BadBird

BadBird BSN, RN

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  1. Agism in nursing???? (furious rant potential)

    BadBird replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps the potential employers thought you were overqualified for the position they had. You have an impressive background but not a lot of experience working as a nurse. Why not try agency, then...

  2. Telemetry Monitoring

    BadBird replied to ccurn1's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The CCU I work in does not have techs, we monitor our own patients, there are central monitors at the nurses station and 2 in our hall, each room has a monitor that will alarm for all patients which...

  3. Change in ICU ratios?

    BadBird replied to lee1's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I have had the unpleasant experience of 3:1 even 4:1, all from For Profit hospitals, usually the largest fish in the sea that buys up all the little community hospitals and ruins them. Fortunately...

  4. advice for concern please!

    BadBird replied to texgalrn's topic in General Nursing

    Well since you asked, No I don't think it is ok to marry below yourself. I don't mean to sound snobby because at first it may be ok but you will grow to resent him. I have seen it happen so many...

  5. Night Nurses: Why Do You Work Nights?

    BadBird replied to tattooednurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    More money in the form of shift differential, no jammed parkways, closer parking, I am home if my daughters school calls and she is sick, We eat dinner together every day before I go to work. If I...

  6. Charge Nurses

    BadBird replied to trauma_junkie1's topic in General Nursing

    Our staff all takes turns, one reason no one wants to do charge is that we do not get any more money, this is the only place where I do charge where I am not compensated. Basically we just have more...

  7. Setting Margins with Word 2003...

    BadBird replied to Dratz's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    FYI use the print preview buttom to see what it will look like before you waste a ton of

  8. need advice asap

    BadBird replied to nursedawn67's topic in General Nursing

    You need to see your doctor ASAP ! Bleeding like that is not something to blow

  9. Anyone have experience w/Plantar Fasciitis??

    BadBird replied to pebbles1977's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately I have experienced this twice. Both times I got a total fo 3 injections which hurt a lot and helped a little. I finally had custom orthotics made for $300.00 and they are wonderful....

  10. The Big, Bad, Burgh!

    BadBird replied to cnolan's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    There are alot of hospitals to choose from in Pittsburgh. Do you want a large hospital ( Presby), or a smaller nice hospital ( South Side). Do you want the best benefits, pay, free parking and other...

  11. Losing my mind in LTC!!

    BadBird replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest you call some agencies in your area. I loved working for a agency the benefits are you can work less hours and make more money, you have total control over your schedule, no more mandatory...

  12. THinking of you... Please stay safe! Hurricane Katrina

    BadBird replied to midwife2b's topic in General Nursing

    My heart breaks for so many people. I just can't fathom the tragedy they must deal with. The exhaustion the nurses must face daily dealing with a overwhelming number of injured while worrying about...

  13. Opinions needed!

    BadBird replied to JahbingRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I think you should take the job in the unit that you want to work in. Although you gain experience on a medsurg floor you will find that the majority of nurses don't stay on the floor. Many nurse...

  14. Transitioning from ADN to BSN

    BadBird replied to malenursetobe@21's topic in General Nursing

    I am starting an accelerated RN to BSN program on Aug 30th. It is one night a week from 6p-10p for 18months. I have to work full time while in school and full time for 3 years after completing my...

  15. I need a Vote to help me decide

    BadBird replied to guest83140's topic in School

    Go for the most

  16. Does your VA allow pts to smoke?

    BadBird replied to Birdwatcher1's topic in Government, Military

    Unfortunately the answer is yes, it is disruptive when you try to give medications on time and the patients are gone for hours. Now that I am in CCU the patients are not allowed to leave but the...

  17. Too freakish for words!!

    BadBird replied to tramalady45's topic in Emergency

    He won't have the balls to do that again

  18. First Ventilator Pt. Tonight...what to do?

    BadBird replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't have vent experience then I would definately NOT take that assignment. If you were in a hospital you could call for help, at home you are on your own. The agency doesn't care as long as...

  19. Patient with pacer/AED is DNR

    BadBird replied to oldnewnurse's topic in Cardiac

    In the event of a cardiac arrest V. Fib, etc... you can shut it off by placing a magnet over top. We keep one on our med

  20. Cancelled after being told 'guaranteed' - venting...

    BadBird replied to Ashera's topic in Agency Nurses

    Tell your agency to pay up or else go work for another agency, there are too many to choose from to put up with

  21. Nnei

    BadBird replied to angel's topic in Government, Military

    That is hard to believe, I work with several nurses that have utilized NNEI money for their education including my nurse manager. Myself and another nurse just got accepted and will be starting a...

  22. Agencies in the Burgh

    BadBird replied to Judee Smudee's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I worked with Favorite Nurses for 4 years before going full time again. Although I loved agency work it seems as if that agency was losing clients and flexibility, we also took a huge paycut!...

  23. UPMC Presby?

    BadBird replied to wonderbee's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I forgot to add that Presby is a big teaching hospital so there is always a resident in house. They also have lots of studies and patients involved in new studies daily. Very interesting

  24. UPMC Presby?

    BadBird replied to wonderbee's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I worked at Presby on / off for a year through my agency. You will learn tons but you will work your butt off too. The skills you will gain will be great especially as a new nurse. The drawbacks...

  25. VA Nurses out there????

    BadBird replied to scoobyfl315's topic in Government, Military

    I responded to this thread a little more than a year ago. I am still employed at the VA, I transferred to CCU and am going back for my BSN ( the VA will pay for it). Yup, definately the best job I...