bekindtokittens

bekindtokittens

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  1. Independent nursing, providing physicals.

    bekindtokittens posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello! It's been a long, long time since I've been here. Life got in the way, and I'm currently an unemployed RN who is a SAHM. My daughter goes to daycare part time. The center asked if I would be...

  2. Underwear and patients

    bekindtokittens replied to twinkerrs's topic in General Nursing

    As long as the underwear don't somehow tie in to the reasons why he is there on your unit, I don't see the problem. I wonder if the parents or caregivers have made this request? If so, the boss and...

  3. Anyone work in adolecent psych?

    bekindtokittens replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a psych nurse who works on both adult and adolescent acute units. I completely agree with Davey; working with adolescents is like herding cats. I won't lie; I prefer the adult patients to the...

  4. Issues with therapists/social workers on the unit? (Long)

    bekindtokittens replied to can'twait2B1's topic in Psychiatric

    To the OP--I understand. I've had similar problems with some of the therapists who lead groups on my unit. We as staff don't sit in group, but we listen as we work so we can anticipate any changes in...

  5. Future of PSI, Inc and UHS?

    bekindtokittens replied to rayfocker's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm another employee of a PSI owned facility who is in the dark. All I've heard is that the changes will be starting with the new year? What changes? No

  6. Do you guys see a lot of people saying they are nursing students....

    bekindtokittens replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    Originally Posted by mspontiac Maybe you need to get a friend who is a little more bright. I never had to explain that much when I was taking pre-reqs! I agree, I never had any problems either...

  7. Do you guys see a lot of people saying they are nursing students....

    bekindtokittens replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    And that was your experience, not mine. Which is why you decided to stick with the "I'm in pre-nursing", and I decided to say "I'm a nursing student". And are you missing the post above questioning...

  8. Do you guys see a lot of people saying they are nursing students....

    bekindtokittens replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    Oh goodness. I guess I figured that since my hypothetical conversation was dripping with sarcasm, people would understand that "Bob" was a random person or far flung acquaintance who started a...

  9. Do you guys see a lot of people saying they are nursing students....

    bekindtokittens replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    Let me illustrate the conversation I would often get into as a student doing my pre-reqs. Let's say I'm talking to Bob... Bob: What are you in school for? Me: I'm in pre-nursing. Bob: What is...

  10. Scrubs for curvy girls

    bekindtokittens replied to ICU_RN_BSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I only wear the Dickies "W"

  11. Your dumbest financial mistakes

    bekindtokittens replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    Buying a beautiful, sleek, black Jaguar. Loved the car, hated the high cost of repairs...and there were

  12. A funny and warped FACES pain scale

    bekindtokittens replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I had to revive this thread because this pain scale is HILARIOUS. I now have a new blog to follow. Thank you.

  13. Using Smart Phones on Your Unit

    bekindtokittens replied to Penguin67's topic in General Nursing

    My facility has a policy that we are not allowed to have our phones on us while working. That said, myself, and everyone I work with, carry our phones with us. It's not an enforced rule, and it sure...

  14. Violence in Psychiatric Nursing

    bekindtokittens replied to Mashira's topic in Psychiatric

    I went into psych as a new grad. I recently felt the urge for a change and spent two weeks at a job in sub-acute. I felt threatened there just as much as I have working on my acute psych unit. I've...

  15. Skechers shape-ups after 6 months of wear

    bekindtokittens replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wore mine for a month or two and then threw them into the back of my closet. They were very heavy and not very comfortable. I didn't see or feel any "shaping up" benefits with them, and nearly ate...

  16. Experienced nurses: What do student nurses do that drives you nuts?

    bekindtokittens replied to aem31's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in May 2009 so I still remember how awkward and in the way I felt almost every day in clinicals. That said, I do have a pet peeve when it comes to nursing students. I work psych, and I...

  17. Are Nursing Jobs Plentiful where you Live ?

    bekindtokittens replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    In my medium sized Colorado town, if you have less than five years experience, your chance at being hired by a hospital is small, but not hopeless. There are opportunities for new grad RNs and LPNs in...

  18. not looking "put together"

    bekindtokittens replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I do things for myself that make me feel good about myself and confident in my appearance. I wear clean scrubs of a uniform color, shower, straighten my hair or pull it back, and put on an...

  19. Male Nurse, Female issues?

    bekindtokittens replied to LorderrorproneRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I like both the male and female nurses I work with, but I have been stuck in the middle of gossipy conversations started by both sexes. I don't like to gossip; it always comes back. Here is how I...

  20. Looking for the PERFECT ink pen ;)

    bekindtokittens replied to nkochrn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    This pen is my favorite. Love love love the barrel. Review: Zebra F-701 - The Pen

  21. Emotional support for a pt. who is miscarrying.

    bekindtokittens replied to Lyndsey W.'s topic in General Students

    For me, I would have appreciated a simple "I'm sorry for your loss." Everything else that was said sounded trite and insincere. I found myself listening to other stories of miscarriage and feeling...

  22. New Grad RN-->No Jobs, Then what?

    bekindtokittens replied to lperkrn's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, I live in Colorado, and that's about as much detail as I like to give out on a huge public board like this. I haven't started the job yet, but the ADON who interviewed me said there would be...

  23. New Grad RN-->No Jobs, Then what?

    bekindtokittens replied to lperkrn's topic in Nursing Career

    I just spent my first year of nursing in psych, and decided I wanted to get a med/surg job because I wanted something new, something to refresh and keep my skills. I've been to so many interviews and...

  24. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    bekindtokittens replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work on an acute care unit in a mental health facility. Here goes... "No, I will not give you any Vicodin, Klonopin, or Ativan "for the road". We're transferring you to the residential chemical...

  25. allnurses member mentor

    bekindtokittens replied to dark40's topic in General Nursing

    I perk up when I see posts by these people... The Commuter, Tweety, caliotter3, JulesA, Spidey's mom, sharpeimom, diane227, Donster, VivaLasViejas... That's just off the top of my head; I'm a big fan...