BuckyBadgerRN

BuckyBadgerRN ASN, RN

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  1. Should I make a stink about this?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Zooey72's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LOL, as it turns out, whether you agree or not is a moot

  2. ADD sufferer taking NCLEX for the third time...

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to MrPopeye's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My school DID teach me to take the NCLEX. That's their goal after all. Teach their students so they can pass that exam and become licensed

  3. Hand Hygiene

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Dikid's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You started an account here to lecture us but never brought up your concerns to the staff treating

  4. Is it illegal to place a towel over a patient's face?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to poolnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Is it ethical? Do you really feel that it's right to do

  5. RN title use

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Cricket183's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm going to sound nit picky, but if you are going to write articles, make spell check your friend. It's

  6. Title RN/LVN

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to JENURSE03_RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Looking at your screen name here, it looks like you already

  7. pre employment drug screen help

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Ozymandia's topic in General Nursing

    That's quite a leap. A report to the Bon for taking a legitimately prescribed

  8. Misconceptions about Nurses.

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to vnvelez90's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I work in a clinic and am inches from my md multiple times a day. Just saying.

  9. Why are CNAs not held to professional standards?

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

    This pertains to the OP how? You lost

  10. What is your schedule like as a nurse?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Yerani27's topic in General Nursing

    You certainly seem to be "hearing" a lot of things. Have you bothered to question these sources

  11. Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Why do nurses believe this stuff? OP, I shake my head that you even feel threatened by this. How does a licensed nurse not understand the legal definition of

  12. Ever been dismissed from a Nursing Program??

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to heemotha78's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure what your height has to do with

  13. Quitting without a notice

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think any job that hires you pretty much expects that you will be giving 2 weeks (at least) notice to your current position. Telling them that you can start tomorrow also sends a message to your...

  14. Accidently took home a patients' insulin!

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to iliket0fuu's topic in Patient Medications

    Yup, I do a thorough self-patdown before I log off of my computer. It may even be criminal in 3-4 states as to how good of a job I

  15. Odd interactions

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

    This. And I'm wondering what healthcare professional uses the term "diaper" when speaking about

  16. Is it true all nurses get MRSA or C-DIFF?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    But it's cool to do that!!! Everyone assumes you're a nurse, no matter what and they think you're

  17. Is it true all nurses get MRSA or C-DIFF?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    I'd get a

  18. Is it true all nurses get MRSA or C-DIFF?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure? My cousin's hairdresser's dog-groomer's neighbors MIL heard of someone who DID get the flu from getting the shot---pretty badly too, the way I heard it! I have heard the pregnancy...

  19. GUM! Can you chew it on shift?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I love how rules don't apply to certain

  20. GUM! Can you chew it on shift?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Not allowed, per OSHA, in patient treatment

  21. How do YOU handle these situations?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Rehabilitation

    Tylenol for fever, either PO or rectally is a standing order in my facility. It is on every admitting document for every patient, removed only if there is a reason for a resident not to have it....

  22. Is it true all nurses get MRSA or C-DIFF?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    You can only get MRSA and C-diff from getting the flu shot. Actually, chances are you are already carrying MRSA, a huge percentage of the population is!! You can't live in a bubble, good hand hygiene...

  23. Patient sitters ratio...

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Buckeye007's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    The only experience I have with sitters has all been on a 1:1 basis. There's a REASON they need a sitter and undivided

  24. US Citizen Going Abroad for RN

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to victoria1014's topic in General Students

    I think I'd want to get my education where I plan to practice my craft. Could be just me though... Cheaper is not always best---especially when it comes to

  25. My DON came to my house today

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to mtjoanna's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, a restraining order would mean that OP can't come to