BadBird

BadBird BSN, RN

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  1. Agency

    BadBird replied to Bucks's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I love agency nursing, it works for me because : More money, flexible scheduling, choice of hospitals and units to work in, diversity in skills learned, the down side is if you don't work you don't...

  2. Does it ever end????

    BadBird replied to unknown99's topic in General Nursing

    I remember feeling that way too, hang in there you will get through. Good

  3. Please help

    BadBird replied to Babygirl30's topic in General Nursing

    I believe a NCLEX practice guide will be very helpful, I think the books still offer explanations for the correct answers. You could also check with the local community colleges about a NCLEX study...

  4. Medication Errors

    BadBird replied to Sue McGann's topic in General Nursing

    We fax our orders to the

  5. heard a rumor about UPMC

    BadBird replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    Last year I worked agency at UPMC, then the first of January I was cancelled because my agency had to bid to be one of the select 5 agencies to work there. My agency did win the bid but the effect...

  6. no restrictions to visitors

    BadBird replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    The concept of customer service does a disservice to the patients trying to recover. I have witnessed many times when the patients are over tired, in pain or agitated from prolonged visitation. Once...

  7. patients smoking

    BadBird replied to spitfire's topic in General Nursing

    I don't smoke, can't stand the smell of smoke and I don't leave my unit for a break so forget about taking a smoker outside. The hospitals I work in have a NO smoking policy, if the patients don't...

  8. being framed?

    BadBird replied to leslie :-D's topic in General Nursing

    Without reading what you charted it is difficult to comment. However, you could have stated "patient stated no relief of pain from vicodin given at ---- time." And a seperate statement of concern...

  9. help

    BadBird replied to GAstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I have not ever heard of anything like that, most travel companies require you to have experience, at least a year and many want more. Good

  10. A students perspective...

    BadBird replied to 5150dx's topic in General Nursing

    {{{{{{{{{HUGS KRISTI}}}}}}}}} Wow, what a wonderful friend you are, she was lucky to have you advocate for her. You will make a great nurse too. I can see hospice in your future, only someone with a...

  11. Psychic patient

    BadBird replied to TnValCNA's topic in General Nursing

    Simply tell her that you are not comfortable with her predictions. I would really love to have her as a patient, she sounds

  12. Is one state license better than another?

    BadBird replied to rpbear's topic in General Nursing

    I would Call the NM board of nursing and ask them your question, they should be able to steer you in the right

  13. Ticked off and ready to quit job!

    BadBird replied to lashon20's topic in General Nursing

    My motto is "trust your instincts" you already know that you are being dumped on. I would just print out what you typed and attatch it to your resignation letter. Don't worry about finding another...

  14. What field of nursing would you NEVER consider working?

    BadBird replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    #1 Psych, too much BS for me #2 Med/Surg floor, poor nurses are so overworked there #3 Peds, I can't deal with the families and especially if a kid is abused #4 Homehealth, I have trouble with...

  15. Fired nurses in Louisville, Ky

    BadBird replied to nursek86's topic in General Nursing

    Diprovan is a great drug for patients that are wild and on the ventilator. My question is why don't you just get a order for it. Become part of a committee, make it a standard order for agitated...

  16. Fair to My son?

    BadBird replied to dcoffee's topic in General Nursing

    You can't protect him forever, many of us had to use babysitters or daycare while going to school and working. Kids adjust, he will be proud of you when you graduate, he will learn how hard you...

  17. But I have little kids!

    BadBird replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    You know the requirements of the job when you accept. If you choose to have kids (I have 2) then you need to expect to work weekends and holidays and make plans for it. If you don't want to then...

  18. I finally had the guts to say no!!!

    BadBird replied to stella123 rn's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you Stella, you

  19. Manor Care

    BadBird replied to Peggyd's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Manor care is a national chain, in Pittsburgh area they are on provisional licenses because of poor staffing, I imagine it would be a nightmare to work

  20. Why a Philadelphia hospital gave in to a racist demand?

    BadBird replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think that if the patient and family don't want certain nurses caring for them then they should be given AMA papers and told to go find someplace else. That is just

  21. Need some advice on quitting school

    BadBird replied to HISSYTHECAT's topic in General Nursing

    How about contacting a local nursing agency and getting hired on as a sitter, they make good money, you will be able to study at the bedside, make more money and continue on in school. Just another...

  22. How Rude!!!

    BadBird replied to stella123 rn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would look him in the face and ask him if he is truley that stupid or just

  23. CCU the same as ICU

    BadBird replied to tsgarman's topic in General Nursing

    I work agency and at one hospital CCU means critical care unit at another coronary care unit, it just depends on the

  24. 7-on 7-off scheduling

    BadBird replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I would like it, I prefer my 3 12 hr

  25. How do you wake up in the am

    BadBird replied to iliel's topic in General Nursing

    I just don't function well in the morning which is why I work nights. I don't know what to tell you, have you thought about talking to your doctor about a sleeping