BuckyBadgerRN

BuckyBadgerRN ASN, RN

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  1. Late arriving Nurses

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Goal_NP's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Seriously, how many people do you really think will click "good" on your poll? Thankfully, I work with wonderful coworkers who value others time. Otherwise, I'd be reporting them to HR about constant...

  2. So...What Kind of Nursing Task Do You LIKE?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I love doing IV's and phlebotomy. Especially when someone seeks me out to get a hard

  3. Should I tell the truth before I begin my program?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to tambat's topic in General Students

    My school required, before even applying, that you had "successfully completed a CNA course". I didn't sit for the exam, but I did complete the class. Nursing school doesn't teach patient...

  4. Any confirmation on this doozy?

    BuckyBadgerRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I read this on fb today. Someone is claiming on a post for Kaplan that states are going to start refusing to re license nurses unless they have a bsn. Well as a 2 yr prepared RN and then did...

  5. Got let go after 6 wks orientation

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to menoogdawb's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nope...

  6. Any confirmation on this doozy?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Were those your words highlighted in the quote box? Then,

  7. Any confirmation on this doozy?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you were at all funny, I'd consider

  8. Should I tell the truth before I begin my program?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to tambat's topic in General Students

    CNA's are not licensed personnel in my state... Nurses don't get a certification for completing the educational component and then a license from their

  9. Do we matter?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Diesel17's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    New account? First post a controversial one? Getting old, but I'll bite.When I do my "side job", the CNA's I work with set the tone for the day. An awesome team means we're going to have an awesome...

  10. Any confirmation on this doozy?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    He pulled that "fact" out of his

  11. Any confirmation on this doozy?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Um, if you're referring to me, you have never been more wrong in your life. Way to assume

  12. I'm a nursing student and have Guillain-Barré Syndrome

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Becky96's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wear a mask probably 12 times a day according the procedures I do. Not one patient has ever asked me why I have it

  13. Sadly, discrmination against male nurses still rampant in job applic process

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Ecstatic2014's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It's about diversity. Same way in reverse in that the last 3 people to be promoted to Sgt in my husband's police department have been women---they need to fill a "quota". Smarts, doesn't

  14. New Nurse ... not distinguishing myself as brilliant

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to SilverSister's topic in General Nursing

    Too.

  15. Should I tell the truth before I begin my program?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to tambat's topic in General Students

    Are you talking about certification or an actual LICENSE? (there's a difference

  16. Pearson vue trick

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Bigman7788's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wait! There is another post like this

  17. Gay student attending Christian Nursing school?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to gpark32's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think if you're that worried, move on and apply to a public

  18. Medicare/Medicaid Provider RN, can't find hospital job, can't continue for my bsn...

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to whiteoleander5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey, the middle man deals with filing taxes and other unpleasant administrative tasks! Trust

  19. Worst/silliest/are you serious pt complaint you've received?

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

    I would be most concerned to learn if he considered me one of the three hotties or the fat old

  20. NCLEX RN good sign?

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

    My pharm instructor writes questions for the NCLEX exam. She just shakes her head everytime one of these ridiculous questions got

  21. NCLEX RN good sign?

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

    The type of questions you get mean NOTHING. If I had a dollar for every NCLEX/PVT myth out there I'd be a very rich

  22. Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

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

    Honestly, it's rude of you to leave it up, and I applaud her for saying something to you. It's not like she called you out at the nurses station! Be a gentleman and put it back down. As far as...

  23. How should I say "thank you" to the nurse that has been beyond incredible?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to throwaway94's topic in General Nursing

    Send a heartfelt note to her, her supervisor, and a copy of it going to HR for her file. Truly, 99% of nurses I know would appreciate this FAR more than chocolates or

  24. New Nurse ... not distinguishing myself as brilliant

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to SilverSister's topic in General Nursing

    Alright, I'm probably going to get ripped for this, but this is what I'm picking up from reading your posts, mostly related to your shift change problems: Seriously, you are too "darn" wordy!! If you...

  25. Off duty RN scope of practice on an airplane.

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to creativekari's topic in General Nursing

    New account? Smells like homework for an ethics class. Sorry, just my opinion.... Personally it sounds like care went FAR beyond "good Samaritan" and most certainly would not be covered by that...