southernbeegirl

southernbeegirl BSN, RN

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  1. Why are doctors so easily manipulated by drug addicts?

    southernbeegirl replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    i was just using 8 mg of morphine as an example as thats a pretty normal dose for a "normal" person. if a medical professional came at me today with morphine i would panic. unless something...

  2. Why are doctors so easily manipulated by drug addicts?

    southernbeegirl replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Even if it was, that would have been ok, after all, it IS a vent thread, lol. I dont want yall to think drug seekers dont get on my nerves either, cuz, omg do they ever! being a drug addict in...

  3. What Freaks You Out?

    southernbeegirl replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a rehab nurse that deals with mostly ortho and.....(wait for it).... BONES freak me out! i cant stand

  4. What Freaks You Out?

    southernbeegirl replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    omg, baking will never be the same

  5. Why are doctors so easily manipulated by drug addicts?

    southernbeegirl replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    hey guys, i didnt mean to sound like i was saying anything negative with my post about myself earilier in the thread. i actually meant to say it in a light hearted, amusing tone. while reading the...

  6. Why are doctors so easily manipulated by drug addicts?

    southernbeegirl replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    when i was in active addiction, i would take 300 mg morphine SQ 3-4 times a day. with my tolerance, i dread the day i have to have some sort of pain meds. you guys will think i'm the biggest drug...

  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

    "Bite me" Best

  8. If you could build your perfect Nursing Home......how would it be?

    southernbeegirl replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Daydreaming about our perfect nursing home is a favorite pastime of my husband and I. Low staff to patient ratios rates very high in "our" nursing home. LTC companies staff too low to properly care...

  9. DEA States that LTC Nurses Are No Longer Agents Of The Prescribers

    southernbeegirl replied to chase4myheart's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    has anyone heard any new info? The office of aging (congress) sent the DEA a very strongly worded letter on oct. 16. they have obviously been listening to nurses and docs about this. the letter...

  10. The small pleasures you get out of your job.

    southernbeegirl replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

    btw...this thread

  11. The small pleasures you get out of your job.

    southernbeegirl replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

    i had a lady recently that was a new dialysis pt., 4+ edema that hurt so bad she couldnt stand up. she was in tears one night from frustration at her situation and feeling ashamed she couldnt help...

  12. Anyone who was a secretary now a nurse?

    southernbeegirl replied to LovesGreyhounds's topic in General Nursing

    i was a bookeeper for 15 years before going back to college for nursing. most days i'm very glad i'm a nurse. but there are some days that i long for the quiet of my office, just me and my...

  13. Cussed out and disprespected by CNA

    southernbeegirl replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    It doesnt matter what you do. just let it run off your back like water. dont get involved in their lies and attitude. i work in literal hell because of CNAs like this. i am literally the most hated...

  14. Administration lacks the reasoning ability of a 5 year old

    southernbeegirl replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    you are in management, aren't

  15. Words you never dreamed you would say as a nurse...

    southernbeegirl replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    ruby, dam it! i had ice water in my

  16. DEA States that LTC Nurses Are No Longer Agents Of The Prescribers

    southernbeegirl replied to chase4myheart's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    it's happening to us in LTC because we are considered a "home" environment. therefore, we have to have hard copy prescriptions before the pharmacy can fill any narcotic, just like a patient...

  17. What do you think about this...

    southernbeegirl replied to tryingpatsy's topic in General Nursing

    i worked for a catholic hospital and LOVED it! it was a not for profit organization. the nuns were always there. you truly felt as if you were doing God's work. then they sold us to a forprofit...

  18. Patient Complaints In Spite of Good Care

    southernbeegirl replied to vivere's topic in General Nursing

    omg we work for the same

  19. what is your biggest pet peeve while at work?

    southernbeegirl replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    omg do i ever need this thread after the weekend at work i just had! Peeve#1: hateful kitchen worker that serves ONE CHICKEN WING to the patients for lunch and then cops an attitude when i demand the...

  20. I got hired on the spot!!!

    southernbeegirl replied to aromarn's topic in General Nursing

    i was hired "on the spot" once. i learned a very big lesson from it too. if a facility hires you on the spot, you might want to take a step back and wonder why. is it because you made such a good...

  21. Family members and Visitors telling me HOW to do my job!!!

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

    i dont know what angelfire is talking about. if it weren't for these types of family members...we wouldnt know how to do our jobs! am i right or am i

  22. Nursing homes...The ER and ???HIPAA???

    southernbeegirl replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in General Nursing

    yep, everyone else is right. it isn't a violation of the law. sounds to me like someone at the ER is interpreting the law wrong, causing possible harm to your patient. how are you supposed to take...

  23. Doctor's Fiancee yelled at me

    southernbeegirl replied to QTpie86's topic in General Nursing

    allrighty

  24. Horrible hospital experience!

    southernbeegirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    My father had a radical prostatectomy yesterday morning. The surgery went great! The doc said there didnt appear to be any mets and he was able to save the 2 nerves. wonderful news! The surgical...

  25. Horrible hospital experience!

    southernbeegirl replied to southernbeegirl's topic in General Nursing

    i've never worked surgery or had any surgery so i didn't know she should have made sure he wasnt in pain. now im pist at her too,