silverbat

silverbat

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  1. Throwing the computer out the window!!!

    silverbat replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I call it COMPUTER-CIDE and I contemplate it all the

  2. Ever have the spike come out from a hanging bag of blood?

    silverbat replied to Billy_Ruben's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked Med-surg, Twice I had patients dislodge a large bore IV while recieving heparin drips, AND not bother to tell staff that there was blood all over the place! Took forever to clean it up...

  3. so ready to quit

    silverbat replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like you maybe need to look for another job!! Not all LTC is as bad as you are talking about. Please don't lose sight of the good you are doing, even if you don't think you are, and please...

  4. Your journey (jobs) as a nurse?

    silverbat replied to %63theend's topic in Nursing Career

    3 years CNA, then 3 years CNA/CMT, then LPN(4 years) in hospital-medsurg, ortho, behavioral health, ER, PCU, then RN in hospital 5.5 years, same areas as LPN, then RN in different hospital 4 years...

  5. did the md's pen go into v-fib??

    silverbat replied to SNB1014's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with a Dr in a hospital setting whose handwriting I could read better if I stood behind the paper and read it upside down!! LOL Its funny when you ask the Doc to read what he wrote and he...

  6. New nurse with severe osteoarthritis and a bad knee

    silverbat replied to lovinmymac's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I understand what you are saying with the arthritis and bad knees. Mine knees are in full sympathy with you! You stated that you were an LPN in LTC. If you have several years experience, you might...

  7. Dreaming About Work

    silverbat replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I have work dreams, too, and when I actually wake to go to real life work, I feel as if I have already put in my 8 hours and darn, I really do have to work 8 hours awake, this time!!! For some reason,...

  8. Restraint or enabler, that is the question!!

    silverbat posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Ok, guys... Once again the demon of restraint vs enabler raises its ugly head! 1. A side rail that a resident, A&O x3 uses to help get out of bed and turn d/t physical limitations...an enabler? a...

  9. How do you keep track of your long term care assessments?

    silverbat replied to ecdc94's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    on a word or excel sheet: resident name admit/yearly ARD qtr qtr qtr next yearly goof ball 01/8/2013 4/5/13...

  10. Michigan intern/extern programs

    silverbat replied to abmattes's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wow, I"m not sure about all the names being for the same type position. I do want to caution you that even though you have been an Rn for 3 years, you have not worked in the field, so, you are an...

  11. Scrubs for the Overwieght?

    silverbat replied to silentwolves's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    are you buying scrub pants that are too small? I am short and weigh more and honestly I have no problem with this unless the pants are too

  12. Melt down #2 on the last day of week #4

    silverbat replied to julz68's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like a terrific NM!! KEEP HER!! Seriously, hang in there, relax and ask for help. Also, when you are having a good shift, and you notice someone having a not so good shift, jump in and offer...

  13. NM BON length of time for transferring license

    silverbat replied to IndianaHH's topic in General Nursing

    YEAH!!!

  14. Scrubs for the Overwieght?

    silverbat replied to silentwolves's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm short and overweight as well, and what I do is buy a larger size scrub top than I need and then I have no problem with mooning. Also, mens scrubs sometimes fit better than womens. just curious,...

  15. NM BON length of time for transferring license

    silverbat replied to IndianaHH's topic in General Nursing

    I recently moved to NM from the Midwest as well. My state was a compact state, so my mileage my vary, but all I had to do after I sent the paperwork to NM was to go to Nursys.com and pay a fee that...

  16. Retirement in the nursing field.

    silverbat replied to A.B.123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    >> As a nurse in my med-50's with severe arthritis and using a cane to ambulate because of "not being able to walk well'...I betcha I can work rings around you any day!! I may be slower getting...

  17. Best area to relocate?

    silverbat replied to Scarlettz's topic in General Nursing

    There are RN jobs in Nursing facilities in Farmington/Gallup/Grants

  18. Rounding on patients at night

    silverbat replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I worked nights for 15 yrs in a hospital. I got good at going in rooms and not waking up patients. I always said that I could see quite well in the dark and must be part bat!! ahem.... ok...so I am...

  19. How to survive 16h shifts...

    silverbat replied to lydzMtl's topic in Nursing Career

    I thought it was not legal to work more than 16 hours at a time? I know I am questionalbly safe at 14 hours, I can't imagine 20!!!!! no way, no how, no amount of money, would I do

  20. area/hospital with enough demand to hire an out of state ADN new grad?

    silverbat replied to wants_to_ski's topic in General Nursing

    I moved here from Missouri. The process to get NM isn't hard. Costs 110 for BON, 40 for background check and 20, I think, to nursys to verify your license, also have to get fingerprint cards/check...

  21. I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

    silverbat replied to hershdawg's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    *****As equals and that we all need to help each other on the job.Period--hershdog***** That's where I see the issue.. Most of those replying aren't saying they don't help out on the job, they are...

  22. managed care and the mds

    silverbat replied to michmommylala's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    My Corp had me do an admission, and use that for 5 day, then the 14, 30 etc., i did, printed, then

  23. I am not sure how to pace myself

    silverbat replied to idahomdsnurse's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Could your partner take over the admits and discharges? that would take some of the load off

  24. CA resident looking for a job in NM

    silverbat replied to johnybhoi24's topic in General Nursing

    NV is not a compact state, so I think it might be harder to endorse there. YOu have to get a fingerprint card/check by the sherrifs dept, at work card, a drug card, etc... lots of hoops to jump thru....

  25. relocating info needed

    silverbat posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, My husband and I are thinking or relocating to NM. I am looking at Carlsbad, or Las Cruces areas. Can anyone advise on LTC opportunities in wither place, or ANYWHERE in NM or AZ? Thank