BadBird BSN, RN

BadBird is a BSN, RN and specializes in Critical Care.

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1. I need direction!

   BadBird replied to mridaho's topic in General Nursing

   Are you graduating with a BSN or MSN? You will need that for

2. Does It Ever Change

   BadBird replied to gcja's topic in General Nursing

   The first year you have so much self doubt, with gained experience comes confidence. After a year you should have developed a better handle on coordinating care, knowing when a patient needs...

3. Does nursing school go by fast?

   BadBird replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

   I thought it would never end !!! Of course I had to work full time and raise 2 small children while going through a divorce. Now 11 yrs. later I am back in school for my BSN and I can't wait for it...

4. An ethical question.

   BadBird replied to workingforskies's topic in General Nursing

   I think she did the right thing reporting the DUI, do you want her running into your family and possibly killing

5. want to help out a friend BUT.....

   BadBird replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing

   If she was really your friend then she would not put you in a situation where you could lose your job and nursing license. Report her, don't feel

6. Am I Too Nervous????

   BadBird replied to brown eyed girl's topic in General Nursing

   Sounds like normal growing/learning pains. Good luck to

7. Anybody here used Mckesson/Cerner/Meditech systems?

   BadBird replied to perseus29's topic in Nursing Informatics

   Yup, I used all the above. Cerner was my least favorite, it could have been the software purchased

8. sorry, i have to vent, I am losing my MIND!!!

   BadBird replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

   Many years ago I was in your shoes, only my ex did not work !!! The best thing I did for myself and kids was divorce him, I never regretted it. My only regret was trying to hold on to a failing...

9. Hard Decisions to Make....

   BadBird replied to mchanrice's topic in General Nursing

   So sorry for you loss. Why not take some time for yourself, grieve however you grieve and don't add any more stress right now. I wish you much success no matter what you decide. Remember, you are...

10. 12 hour shifts

    BadBird replied to 1972's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Three 12 hr. shifts are great, but when they mix 8 hrs shifts in and want you to work extra it is a major burn

11. How can this be legal?

    BadBird replied to sweetcheekers's topic in General Nursing

    Bring your employee handbook so the judge can read it, probably would not believe you if he did not read it for himself. That is ridiclious! I too work nights and got summoned for Jury duty, I gave...

12. mandatory to stay over after your shift?

    BadBird replied to johnson0424's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This happens occasionally where I work too. Mgmt. will ask if anyone wants to stay first some do which is a relief but when you are mandated after working a 12 hr. night shift it is just plain...

13. Graduate nurse in may 06, moving to Pittsburgh and need help

    BadBird replied to BSNmay13's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The best kept secret in Pittsburgh is the VA ! They need 20 nurses to open a new ICU and are willing to train. I think there is a sign on bonus too. If you have your nursing license in any state...

14. VA Nursing

    BadBird replied to nrsjo's topic in General Nursing

    I work for the VA in Pittsburgh, it is the best nursing job I ever had. Pay is good, cost of living raises every year too. Staffing ratio is the best in the city, plenty of equipment and supplies,...

15. Hospital paying for school...who has done it?

    BadBird replied to marilynmom's topic in General Nursing

    I am going for my BSN now and my employer is paying for it. After graduation I owe them 3 years but I don't plan on going anywhere so I agreed to the