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  1. Starting as Ortho GN in less than a week...

    beautifulb replied to RoxannMM's topic in General Nursing

    I have done ortho for a few years and it is very interesting. Some doctors like things a particular way, i.e. hemovac suction, dsg. changes, and post-op knee surgery regarding the use of a CPM and...

  2. How about a thread for baby names you liked?

    beautifulb replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My niece has the most beautiful name ~ Caileen. I have never heard it before and I still haven't heard it, except for her. My other niece due to be born next week (yay!) is going to be named Mea....

  3. What do I need in my pockets?

    beautifulb replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    In my right hand pocket I carry bandage scissors, tape, pens (red and black), alcohol wipes, and my "brains". In my left hand pocket I carry chap-stix, listerine pocket tabs (?), a prayer card, and...

  4. Frustrated with management

    beautifulb replied to kdmcook's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you, definetely. Within the past 12 yrs of nsg. I have had my share of charge. And you are right there really is no incentive to charge especially if you carry a full pt. load yourself. If...

  5. Wearing scrubs home??

    beautifulb replied to Rn2bKatie's topic in General Nursing

    Yes!! Me too. I generally will go home wearing the same scrubs that I have worked in and sometimes lounge around in them for a little bit or take them off and throw them in the hamper. I don't have...

  6. working holidays

    beautifulb replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think holidays are ever fair. Also, one needs to consider what is a holiday. Even though President's Day is considered a holiday at a lot of places, I don't think it is a big deal to work...

  7. Confused Student; Please Advise!

    beautifulb replied to cns48's topic in Psychiatric

    I would say that if you wanted to start out in psych. then do it. Sure, there could be medical issues going on but for the most part if they are that medical then they would first be on a medical...

  8. frustration with supply issues

    beautifulb replied to Itsallgood's topic in General Nursing

    When it is quiet you might want to check out the supply room and that way get a feel for the different types of supplies. On the bag or box there should be a description of what it is. That way when...

  9. So you wanna visit North Carolina .....

    beautifulb replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Wilminton!! I was there as a traveler for 8 mos and I miss it. It is such a beautiful place and the people are so

  10. need your advice before I quit nursing?

    beautifulb replied to RNcool's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much nurse wannabe. Very easy to do. When I was reading the tutorial it had me all messed up! (Too bad the thread that I wanted to start isn't applicable

  11. travelling nurse

    beautifulb replied to toti's topic in Travel

    Travel nursing was one of the best experiences I have had in nursing. You learn so much and meet great people. Good luck and have fun!! (P.S. The Travel Nurse forum has lots of useful topics so...

  12. help... nursing regrets

    beautifulb replied to itiswhatitis's topic in General Nursing

    Has it been like this in every job you have had? Unfortunately there are people like that but there are also a lot of people that aren't. I have found that nurses/ etc. can be negative, extremely...

  13. need your advice before I quit nursing?

    beautifulb replied to RNcool's topic in General Nursing

    Very sorry everyone. This is off topic. Anybody know how I can start a thread? I would like to ask the question to a moderator but I don't know how! Again, I am really sorry for hijacking this...

  14. Is age a factor for travel?

    beautifulb replied to Puff RN's topic in Travel

    No, age isn't an issue. I have worked with quite a few travel RN's that decided to travel towards the end of their career. No matter what age you are travel nursing is fun! Good luck! There is a...

  15. I'm so devastated. I honestly don't know how to do this....

    beautifulb replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    you have so much going on. i am so sorry that you are going through this, and of all times to happen. your dreams are still there, so don't put them on hold. i agree with the previous poster about...

  16. Balance??anyone have a problem with it being in school

    beautifulb replied to johnson0424's topic in Post Graduate Students

    i haven't read all the posts (sorry!) but what is the most important to you? what is your school schedule like? is it full time? some ideas might be to lighten your course load so that you can focus...

  17. Best Brand of Shoes

    beautifulb replied to SwtTxLdy's topic in General Nursing

    As I posted earlier I love Dansko but I was just thinking. I remember years ago I used to buy the Dr. Scholl's clog with the heel strap (the white nurse-looking kind) and they were quite comfortable....

  18. Please explain to me why people think this is weird?

    beautifulb replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    What kind of reaction do you get when you eat an

  19. Family member complaints

    beautifulb replied to Nurse1966's topic in General Nursing

    What do the patient's complain about? At our hospital we are constantly being told we need to improve our "Press Ganey" scores. The pt's are asked a number of questions regarding the care that they...

  20. MD's writing orders for "variance reports"

    beautifulb replied to babiesX2's topic in General Nursing

    The funny thing is though, is that anyone can write a variance report. So if the MD wants one written, then they can do it themselves. Have you talked to your nurse manager about this? Nowhere...

  21. Okay Homo-phobic thread..LOL!

    beautifulb replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, Burnout, in your previous post (or is it a thread?), I do the same. I ask the patient when they are admitted who they would want to make their medical decisions for them. I encourage them to...

  22. Anyone attend Bristol Community College

    beautifulb replied to Kare117's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I went to school at UMD and had clinicals with BCC students. They were awsome! Excellent clinical skills. So I would say it is a good place but then again that was 12 yrs

  23. Patients reading their own charts-yay or nay?

    beautifulb replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Places where I have worked had different protocols about those situations. I believe that where I am now, a physician needs to be present when the pt or any other relatives, usually the POA, looks at...

  24. Butt Checks

    beautifulb replied to jonear2's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In our facility we do our skin assessment on admit. to the floor. Take down all dressings, measure etc., etc., look for bruises, laceration ect., any skin breakdown ~A full body skin assessment. And...

  25. Butt Checks

    beautifulb replied to jonear2's topic in Medical-Surgical

    On a different note, many many times when I palpate pedal pulses the pt. will say to me "Nobody else does that". It kind of does make you wonder what we all do in terms of pt.