BadBird

BadBird BSN, RN

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  1. Does this seem right?

    BadBird replied to LPNandLUVINIT?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you have to ask the question then you already know the answer is NO! That is why so many nurses leave LTC for hospitals, the turn over and burn out are horrendous. Good luck to

  2. Omsbudsman experiences?

    BadBird replied to germain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't know what a ombudsman is but it sounds

  3. Anyone else hate their clinicals?

    BadBird replied to moonbunnie's topic in General Nursing

    I hated my Psych clinical, I took it in the summer session and it was only 6 weeks of hell. That was more than 10 yrs. ago but I remember it like yesterday. Believe me, clinicals are nothing like...

  4. When circ's go bad...

    BadBird replied to newgrad2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Once in a FL hospital the doctor accidently amputated the member! yup, it is true, talk about a major

  5. Ideas for Goverment/Military Job

    BadBird replied to DLHRNUSAF's topic in Government, Military

    I have my ADN and the VA hired me less than a year ago, I plan on getting my BSN and the VA will pay for it. I guess the easiest way to get started is to call the VA that you want to work at and ask...

  6. Snow emergency excuse?

    BadBird replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in General Nursing

    I always attempt to get to work, I only missed one shift in the 8 yrs due to ice and me sliding off the road and getting stuck in a ditch, I did make it in 6 hrs. later after being towed out of the...

  7. help-need legal advice

    BadBird replied to big02's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Does your ED have protocols? Most do, if not offer to be on a committee to establish reasonable and prudent protocols for nurses to initiate. Own up to your error, even with good intentions if you...

  8. USA Land of Opportunity?? YEAH RIGHT!

    BadBird replied to blondebritbrat's topic in General Nursing

    Honey, you are young, and newly married. I think you should not focus of what is in your trust fund and get your little patootie in a job. Make your own money and take some of the stress off of...

  9. What's it like living in Arizona

    BadBird posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am thinking about relocating and really need some information for those of you who live in Arizona, what do you like/dislike about it. Is is affordable on a single salary. I was thinking about...

  10. What's it like living in Arizona

    BadBird replied to BadBird's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thank you all so much for your replies. I am currently buried in snow, driving is hell, I slid sideways all the way up the hill to work and I didn't think I would make it. I am definately going to...

  11. Opinions on Tucson Hospitals

    BadBird replied to caiaccarino's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I too am thinking about relocating to Tuscon area and wonder what it is like living there. I have 10 years experience, 8 of them in critical care. What are the rents like? Are there areas that are...

  12. NEEDED: words of wisdom to the new grad going into the ICU?

    BadBird replied to Eileen Marie's topic in Cardiac

    I would concentrate on learning good assessment skills, complete head to toe, lung sounds, heart sounds, rhythm strips. I am sure you will have classes and a good preceptor to show you the ropes....

  13. I Passed Boards!!!!

    BadBird replied to JB CC-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations

  14. help me buck the system, please! super-traditional pinning ceremony that nobody wants

    BadBird replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand how you feel, as I felt the same way. Our nursing administration refused to budge. Believe me if you skip your ceremony it won't mean anything in 10 years after busting your...

  15. Elevated cortisol level- what does it mean?

    BadBird replied to vwgirl's topic in General Nursing

    It is normal to have backward cortisol levels when you work night shift, let your new doctor know you sleep days and work nights, then he/she will interpret the results

  16. Baby born w/o a face..WOW!!

    BadBird replied to LPN-n-2005's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like some of you want to bust Rusty but I have to agree. If it were my pregnancy and I found out before hand I would have chosen to abort, that is my decision and my right. For you bible...

  17. Pennsylvania RN's!!

    BadBird replied to newfloridaRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Another Florida uproot! I too moved from FL 8 yrs. ago. I am currently working in Pittsburgh at the VA and love it. Depending on where you live there are many hospitals to choose from. My personal...

  18. VA/Govt Nurse Satisfaction

    BadBird replied to Ellen Bobinski's topic in Government, Military

    I have now been with the VA for 9 months, I have enjoyed working here so much that I decided to quit my agency job and transfer to Critical Care in a full time status. Although I don't relish the day...

  19. Primary Care Nursing at the VA

    BadBird replied to military girl's topic in Government, Military

    Just another reason I transferred to Critical Care where the staffing ratio is 2:1, you are facing impossible

  20. neuro checks question

    BadBird replied to justgoofie's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Just another reason to give bedside report so you can discuss the assessment and come to some type of understanding what the other nurse thinks he/she

  21. ICU staffing guidelines

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

    We staff with a 2:1 ratio unless someone is on a balloon pump or prisma, they are stiff 1:1, seems like we are lucky because most hopitals are not staffing 2 or

  22. Can a misdemeanor possesion charge keep me from getting my nurses license?

    BadBird replied to wanna_b_nurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I suggest you call your Board of Nursing and ask that question before you invest years into a career you may not be able to become licensed in. Good luck to

  23. Anyone go through a divorce while in Nursing school?

    BadBird replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in General Students

    Yup, but I waited until I graduated, it was the best present I ever gave myself. Good luck to

  24. Offended by Prayer

    BadBird replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    I would not be offended, then again I probably would not know you did it

  25. Pittsburghers---bidding on jobs

    BadBird replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I worked in Mercy for 3 1/2 yrs in their ICU but through my agency, when they started the bidding it eliminated agency. I get a phone call every now and then from them and I too received a post card...