Sugarbear55

Sugarbear55

Member

  • Content

    23

  • Visitors

    2,325

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    15

All Content by Sugarbear55

  1. Are there any nurses that are not vaccinated? How to prepare to be safe at work?

    Sugarbear55 replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I stand by my right to state that I now have a natural immunity to Covid. It is my personal right to refuse vaccination. Especially in view of the side effects I have seen within my own family. I...

  2. Are there any nurses that are not vaccinated? How to prepare to be safe at work?

    Sugarbear55 replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am not here to argue with you. I have immunity. I will deal with your worry about the next time when I get there. Please stop with the invalid arguments and explain to me why a person with...

  3. Are there any nurses that are not vaccinated? How to prepare to be safe at work?

    Sugarbear55 replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No, it is a valid question. I have immunity. To understand why I placed quotes around the word in question, I refer you to the definition of the

  4. Are there any nurses that are not vaccinated? How to prepare to be safe at work?

    Sugarbear55 replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am a retired RN. I tested positive for Covid in April approximately 10 days after caring for an elderly Aunt who became ill on day two post vaccination. On day three she was admitted to the...

  5. When Willpower Isn't Enough

    Sugarbear55 replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    There is another factor that has not been considered. Semaglutide is a tier three medication. While the price of tier three medications for the private insured patient is high, the ability to use...

  6. Legal obligation for disaster relief

    Sugarbear55 replied to kardz30's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am retired. However, living in a coastal town, I have been subject to lock down due to impending severe weather. After the first experience away from my family for days , I decided if I must stay,...

  7. Unit is Total Chaos

    Sugarbear55 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    After 41 years in nursing, the last 15 years in Home Health, I too have retired, not because of patient care , but because of the ever increasing computer documentation. The computer charting...

  8. Donating unwanted medical supplies

    Sugarbear55 replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Home Health

    I take unopened supplies to my Vet's office. They are very glad to get them as they do a lot of charity work at the local dog/ cat rescue

  9. Does Cerner have wound management?

    Sugarbear55 replied to lschuldt's topic in Home Health

    Cerner is in a word:Terrible. I have used many programs and Cerner was the worst as it is the most

  10. Cape Fear CC 2011?

    Sugarbear55 replied to wtc-wilmington's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    IN a SNF in another

  11. Cape Fear CC 2011?

    Sugarbear55 replied to wtc-wilmington's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I know my daughter did clinicals in North and South Carolina, which I have to say left her better prepared to matriculate into any facility outside the New Hanover net work. Perhaps you could stay...

  12. Cape Fear CC 2011?

    Sugarbear55 replied to wtc-wilmington's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Yes, I am a very old nurse, LOL. However, I started as a CNA-> LPN->RN. Done a little bit of everything in nursing. Holden Beach is

  13. Cape Fear CC 2011?

    Sugarbear55 replied to wtc-wilmington's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Good luck to you! I have met many BCCC ADN grads that I respect for their competency and skills. I understand they use the same facilities as

  14. Do you get paid for staff meetings/case conference?

    Sugarbear55 replied to homehealth_rn's topic in Home Health

    As Home Health Nurses are considered"Consultants" as if we were architects or city planners, and therefore not illegible for over time or compensation for true hours worked, my question is: Is there...

  15. When do you document

    Sugarbear55 replied to twokidsmom,rn's topic in Home Health

    Every night from 7PM to around

  16. What kind of bag do you use?

    Sugarbear55 replied to brandi13's topic in Home Health

    I purchased a craft tote from Wal-mart that has 9 individual inner sections and multiple zippered pockets on four sides. To this, I added a 20 inch zippered topper that I made and sewed into place...

  17. Do you get paid for staff meetings/case conference?

    Sugarbear55 replied to homehealth_rn's topic in Home Health

    We are only paid for home visits, travel / driving time, mileage is forty cents a mile and on call is $ 1.25 an hour.The weekly mandatory staff meetings are not compensated. Standard is 27.5 visits...

  18. Cape Fear CC 2011?

    Sugarbear55 replied to wtc-wilmington's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Has anyone considered Brunswick Community college ADN? I understand the wait time to enter is not as

  19. NHRMC

    Sugarbear55 replied to RNBSNGRADUATE's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    It's all about control. If you knew the core group of management , you would have your

  20. NHRMC

    Sugarbear55 replied to RNBSNGRADUATE's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    As a veteran of "The Network" AKA New Hanover Regional Medical Center , I can substantiate the above posts describing the terrible work situation at New Hanover. It is a given that longevity is...