BuckyBadgerRN

BuckyBadgerRN ASN, RN

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  1. No Arm Bands??

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to JerseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    In the clinicals I did with LTC facilities, there wasn't a wristband to be seen. The explanation is that this is their HOME, they are not "patients". You don't wear an identifying wristband in your...

  2. being forced out.

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If she doesn't want you to quit then she needs to staff adequately. And SAFELY I might

  3. New Grad with recent DUI; denied licensure

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to nursingnerd25's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The laws are very specific in my state, what OP did is absolutely a DUI here. She got that car there somehow---while impaired in

  4. Reasons Hospitals Will Not Have Traveler Back?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to adoula's topic in Travel

    Definately some merit to this post! Agency nurses are expensive and I know that several hospitals around me do not use them nearly as much as they used

  5. Documentation Questiion

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I do home health with a little one too. I personally like to document what I see, not what someone else sees. I think I write good notes (thorough, very descriptive--20 years in EMS will do that to...

  6. Ethical Question...

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to rthornton07's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I ran out of fingers counting the red flags with this scenario!!! Sounds like Medicaid fraud is happening as well as neglect of this poor man. Medicaid fraud means she is stealing from the...

  7. To take a new job or not??? Need advice!

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to teeth22's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'd start by scheduling the phone interview and see where it goes from there. You may find after talking with them that you'll be content right where you are and are already living the dream!! I...

  8. becoming a baby friendly hospital

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to kms6417's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Or, have those parents provide the formula for their infants. MANY hospitals do

  9. becoming a baby friendly hospital

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to kms6417's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Donor milk. I dontated over 8000 oz just to 2 milk banks with my last two babies and did 2 M2M donations, we are out there. I would not allow my baby to receive formula. (my now 17yo had to be...

  10. Great moments in bad judgement

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    Four places an epi pen doesen't belong: Fingers, noses, memberes, toeses. You'll never forget

  11. Would Emt certification help to get into the ED?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Faro's topic in Emergency

    Not necessarily. I have 20 years experience as a NREMT, can't get an interview in our local ER. That's OK though, I've moved on. I think your DUI conviction will possibly be more of a stumbling...

  12. Did you learn IV in NS?!

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in General Students

    Yes, we started tons of IV's while in nursing school. ADN. How else are you going to learn?! That plastic arm in lab is a great place to start, but you need real-life experience too! Part of the...

  13. Why can't you get Financial Aid with a Bachelors Degree?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to thewoods4's topic in General Students

    Myself and a few classmates rec'd something similar: Our last semester loan would be forgiven up to 50% for working as an RN in our state. 50% for FT, up to 25% for PT. You have/had to work for 2...

  14. Recommended Stethoscope for STUDENT!

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I didn't want to buy a "student" stethoscope, then a "first nursing job" stethoscope, etc. I just did er' big the first time around, LOL. Littman Master Cardiology in chocolate brown. I can hear...

  15. How many Hours per Week do you work

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I do 3 ten hour nights with my HH client and 14 hours a week in my very long term dental

  16. Nurse hopeful... Possible roadblocks?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Bran2's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    With all due respect, you should really know how you pled to the charge against you. Expunged means it was cleared from your record, could have been for a variety of reasons. Guilty and not guilty...

  17. Do ALL travel agencys have sucky Insurance??

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to jodyangel's topic in Travel

    I work in dentistry. You'd probably be surprised at the number of policies that pay for preventative dental care only. The theory is if you use the policy and take care of PREVENTATIVE things, you...

  18. burned bridges what to put on job application

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to stargazer88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Not to split hairs, but being let go from a job because the fit wasn't right and burning bridges on the way out (which to me means the OP told them to pound sand or something along those lines on her...

  19. Picture with resume-Necessary or unnecessary?

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

    Me personally? Hayle

  20. Fingerprinting...for NCLEX

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to worf's topic in General Nursing

    You're saying you need to be fingerprinted to take the NCLEX? Must be a state thing--no need for that here. They DO take a scan of your finger and palm when you test, but no need for...

  21. Great moments in bad judgement

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    My husband is a police officer, hence, a first responder for EMS in our city. New Years Eve a few years ago, drunken college-age male climbed a flagpole in a park. Slid down. On the side where the...

  22. How do you get a "copy" of your RN license??

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

    My state doesn't mail them anymore either. It says right on the website, if you require/desire a copy of your current license, print it from the

  23. Was this a fair consequence?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to danachap1's topic in General Nursing

    Well, what DO you think should have happened to you? (And am I the only one wondering if the B12 was stolen too?) Theft is theft. Whether it be loading up your bag with office supplies, padding...

  24. Is this fair? Honest opinions, please.

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to BC913's topic in General Students

    I predict about 30-40 students will weed themselves out of the program in short order. Life is too short to worry about the whining of others, and trust me, the day will come in nursing school when...

  25. Thoughts on getting PALS and ACLS on my own?

    BuckyBadgerRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated almost a year ago and am working my first nursing job out of school. I wasn't overly-aggressive in my initial job search, had/have a job in dentistry that I love and didn't have to leave,...