sbic56

sbic56 BSN, RN

Obstetrics, M/S, Psych

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  1. Nurses Who Kill

    sbic56 replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    This is perfect media fodder. This doesn't reflect poorly on nurses in general in the least, IMO. The guy was a serial killer. John Wayne Gacy played the part of a clown, but his heinous crimes did...

  2. 1930's Nursing style...

    sbic56 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Neat to see how we have evolved. Some great, some not so great. All in all, I think nurses had less headaches and probably enjoyed their jobs more "back in the day." Must be something to that thought...

  3. Do Nurses Practice What They Preach? Part 2

    sbic56 replied to tgibson3770's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you, Tweety. All of us, nurses or whoever would benefit from better health practices. No one is perfect and we can all make an effort to improve our own lifestyle choices. I take no offense...

  4. Survey: Do you think hospitals should require a uniform code for nurses?

    sbic56 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    At a time when hospitals are having such a hard time finding nurses, I think it is pretty irresponsible of them to mandate some sort of dress code on top of it all. Professionalism is not about how...

  5. Pain Medicine for a dying patient ...

    sbic56 replied to Tweety's topic in Pain Management

    Well said! Tweety, when my mom was dying, she presented just as you describe your patient. I asked the nurse to give her some more MS and she wouldn't because her resps were something like 8. My...

  6. Are you an incompetent nurse?

    sbic56 replied to tgibson3770's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    :chuckle OK... see...I was answering while you were editting. I do see... don't mean to insult anyone either, I just htink it is an apt observation. I have been part of the biting at times myself!...

  7. Are you an incompetent nurse?

    sbic56 replied to tgibson3770's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Now this is getting silly. You apologize for me agreeing with

  8. Are you an incompetent nurse?

    sbic56 replied to tgibson3770's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    CCU NRS OK, I'm confused. You made an observation, then you apologized for stereotyping, then you went on to say how your original observation was correct. I don't see why you should feel the need...

  9. Nurses, Would you go into nursing if you had to do it all over again?

    sbic56 replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    No. It has been quite an experience and I have to admit it has, in large part, molded me into who I am today, but if I could start all over again? No way would I follow the same

  10. Male nurse kills 40 patients...what do you think?

    sbic56 replied to jdm33351's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. We still distinguish between male and female police officers and firemen, er people, as well. Hec, my mom got an award in the '60's for being the 1st female president of public accountants. I...

  11. Are you an incompetent nurse?

    sbic56 replied to tgibson3770's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    CCU NRS Agreed. An all female nurse team can funtion well and still be awfully critical of one another. I've seen it and don't think it is done necessarily because the group is all that...

  12. pay scale- why so hush hush??

    sbic56 replied to lanilpn's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent post worth repeating. No need to get mad, just understand how it works. Also, moving to a new job about every five years is one sure way to get what you are

  13. giving report to a monster!!!

    sbic56 replied to itsnowbegun's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, a nurse bully. It is best to put these types in their place early on. Tell him he needs to listen to report and save any questions until the end. Then give report without stopping at his...

  14. Weeks pregnant and abortion?

    sbic56 replied to webbiedebbie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OK...so it is implemented the same as with a fetal demise. 1) I agree totally that the doctor should be there for the delivery. The nurses are being left out to dry, I'd say. 2)Also, this should be a...

  15. Weeks pregnant and abortion?

    sbic56 replied to webbiedebbie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have not worked where abortions were routinely performed, but have assisted many times where in the case of a fetal demise, prostaglandins were used to induce a lady partsl delivery of the fetus....

  16. Weeks pregnant and abortion?

    sbic56 replied to webbiedebbie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    PegRNBSN I was wisely reminded this thread was not to be a prochoice/prolife debate, so I sent you a

  17. Start my new job next week!

    sbic56 replied to sbic56's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for the well wishes, Barb...and the great

  18. Start my new job next week!

    sbic56 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am sitting here all alone on my last day at my current job in OB, as the unit is temporarily closed d/t no census presently, and I am just waiting for relief from the next shift. I have been working...

  19. Start my new job next week!

    sbic56 replied to sbic56's topic in Psychiatric

    Yeah, jnette, I think I'll like the freedom it allows. I am going to pretty much develop the positon to what I want it to be. Of course, there are some requirements, but also the ability to be...

  20. State Hospitals, What are they like?

    sbic56 replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in Psychiatric

    Good for you! I hope they hire you. Let me know! And thanks for the congrats on my new position. I'll keep you posted,

  21. flu shot

    sbic56 replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    I had no idea the numbers were that high! Q. How many people die of the flu each year in the U.S.? A. Influenza leads to an average of about 36,000 deaths and 114,000 hospitalizations a year in...

  22. Weeks pregnant and abortion?

    sbic56 replied to webbiedebbie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You are right, Deb. Sorry I started to get pulled into this

  23. Confront a fellow nurse or not?

    sbic56 replied to AmberL&D/RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    AmberL&D/RN Just want to add that I would love to be the nurse following you on the next shift! What you are doing is a great courtesy and plenty! She can mix and hang her own meds. That is her...

  24. Weeks pregnant and abortion?

    sbic56 replied to webbiedebbie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ITA. I leave my prejudices at the door and care for my

  25. Start my new job next week!

    sbic56 replied to sbic56's topic in Psychiatric

    :rotfl: Your wit is so sharp I feel the need to at least do a pat down. And , thanks for the well