RoxyBen

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1. stupid er tricks

   RoxyBen replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

   "...the condom was too big." TOO FUNNY!!!

2. are "fake nails" okay for nurses?

   RoxyBen replied to Ruffles's topic in General Nursing

   OSHA says NO to fake nails for nurses. Nuff said.

3. Med/surg

   RoxyBen replied to shirleyTX's topic in CRNA

   In my experience ICU Nurse Managers love getting transfers from medicine units. Medicine nurses learn how to care for pts. with multiple problems/diseases that you only see on medicine units. The pharmacology knowledge that you would gain will help y...

4. require to take SAT if you're nontraditional studnet?

   RoxyBen replied to azebe00's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry, but I had to take the SATs. I don't know why you should feel excempt just because you call yourself "non - traditional". Elementary algebra is great for elementary students but you're talking about getting a ADN. Perhaps you need to research m...

5. Controlled substances

   RoxyBen replied to CHUBBY's topic in CRNA

   Actually many addicts are extremely intelligent, ambitious people so I'm not at all surprised that they would chose and finish a CRNA program. Most don't develop their addiction until they have ready access. This ready access to anesthesia providers ...

6. Nurses crossing picket lines??

   RoxyBen replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

   I have to agree with the above. Being a "professional" doesn't make us better and electricians, plumbers and garbage men make more money then we do! :angryfire

7. Code Green, has anyone read this?

   RoxyBen replied to lee1's topic in Activism

   Try naming a superstar nurse since Clara Barton and Florence Nightingale. Ummm...Clara Barton wasn't a nurse. Head of the Red Cross but not a nurse.

8. Union?

   RoxyBen replied to Sadie04's topic in General Nursing

   If there is "union activity" at your hospital just remember that the union and the administration will put their own spin to everything. Try to keep a clear head and make your own judgements. Both the union and the administration have their own agend...

9. Nurses Testify Against Overtime Law Changes

   RoxyBen replied to -jt's topic in Activism

   The bill proves that nurses and employers must work to end mandatory overtime. It is such a "sweat shop" concept to begin with that I'm surprised that we allowed it to go on for so long. Mandating that nurses give up their personal time, even with OT...

10. Labor Department Advises Employers How to Avoid Paying Overtime

    RoxyBen replied to -jt's topic in Activism

    Sheesh - I bet most of you actually believe that the United States consist of 50 States too. Well there is only 49; OMG...did we lose a state??? Where did it go?? Should we blame Canada for stealing it???

11. Union vs. Nonunion-Worth Dues Paid?

    RoxyBen replied to allsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    What merits advancement are standards set by staff and managers alike. For nurses to excel they should have a set of standards that say more than just how long one has been a nurse. I've read union contracts that just give the basics of being a good ...

12. Cute things manager's say

    RoxyBen replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse manager for 14 years and I love it because of the opportunity to mentor staff. I have also been staff and have wanted to write a book titled "Stupid Things Leadership Do and Say." I'll never forget a former DON saying to me "My nurs...

13. Union vs. Nonunion-Worth Dues Paid?

    RoxyBen replied to allsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked at non-union and union hospitals and I'll take a non-union place any day. Unions DO work to elevate RN salaries and for that I am eternally grateful but there seems to always be a downside...mediocrity! In non-union hospitals nurses advan...