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  1. Change!

    beautifulb replied to EmilyCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 12 yrs. I agree with the above about wound dsgs. they do constantly change. The following things off the top of my head are computerized charting, medications change all the...

  2. What is the nurse to patient ratio in your facility?

    beautifulb replied to Colima's topic in General Nursing

    We have about 140 beds ~ give or take. For all 3 shifts we have 1 nurse to 6 pt's. The PCAs have no more than 10, at least on night shift. On the other shifts they have more PCAs. 6 pt's at night...

  3. Is It Normal For...

    beautifulb replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I thought that that happened when they were older too. I remember a friend of mine, her little girl about 2 years old, would grind herself on the floor (sorry) to make herself feel good. I thought...

  4. Best Brand of Shoes

    beautifulb replied to SwtTxLdy's topic in General Nursing

    Yes!! I love

  5. Butt Checks

    beautifulb replied to jonear2's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree with Ljds. I don't usually check walkie talkies bottom unless there is a reason

  6. Food Loaf

    beautifulb replied to texascowgirl's topic in Correctional

    I love the idea of a food loaf. My husband is a CO and the stories he tells me about the inmates ~~~ CRAZY. They are so abusive to staff and their is really nothing that can be done about it. I...

  7. wedding rings at work

    beautifulb replied to tofutti's topic in General Nursing

    I definetely wear my wedding ring at work. Rarely do I take it off except to clean it and doing heavy housework. I know that it has been brought up before that it is an infection control issue...

  8. Would you ask to be taken off this case?

    beautifulb replied to Megsd's topic in Home Health

    Well, he does sound a little strange. Did the supervisor give you specifics as to why they feel he is manipulative and "shady"? It is normal for you to feel uncomfortable taking care of him with...

  9. Where Have You Gone!

    beautifulb replied to letthejourneybegin41's topic in Travel

    I started travel nursing in 1999. Now I am a staff nurse at the hospital I started at as a traveler. Phoenix, AZ for 6 mos; Cape Cod (Sandwich), MA for 2 1/2 yrs (part of that was non-traveler);...

  10. LPNs what are your roles in MA?

    beautifulb replied to nickysdestiny's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The LPN on our ortho/oncology floor seems to be able to do anything. The only thing that she can't do is IV push. I really don't know about drawing blood (off CVL) or working in management. You...

  11. Finished Nursing School on Friday...marriage is toast

    beautifulb replied to Gaelic's topic in General Nursing

    You have a right to be angry and resentful of the "girls". It sounds like he is hiding them from you. And why would he do that? I believe in what you said, that emotional cheating is cheating. He...

  12. How soon too call after interview??

    beautifulb replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    I would send a thank you letter first and then if there was no response within 2 weeks I would call. I know it is hard to wait but you don't want to be too pushy. I hope you get the

  13. Hospital Discourages Pressing Charges Against Assaultive Patients

    beautifulb replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Of course the hospital will discourage staff from pressing charges against a patient. They have a rep. to protect. (This is sarcastic of

  14. Calling in Sick

    beautifulb replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard that they can't ask you why you are calling in sick. I usually tell them the reason though just because it's harmless. Telling them I have the stomach bug or fever, etc. isn't too...

  15. Finished Nursing School on Friday...marriage is toast

    beautifulb replied to Gaelic's topic in General Nursing

    He says those girls are like his sisters? You are his WIFE. He should treat you like

  16. Family members as patients on your unit

    beautifulb replied to KAW1962's topic in General Nursing

    We have had family members on our floor. We have even had staff on our floor, due to their request. The family members don't expect any preferential treatment and we don't give it to them. We treat...

  17. If there is such a thing as a beautiful death.....

    beautifulb replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    There is such a thing as a beautiful death. We once had a very confused, restless, sometimes agitated resident in the nursing home. She was dying. A nurses aide and I were in her room and all of a...

  18. traveling alone

    beautifulb replied to JERSEY18's topic in Travel

    Also, check with your recruiter and ask which places are popular with

  19. Just want to vent about a coworker.

    beautifulb replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I keep the ringer off in my room. I can't believe that he called you at 4:30

  20. traveling alone

    beautifulb replied to JERSEY18's topic in Travel

    I was so nervous at first traveling alone but I ended up meeting people where I went. A few of the places I went to had travelers and we would go out together and have a blast! I would go on tours,...

  21. Please recommend fun, different travel opportunities

    beautifulb replied to grouchy's topic in Travel

    There is a big hospital called New Hanover Regional which is a trauma hospital but I don't know what level. Then there is this nice little hospital which is their sister hospital that is called Cape...

  22. Please recommend fun, different travel opportunities

    beautifulb replied to grouchy's topic in Travel

    Okay, this may not be anything different but it was such a great experience. My favorite was Wilmington, NC. Beautiful, beautiful place. Also, sometimes Martha's Vineyard on the cape hires...

  23. Funniest thing a new nurse said/charted/asked...

    beautifulb replied to RN12345656's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was exhausted one morning at the end of the night shift just thinking of a cup of coffee. While I was writing a narrative note I wrote "Dunkin Donuts". Oh

  24. road side assistance??????

    beautifulb replied to msmellnhead's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I think we should have a drive-thru. Do all the assessments, treatments, medications. Maybe give them a dinner. We would have to make it quick though, wouldn't want anyone

  25. Just quit my first nursing job.

    beautifulb replied to rsmn17's topic in General Nursing

    I have felt like that numerous times. My first job was in a really nice nursing home where we actually had staff but I was still extremely stressed out. Med-Surg is hard. The pace is fast, there...