BuckyBadgerRN

BuckyBadgerRN ASN, RN

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  1. Tattoos in healthcare

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to savoytruffle's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have 2 and you can't see them unless we're at the pool =) That said, when we were pre-registering for the birth of my last baby, the RN handling it all had 2 words tattooed onto her knuckles....

  2. Angry Nurse here!

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hmmmm "there wasn't a name on it". INCLUDING HIS!! What an

  3. that Pearson Vue trick...

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to csj50's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Yes, this is the good one. If it had directed you to enter a CC number, that's the "bad"

  4. Penalized for Improper Outfit. Help!

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Newgraduatenurse2012's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The PRESIDENT of the hospital has immersed themselves in sweatpants-gate?! Hmmmmm, forgive my skepticism.... A sweatsuit, no matter how cute/classy/conservative/"you think is appropriate" is NEVER...

  5. Is this cheating?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to antrara's topic in Nursing Career

    I like that your husband has an absolute cell phone policy during exams. It's kind of a shame that its necessary, but clearly it is. My final year of nursing school, an instructor that many of us...

  6. Have dress codes changed for clinical prep?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to DoeRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    We never did "day before" preps. We came in way earlier in the morning before the shift change for the nurses so we could get our assignments, review their labs, looks up meds, etc. We were not...

  7. Have dress codes changed for clinical prep?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to DoeRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yup, business casual here too. Our first BC "event" I wore nice khakis, nice Tshirt and a cardigan sweater with appropriate shoes. Everyone else wore jeans and sweatshirts and gave me crap for...

  8. Is this cheating?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to antrara's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't buy it. There are PLENTY of resources, guides, manuals, textbooks and classes that will prep you for taking the NCLEX. Printing off an exam, complete with the answers is academic dishonesty....

  9. I did a dumb thing today and learned a lesson

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to DawnCaprice's topic in General Students

    I agree there are some holes here, but with the information given, I would have happily accepted my B and moved on. What was your intent on approaching/confronting him? I agree totally with your...

  10. I'm trying to find a job in Wisconsin!! Help!

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to heatherlouise85's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The market is very tight here (as everywhere!). My only advice is to be open to options, and not have the mindset "I'll ONLY to L&D in an urban hosptial" (not saying this is you!). Don't blow...

  11. Can a teacher do this?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Dezy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OK, seriously. It is CLEAR that your instructor is not going to do this. S/he expects you to study it all, as ANY of it could show up on an exam. You've been told this over and over by nurses who...

  12. Can a teacher do this?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Dezy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yup, time to walk away. The OP is only interested in hearing that she's right, the teacher's wrong, the teacher has to tell them WHAT exactly to study or else that's not fair and its not what she's...

  13. Do You Have To Be Religious/Spiritual to be a good Nurse?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Soliloquy's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I'm very sorry that nursing school at this particular institute of higher education was not the experience you'd hoped for. However, it usually stands to reason that people attend a certain type of...

  14. Do You Have To Be Religious/Spiritual to be a good Nurse?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Soliloquy's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Um, you're going to find this wherever you go "in the real world". Yes, even in nursing. "not willing to submit to superiors" could be a potential problem area for you---wherever you may end up

  15. Do You Have To Be Religious/Spiritual to be a good Nurse?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Soliloquy's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Well, if this hasn't already been addressed by others, what does "certainly not Catholic" mean?! That being said. I work with a couple of people who think if you're not "in your face" Christian,...

  16. Cheating in the Classroom

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to meatballgirl's topic in General Students

    I agree. The students she is bribing to help her are just as guilty of acedemic dishonesty. Which is a dismissable offense where I went to

  17. Cheating (unintentionally and intentionally)

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to lifelearningrn's topic in General Students

    I did a significant portion of my RN degree online. If ever I was "confused" about an assignment, I asked my instructor---NOT a fellow student. That's why the instructors are there. If your example...

  18. Cheating (unintentionally and intentionally)

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to lifelearningrn's topic in General Students

    If you're collaborating with others on an exam, then yes, that it cheating. And I don't buy unintentional. How can they even say they "didn't realize it was cheating" with a straight face? If you...

  19. Siblings sharing a room

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    There's still no intercourse involved that we know of. Some of us may remember Angelina Jolie planting a big wet one on her brother at the Oscars several years back that caused an uproar. It didnt...

  20. Could I fail because of this? can't be that bad...

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to mursetudent25's topic in General Students

    Anyone who has been through, or is going through nursing school will attest to the fact that grading by instructors can be VERY subjective. Right or wrong, it happens!! I agree with the previous...

  21. Will I get in trouble ? ? ?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Congababe13's topic in General Students

    That's great that you know your schools policy on cell phones, and more importantly FOLLOW it. In this case the OP KNEW that cell phones were NOT ALLOWED at the clinical site but chose not only to...

  22. Siblings sharing a room

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    A kiss is VERY different from true incest involving

  23. Siblings sharing a room

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Yikes!!! Why would you assume incest?! Talk about jumping to

  24. Extra pay to train a new nurse?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Ks mommy nurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My agency does not offer extra pay for orienting a new nurse to the case I'm on. In fact, when my client was discharged home and we ALL needed initial orienting, they would only pay for one nurse, so...

  25. Will I get in trouble ? ? ?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Congababe13's topic in General Students

    I'm thrilled for you that your school has given you a second chance---make the most of it!! If someone learns from your mistake and future presentations, some good will come of it