wonderbee

wonderbee BSN, RN

critical care; community health; psych

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  1. Clock out by 8am or get reprimanded!!!

    wonderbee replied to RnM21's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Not on the clock = you are on your own and will have a lot of explaining to do if something goes wrong with your patients or you get hurt on the job. You are not "on the job" if you are not clocked...

  2. ACT team and safety

    wonderbee replied to cowgirl42's topic in Psychiatric

    I hope you get a thorough orientation with lots of opportunity to observe and learn. It sounds

  3. I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

    wonderbee replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

    Bare them, bind them, stare at them, milk them, pump them up, deflate them, lift them, pierce them, watch them fall :no:, but has anyone noticed this topic has piqued 15 pages worth of responses???...

  4. If your nursing dreams took "forever", I need to hear about it

    wonderbee replied to DaisyChains's topic in General Nursing

    It was 1975 or so when the bug first bit me. I graduated in 2005 with my ADN. So, yeah. It can take a while. Lots of bumps, twists and pot holes along the way with the occasional long detour and...

  5. New DON--YIKES !!

    wonderbee replied to aloevera's topic in Psychiatric

    At least the courtesy of a phone call would have been nice. Can you look into PRN with other facilities? We have multiple units in my facility so if it dries up on one floor, there are many others....

  6. fired

    wonderbee replied to cccc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A savy DON knows the score of staffing vs. workload. Would you want to work for someone who, if you should be discovered in a lie, would summarily fire you? Better to be honest and know some doors...

  7. Per diem: Pros and Cons

    wonderbee replied to jensfbay's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered part time? With some exceptions, part time employees collect full time basic benefits. I work per diem. I make sure I put a sum away for retirement. I have insurance from another...

  8. I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

    wonderbee replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

    Some women are just more comfortable without all the binding. Everyone is different. Try wearing a medium weighted sleeveless tank under your scrub top. Make sure it covers everything under all...

  9. Desire to move from SC to Alaska

    wonderbee replied to nursegottabe's topic in General Nursing

    It was actually a dream of mine to move to Alaska with my kids when I was in my 30's, before I became a nurse. I got cold feet but did seriously entertain the

  10. nursing diagnosis for suicide/hallucinations

    wonderbee replied to motherinlaw's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Think priorities. A "risk for injury" diagnosis trumps everything else if I were care planning for this patient. Safety would be first priorty. A care plan is a way of thinking. I really think the...

  11. NJSNA's Explanation: Why pursue BSN? Fellow nurses, what is your reaction?

    wonderbee replied to firefox828's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The BSN is paid the same as the ADN with the same career path up to a point. The difference lies in advance practice and upper management. There's no getting there without the MSN. We need to be...

  12. Ugly Comments From A Nurse Friend

    wonderbee replied to Aviationurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Just another example of poor attitudes of nurses toward other nurses. We are often our own worst enemy. The most professional thing you can do is tell her her comment is duly noted and move on

  13. I am so upset...

    wonderbee replied to yuyu75's topic in Psychiatric

    I think the job requirements differ depending on the locality and the facility. MHTs in my facility often have no psych experience at all, and there is no education requirement other than a HS diploma...

  14. Help! I need perspective.

    wonderbee replied to Bunny RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Bunny, I wish I had words of encouragement for you. Mental health treatment centers are the poor stepchild in the health care system. Underfunded and misunderstood, shoved away in some mysterious...

  15. New DON--YIKES !!

    wonderbee replied to aloevera's topic in Psychiatric

    You have my condolences. I give her 3 to 6

  16. Bipolar does not mean "druggie"

    wonderbee replied to aslaten08's topic in General Nursing

    We do see a lot of drug seeking patients and we are able to tell what they're about fairly quickly, but their mental health diagnosis has nothing to do with it unless it's a substance abuse

  17. pt to per diem question about pto time

    wonderbee replied to slideboard's topic in General Nursing

    I just recently changed status from FT to per diem. Our PTO was frontloaded IF you purchased it to be paid for in payroll deductions. Otherwise, it was accrued. If it was completely paid for, then we...

  18. Survey on Alcohol Withdrawal

    wonderbee replied to travelingman's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a psychiatric unit where the prevelance of substance abuse and addiction is very high. The withdrawing pt. requires more monitoring and often times requires more resources placing greater...

  19. Desire to move from SC to Alaska

    wonderbee replied to nursegottabe's topic in General Nursing

    My pleasure! I envy you going out there to a place as wild as Alaska. If I were just a few years

  20. Support Tech Fired for Faking......

    wonderbee replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    "set up to fail". Sounds a lot like my job. Maybe yours too? She's probably not the only one taking dangerous shortcuts. I'd listen to what she has to

  21. Desire to move from SC to Alaska

    wonderbee replied to nursegottabe's topic in General Nursing

    Boards are national. Call the Alaska BON for their specific

  22. called in sick for a night...feel so guilty/bad

    wonderbee replied to missmiamoore's topic in General Nursing

    You're still a newbie. Your first call offs are treading uncharted waters. Please don't feel bad about feeling guilty. You'll never get any sleep! Good advice all around about not sharing all the...

  23. Is it really worth it to become a nurse?

    wonderbee replied to Bookworm22's topic in General Nursing

    Is it worth it? The only answer that counts is the one that comes from you after you've experienced working as a nurse. You will get a job. Make sure you're not just filling out online resumes. They...

  24. whats wrong with clamping the PICC??

    wonderbee replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    SASH seems to be on its way out. We were taught SASH in nursing school but in practical application, the protocol at my facility is 10cc saline each shift. There can be several reasons for resistance...

  25. When to start applying for jobs

    wonderbee replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to help. Happy