bethh1970

bethh1970 has 3 years experience and specializes in Med-Surg.

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1. Is Dakins still used?

   bethh1970 replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

   I've used it once in 3 years on a med/surg floor. We all scratched our heads and tried to figure out where to get it from,

2. I am an American.

   bethh1970 replied to UnionRN2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I like the idea of putting that in writing...and calling the Attorney General's office, and the labor department, and the local news

3. I am an American.

   bethh1970 replied to UnionRN2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   You know, if you were in his country I could understand this, however, he is here! This really just rubbed me the wrong way. 1. That he's arrogant enough to want this followed and 2. Your NM didn't...

4. Relocating to Cleveland from Columbus...Advice?

   bethh1970 replied to LizBSN2010's topic in Ohio Nursing

   Little Italy is very nice and lots of fun, not to mention Coventry. I would't suggest staying anywhere too close to the hospital. There is also Lakewood which would be about a 15 minute drive or Ohio...

5. How was Nurses Week celebrated at your Facility

   bethh1970 replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

   HA! I thought my floor was the only ones to forget that there is a night shift. We did get to clean up some pizza boxes that were left behind with crusts, though! As for nurses week. We were given a...

6. Scared Of Poop!!!!!!!!! Help!!!!!!!

   bethh1970 replied to nursingstudent424's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I hate poop as well. I normally put a mask on to make myself feel better. I also like to hide the fact that I'm gagging underneath the mask. The more I "play in poo" the less it effects me. I'd bet...

7. Which blood pressure reading is correct?

   bethh1970 replied to BriWisco's topic in General Nursing

   The manual read should be more accurate. When I get my vitals and the bp appears to be off I get a manual and let the doc know what that is. Actually, most docs ask if "off" bp's are manual or...

8. Negative Threads

   bethh1970 replied to Seagate's topic in General Nursing

   The other lists you described are hobbies. I would hope there would be no ranting...hobbies are fun. Nursing on the other hand can be hectic and really difficult. Ranting is a way to get things out...