BadBird

BadBird BSN, RN

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  1. Should I go to ADN nursing school in Pa or Tx?

    BadBird replied to NOIRLINCOLN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Sounds like 2 seperate issues here, daughter vs. texas. For me I would choose my child but it is your decision. One the other hand, after living here in PA for 7 yrs I would love to get out, TX has...

  2. How to assess Bruit and Thrill

    BadBird replied to JacelRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You "Feel" a thrill, palpate the shunt with your fingers, and you "Hear" a Bruit with your stethescope, put the scope on the shunt and listen for th whosh whosh sound. Any absence should be reported...

  3. How safe are IUD's?

    BadBird replied to eng_nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had 2 IUD's in the past for about a 10 year span and thought they were wonderful, no problems at

  4. weekend package

    BadBird replied to LolaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I did a weekend special once but quit because they cancelled me which was not supposed to happen. I suggest that you get in writing that your weekend rate and hours are quaranteed so you won't be...

  5. Lorcet OTC

    BadBird replied to RainbowSkye's topic in Emergency

    The potential for abuse is way too dangerous to make it OTC not to mention that most health insurance plans would not pay for it anymore and it would probably be way too expensive for the average...

  6. Nurses who smoke

    BadBird replied to Fivestar22's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Smokers stink. You can smell it on them a mile a way and for patients with breathing problems it is horrible. Smokers abuse breaks and nonsmokers get stuck covering, I know many will disagree but it...

  7. What do you think about dating your coworkers?

    BadBird replied to BGSUstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is a BAD IDEA, problems come from that, pt. care suffers, etc.... I have worked with nurses that did date at the workplace, they took longer lunch and breaks to spend time with the SO,...

  8. being called cynical

    BadBird replied to macuvm1's topic in General Nursing

    My guess is that your co workers may have gone to your boss and complained about you, have you had a problem with someone lately? If not be careful what you say and to whom because it sounds like...

  9. Hello, Hello

    BadBird replied to OrigamiAirplane's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hello to you ! Congratulations on your

  10. Pre-employment Drug Screen and Adult ADD

    BadBird replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    I think if you list all the medications you take and the reason for them you should not have a problem. Good luck to

  11. boyfriends biopsy

    BadBird replied to EMTI19's topic in General Nursing

    ((((((((HUGS))))))))) I am sending good thoughts your way. I'm glad you boyfriend has such a great support group pulling for him, keeping a positive attitude really does help. Congratulations to you...

  12. 20/20 Report on VA system

    BadBird replied to Peeps Mcarthur's topic in General Nursing

    How awful for those poor veterans. I have recently begun a job at the VA and our floor is WONDERFUL, I am amazed daily at the care these patients receive, we don't have the issues that came up in...

  13. Union vs. non-union

    BadBird replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in General Nursing

    For the first time in my life I am working in a Union hospital and WOW, what a pleasant change !!!! I am so glad to be here. If I had a choice I would definately select a union represented hospital....

  14. Why the high pay in Texas?

    BadBird replied to Salus's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I visited Dallas once many years ago, I loved the people and the city but I just could not take the heat and humidity, it is so oppressive. I lived in S. FL at the time and thought that was bad until...

  15. Segregated Nursing homes: Your opinion Please!

    BadBird replied to kwagner_51's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I can see the sense in it and if you know it is that way and you choose to go then I don't see the problem. Now my problem is I want so sticky rice too, LOL

  16. Pre judging

    BadBird replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    We must remember to always check the patient and not believe the numbers if the symptoms don't correlate. Good lesson learned here. I hope your mother is

  17. Suggestions for Night Shift Survival

    BadBird replied to bigwavedave's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations to you!!!! When I first started on nights and lived in FL where the sun shines constantly I put aluminum foil on my bedroom windows so my room was pitch black, I also kept the ceiling...

  18. Help!! I think my mom is very sick with Rotavirus!!

    BadBird replied to rhiannonwolf's topic in General Nursing

    If you mother is that sick she needs to go to her doctor asap!!! If she can't get a appointment quickly and feels that bad bring her to the

  19. Losing your license

    BadBird replied to nursemichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, nurses do lose their licenses, here in PA we are sent a news letter a few times a year listing the names, license numbers,city where they live and outcomes. It is a shame to see how many nurses...

  20. PA LPN's now permitted to accept verbal orders.

    BadBird replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    At my facility LPN's still can't so I suggest everyone check their policies on this issue. As we all know change is hard to get used

  21. hospitals in florida

    BadBird replied to Limor's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    There are a lot of hospitals in that area, Broward Community Hospital is where I did a lot of clinicals 8 years ago and it was a nice hospital. I would steer clear of anything owned by Tenet as they...

  22. Where are you located VA nurses?

    BadBird replied to night owl's topic in Government, Military

    Hi from Pittsburgh, PA Visin 4

  23. pregnant

    BadBird replied to mbelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Call your doctor and be totally honest, your health and your baby's health depends on

  24. need advice on precepting special nurse

    BadBird replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    Although I admire you for trying to mentor this nurse I am worried that she will not be unable to handle the stress of a telemetry/medical surg. unit. Those type of units can be very demanding and...

  25. VA Hospital

    BadBird posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Does anyone work at the VA and if so are you happy there? Pros &