BadBird

BadBird BSN, RN

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  1. New Nurse-go thru a Recruiter or Direct Employer??

    BadBird replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I think a recruiter will want you to sign a contract obligating you to a certain term or you will have to payback some money. I belive you will be better off just hiring on with a employer of your...

  2. Staffing coordinator way out of line

    BadBird replied to misschelei's topic in Agency Nurses

    I would call the supervisor and let her know about the harassment. If she complains again about her salary you could respond that it is a free country and she too could go to nursing school. Many of...

  3. White Scrubs? Advice?

    BadBird replied to pancake's topic in General Nursing

    White sucks, I would get them at walmart and wear bright flowered underpants just to prove a point. ! LOL

  4. Accepted into the VA VALOR nursing residency program!!!

    BadBird replied to rebeccainlv's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations !!! I love working for the VA, it really is the best nursing job I ever had. This year I will be taking advantage of the NEI and going back to school for my BSN and the VA will pay for...

  5. ?How to Get A Job With the VA?

    BadBird replied to allamericangirl's topic in Government, Military

    You will have more success if you call the nurse managers directly or the ICU education department. They want qualified nurses and often feel frustrated that human resources holds up interviews. So,...

  6. What is your work schedule?

    BadBird replied to nicuRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite shift is 7p-7a but unfortunately we have to work all shifts and it is very miserable

  7. Does NLN accreditation matter?

    BadBird replied to secondfiddle's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it matters if you plan on continuing your education. Thankfully I went to a NLN accredited school and now 10 yrs. later I am going back for my BSN. If my school wasn't NLN accredited I would...

  8. need help for severe depression

    BadBird replied to needs help's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, now wonder you feel depressed! That said, maybe you LOVE your job because you have some kind of control over it. Now you need to learn to have control over your life. With the right meds and...

  9. Hysterectomy question

    BadBird replied to nurse34's topic in General Nursing

    Some helpful hints: take your stool softener twice a day, do not drink any carbonated beverages (gas pains are the worst!), get lots of rest. Good luck to

  10. I think I might lose my job, please help

    BadBird replied to BandEmom's topic in General Nursing

    Take your time, check you MAR against the patients bracelet. Don't be afraid to ask for more orientation if you feel you need it. With time and experience you will gain confidence. Good luck to...

  11. Military/VA RN's - Please post experiences for Students

    BadBird replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    I work the for VA in a CCU unit and I can honestly say it is the BEST nursing job I ever had. There are problems with all units and hospitals but the staffing ratio is the best around, the pay could...

  12. Rn-bsn Online?????????????

    BadBird replied to nivek21's topic in General Nursing

    I am not computer savy enough to do a online program. Funny thing is I just mailed my application today for a accelerated RN to BSN program. If I am accepted I will be going 1 day a week from 6p-9p,...

  13. The agency REALLY cheesed me off today

    BadBird replied to bulletproofbarb's topic in Agency Nurses

    Unplug your phone so it doesn't wake you. When I worked Agency I started to book the day I wanted because you never know what comes up and you can't work. Good luck with your job

  14. Positive TB Skin Test - Please, need advice!

    BadBird replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    I converted 8 yrs. ago from a patient that no one knew had TB, as a matter of fact 5 RN's had positive tests. The standard is a chest xray, and counseling with a infectious disease Dr. I was offered...

  15. Can anyone recommend an accelerated RN to BSN program near Pittsburgh?

    BadBird replied to BadBird's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks for the web links. I think I am going to Waynsburg, i'll interview in 2

  16. Would you marry your prison pen pal?

    BadBird replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    NO NO NO, first as someone mentioned I would never have a prison pen pal and secondly I would never lower my standards to even give it a

  17. Would you treat someone with Marburg Virus?

    BadBird replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if the workers used universal precautions. With proper use and negative flow rooms like the TB rooms I would feel safe taking care of the

  18. Nnoc

    BadBird replied to lee1's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Never heard of

  19. Schools/good places to work in Western PA?

    BadBird replied to GodsWillNotMine's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Try Community College of Alleghney County. Community colleges offer ADN in 2

  20. Floating Issues

    BadBird replied to PCloudy's topic in MICU, SICU

    Where I work, ICU nurses cover all ICU areas, the floor nurses cover medical, surgical,

  21. Working doubles...how do you do it???

    BadBird replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

    Your husband has a screw loose if he thinks you are lazy, sounds like jealousy to me. You need to take care of yourself, if getting a small loan will help you make it through school then do it....

  22. ?How to Get A Job With the VA?

    BadBird replied to allamericangirl's topic in Government, Military

    Age is not a factor, nor is handicap. I love working for the VA, it takes a while once you send in your application, get interviewed, physical, orientation, etc.. but it is worth it. So what is your...

  23. bachelorette degree RN vs. Associate degree RN

    BadBird replied to beebester's topic in General Students

    I have been a ADN nurse for 10 yrs. now and am planning on going back for my BSN only because my employer will pay for it otherwise I am very

  24. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    BadBird replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is terrible how the government and news media have made a circus out of this, let her husband decide, if it were me I would not want to live like that, she may have expressed that very wish...

  25. ?How to Get A Job With the VA?

    BadBird replied to allamericangirl's topic in Government, Military

    Call the VA that you are interested in working at, ask for human resources, explain your goals and ask for a application to be sent to you. The VA I work at does not have CNA but do have Healthcare...