BETSRN

BETSRN

Member

  • Content

    1,378

  • Visitors

    9,714

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    1

All Content by BETSRN

  1. Can new grads get a 7a-3p shift?

    BETSRN replied to akissbytheseine's topic in General Nursing

    You know, many people think days is a "plum job." I used to think that after my kids were grown and gone that I would want days. However, now that I do an occasional day (as opposed to my usual...

  2. Can new grads get a 7a-3p shift?

    BETSRN replied to akissbytheseine's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest that you shadow a nurse a bit and get the feel for what nursing is REALLY like, It is NOT like what they show on television. It is hard, demanding (but very rewarding) work. New grads...

  3. Please help us deal with problem co-worker

    BETSRN replied to cabbage patch rn's topic in General Nursing

    Start with JUST the issue of bing caught sleeping! I believe in most institutions, that is grounds for dismissal. maybe if you can get nowhere with your manager you have to go up the chain of

  4. Magnet hospital

    BETSRN replied to mugwump's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE your posts, third shift guy! they are always so positive and upbeat. What a

  5. Magnet hospital

    BETSRN replied to mugwump's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it is always a farce". I think it at least says something about the hospital's intention and that's important. We have two magnet facilities here and I kow people who work for both. They...

  6. tired of bedside care, options???

    BETSRN replied to sun_chica's topic in Nursing Career

    Home health has tons of

  7. Fayetteville area

    BETSRN posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Can anyone give me some good solid onformation about the Fayetteville area and the hospital there? It looks like a great place. Any information would be greatly appreciated!

  8. i am a tall girl - need advice!

    BETSRN replied to toadflax's topic in General Nursing

    Height has NOTHING to do with your effectiveness as a nurse! You can always wear a back support if you feel the need! You'll be able to reach things off high shelves and you will be the envy of your...

  9. Is ADN the right choice?

    BETSRN replied to elleon's topic in General Nursing

    Real nursing is NOT like the shows ER and SCRUBS. How about contacting one of your local hospitals and asking to shadow a nurse a couple of times in different areas? That's the way to see what nursing...

  10. job in altamonte springs--Florida Hospital

    BETSRN replied to travrn04's topic in Florida Nursing

    Having lived in Winter Park for years as a child, I still love the greater Orlando area. I was down in Orlando in October and have to say that I was horrified with the general growth all over. I was...

  11. Fort Lauderdale araea

    BETSRN replied to CANADIANA's topic in Florida Nursing

    First, the pay in Florida in generally AWFUL compared to the Northeast. As far as Florida itself goes, there is leass construction and people and people inland from the East coast of Florida as...

  12. Looking for new grad opportunities

    BETSRN replied to jzprple's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you like fast paced environments, then after you get your initial training (you were talking about mother/baby) you will be VERY bored if you stay in just M/B. No offense to those who do this...

  13. The Know-It-All nurse

    BETSRN replied to BETSRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's those ones who DON'T learn it when they are working (and think they know it all) who scare me the most! The one we have has never once worked wihout making some type of error. Thanks goodmess the...

  14. monitoring for pre-op c/s

    BETSRN replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If everything has been good, we only listen with a

  15. Fellow student made a nasty comment what should I do?

    BETSRN replied to NewbieNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    He may be impressed with himself now but just wait until he gets out on the floor with other graduates. He may not feel so smart then. By the way, a good nurse looks up any drug that she is not...

  16. Lotus Birth...What do yall think about this?

    BETSRN replied to JVanRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    thank god that these true "granola nuts" are far and few between. this is not about the baby, but about what mom and dad want. i have to say i have never encountered one of these lotus people. i don't...

  17. Bad Delivery

    BETSRN replied to gladtobeOB's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It just seems that when you get one of these really anti medical bradley couples they are not the least bit interested in learning ANYTHING, nor do they really wish to listen to a reasonable...

  18. Looking for new grad opportunities

    BETSRN replied to jzprple's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Whether or not you can work 60 hours a week is not the issue. Regardless of WHERE you have worked and what you have done, you are STILL a new grad as a nurse. Please watch out because too much...

  19. Bad Delivery

    BETSRN replied to gladtobeOB's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Isn't it awful when you have to get to that point with someone? It just seems that sometimes, what you see is the mind stopping the labor process. I am convinced that's what we see with some of these...

  20. looking for info about Florida Hospital in Altamonte springs, fl

    BETSRN replied to travrn04's topic in General Nursing

    She works L&D where the ratio is 1:1 for the most part. I don't know about the rest of the

  21. Nurscee's Freaking Out!

    BETSRN replied to nurscee's topic in General Nursing

    Can we just clarify a few things here? When you say you have only been a nurse a month and a half.........does that mean you ahve been done with orientation for that time or you ahve just been a new...

  22. Lotus Birth...What do yall think about this?

    BETSRN replied to JVanRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am sorry to say this, but is it any wonder that HB couples get so much grief in the hospitals when you read stuff like this? We are always very kind to our alternative birthing style customers that...

  23. Day shift

    BETSRN replied to jeepgirl's topic in Nursing Career

    Days is exhausting in so many ways and interferes more with your daily routine. Those of my colleagues who work days are always telling me hwo they are asleep by 9PM because they are so exhausted....

  24. "VIP" pts

    BETSRN replied to nursie nurse's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on what the particular need is. In my book, every patient is the same. I had that happen recently when one of our Nursing Director's daughter's was my patient. The director wanted...

  25. new grads in critical areas

    BETSRN replied to greerster's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    New grads should accept NOTHING LESS THAN 12 weeks of orientation. Let's give our new colleagues a chance to feel