bunsterj

bunsterj

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  1. Question about submitting resume? do you include references

    bunsterj replied to evolvingrn's topic in General Nursing

    I was told to have references ready, but to not provide them until requested. It is a costly procedure to check someone's references, and I was told that it was not done until the very end of the...

  2. Need some encouragement

    bunsterj replied to prinsessa's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you. I am so tired of hearing, "Really, you can't get a job? I thought there was a nursing shortage..." said with a lot of doubt. Definitely keep your license current. If you are willing/able...

  3. Low BP pt Need Tips for when I am by myself!!

    bunsterj replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    Do you access to a portable Doppler device? I would think home health would. Anyhow, you can check the systolic BP with

  4. LTAC ? Good or Bad?

    bunsterj replied to krstxn's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Here is a link to the type of patients one would find in LTAC: LifeCare Hospitals - Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) for the Medically Complex Patient I don't think a hospital would "frown on" that sort of...

  5. Pulling Teeth

    bunsterj replied to lovepink's topic in School

    I used to give them a 2 X 2 so that they could get a good grip, but the pulling was all up to them. I would probably give it a quick look and just assure them that "Yes, that sure is a loose

  6. staples left in

    bunsterj replied to rnto?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would wait 'til the AM, I haven't removed staples without an order. It's not hurting anything by sitting there for one more night. By stating that the incision is healed well, I'm assuming the...

  7. No RN Jobs Anywhere....Help!!

    bunsterj replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in General Nursing

    Did you try Pitt County Memorial

  8. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    bunsterj replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Dr. Sickley (perhaps Sickly) Dr. Ales (perhaps Ails) I also had a Dr. Boyles and for kicks, a priest named Father

  9. Anybody got cheese? (I'm ready to whine)

    bunsterj replied to nebrgirl's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital my son was in would call at a certain time and ask him what he wanted for the meal. When he was on clear liquids, they just sent up a clear liquid tray automatically. At this hospital,...

  10. When is it OK to delegate to a CNA?

    bunsterj replied to missdeevah's topic in General Nursing

    You did nothing wrong. I would at some point, either as you ask her or shortly after she has done the task explain to her (very briefly) why you needed her to tend to patient X while you would tend to...

  11. Depression and nursing?

    bunsterj replied to Allthatsparkles's topic in General Nursing

    I guess the question is...when filling out the pre-employment physical forms, do you put it on

  12. RN won't give pain meds

    bunsterj replied to Laught3r's topic in Pain Management

    I am the type of person that when in pain will lay very still and quiet, perhaps even with my eyes closed. I might even doze just to tune things out. I probably wouldn't ask for a med soon after the...

  13. Native American Reservations?

    bunsterj replied to twinmommy+2's topic in Rural

    Indian Health Service is part of the US Public Health Service, which is one of our uniformed services. If you work for them as an officer, then you will receive the same benefits as an Army, Navy, Air...

  14. Different, but similar (question)

    bunsterj replied to HG06's topic in General Nursing

    Would you be willing to stay in the Army to become a nurse? I don't know how the program works, but I was a patient at Walter Reed last year (and received wonderful care) and a gaggle of army student...

  15. PRN or Part Time? Please Advise

    bunsterj replied to walktheline's topic in General Nursing

    Even if you are a spring chicken, health insurance is so vital. My 20 yr old very healthy collegiate athlete, clean living son came downstairs one morning complaining of some back pain...it cost us...

  16. Managing symptoms for a �good death�

    bunsterj replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I was hoping to read the article, didn't care about the CEU's. Found that the article was nearly $8 at this time. I do realize this is an old

  17. Not The Best Way To Improve Nursing's Rep!

    bunsterj replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a bit surprised that the airline accepted him under those circumstances. Granted, children of that age travel alone all of the time. You have to have a name, address and phone number of the adult...

  18. I forgot to chart something.

    bunsterj replied to dine saw's topic in General Nursing

    You can call and see if someone will chart it for you...They would make an entry along the lines of: Current date, time: Nurse Nancy, SN reports per phone that on 4/15/10 at 10:00 AM IV was started in...

  19. HELP! Teaching Sex Ed

    bunsterj replied to Sch00lNurse's topic in School

    Well I googled "uterus of pancake batter" and got several hits...all of people that remembered those pancakes. It is: “I Got It! An Always Changing Program Video on Menstruation from Proctor &...

  20. HELP! Teaching Sex Ed

    bunsterj replied to Sch00lNurse's topic in School

    Nurse Ziba I didn't see it on youtube when I looked. It was put out by one of the feminine hygiene products companies--perhaps Kotex. It was from sometime prior to 1996 (my first year as a school...

  21. Who has the most "gravy" RN job ever?

    bunsterj replied to OnaTrek's topic in General Nursing

    Pageantnurse what is your

  22. HELP! Teaching Sex Ed

    bunsterj replied to Sch00lNurse's topic in School

    I (10 years ago) had a copy of the pancake uterus film...I found it extra funny, because there was an episode of Blossom where she fantasizes what it would be like to have different TV moms. Mrs....

  23. LPN license with a felony charge

    bunsterj replied to frail316's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    This has some information about the Peer Assistance Network for Nurses:

  24. LPN license with a felony charge

    bunsterj replied to frail316's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Would it help to go through a drug treatment program? I know of a few nurses (In Illinois)who were rehired after undergoing a program...I don't recall them having felony charges against

  25. Smart Phones Apps

    bunsterj replied to Ash_Rox87CMA's topic in General Nursing

    How do you get Skyscape for