...

  17. Certified Medication Technician

    sbic56 replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt you'll feel differently about a competent med aide once you get your LPN, as you understand what's important; knowledge of the medication you are passing. I came back into psych nursing from...

  18. Certified Medication Technician

    sbic56 replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    Alot of comments here are regarding the pharm course in school and how this makes nurses qualified to give meds. I did have a great pharm course back in '84, but if that is what I was falling back on...

  19. Infection control in the workplace advice needed

    sbic56 posted a topic in Infectious Disease

    The staff working the phones at our crisis agency are especially vulnerable to picking up viruses during cold and flu season as they work in closed triage areas and are constantly on the phones which...

  20. Photography in L&D

    sbic56 replied to pebbles1977's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Actually, if the medical staff are performing as they are supposed to, a video could actually prove to be valuable to the defense if it ever went to court. This is another form of documentation, not...

  21. I Think I've Just About Had It.......

    sbic56 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nursing Career

    Awww Tweety... I'm not old either, but in nurse years, I, and probably alot of us are getting up there. No harm in admitting that...actually it is wise to know where you are at in life! How many other...

  22. Nurses Who Smoke

    sbic56 replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, great solution oriented approach while keeping the nurses happy at the same time! I have a problem with the ex-smoker or anti-smoker mentality. Some coporations are even firing employees for...

  23. Nurses Who Smoke

    sbic56 replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    BENNETTRN If you are scared, is it because you are scared of failing when you try to quit? Be easy on yourself there; it takes the average person 8 tries to actually kick the habit! I can understand...

  24. I Think I've Just About Had It.......

    sbic56 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nursing Career

    Plus...you want to be in good shape for the arrival of that "little miracle" I see mentioned by your avatar.

  25. I Think I've Just About Had It.......

    sbic56 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nursing Career

    marla Lots of empathy coming from this direction! I wasn't physically where you are, but mentally I was so ready for the change. I went from a very busy OB floor to working as a nurse consultant and...