BEDPAN76

BEDPAN76

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  1. Starting therapy--need opinions about past drug use

    BEDPAN76 replied to imanubee's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Imanewbee, Hi !! i'm getting ready to go to bed but just wanted to say.DO NOT DISCLOSE ANYTHING AT THIS POINT! Yes, it will probably come back to bite you.

  2. Do you carry liability insurance?

    BEDPAN76 replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have had NSO for many years.When I had to answer to some ridiculous allegations at the BON, they were great about giving me the names of several nurse-attorneys in my area. The attorney I selected...

  3. Smoking on Campus

    BEDPAN76 replied to ScrubMan0416's topic in General Nursing

    IT IS TRULY FRIGHTENING TO SEE SOMEONE AS INTOLERANT AS YOU BEING A NURSE. I WOULD'T WANT YOU TAKING CARE OF ME OR MY LOVED ONES. I GUESS WE WOULD STINK TOO BAD. I 'LL BET YOU FEEL THE SAME WAY ABOUT...

  4. should i just quit?

    BEDPAN76 replied to iheartnurses's topic in General Nursing

    HEY , Sympathy to you. You're in a bad place now. How long have you been at that job? What type of unit? Do you have a support system at home? My advice is to ask your MD to start you on Zoloft or...

  5. Fired, concerned, worried, job issues, need information, and salary info!! help!

    BEDPAN76 replied to cutehumor's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there , Many many years before the days when the floors had pumps, I hung blood one night. Checked flow rate, connections, vitals, etc. Came back 5 min. later and realized I hadn't completely...

  6. Who made the mistake (if anyone) and what should be done?

    BEDPAN76 replied to -MNC_RN-'s topic in General Nursing

    I agree, it seems pretty high-schoolish to me. Never underestimate how immature and petty some people can be. You were trying to be a decent, concerned co-worker. She could have simply responded, "...

  7. COMPLAINT/SELF REPORT, notice admin complete

    BEDPAN76 replied to warmc1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    warmC1 Please follow up and let us know what it was all about. You will be in my thoughts. Try not to worry but start calling the board first thing in the morning and be firm with them. Remind them...

  8. $40/hr in LTC?

    BEDPAN76 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, strings attached. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The $40 is probably for Christmas morning 7 to 11. Otherwise $18. ha ha ha. I have seen places try to get people in this way....

  9. COMPLAINT/SELF REPORT, notice admin complete

    BEDPAN76 replied to warmc1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    ALISE04 Of course you are right. It just popped into my head. A margarita would have been a better choice. Hahahah. But seriously, the BON should have contacted this poor nurse before posting ****...

  10. what went wrong

    BEDPAN76 replied to square1RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey there Square one, You will find another job. On the interview, just say that things didn't work out. Don't offer details. One day you will look back on this experience and see that it was a...

  11. COMPLAINT/SELF REPORT, notice admin complete

    BEDPAN76 replied to warmc1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    1. TAKE A VALIUM. 2. CALL AN ATTORNEY 3.CALL THE BON 4.REPEAT AS NEEDED!! GOOD

  12. Meltdown at work

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

    :flowersfoRiverNurse, You are upset because : you haven't yet developed confidence in your skills AND you feel like you don't have any control over what is going on on the unit. When you break into...

  13. Different terms/meds used across the USA

    BEDPAN76 replied to ArwenEvenstar's topic in General Nursing

    Texas catheter vs condom

  14. Hyperglycemic Episode Treated w/OJ?

    BEDPAN76 replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    Back in the old days we had no way to get a blood glucose level. Lab tech had to come, draw, take to lab, do whatever and call results. This was when we tested urines for S & A. (sugar and...

  15. When Suicide Occurs on the Unit

    BEDPAN76 replied to indigo girl's topic in Psychiatric

    Back in Feb. one of our residents asked for and took her sleeper, then took the plastic liner from her trash can, laid down and tied it around her neck. The CNA was traumatized.(as were the LPN and...

  16. I can't stand my new job at ALL. Thinking about quitting

    BEDPAN76 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    BEEN THERE DONE THAT. Get out now. Same sh** happened to me many years ago. When I realized that I was coming home in the morning and having 2 or 3 drinks before I could go to sleep (due to the...

  17. I am about ready to throw in towel for nursing job

    BEDPAN76 replied to iwanna's topic in Retired Nurses

    IWANNA,---Try the neurologist office job. Your sister knows you and knows the job. If it doesn't work out then go back to former job. 51 is NOT that old. Your maturity will be an asset in the office...

  18. Trying To Prepare for school As much as possible before hand.

    BEDPAN76 replied to AnnieSurv04's topic in General Nursing

    TWO WORDS.....MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY!!! Find a book from your local library that covers anatomy w/ pictures and a pronunciation guide. Knowing correct pronunciation of medical terminology will boost...

  19. Assisted Living

    BEDPAN76 replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Assisted Living should be a nice interlude for you. You may get bored in awhile. By the way, what exactly is a "treat

  20. What nursing skills do you use the most?

    BEDPAN76 replied to Gigglesforall's topic in Emergency

    Interpersonal relationship skills. hehehe. seriously, though......listening to lung sounds, abdominal sounds and what the pt. is saying. :sofahider like the new

  21. Billing and Coding

    BEDPAN76 replied to gtpgirl19's topic in General Nursing

    OMG! Unless you get college credits, forget it. You can buy a coding book etc.

  22. Billing and Coding

    BEDPAN76 replied to gtpgirl19's topic in General Nursing

    Don't know....How much does it cost? I taught Billing and Coding out of a textbook to MA students a few years ago. (Taught myself at the same time!) The ICD 9 codes were very interesting and the...

  23. Combative Resident and Sitter Issues

    BEDPAN76 replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey there! First, sympathy to you. Second, where is support from your Director of Nursing? Administrator? or even Medical Director? You might try calling 911 for altered mental status and let your...

  24. A book about nursing for non-nurses?

    BEDPAN76 replied to in2ICU's topic in General Nursing

    Try anything by Echo Herron. easy and interesting reading. Gives behind the scenes views. try your local library

  25. So mad I could spit nails

    BEDPAN76 replied to jnrsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Another reason to carry malpractice insurance. If this crap makes it to your Board of Nursing, unfortunately they will probably take it seriously and launch a hellish investigation of your