BuckyBadgerRN

BuckyBadgerRN ASN, RN

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  1. Hipaa violation

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to 123anonymous's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You're too far removed from the actual situation, why would YOU report this? Let the nurse who was asked to verify the information report the

  2. HIPAA violation?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to haunani's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    So your the nurse confirmed that she knew your friend was seen at her hospital. Yep, big no no. True, no medical information was disclosed, but you can't even say your saw so and so at your place of...

  3. New BSN grad fired after 5 weeks of orientation

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

    OK, now you're talking nonsense. EVERYONE knows that the flu shot IS a form of mind control, that's part of it the vax giving you the flu. I've read all about it on the

  4. New BSN grad fired after 5 weeks of orientation

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

    You do know that your SS# tells nothing about your employment history except that you did or did not receive compensation from an employer, right? Why do people think

  5. Not Loving Being a Nurse

    BuckyBadgerRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I feel like a failure. I busted my hump to attend nursing school at night and on weekends for 4+ years while I continued to work full time at a job I loved. Graduated, passed the NCLEX on the first...

  6. Not Loving Being a Nurse

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    ipink, what you say is exactly what I'm thinking in the back of my mind--is it the profession or the position? Since I've done two different types of nursing "specialties", of course my head jumps to...

  7. Tested 1st NCLEX-RN today July 2, 2014, feeling down...

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

    Lots of fabulous nurses fail the exam the first time. You know what they call a nurse who passes the NCLEX on the second try? A

  8. Items a new nurse needs 1st day of work!!!

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Kellz321's topic in First Year After Licensure

    COMFORTABLE SHOES!!! I always wear nursing shoes, they make em' for "people like us" =) I always have my own good stethoscope (and never let it out of my sight), a couple of pens, my lip balm. Then...

  9. Items a new nurse needs 1st day of work!!!

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Kellz321's topic in First Year After Licensure

    And it will walk

  10. What to wear to orientation?

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

    I am always amazed at the sheer number of nursing professionals who have NO idea what in the world business casual means!! On our last day of a clinical when I was a student, our instructor told us...

  11. Not Loving Being a Nurse

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually the insurance end of nursing appeals to me a lot! I've been exploring that option a little bit, it would have to be a 99% telecommuting position relative to where I live though---do you...

  12. Not Loving Being a Nurse

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Fair question!! I did EMS for 20 years while working my previous career and it seemed like a natural progression. I knew I would not be advancing further in what I was doing without additional...

  13. Not Loving Being a Nurse

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you kmclark---I appreciate your

  14. Not Loving Being a Nurse

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    i don't want to scare you!!! I'm sure you will kick heiney and take down names

  15. Not Loving Being a Nurse

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    VintageMother, thank you SO much, your response does make me feel not alone! I do implement some of your suggestions, like writing everything down, I have 3 different colored inks I use and think I'm...

  16. Downsizing coming to LTC

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to dnsonthego's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Exactly. If nursing schools are putting out that propaganda, don't you think it's up to us to dispell the myth?! Why hold back information about the truth or even worse, expound on the lies being...

  17. Downsizing coming to LTC

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to dnsonthego's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Really? Do you REALLY believe what you just wrote, much less his "send" on? I feel very sad for you if you think that ONLY hospital experience is valuable and that "having" to go to a SNF/LTC is...

  18. License expiration date - how does your state handle it?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to ixchel's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    EVERYBODY expires on the same date in my state. Feb 28, even years. So if you get your license in Sept of 2015, you renew it in Feb of 2016. Lucky ducks who get licensed in March of the even year...

  19. Caring for Obese Patients

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

    Oh, he eats the special diet AND all of the snacks he desires. It's not a matter of saying he won't eat the costly diet. Take out from anywhere that delivers, a flat of 8 oz sodas might last 2...

  20. Should I Report?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Skeeter19910's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You're going to report her because she doesn't socialize well with staff and she has made some bad choices in her past? THOSE things are really none of your business. Now, if you see/suspect signs...

  21. manipulative and dominating employee

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to sourapril's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Your boss needs to put on her big girl panties and have a come to Jesus conversation with your coworker. Although, personally, she's let it go on this long, it either A: doesn't bother her the way...

  22. CCN smoking an electric cigarette at nurses station

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to NoScrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Just the appearance of a staff member possibly smoking anything at the nurses station is highly unprofessional, in my

  23. How does your facility prevent falls?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to GoldiesMom's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm in rehab/STC/LTC. No ID bands (dignity issue, can't call attention to the fall risk clients by a bright yellow band). No alarms except wanderguards. Which have nothing to with falls except...

  24. Documenting Fentanyl

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to BettyPalen's topic in General Nursing

    What were you taught in lecture? This is clearly a homework question,

  25. The Worst Hospital Visitor I've Ever Seen

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Mmmmmm,