sbic56

sbic56 BSN, RN

Obstetrics, M/S, Psych

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  1. Non-punitive med error policy

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

    Yes, potential errors will eventually become actual errors! I definitely like this proactive approach. It takes alot more effort from managment to try and avoid errors in the first place rather than...

  2. Non-punitive med error policy

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

    DusltilDawn Thanks for posting! You bring up a ton of excellent examples of systems errors that inevitably lead to med errors. I think it is the rare nurse who is merely so incompetent that they...

  3. Should BSNs be paid more?

    sbic56 replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    No, I don't think higher education changes ones work ethic or practice. It would be nice, but I beleive those are basic traits that are separate and uninfluenced by level of

  4. "Maternity Care Cost Saving Ideas" Please Share

    sbic56 replied to Caseyrnbsn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's a great site! Where did we go

  5. Am I In The Right Place?

    sbic56 replied to el0489's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There may be less acute types of nursing, but I'm wondering if your fears are more real or imagined. Have you made mistakes or are you just alert to the possibility that you could make one? I'd say...

  6. "Maternity Care Cost Saving Ideas" Please Share

    sbic56 replied to Caseyrnbsn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ick?? I think it's kinda cute that the same bunch of nurses that are getting grossed out by some stained panties could probably converse in gorey detail about whatever body fluid they had deal with...

  7. "Maternity Care Cost Saving Ideas" Please Share

    sbic56 replied to Caseyrnbsn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Probably that Yankee frugality up here that makes it seem normal. Like I said, some wouldn't do it and it was no big deal, but most

  8. "Maternity Care Cost Saving Ideas" Please Share

    sbic56 replied to Caseyrnbsn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's right...no latex!! Oh, and the disposable panties wash well...we do it all the time and encourage the patient to, as well. This measure doesn't always work, but many understand the waste factor...

  9. LPN - RN BRIDGE-help plz!

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

    Geez, M-F, 9-5 is a bit intense. I don't remember having to go to school 40 hours a week straight that first year. It was a full day here and half day there, probably 25 hours or so the first year; it...

  10. Worried that experienced nurse may know nothing

    sbic56 replied to krob0729's topic in General Nursing

    EastTXLVN OK...pretty clear it appears she is not up to snuff, but it also seems this place has more problems than this nurse. This is nothing against you or your ability at all, but the facility...

  11. "Maternity Care Cost Saving Ideas" Please Share

    sbic56 replied to Caseyrnbsn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The cost of medical supplies is totally outrageous for

  12. "Maternity Care Cost Saving Ideas" Please Share

    sbic56 replied to Caseyrnbsn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The rational with limiting moms to 2 pair of panties is that the patient can rinse out the soiled pair and they'll be dry when needed. It works and since they cost like $12/pr, it's worth

  13. Worried that experienced nurse may know nothing

    sbic56 replied to krob0729's topic in General Nursing

    You're right. These kids are vulnerable and I do hope they are receiving the care they need. It seems as though every few days lately, I see where a nurse peer is being publically decried on here as...

  14. Worried that experienced nurse may know nothing

    sbic56 replied to krob0729's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I was just a bit incredulous as I read through this thread, wondering if I was the only one who saw the OP as being a little overzealous and dramatic. I'd like to see specifically what this...

  15. "Accurate" Charting of Profanity

    sbic56 replied to RNCENCCRNNREMTP's topic in Emergency

    I agree with those who chart that patient/faimily member is using foul language, swearing, yelling etc. Most important is really getting the point across by clearly chart behavior. So many people use...

  16. Frustrated & ready to leave nursing... (long)

    sbic56 replied to sun_chica's topic in Nursing Career

    Glad to offer any assistance in your decision making. I am a little bit envious of the animal career choices you have, as that's where my heart would lead me:heartbeat. But, at my age, my head says...

  17. LPN - RN BRIDGE-help plz!

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

    jodyangel I worked full time with kids and got through the LPN to RN program at the community college here without much trouble. It really is an good investment. In a few years with the increased RN...

  18. Frustrated & ready to leave nursing... (long)

    sbic56 replied to sun_chica's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't see L&D being an answer to your dilemma. These can be the neediest, most dependent patients of all. Pain and anxiety does strange things to people. Plus, you have to care for the entire...

  19. license was suspended - documentation errors

    sbic56 replied to lisa bear rn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks..I did read this story, too...I didn't realize it was the same person. I agree with katwoman...12 narc discrepancies is alot! The facility had no choice, but to investigate and their conclusion...

  20. license was suspended - documentation errors

    sbic56 replied to lisa bear rn's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't sound right to me at all, though interesting! 1)BON wouldn't suspend licensure by phone 2)Facilities don't give $1000 bonuses and raises based solely on

  21. Should BSNs be paid more?

    sbic56 replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    I have just wasted the last 20 minutes checking out that nursing advocacy site. I would not take anything from that site too seriously. They have a definite chip on the shoulder attitude. There is a...

  22. Should BSNs be paid more?

    sbic56 replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    So, what's the difference between an oral and a rectal thermometer? Joke... and don't ask; I'm not telling

  23. Nurse Not Doing Her Job

    sbic56 replied to TreetopAngel_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :yeahthat: Great response. BTW, I always enjoy the way you state your opinion. There is no guessing upon how you really

  24. Should BSNs be paid more?

    sbic56 replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    According to these stats, nurses rank well in respect. (I think police generally get a bad rap as they have to make unpopular/controversial decisions; people "respect" nurses/firefighters, as they...

  25. Should BSNs be paid more?

    sbic56 replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think anyone is discrediting other levels of nursing for what they contribute or their worth to the profession. It's just that if all nurses were BSN's (eventually) there would be one...