BadBird

BadBird BSN, RN

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  1. Blocking beds when understaffed

    BadBird replied to Nurse Ratched's topic in General Nursing

    When I was full time staff the only time the unit closed to admissions was when we were trying to get a union in. Once it was defeated it was the typical "screw you" attitude by

  2. "Are my testicles black?"

    BadBird replied to SusyZeke's topic in Nursing Humor

    Very

  3. how do you keep a nursing cap on?

    BadBird replied to PowerPuffGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is sexist that only the women have to wear those stupid caps at pinning ceremonies. I think the men should have to be as embarassed too. WTF, who came up with those idiotic caps anyway?...

  4. how do you keep a nursing cap on?

    BadBird replied to PowerPuffGirl's topic in General Nursing

    You don't Thank

  5. computers in hospital

    BadBird replied to ruralok's topic in General Nursing

    I love computer charting, I was resistant at first but when I started to use it and discovered how easy and quick it was I dread going to a unit that doesn't have a computer charting

  6. Lazy Student Nurse Preceptors!

    BadBird replied to jfpruitt's topic in General Nursing

    My suggestion for nursing students is talk to the charge nurse when you arrive, ask the charge if any patients undergo any procedures please come get me so I can learn. When I precepted students I...

  7. I got hurt at work

    BadBird replied to Buddha's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest you call your doctor and have him write a letter stating that since you will be on pain medication it is not safe for you to function as a RN at work. I am sorry you are hurt. I fell down...

  8. Night shift vs. Day shift...

    BadBird replied to jaxnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I started working nights when my kids were born, ex worked days so we did not have to use a babysitter. I love night shift, I can't stand to travel in the am traffic and my poor hubby sleeps good the...

  9. Anybody work in a religious hospital?

    BadBird replied to delirium's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work agency in a catholic hospital and find it very good, not really any different than anyother hospital except you see nuns in the units. Since I work only nights I don't know what they...

  10. Patient demands, "I want a different nurse"

    BadBird replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    I have never had that happen to me. Did you ask the charge nurse why the patient said that? I sure would want to

  11. Questions about dying patients...

    BadBird replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in General Nursing

    My husband and I were driving to the hospital to see his mother, all of a sudden my husband told me he had a vision of his father (who was dead for 5 years) pop into his head and tell him, don't worry...

  12. wet to dry dilemma

    BadBird replied to jenac's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Does your hospital have a skin/wound assessment person you could consult. I still do a lot of wet to dry dressings with good

  13. Undecided whether to become a letter Carrier or R.N?

    BadBird replied to Lisa24's topic in General Nursing

    As the wife of a postal employee there are many times I wish I chose the post office, Steady raises, excellent benefits, good unions, much less stress. Hmmmmmmmmm perhaps I should consider a

  14. Any infor on Interim Health Care?

    BadBird posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Hi Friends, I am considering signing with another agency in Western Pa, Have any of you heard of or worked for Interim healthcare? I would appreciate all honest feedback.

  15. Reusing medical supplies

    BadBird replied to TeresaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    Some patients undergoing endoscopic procedures contacted a deadly virus, there have been deaths and after a through investigation it was found that the sanitizer was not effective in killing that...

  16. What Do You Want To Hear When Receiving Report?

    BadBird replied to rebelwaclause's topic in General Nursing

    My report usually goes like this: Allergies Code Status Cardiac Rhythm VS (any abnormals with treatment rendered during my shift) Neuro Pulm Card GI (tubefeeds, residuals, if NPO after a certain time)...

  17. Questions asked by Nurse Recruiter...what is the norm?

    BadBird replied to funnygirl_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I am confused, was she interviewing you or your husband? I think she acted most

  18. Is Microbiology really that scary

    BadBird replied to bet0326's topic in General Students

    I loved Micro, just look at it as a puzzle to solve. I remember my final where we had to find the unknown, it was so

  19. Stay Away From Texas

    BadBird replied to parisgirl's topic in Travel

    I guess you have to get everything in writing including floating. I have not traveled yet but plan on this summer, have you tried the delphi forum for travelers, you may get more pointers there as to...

  20. blackmail by hospital

    BadBird replied to poppyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Reading your post just affirms that agency is the way to go. Good

  21. Ever feel like the med/surg unit is the hospital dumping ground?

    BadBird replied to deespoohbear's topic in Medical-Surgical

    As a ICU nurse I do feel that the MS nurses are dumped on, which is why I am not a MS nurse. God bless all of you, I don't know how you manage. I have found that the types of MS patients are the...

  22. Sent home after 4 hours...AGAIN!!!!

    BadBird replied to NURS4GOD's topic in Agency Nurses

    I wonder if you have noticed a increase in hospital census now. My agency could book me 7 days a week now, last month there was a slower census. I consistently work my 3 12 hr shifts, sometimes...

  23. Any infor on Interim Health Care?

    BadBird replied to BadBird's topic in Agency Nurses

    Thanks for all the responses, I have been working with Favorite Nurses for 3 years, I have been very pleased with them but I did want a back up agency because I was interested in working in some...

  24. Twas the Night before JCAHO...

    BadBird replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    A poet who doesn't know it? So cute

  25. Sent home after 4 hours...AGAIN!!!!

    BadBird replied to NURS4GOD's topic in Agency Nurses

    I suggest you orient in a few facilities, if one cancels you then you have a good chance of working in another. I don't get canceled very often but I work off shifts and some weekends. I think...