sbic56

sbic56 BSN, RN

Obstetrics, M/S, Psych

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  1. Do You See Yourself Making It To Retirement in Nursing?

    sbic56 replied to stlnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly, I kinda feel like bedside nursing isn't all that far off from this these

  2. Do You See Yourself Making It To Retirement in Nursing?

    sbic56 replied to stlnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hope to be out by the time I'm 55...that will be 30 years and long enough for me. The big bills will be paid by then and I can do soemthing else to put food on the table and pay the utilities. Doggie...

  3. MARS missed signing

    sbic56 replied to mar326's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That was pretty immature of that poster to throw in that dig, even if meant in jest. You are right...night nurses need to plan a bit differently, being responsible for so many patients. I have worked...

  4. Do you ever get called, 'Doctor'?

    sbic56 replied to Ekklesia's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yup. Stereotypes. I wonder how often female docs would report being called

  5. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    sbic56 replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Probably some poor guy working for a temp agency. Years back, my son took a day stint at a grocery store dressed as Fred Flintstone for a promo. He had a blast with the kids following him around all...

  6. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    sbic56 replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I like the conditions you presented to your administration stating that all, docs too, should have to wear it...personally, though, there is no way I'd wear that

  7. What can an RN do than an LPN can't?

    sbic56 replied to pdpeanut's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In this state, one thing an RN can do that an LPN can't, is be a CNA

  8. Is it ethical for a OB to deliver and/or circumcise his own baby?

    sbic56 replied to mfshirk's topic in General Nursing

    I once knew a doc who delivered his the wife's baby (er, his, too) via C/S and another who delivered his fathers' lovers kid...his mom never knew. I dunno about ethics, but I think it can get pretty...

  9. Do you feel valued in your current nursing position?

    sbic56 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Totally appreciated at my current place of employment. It helps being the only nurse on

  10. Kicked out of LPN Program

    sbic56 replied to Watsurf's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Like someone told you on another thread....with a BS in Chemistry, you can probably go into an accelerated BSN program. I don't blame you for being bitter, but a quick decision to just toss it away...

  11. MARS missed signing

    sbic56 replied to mar326's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree this helps and is my practice, too. I think the geniuses who decided to set the standard of teaching to not sign until after meds have been passed, never really passed meds on a busy

  12. i need a brief description on what CNA`s do.

    sbic56 replied to nursingstudent714's topic in General Nursing

    That's right...the most important

  13. Help: I want to teach but not clinical nursing!!

    sbic56 replied to gerinurse10's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    That's just what I was going to suggest...plus Infection Control. You only need to know what do do, not dabble in

  14. i need a brief description on what CNA`s do.

    sbic56 replied to nursingstudent714's topic in General Nursing

    In a nutshell...CNA's deliver basic, non invasive hands on care to patients. Including: showers/bathing/Bed Baths incontinence care linen changes shaving patients brushing dentures or teeth assist...

  15. Nurse Deliveries

    sbic56 replied to fourbirds4me's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was curious about that, too. Googled, but no result. Demise in Utero,

  16. Nurse Deliveries

    sbic56 replied to fourbirds4me's topic in Ob/Gyn

  17. Last names on ID badges and retaliation by patients

    sbic56 replied to ICRN2008's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Some idiots equate the term nurse with sex object, as nurses were once almost exclusively female. Think about it...Nurse Huffman conjures up a sexier image than James H. Don't you just love...

  18. Ever taken Paxil?

    sbic56 replied to JenMarie82's topic in General Nursing

    You hit it

  19. Last names on ID badges and retaliation by patients

    sbic56 replied to ICRN2008's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Images of "Nurse Ratched" running through my head. :chuckle Also, I don't think every visitor in the place needs to know my identity, either. The hospital is a very public place. I wouldn't walk...

  20. Last names on ID badges and retaliation by patients

    sbic56 replied to ICRN2008's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good point. Another thought... if the patient does call the doc for a reason other than a professional one, they are most likely going to be calling their office, as that is what is listed publicly....

  21. Last names on ID badges and retaliation by patients

    sbic56 replied to ICRN2008's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There are several ways to find out just about anything you want about anyone online. Much about you has always been public info, but harder to find. The internet has opened all that up. Another reason...

  22. Last names on ID badges and retaliation by patients

    sbic56 replied to ICRN2008's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have to disagree. I am a professional nurse, not a doctor with a practice whose pateints need to know the full name of the doctor in order to receive care. After all, you can't enter "John D." as...

  23. I feel like crying (LONG)

    sbic56 replied to ArmyWife,RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Whenever an antibiotic is ordered, it needs to be given asap to start battling the infection. Both antibiotics were ordered, as it was not yet know what antibiotic is the best one for the infection as...

  24. New med-surg RN picking up PRN night shifts in LTC=bad idea?

    sbic56 replied to porterwoman's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It depends. If you are going to be alone in the facility, I'd say you don't have enough experience as yet and would be putting yourself/license/patients in jeopardy. Knowing you don't yet possess...

  25. Vegetarian being asked to dissect a cat !

    sbic56 replied to roxburin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was going to reply, but you said it better. I am not suprised the OP split. He has a legitimate dilemma. I'm sure he can be a nurse without disecting a cat. I can't beleive the replies telling him...