debi49

debi49

psych,maternity, ltc, clinic

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  1. Can I be rejected for a job over the meds I am prescribed???

    debi49 replied to WVStarFish's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely take in the bottles. The fact that you take meds doesnt make you any less awesome:) You should be no more embarrased than if you were taking cholesterol or BP meds. What kind of job is

  2. Anyone really bored?

    debi49 replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    Just pulling this out of my a$$ but I'd guess the valley fever, as it is unlikely such a large number of what I would assume to be relatively healthy Americans would contract TB even if exposed....

  3. Need advice regarding Nurse Techs

    debi49 replied to tiskathleen's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a nurse tech during Nursing School and could not even give a tylenol let alone IV narcotics. Dont know if this was hospital policy or what, but I've never heard of unlicensed workers...

  4. Can I be rejected for a job over the meds I am prescribed???

    debi49 replied to WVStarFish's topic in General Nursing

    If you have actual written RX for these meds, you should be fine. Most places just do a basic 5 panel screen which would show the Adderal (amphetemines) but not the benzo. However, you have legit...

  5. For the nightshifters.

    debi49 replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked night shift I also prefered 3-12's. Have you started your job

  6. ~Sigh~ Nothing like an unexpected death....

    debi49 replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    A few years ago, my 80 year old Aunt with well controlled CHF, woke her husband (my Uncle) up at 6am and said "I'M Dying". he quick dialled 911 but she was dead by the time he hung up. My guess is...

  7. Some advice please! (kind of long post...sorry)

    debi49 replied to shining_star28463's topic in General Nursing

    Can't really add anything....DONT TAKE IT!!! Doesnt pass the smell test. Keep

  8. Assisted Living Nurses

    debi49 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do you have Automatic Defibrilators in your facility? How many beds in your facility. I work in a small one (16 apartments) and we don't have one, but wondering if I should get one. What are others...

  9. Any nurses you dread giving report to?

    debi49 replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried taping

  10. New RN not safe

    debi49 replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in General Nursing

    She is not just unsafe, but lazy and a fraud (signing she had given meds but didnt). I cant believe she lasted 2 years in acute

  11. Anyone out there? Please, need advice:

    debi49 replied to biretta's topic in General Nursing

    They ASK for an 18 month commitment but you have signed no contract (I assume) , so you are under no legal obligation to stay,so I would put in a call to the OR supervisor. Let her know you have been...

  12. To be or not to be a Nurse?

    debi49 replied to Otterina's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and BTW, I've worked with many Doctors and have never had a bad experience.Some have become like family. Oh, everyone, including me, has a bad day now and then, but no complete a$$holes. I know...

  13. To be or not to be a Nurse?

    debi49 replied to Otterina's topic in General Nursing

    Honey, we all felt that way. I was 32 when went to Nursing School. My worthless BA in Psychology did not offer me enough choices in work. I always managed to get a job, but was often stuck with ones I...

  14. feeling bad... pt died

    debi49 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree....guy should have been on a morphine drip and allowed to die in peace. It's unfortunate he spent his last few hours terrified, but sounds like you did what you could. RIP, old...

  15. Getting Fired or Resign?

    debi49 replied to trustsupplyguy's topic in General Nursing

    THe whole humor thing is a real conundrum. Me, I can give as good as I get, and am rarely offended. But there are some who are offended over what most people consider to be normal humor, normal...

  16. Getting Fired or Resign?

    debi49 replied to trustsupplyguy's topic in General Nursing

    Or say you were ready for something new. Don't bad mouth the place or the supervisor. HR depts are used to people moving

  17. How does nursing school differ from the real world of nursing?

    debi49 replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Nursing

    It differs in every conceivable way:yeah:. Mostly you dont have your clinical instructors there to watch everything you do. I was ready for that. You will find your own ways to do things, within...

  18. Getting Fired or Resign?

    debi49 replied to trustsupplyguy's topic in General Nursing

    Resign! The next time you go in! Give written notice for 2 weeks or 4 weeks or whatever is required, work them out quietly and hope the supervisor will go on to new prey. You've already had one good...

  19. Interview and a question

    debi49 replied to Sarah LnDHopes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Go for

  20. the infamous charge nurse at nursing home job

    debi49 replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    Starting a new job is always scary....so good luck and God Bless. This may turn out to be a very good

  21. Which job would be better for a NICU career?

    debi49 replied to HappyPediRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My guess would be the first one, tho any experience is good. have you been offered a job???If I remember correctly you have had trouble finding a first job out of nursing school, so hope that tide is...

  22. Is it like this in your facility?

    debi49 replied to lexibear99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow, Lexibear! That DON sounds like a person with serious control issues. Watch your back! I'd definitely be looking for another

  23. How do I pay my bills?

    debi49 replied to PLM311's topic in General Nursing

    Is there any way you can move back with your parents during school? I worked parttime as a CNA, took out some loans, and had some savings. I was also in my 30's, so had had time to save. CA. is very...

  24. Lpn- Lvn- Rn

    debi49 replied to texasboi's topic in General Nursing

    You can't go wrong with taking basic English Comp, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, intro to psychology, at an accredited community college in NJ. Most of these classes are required in any...

  25. Nurses Smoking

    debi49 replied to JENNLEE's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a nurse with a few extra pounds and do pretty well in engaging people about nutrition because I struggle right along with them, and am not afraid to admit it. I'd imagine it could be the same for...