Bklyn_RN

Bklyn_RN

Medsurg, Homecare, Infusion, Psych/Detox

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  1. Where Were You...9/11

    Bklyn_RN replied to Daisy4RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was just telling my son about that day for the umpteenth time. He was 2 years old and I had started nursing school the previous week. I was late for class, as usual, and had kept the radio/TV off to...

  2. Can't stop thinking about work

    Bklyn_RN replied to Michelles87's topic in General Nursing

    It would be in your mental health interest to seek a less demanding work

  3. Inadequate Nursing: Patient Safety in Today's Healthcare Marketplace - A Four Part Series

    Bklyn_RN replied to Damion Jenkins's topic in General Nursing

    Well it seems that some things never change. Except that the public is now "woke" to what is going

  4. Being blamed for fall after shift

    Bklyn_RN replied to notyetnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ummm... once you have endorsed a pt over, the receiving nurse is responsible for anything which happens thereafter. If she felt the no chair alarm was an issue, then it was on her to not accept the pt...

  5. How long does Woodhull hospital take to call after being hired in job fair??

    Bklyn_RN replied to Deelugo's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It can take up to three months. What area will you be going

  6. Flu Vaccine. Necessary or Harmful?

    Bklyn_RN replied to UnbrokenRN09's topic in Disaster Preparation

    BTW, I recently had the flu while pregnant and while it was not pleasant I still would not advocate for the flu vaccine for pregnant women. My daughter is a full term healthy and happy

  7. Flu Vaccine. Necessary or Harmful?

    Bklyn_RN replied to UnbrokenRN09's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I did a thread on this very topic a couple years back when my job was threatening to make the vaccine mandatory during the fake swine flu epidemic. They first tried enticing us with chances to win a...

  8. Is this common with teaching hospitals?

    Bklyn_RN replied to liketheairport's topic in General Nursing

    I am assuming that this is your first pregnancy and you have yet to experience the inhumanity of giving birth in a hospital? Well if I am in fact correct, brace yourself. If you think that made you...

  9. Getting Thrown Under the Bus

    Bklyn_RN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Its unfortunate, but in the work setting, to protect yourself, you have to behave as though you are swimming in shark infested

  10. Family claims hospital's staff shortage responsible for fatal crash

    Bklyn_RN replied to DidiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am with them. The hospital bears some responsibility. This just proves what nurses already know to be

  11. Generic name for vitals machine?

    Bklyn_RN replied to WalterWho's topic in General Nursing

    We just call them "the

  12. Flu Vaccine, enough already!

    Bklyn_RN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yes, we are in flu season. And it seems you can't go anywhere without being bombarded/enticed to get the flu vaccine. A lot of times scare tactics are used also. They tried making it mandatory for...

  13. HHC Woodhull Hospital RNs?

    Bklyn_RN posted a topic in New York Nursing

    I will be interviewing with Woodhull Hospital on friday, for a job in psych. I wanted some feedback from anyone who has worked there or is currently working there. How is the parking situation over...

  14. Death

    Bklyn_RN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    There was a sickle cell pt who was a regular. Very pretty sweet nice young lady. She was brought in to the ER with lower abdominal pain. Then was transferred to the OR for emergency surgery. Tubal...

  15. When are you no longer a new grad?

    Bklyn_RN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    When YOU feel like you are in YOUR own skin at

  16. 8 hrs night shift, x5/week

    Bklyn_RN replied to winter_green's topic in General Nursing

    Did it for 4 years in medsurg right out of nursing school with a young child. Will NEVER go back to nights. In 4 years I aged 10. I felt like a zombie almost every day. You can never get enough sleep...

  17. Drama / Write Up

    Bklyn_RN replied to slauren's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't know you, but I am so proud of you I wish I could hug you. You are serious about your responsibilities as a nurse and that is a good thing. It will serve you well in years to come. Get used to...

  18. Should I be worried?

    Bklyn_RN replied to mikala3's topic in Patient Medications

    Some preceptors are hostile. I am speaking from

  19. What are your tricks for leaving work at work?

    Bklyn_RN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I refuse to take calls from coworkers who are also friends. Because we usually end up talking about

  20. HR lied to Unemployment!!

    Bklyn_RN replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    That's why unions are so very vital. Because when you don't have a union to represent you, its just you and the big bad

  21. Flu Vaccine, enough already!

    Bklyn_RN replied to Bklyn_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Its nice to see that people are still contributing to this post. Thank you

  22. What is your opinion on "For Profit Hospitals"

    Bklyn_RN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    Some things should not have a profit motive. Especially

  23. What was the procedure you followed when quitting your job?

    Bklyn_RN replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    After being treated unfairly and putting up with crap for too long. I planned my resignation for three straight months. I used up all floating holidays, personals days etc. Then I stayed out on sick...

  24. I'm tired of it!

    Bklyn_RN replied to sunnyskies9's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Was feeling crappy from a really bad day at work. Reading all these posts made me laugh and feel better. We are all in the same boat. Its good to know we have each other. Thanks for sharing, with such...

  25. Coworker nurse trying to ruin my reputation...

    Bklyn_RN replied to HM7380's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Do you realize that you live in the real world and you have no control over other people's actions? Only control over your reaction to them. Why would you need lawyers (employers get really nervous at...