Flipper911

Flipper911

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  1. I feel bad for quitting a new job

    Flipper911 replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    Here is the thing. If that facility thought they could save a penney by turning you out with no more than a second notice they would not have a problem with it. Here we have a facility that has been...

  2. How do you relax after a hectic shift?

    Flipper911 replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    A long run, a hot shower, comfy night clothes and a cold beer! Makes 12 hours of crazy almost worth

  3. Can we get rid of the sugar in nursing?

    Flipper911 replied to Nurse Joey's topic in General Nursing

    the chunks of breakfast are coming up with that one.....baby talk? for real? unless you are working with babies it is VERY

  4. My God, these family members!!

    Flipper911 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    getting family member a drink - get out! As a brand new nurse I had a family member ask me for coffee, this was before I knew I could refer them to the cafeteria. I made the cup of coffee with six...

  5. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    Flipper911 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    triple and quadruple doccumentation. In my current facility they are to broke to invest in an EMR. So accuchesks are charted four different places. Online in the mar, on paper flow sheet, on high...

  6. Any experienced nurses still have bad shifts?

    Flipper911 replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    hyper - :beer: No worries here...sometimes what we write comes across not exactly as we mean.... btw I had to use the barfing icon..it makes me

  7. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    Flipper911 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    my biggest pet peeve today is when physicians, speech therapist or any other part of the health team wants to waste my time asking me a bunch of questions that they could easily find in the chart or...

  8. Any experienced nurses still have bad shifts?

    Flipper911 replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    hyper - i was just venting in general not directed at any one

  9. Calling briefs "diapers"....*vent*

    Flipper911 replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    way back in day when I was in school we were instructed to call them briefs. So I went with what I was taught. However, in all the years I have been doing this job and over many states I count on...

  10. Any experienced nurses still have bad shifts?

    Flipper911 replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    I am sick and tired of pregnant nurses expecting "special" treatment. You didced to get pregnant and God knows I did not make you that way. So if you can't perform the job outlined in your job...

  11. USAF COT 11-01

    Flipper911 replied to Weneferd's topic in Government, Military

    gerri, Funny, I have not told many people either. My parents and sister are the only people who know. I have not even told my GF yet..kinda waiting to see if I want her to stick around. It has taken...

  12. Air Force life

    Flipper911 replied to bano.bsn's topic in Government, Military

    i would not breath a word about the knee problem since it only comes into play after 5+

  13. Is staffing always this awful?

    Flipper911 replied to 7student7's topic in General Nursing

    that is why laws that mandate nurse/patient ratios are important. Hospital administrations will push the envelope more and more to save the all might dollar. Who cares if nurses/staff burnout, you...

  14. Is there any shortage of military nurses?

    Flipper911 replied to sholtzma's topic in Government, Military

    I think in general the nursing shortage is over. Just look at all the new grads that cannot find work, hospitals laying off or closing, schools continue to pump out grads with no jobs available and...

  15. CCRN, CEN or CEN, CCRN

    Flipper911 replied to ERNurseScott's topic in General Nursing

    I do not see the point in list everything on a badge. I think RN and one other designation is good. If it is RN, BSN or RN, MSN; RN, PhD or even RN, CCRN. Pick the one you value the most and tack...

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

    Flipper911 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Over the years I find I am far more candid with pts and families: * you have hit that call bell so much we need to have the bulb changed. * yea, you need to wash what you can and I will help with what...

  17. Any experienced nurses still have bad shifts?

    Flipper911 replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    a bad shift can happen due to nasty family members, obnoxious physicians, lazy co-workers or just luck of the draw. The thing to remember is that it is only 8 or 12 hours and you can leave it all...

  18. Another nurse bites the dust due to facebook

    Flipper911 replied to siringe's topic in Nursing News

    Has she not heard of HIPPA?? I say she got what she deserved. Maybe on her next job she will think before she blabs

  19. US Air Force COT 10-06

    Flipper911 replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    I was also told OCT is a possibility, but I am thinking I want to enjoy this last holiday with zero responsibilities and make the Jan class. I am going to take the entire month of December off and...

  20. US Air Force COT 10-06

    Flipper911 replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    i read where the running shoes must not be loud colors. Would this be okay: http://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com/larger_view.asp?style=MR758CU I need a reason to buy

  21. New Grad->Nurse Corps->CRNA

    Flipper911 replied to Z A C H's topic in Government, Military

    I would be one of those who would expect ICu experience to be more valued when applying to CRNA school. I have been told that you really need to have a good grasp of hemodynamics and you just don't...

  22. US Air Force COT 10-06

    Flipper911 replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    Was it a problem getting on base to purchase uniforms? Do you have your orders? I am frustrated regarding the whole process. I am told orders may not arrive until two weeks prior to leaving so this...

  23. military perks?

    Flipper911 posted a topic in Government, Military

    I have been searching online for military discounts and reading all sorts of stuff. I am phone shopping. The Iphone and the Motorola X have me totally phone crazed and I am trying to decide between...

  24. Timeline/TMO/Orders

    Flipper911 posted a topic in Government, Military

    I know there are people who have gone through the headache of selling their home, arranging TMO and maintaining their sanity. I am told I cannot arrange TMO until I have orders in hand and I may not...

  25. Air Force Nursing Bonus, Student Loan Repayment

    Flipper911 replied to missmiss's topic in Government, Military

    A quick benefits question. A former enlisted told me that AD members receive free 100% dental coverage. Is this true? I am attempting to put off two crowns (over $1000/each) until after COT, but...