southernbeegirl

southernbeegirl BSN, RN

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  1. AEDs and SNFs

    southernbeegirl replied to badphish's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I know, right? It's insane! but as I said...there is no changing this policy. Believe me, we've tried. They are so afraid of litigation that saving lives is the last thing they think

  2. AEDs and SNFs

    southernbeegirl replied to badphish's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The corporation I work for is HUGE! This is a corporation wide decision, not just in my building. It's insane but the only thing that will change their minds is when they get slapped with litigation...

  3. AEDs and SNFs

    southernbeegirl replied to badphish's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work SNF and we have one. It is locked up in the administrator's office and we aren't allowed to use it. We have yearly CPR training that INCLUDES AED training. yet we aren't allowed to use it....

  4. Nurse Vs Daughter! Help Me!!!

    southernbeegirl replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    what about just a simple "i've missed you daddy. i love you" and hug the heck out of him. and don't worry about what you will say. God is working in your lives right now. I have a feeling that...

  5. Problem with an admit and Survey

    southernbeegirl replied to LegginMF's topic in General Nursing

    Our DON had all the water pitchers removed from patient rooms a few years ago. Her thinking was that we couldn't get tagged by the state for not passing ice if they weren't in the rooms. According...

  6. Waste of Time Complaint against me

    southernbeegirl replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    i can't get past the "picturing you walking thru the gates of hell nekkid" part. i'd better get you some

  7. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    southernbeegirl replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    so you just crapped in your bed out of meanness?? well here is the linen, change your bed yourself because we will not! oh wait...i did say this recently and lord did it feel

  8. Called into the office, told I'm a slob.

    southernbeegirl replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    Plus Size Clothing | Plus Sizes for Full Figured Women | Catherines they have fantastic, well made clothes that are also trendy and professional. i'm a big girl too (5x size) but girl...i look GOOD!...

  9. HOT!!! rant

    southernbeegirl replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    i'm ALWAYS off on tuesdays. why cant you remember that? love, the

  10. Scoliosis question

    southernbeegirl replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    my best friend growing up had severe scoliosis. the shriner's took wonderful care of her. she was in a body cast for a year when she was a small girl. i'll never forget the shriner's and the care...

  11. From Golden Child to Worst Employee: What The?????

    southernbeegirl replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    it could just be that you work for Sybil, like I do. one day she loves you...the next day she won't even speak to you and tells people how stupid you are. maybe it's her and not

  12. Addicted Nurses.. Who to blame !

    southernbeegirl replied to hoope's topic in General Nursing

    what is the

  13. Things you only learn on the floor...

    southernbeegirl replied to leonurse's topic in General Nursing

    and that's just the

  14. How to know if air is the problem in a g tube?

    southernbeegirl replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My advice to you is to do exactly what YOU know the right thing to be. Do everything the way you were taught according to standards of practice and NOT what your fellow nurses tell you to do. It...

  15. Wish I had the number for the DEA policy maker

    southernbeegirl replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    can i get an "amen"! great

  16. Dirty little secrets to managing LTC

    southernbeegirl replied to Kashia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    we used to put the supplements on the supper trays. they didnt drink them. we started giving them out at med passes. we do 3-4 oz. with each med pass. we give that before the water and it's...

  17. Love it, hate it...

    southernbeegirl replied to montinurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    the only thing you can control is your own behavior and attitude. even if there are people around that are negative, you can choose not to let them affect your day. (i can hear yall moaning at me...

  18. Dirty little secrets to managing LTC

    southernbeegirl replied to Kashia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I used to work the floor in an ICF facility and had 48 pts. the only way i could get all the meds done near on time was that i had memorized a lot of them because it was an ICF hall with few new...

  19. What is your routine to clean-up and decompress after your shift?

    southernbeegirl replied to kelsn's topic in General Nursing

    when i've had a stressful day, i log onto world of warcraft and kill things under my husband's account. it really

  20. Lost it at Work

    southernbeegirl replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I got mad at my DON one day and spouted off in anger "well she can just kiss my a**!". it came out before i thought about what i was saying. there were about 5 staff members sitting there looking at...

  21. Scaring me!

    southernbeegirl replied to Dragonsmack's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in electric motors for 15 yrs before going into nursing. dude...save your sanity, stay in maintenance! but other than losing your mind, it's a great job!

  22. Wish I had the number for the DEA policy maker

    southernbeegirl replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    let me guess, you dont work in LTC do

  23. Why do many nurses look down on LTC?

    southernbeegirl replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thanks NN! this topic just burns me up sometimes. i am so tired of being looked down upon by nurses that have placed themselves on some pedestal because of where they work. it's sad that instead of...

  24. INFECTION CONTROL: New Bed Pan Washing Regulations

    southernbeegirl replied to kwvath's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    so what is CMS's answer to exactly how they are supposed to be cleaned? personally, i like the idea of using a cup to rinse it out over the toilet. you'd have to put the pan in a plastic bag to...

  25. Why do many nurses look down on LTC?

    southernbeegirl replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i should have probably read on to the end of this thread before replying but i just HAD to reply to this post. I have a patient that last friday and saturday was completely A/O x 3, feeling great,...