BEDPAN76

BEDPAN76

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  1. Need advice and/or maybe shoulder to cry on...

    BEDPAN76 replied to Beary-nice's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First of all, it seems like your DON is in the midst of a burn-out. Second, QA is a thankless job. You are caught between getting the charge nurses to improve, and whatever the DON thinks is the...

  2. Three things...

    BEDPAN76 replied to MissKitty21's topic in General Nursing

    1. care plans 2. DON's. 3. on

  3. I passed boards today!!!!!!!!

    BEDPAN76 replied to runningirl's topic in General Nursing

    Third time is the charm!

  4. LVN California HELP Job at risk!

    BEDPAN76 replied to CaliforniaLVN's topic in California Nursing

    Well I think it SUCKS! Makes me want to puke :barf01:.My thoughts are with you. I hope that "director' ...............(fill in the blank). People like that are what ruins the profession. Best wishes...

  5. exam tonight...but i'm sick!

    BEDPAN76 replied to senecagirl's topic in General Students

    Yep, get it over with. Won't have it hanging over your head. Hope you feel better

  6. Do you raid the patient fridge?

    BEDPAN76 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I remember Junket, Oramar. Strawberry was my fav. Haven't seen it in many years. I used to enjoy broken-up grahams w/ milk poured over, eat w/ a

  7. Do you Pre-Pour? Is it legal?

    BEDPAN76 replied to LogCabinMom's topic in General Nursing

    Remember years ago, we had a med room. With a door that closed and locked. There, in peace and quiet, you could pour meds and put them into the little cup with the colored cards......Then take the...

  8. But I LIKE My Colleagues

    BEDPAN76 replied to Medic09's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Medic! You are very fortunate. And most important is the fact that you actually REALIZE it! Teamwork can really make or break any job. Here's to you, for having a positive attitude and...

  9. I am sad and disapointed

    BEDPAN76 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    How about teaching some EMT classes? Seems like that is your true

  10. Dungarvin Nurse anyone?

    BEDPAN76 replied to middypiegirl's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Hi Emilie, saw your post and felt bad no one has responded. I googled Dungarvin. Their web site is pretty informative. You might get more responses if you put it in the Wisconsin section....Anyway, my...

  11. What do you wish students knew?

    BEDPAN76 replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    Just show respect. Act like you are thrilled to be there. Don't walk around in groups giggling. Ask a nurse if you can watch her/him do something..an admission, an IV start, anything! I could go on...

  12. Courtesies to families

    BEDPAN76 replied to THAT Nurse.'s topic in General Nursing

    No good deed goes

  13. I'm drowning

    BEDPAN76 replied to bsngrad2be's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't hesitate to ASK FOR HELP!!!! For some reason, other nurses will see you running around but won't offer to help. If you see yourself getting in a mess, TELL your preceptor and/or charge nurse...

  14. Seattle anyone?

    BEDPAN76 replied to wanderlust99's topic in Travel

    Hi carcam75,:) sending you you good wishes. I remember years ago how excited I was on my first assisgnment. In a small town in Colorado. Let us know how it

  15. Help: Taking out stains on uniform?

    BEDPAN76 replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    Rit Color Remover has worked for

  16. Concerns with brand new nurses

    BEDPAN76 replied to NursePeace's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Does anyone feel that too much detail in anatomy and nutrition takes away valuable time from learning labs? Just curious as I taught in an LPN program a few years

  17. I really messed up on my first nursing job!

    BEDPAN76 replied to GoNightingale's topic in General Nursing

    Well, just tell the truth. Sounds like you learned a lot on your first job, both good and bad. It was, after all, your first job. You hit the nail on the head when you said you have learned to be...

  18. Forced to be charge without the pay???

    BEDPAN76 replied to Nacki's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you SHOULD get extra pay for charging. However, I wouldn't make too much of an issue of it until you have been there a year. Things might change. Also, you don't want to let your coworkers know...

  19. Unit dues

    BEDPAN76 replied to Nacki's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it comes out to be 50 cents per week. Easier to just go along with it . Since you are fairly new on the unit, it will show your "team spirit", and let them all know that you are a "good sport"....

  20. IM Injection, Hitting Bone?

    BEDPAN76 replied to etep1209's topic in General Nursing

    FYI, gauge is the diameter of the needle. Length is measured in inches. Most IM needles are 1" to 1 1/2 " for adults. Flu shots are usually given with 1 inch since they are given in deltoid... If...

  21. Nursing candy bars

    BEDPAN76 replied to luvkitties's topic in General Nursing

    How about some MO of M's.....(Why am I doing this when I have 4 more quarterly assessments???).....Happy Halloween to

  22. Turned in my Resignation

    BEDPAN76 replied to rukiddingme's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    And it is the end of the month!!! Good luck Tara and keep us

  23. skunk smell??

    BEDPAN76 replied to PedsAtHeart's topic in General Nursing

    Some meds will cause

  24. Ever had an MD document things to make you look bad?

    BEDPAN76 replied to ruralnurs's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have a feeling that if the NURSE changed the DOCTOR'S notes, the nurse would have been fired AND reported to the Board of Nursing! Where is the

  25. Dementia specific Dining

    BEDPAN76 replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Chicken fingers, french fries, popcorn shrimp. And anything in sandwich form, especially when cut into 4