BEDPAN76

BEDPAN76

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  1. can a recovering addict get into nursing

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

    Tiffany, Welcome to allnurses.com. Best of luck to you, and let us know how things are going and what you find out. Normally I would say honesty is the best policy but the previous posters have made...

  2. What do you wear?

    BEDPAN76 replied to catnip3's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Scrubs. I guess it makes me feel more like a nurse, which is important when doing so many care plans and sitting in front of the computer doing MDS. Besides, scrubs are more comfortable. (since I...

  3. Advice for new ADON

    BEDPAN76 replied to KimT08's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Better get a job description soon. And find out about being on call. Keep us posted and I hope it works out for

  4. am I the only one who gets nervous when states are here?

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

    Yeh where I work we might as well wear

  5. nurses with anxiety and depression

    BEDPAN76 replied to Akercat's topic in General Nursing

    Why hasn't someone invented Xanax patches????? Seriously, thank the lord for Zoloft. I have noticed that people (co-workers) who could really benefit from it are the ones to say they would "never"...

  6. How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    BEDPAN76 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Systoly, I love that expression, "all expenses paid guilt trip". Don't blame you a bit for resigning.

  7. Extra Nurse Duties

    BEDPAN76 replied to ctm985's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Care

  8. Where do you keep your care plans?

    BEDPAN76 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Just curious..... Right now we have them in big binder type notebooks on each unit. Administrator has decided to place them in the chart in the MDS section. Any

  9. Liability insurance

    BEDPAN76 replied to Sterren's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of folks don't realize that when you have NSO, you are also covered for $10,000 worth of legal fees if you ever have to appear before the Board of Nursing. If you ever have worked with...

  10. What are you munching on for Super Bowl?

    BEDPAN76 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm having shrimp salad, marinated salad with cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzerella, and some rare roast beef. And of course, a margarita. And probably

  11. Waiting for the Results of a Drug Test. I'm Freaking Out!

    BEDPAN76 replied to lorenwithano's topic in General Nursing

    Well, 2nd hand smoke probably won't show up in a urine test. but I agree with the other posters. Time to find new friends! Just suppose you were sitting there, listening to music and drinking a beer,...

  12. Overwhelmed !! ....

    BEDPAN76 replied to Rascal1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Rascal and congrats on the job. Remember, you are NEW! It takes time. Just think, you have a JOB! You are earning $$$$ again! These are normal "stressors" for anyone in a new environment. You have...

  13. How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    BEDPAN76 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I'm "management" and am expected to show up on time. Fortunately snow is not a big issue around here. BUT, I sure would like to sit home in my jammies drinking cocoa and watching cancellations on TV!...

  14. Medicare charting newbie, need info

    BEDPAN76 replied to NorthTexasNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey student, you have posted a very good question and it seems like you are on the right track. Find out who the MDS coordinator is. Stay a few minutes and "pick her brain". You will find out alot and...

  15. Interviewed for a job....I think this might be it!!!

    BEDPAN76 replied to chaotic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sending best wishes! Remember, the best things come to those who wait. You deserve this job after all you have been through. And when they see what a great employee you are, it will encourage them to...

  16. Computer Charting: The Good and the Not-So-Good

    BEDPAN76 replied to SusanKathleen, RN's topic in General Nursing

    The family practice office I go to as a patient recently went to computerized charting. I feel like the doctor is paying more attention to the computer than me! He asks questions and enters info....

  17. Can you work in L&D as an LPN?

    BEDPAN76 replied to ksauce20's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would think you may have a decent chance since you seem to be very motivated. You may not get it right away. Some have worked in OB/GYN offices for a while. If you sell yourself the right way during...

  18. Do you have your own malpractice insurance?

    BEDPAN76 replied to ittybittybabynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Get it now! I was falsely accused of stealing drugs. Had NSO since 1976. I was covered for $10,000 worth of legal fees to protect my license before the BON. What a nightmare. Took 6 years of working...

  19. What kind of nurse are you?

    BEDPAN76 replied to BroadwayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Broadway! This is what you write on the eval: " Thank You I will try to improve. " Keep it short and sweet. Like another poster pointed out, if this was the only thing they could come up with,...

  20. When to call out sick

    BEDPAN76 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Travel! Yes we are "care plan challenged" where I work. Our DON couldn't nurse her way out of a paper bag! But we manage, you know? Tomorrow we are supposed to get our first snow in several...

  21. When to call out sick

    BEDPAN76 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I call out rarely but am always made to feel guilty. My boss (we are MDS) comes in sick and acts evil all day. I accrue 12 sick days per year and until I get close to that, I should be left alone. I...

  22. cigarette breaks

    BEDPAN76 replied to NrsheartTS's topic in General Nursing

    WHAT is she smoking that takes 45 minutes???? People like that give smokers a bad name. My smoke breaks take 5 to 7 minutes (yes, I have timed them). Someone needs to speak up to this

  23. Help with IV Potassium administration

    BEDPAN76 replied to sediaz's topic in Patient Medications

    Sounds like it was diluted with the NS. I received IV potassium while in nursing school. Felt like someone was holding a cigarette lighter to my wrist! I kept slowing it down (this was before the...

  24. Responsible for being on call ?

    BEDPAN76 replied to Rascal1's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi Debbie, Baylor is 12 hour shifts on Sat. and Sun. with pay for 36 hrs w/ full time

  25. Responsible for being on call ?

    BEDPAN76 replied to Rascal1's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Well I guess I'm lucky not to have to take the cart during the week. Unit managers or treatment nurse fill in. We are lucky to have very few call outs. Maybe due to the fact that we have Baylor...