BEDPAN76

BEDPAN76

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  1. Humorous thoughts as I prepare for ANOTHER job interview

    BEDPAN76 replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Nervous! Yes, I too remember the good old days when they asked you when you could start! I still like going to interviews in my scrubs. They will see that I already have a job, and I LOOK like a...

  2. What does State look for?

    BEDPAN76 replied to ws582's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Infection control and isolation

  3. Has anyone ever worked a "double shift" ie 16hr shift?

    BEDPAN76 replied to chingy1206's topic in General Nursing

    Did it a few times when I was in my early 20s. 3-11 onto 11-7. (on the same telemetry floor so I knew what was going on). Often, they would give me the next evening shift off. Now, doing it would...

  4. On Call Pay

    BEDPAN76 replied to SaniAnnie's topic in General Nursing

    I'm salaried , do MDS and take call every third weekend. No on-call pay and no pay if I have to go in and push a med cart. I knew this when I took the job 2 years ago. I've been pretty lucky,...

  5. Changeover- Worst Night of my life (vent long)!!!!

    BEDPAN76 replied to RNgrrl09's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The LTC where I work starts changeover 5 or 6 nights before the first. Usually, a 3-11 LPN will volunteer to do a double, to get a lot of them done, especially the "uncomplicated" ones. They put all...

  6. How do I enter lapse?

    BEDPAN76 replied to neygray's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Sissie, good to "see you" again. See you in Central.... Agree w/ other posters. You were a stay at home mom. Nothing wrong with that, and don't act apologetic about it! Good luck, and I know you...

  7. cellulitis in high school wrestlers arms and hands

    BEDPAN76 posted a topic in School

    Not looking for medical advice but in 33 years have not done school nursing... I saw my 16 yesr old 2nd cousin Sat. from out of state. His forearms and between his fingers had oozing cuts. They are...

  8. Your opinion wanted

    BEDPAN76 replied to nursecher's topic in General Nursing

    June 9 ???? That was 6 weeks ago. I hate to say it but they are playing a sick game. You were a perfect and enthusiastic candidate. They should have hired you and gotten a commitment within a week or...

  9. Activities for Confused Adults

    BEDPAN76 replied to Amy2005's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I posted several months ago about this topic. Years ago we had a farmer who donated corn and snap beans. The confused residents picked up on it right away, they shucked the corn and snapped the...

  10. Wires on the floor - AHHHH!

    BEDPAN76 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Our 3-11 supervisor tripped on a phone cord. Landed on her face and got 2 HUGE black eyes. Stupid DON didn't even ask how she was??? I would have gone home and stayed home for 2 or 3 days at least....

  11. What is the best IV fluid flow controller for general use in the ward?

    BEDPAN76 replied to i.care's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone remember the Dial-A-Flow? I actually didn't think they were all that

  12. Promotional Items that suck

    BEDPAN76 replied to boomer 233's topic in General Nursing

    Company that manufactures Spiriva brought us bag lunches from Panera to eat while we watched a very technical slide show. And transportation services, Hospice and X-ray have given us some decent...

  13. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    BEDPAN76 replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    I went into a post-op lady's room at 11:30pm. Said, 'hello my name is bedpan and I will be your nurse tonight. I need to take your blood pressure'. She sat up in bed, leaned over towards me like she...

  14. Being a Nurse vs. Being a Pilot: the job hunt

    BEDPAN76 replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Otessa, You and your husband should check out the website airlinepilotscentral.com. They have several different interesting forums such as which airlines are hiring, cargo and freight airlines,...

  15. Be Honest

    BEDPAN76 replied to TRIPLET1C's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Kay, I'm so happy for you! Yes, God is good!

  16. Positive things you'd like to say to your workmates, but sometimes forget.....

    BEDPAN76 replied to regularRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a former night shift nurse, I really appreciated when 3-11 nurse gave everybody pain meds and sleepers!

  17. Wrongly accused of being drunk on duty!! - ******** hits a new low

    BEDPAN76 replied to District46's topic in Agency Nurses

    Hi Angel, Good to hear from you again! You sound a lot more positive. Glad things worked out for you. You are a SURVIVOR! This kind of **** happens more often than you know. (false accusations)....

  18. Speaking of sitting and charting

    BEDPAN76 replied to NotFlo's topic in General Nursing

    At the LTC where I work MDS, the dietary manager, social worker, therapy folks and myself, get whatever chart we need and sign out for it on a clipboard that hangs on the wall by the chart racks....

  19. Need Some Wisdom

    BEDPAN76 replied to tishirajan's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Check the thread under General (at the top) The scroll down to nursing gear, there are a whole bunch of posts about nursing shoes, all different types. The Z-Coil looks very interesting! Good

  20. Fibromyalgia

    BEDPAN76 replied to Moogie's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Don't tell your employer. It isn't their business and they don't really care. Trust me on this. Find a doctor who specializes in

  21. Please Send Good Vibes my Way!

    BEDPAN76 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    OK Sue, it's 2:15pm, we are ready for an update! Ready for that good news. Let us know, girlfriend!

  22. Be Honest

    BEDPAN76 replied to TRIPLET1C's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    :ancong!: I'm so glad that you had a happy

  23. What a problem!! help please

    BEDPAN76 replied to Callmecrazy1234's topic in General Nursing

    :barf01::barf01::barf01::barf01::barf01::barf01::barf01::barf01:

  24. Impaired Nurses

    BEDPAN76 replied to SR@csi's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, NurseDiane, I agree with everything Anne said! :yeahthat: And we're really glad to have you join us here at allnurses!

  25. Feel very disrespected by Administrator

    BEDPAN76 replied to Lacie's topic in Nurse Management

    Here's to you, Lacie! :cheers: You will find a job soon. Sending best wishes and prayers to ya