BEDPAN76

BEDPAN76

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  1. A little down

    BEDPAN76 replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in General Nursing

    Are you a new nurse? How old are you? Sometimes you will find that co-workers can have a "warped" sense of humor. If you don't feel better soon, see your family doctor. Hang in there! It is...

  2. Help! What would you do?

    BEDPAN76 replied to DeniseLee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wouldn't worry about it too much. It is what it is. in the future, you might just say, " Oh, enough for now" and change the subject. Really can't see why you should lose your

  3. It's Not MY Responsibility to Get YOU Home...

    BEDPAN76 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    It could be YOU! We are all only a couple of paychecks away from being in this position. My heart goes out to patients who have nowhere to

  4. Sharing Prescription Drugs

    BEDPAN76 replied to Finally2008's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully they aren't nurses! Don't think it is a felony, let alone reportable. Instead, use it as an opportunity to teach and explain to them all the reasons that this is a dangerous

  5. dui: diversion program or take chance with nursing board

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

    This is not legal advice, but if the DUI is w/out complications such as a wreck, and is first offense, I would get a lawyer (thru your malpractice carrier, usually $10,000 coverage ) and go before the...

  6. Feeling bad, like I "ratted out" a nurse

    BEDPAN76 replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    Agree w/ above poster. Her drive home was the main priority at that time...Did she make it? Hope so, because since OP described her as "swaying" . she probably would NOT have passed a roadside...

  7. kardex

    BEDPAN76 replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Kardexes were Great! Whoever decided to get rid of them were orificees. I know I'm an old nurse but they were so helpful and written in pencil to facilitate updates. Back in the good old days, the...

  8. Pet Nurse?!

    BEDPAN76 replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    That is what I should have done 35 years ago. Be a cat nurse. I would probably be in a better place mentally right now....... Seriously, though, you are right. Not just anybody should use the title...

  9. Info on Amedysis for anyone interested

    BEDPAN76 replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    thanks. Sadly, not

  10. am i understanding this correctly?

    BEDPAN76 replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Nurses Recovery

    A nurse should NEVER EVER even mention any meds she is prescribed at her place of employment. There are too many mean-spirited and two-faced people who are backstabbers looking to start trouble and...

  11. Is it all in my head?

    BEDPAN76 replied to ShaBBy23's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Wow, Najah! Did any of this happen on the job? You might want to consider a desk-type job. I have mild fibromyalgia and Lyrica has helped tremendously. Been on Zoloft for years. But, the main thing...

  12. What is going on with me?

    BEDPAN76 replied to MaroonTX's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Could be a lot of things. Depression, menopause, anemia etc. But most importantly, you need to get a complete medical work-up. ASAP. When we are caught up in the merry-go-round of nursing school, we...

  13. L&D CNA....what do they do?

    BEDPAN76 replied to afox's topic in Ob/Gyn

    same things with more clean ups and more orders from RNs. My advice is just wait till your'e a

  14. Do they have to know? I need help!!!

    BEDPAN76 replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just taper down, like decrease by one per day. Then you will avoid getting into an UNFAIR situation with

  15. working while in diversion program

    BEDPAN76 replied to kad1228rn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Mind Your Own

  16. Being forced to rethink my views on fibromyalgia

    BEDPAN76 replied to casi's topic in General Nursing

    I am NOT giving medical advice. I wall just share with you that I was also dx with fibromyalgia a coulple of years ago and MD gave samples of Lyrica. All those aches and pains were nearly gone. I am...

  17. Fired from my first job today......Feeling like a failure.

    BEDPAN76 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I could say so many things... I am so sorry this happened to you and I hope that sorry excuse for a "nurse manager" will get herself in a really miserable situation, such as being investigated by the...

  18. Can you be fired after giving notice??

    BEDPAN76 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    If you are fired, get the reason in writing. Then go home, change clothes. fix yourself a drink. *wineSit down at your computer, go onto your state unemployment site. It is very easy to file on...

  19. MDS nursing as a new graduate????

    BEDPAN76 replied to TealScrubies09's topic in General Nursing

    Not many opportunities to be trained in MDS. Take it! Try to realize that they are maybe thinking of you as an apprentice. :). I was trained for MDS and did it for 2 years. Looks good on a resume,...

  20. HELP!!!! Need to interview CNL

    BEDPAN76 replied to mrswolf's topic in General Nursing

    I would go for the NP program...my 2

  21. HELP!!!! Need to interview CNL

    BEDPAN76 replied to mrswolf's topic in General Nursing

    What is a CNL

  22. home remedies you would NEVER try

    BEDPAN76 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Earwax on a cold

  23. Bully nurse question

    BEDPAN76 replied to obfuscate's topic in General Nursing

    So how come bullies never seem to get fired? Seems like they always come out ( smelling like a rose! ) I personally would like to figure out how to run them the hell out, but then that would make me...

  24. any safety tips on doing blood draw on elderly dementia patient?

    BEDPAN76 replied to pear8's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't apply the tourniquet too tight. Sit with her and talk for about 5 minutes. If possible, have someone else hold her other hand. It will probably turn out fine. Sometimes when you worry about...

  25. Nurses,say you had the chance to choose another career,which one would you choose ?

    BEDPAN76 replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    A book reviewer or travel writer, or something like Anthony Bourdain