sbic56

sbic56 BSN, RN

Obstetrics, M/S, Psych

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  1. Infection Control Nurse position in prison system??

    sbic56 replied to hoolahan's topic in Correctional

    Sounds like an interesting position. I have known nurses who worked in corrections and loved it. I wouldn't be swayed by the negative hype, but would definitely go into the interview armed with all...

  2. Foley Position

    sbic56 replied to QUEENIERN's topic in Operating Room

    This reminds me of the old, ongoing debate in Ann Landers' column about whether or not the roll of toilet paper should be placed with the sheets coming over or under the

  3. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    sbic56 replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    Another thing that strikes me: This had to have gone on for quite some time in order for the company to nail 19 nurses. If the facility were truly worried about patient safety, they would have nipped...

  4. An Eye Test

    sbic56 replied to Danamegg's topic in Nursing Humor

    Cool, Danamegg! I thought this was interesting,

  5. "salary requirements"

    sbic56 replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    Research a bit and find what is reasonable hourly pay for LPN's in the area you are in. You can use this formua to roughly estimate what the job would be worth if salaried: hourly rate X 2 X 1000....

  6. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    sbic56 replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that 19 nurses were nailed for same thing is exactly why I suspect something just doesn't measure up! Believing all these nurses were negligent, stupid or whatever negative label has been...

  7. Ever try to "retire early" from nursing?

    sbic56 replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in General Nursing

    Still trying to get out, but know I can't quite yet! I have wanted to do ther things, but have to earn similar to what I do now to get by. There lies the problem! At least in nursing the working...

  8. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    sbic56 replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    I wish this whole thing were that

  9. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    sbic56 replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    Sekar I wonder if your experience has been different because you were in the military? I have witnessed instances where nurses were let go with incompetence or unsafe practice being the excuse, but...

  10. Questions, Psych Nurses!

    sbic56 replied to sbic56's topic in Psychiatric

    Good points about reliable med/psych coverage. I'll bring them up at the interview. I am told I will be responsible for 12 clients in 4 separate

  11. Questions, Psych Nurses!

    sbic56 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I have been out of psych nursing for the past 8 years, have about that much previous experience in it. I had worked in a state hospital and now am going for an interview for a position with a private...

  12. How Rude!!!

    sbic56 replied to stella123 rn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I do understand the frustration you feel when people can't distinguish one healthcare worker from another, but it really isn't any different than when someone mistakes a roofer for a carpenter, or...

  13. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    sbic56 replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    You know it. And no use in trying to be the perfect nurse. If they want to use you for the goat, they'll find a

  14. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    sbic56 replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    Yes..I read it. It's worth the risk of being sued apparently. Lots of money to be

  15. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    sbic56 replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    lgflamini Aha! So you know firsthand! I had a very strong feeling this was about a whole lot more than "giving meds without and order". I have been in nursing long enough to see the games that...

  16. Bili Lights

    sbic56 replied to babynurse32's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks, Jolie. That makes perfect sense. I was not thinking of the sample itself being

  17. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    sbic56 replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    I think the article Repat posted speaks volumes. I truly don't think this was about not daring to ring a doctor in the night. It was an ongoing policy that was not properly covered with a standing...

  18. Bili Lights

    sbic56 replied to babynurse32's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've never heard of turning off the lights before drawing for a bili. What is the

  19. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    sbic56 replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, EastCoast. You must be seasoned,

  20. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    sbic56 replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty underhanded, isn't it? Union involvement can be very risky business. (and you saw it, too, brownie;)) I wonder if there will be much made of this? I'd hate to see these nurses not receive some...

  21. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    sbic56 replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely something fishy going on here and I think this almost undetectable sentence in the article may be the crux of it all. I think some of the nurses involved wanted the union in. Healthcare...

  22. Having trouble hearing with stethoscope

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

    This is so true, Barb! I can't hear a thing if the ear pieces aren't angled forward just right. I'm willing to bet this is more of a problem than hearing loss. (I have that, too.) Also, that...

  23. Changed my mind

    sbic56 replied to Jamiers's topic in General Nursing

    There is nothing like a perfectly passive-aggressive

  24. Psych Nurse Recently Diagnosed Bipolar

    sbic56 replied to Nutty RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Nutty RN I have known more than a few nurses (most of them in psych)who have been bipolar. From reading your posts, I can see you have a strong interest in your work. Nothing like a good psych nurse!...

  25. Need to loose weight for me health!!!

    sbic56 replied to LPN-n-2005's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Excellent resource. It truly has alot to