wonderbee

wonderbee BSN, RN

critical care; community health; psych

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  1. Do any nurses work "normal" hours??

    wonderbee replied to KKB243's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, public health. 5 days a week, 8 hrs a day, no OT, no nights, weekends or

  2. I'm so sick of training other nurses and new grads ! Will I ever get a break?

    wonderbee replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    No way, just two months? You've got to be kidding. I'm sorry, no reflection on you but that's just scary. Scary for you and scary for the patients. What bird brain decided that was ok? You say you're...

  3. My Preceptor Hates Me (need advice)

    wonderbee replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I hear your pain. A note about preceptors: they get burnt out. This one sounds like she was at that point. Try not to take it personally. One day you may be a preceptor. Eventually we all deal...

  4. Do you think working with a knee walker would be possible?

    wonderbee replied to beachgirl17's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear of your predicament. How well I understand. When working in an ICU, I was put on restrictions prior to surgery. My facility would not allow me to work. Yet I had heard of others who...

  5. Day in the life of a PHN??? Please respond.

    wonderbee replied to wonderbee's topic in Public, Community Health

    Don't know if anyone is keeping up with this thread but good news! I was hired as the WIC nurse for my area starting next month. I'll be servicing different areas within the county. Advice is

  6. Home Health--Does this sound right

    wonderbee replied to hnurseh's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not too crazy about being paid per visit. Being paid a salary is preferable, especially if you have to go into the office to get your assignments rather than by lap top computer furnished by your...

  7. question about psych nursing

    wonderbee replied to shelbee1084's topic in Psychiatric

    I know some very long time psych nurses who are very uncomfortable around anything medical and pass the medical patients off at all costs to other nurses. This is the stereotype viewed by non-psych...

  8. Called Off again....and scared!

    wonderbee replied to SmartMorgan's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that you are on orientation is unfortunate. Orientees should not be considered in the numbers as far as staffing goes. Have you asked your manager about

  9. Nursing student wanting to go into psych nursing

    wonderbee replied to wannabenursetx's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi Wannabenursetx. Is there any way you can get a job working at the facility as a student? There's no better way to see what you'd be getting into. I'm still of the old school style of thinking that...

  10. any H1N1 on your floor yet?

    wonderbee replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, we had several confirmed cases on our psych unit. One person required transfer to

  11. failed job interview

    wonderbee replied to Aviationurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree it's discouraging having years of experience, both technical and the all important life experience, to only be tossed aside for a new grad. And what's to keep the new grad for leaving for a...

  12. i am the most confused and unhappy person ever. please help me

    wonderbee replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing can be very tedious. Attention to detail is a must. Whatever your problem is, remember there is a flesh and blood human being depending on you to be fully attentive. It is better to fail at...

  13. Rn as a patient

    wonderbee replied to blackpants22's topic in General Nursing

    Not enough hours in the day and a patient with a sense of entitlement. Here's the thing though. She was a nurse and did her share of wiping butts and taking care of other people probably for the...

  14. Should I go to work tomorrow

    wonderbee replied to bunnie004's topic in General Nursing

    Unanimous. Do not go to work. Think about seeing your health care provider. You may be asked for a doctor's note by your

  15. nursing students and behavioral health units

    wonderbee replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    Nowhere else in the medical community is confidentiality stressed more than in psych. I believe many nurses feel uncomfortable sharing information on the MAR. Other members of the treatment team...

  16. Eating Disorders

    wonderbee replied to rachelgeorgina's topic in Psychiatric

    This summer I began signing up for shifts on the eating disorders unit. It is quite different from any other unit I've worked on. Everything revolves around refeeding. It's all hands on deck during...

  17. Pre employment drug screen positive for pcp!!!!

    wonderbee replied to cocosmama's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe a hair sample would be more

  18. Day in the life of a PHN??? Please respond.

    wonderbee replied to wonderbee's topic in Public, Community Health

    Thank you. The interview went very well but I did not get hired. I was an alternate candidate and could only be hired if the eligible candidates refused. It was a big disappointment to me and I felt...

  19. Anyone have a nursing supervisor require you to work while sick?

    wonderbee replied to NurseJennDenn's topic in General Nursing

    I've watched as supervisors have acted like it was THE unpardonable sin and actually tell callers "no", as if though the call off was phrased as a request. If I'm in pain, feverish, etc., I am quite...

  20. New psych RN as charge nurse?

    wonderbee replied to PAERRN20's topic in Psychiatric

    It depends on the acuity of the patients and what kind of ancillary support you have. You can have patients with med surg issues like feeding tubes, dressing changes, IV fluid replacements, ambulation...

  21. Stuck on an unsafe floor (Vent, long)

    wonderbee replied to monkeyadale's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Obviously there is a problem that this unit can't retain nurses. Low minimum staffing levels? Yeah, I'd think about getting out. Your recruiter isn't looking out for you. Maybe you should start doing...

  22. My significant other doesn't "get" what I go through on a daily basis.

    wonderbee replied to voraciousj's topic in General Nursing

    I find it's better to vent to another nurse. No one understands the problems of inpatient nursing like another inpatient nurse. You have had an awesome responsibility very recently put upon you and...

  23. Disturbing dreams....am I going insane? (not requesting medical advice)

    wonderbee replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    OMG yes! I often have disturbing dreams. I work in psych and see behaviors I can't even talk about at home they're so bizarre and often threatening. My dreams don't stick with me for long. I usually...

  24. Day Off

    wonderbee replied to 311ltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I so relate. Honestly, I don't even listen to the messages anymore because every weekday off, it's the same story. They're looking for coverage. Sorry.

  25. What time do you expect your relief nurse to show up?

    wonderbee replied to KarynicaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Directly and succinctly communicate your desire to be relieved at the scheduled time. There is nothing rude or offensive about stating the