BadBird

BadBird BSN, RN

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  1. VA Hospital

    BadBird replied to BadBird's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am still so new at the VA, I am on week 3 of orientation,and that is all general hospital and nursing orientation. What I really like the most of what I have seen is that the doctors enter all their...

  2. VA Hospital

    BadBird replied to BadBird's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks for your honesty. I have been on hospital orientation for 2 weeks and today was actually on my unit for the first time. I see what you mean about BCMA but I will learn it because I have to,...

  3. VA Hospital

    BadBird replied to BadBird's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks for your honesty. I have been on hospital orientation for 2 weeks and today was actually on my unit for the first time. I see what you mean about BCMA but I will learn it because I have to,...

  4. Acls Cheating Help

    BadBird replied to unionlove's topic in Washington Nursing

    ACLS now is taught in groups, you do your mega codes as a group, take your test as a group. The fear has been taken out of it and it is kinda fun now. No need to cheat or worry just enjoy your

  5. How would you handle this?

    BadBird replied to babybel's topic in School

    If it is required by law then I would treat that child/parent just like all the others in the school. Do your job the correct way and if there are any reprecussions let you union deal with it. Of...

  6. Can't take anymore

    BadBird replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    Boy do I understand how you feel, I remember going through nursing school, raising 2 small kiddos under the age of 7, working full time and going through a divorce all at the same time. I never gave...

  7. cancellations

    BadBird replied to Bess's topic in Agency Nurses

    My agency has been cancelling a lot lately to the point where I took a part time job and will probably sign with a different agency. I think to ensure less cancellations the agency should meet with...

  8. nursing vs. motherhood

    BadBird replied to lesley_girl's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking from experience here, get your education, get your first divorce out of the way, get your dream job then think about kiddos. Good luck in

  9. I p****'ed off a coworker

    BadBird replied to BuffaloLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with your husband, forget about

  10. I have a question

    BadBird replied to skinlady's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Have you tried advertising in the

  11. VA Nurses out there????

    BadBird replied to scoobyfl315's topic in Government, Military

    I start orientation next month and am looking forward to working at the VA. We can compare experiences after both of us are working a few months. The staffing ratios that were quoted to me seem so...

  12. what's the best ethical resolution?

    BadBird replied to babyjoyce78's topic in General Nursing

    As I see it that nurse could be charged with assault. Patients have a RIGHT to refuse treatment if they are of sound mind and since the family agreed with the patient then forcing a procedure on her...

  13. What would you have done?

    BadBird replied to Sadie04's topic in General Nursing

    I believe you handled the situation correctly. Just because the instructor says one thing doesn't mean anything to you, YOU are responsible for your patient. That was a good learning opportunity for...

  14. How will being diabetic affect my chances...

    BadBird replied to RedSox33RN's topic in General Nursing

    I see no reason why your diabetes should inhibit you from performing your job as a nurse. I am a type 2 myself. Just don't skip meals. Good luck to

  15. Nursing in the City or Suburbs?

    BadBird replied to Kristy01's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I work in both through my agency, I prefer the City hospitals, much more progressive, better physicians, better access to physicians and residents when needed. Parking has not really been a issue for...

  16. VA Hospital

    BadBird replied to BadBird's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I have accepted a position at the VA in Oakland, there are plans to close the VA psych facility that is on Highland Drive but this is misleading. What is actually in the works is that the Oakland VA...

  17. anybody ever have to do a depostion?

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

    When I worked in S. FL I had 17 depositions in one year, all from drunk drivers trying to get out of their DUI's. Just document well, and state the facts. If you don't remember just say you have no...

  18. What should I do????

    BadBird replied to nursy_ann's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Is the patients death imminent? Unless the patient is expected to die in a day or so I would treat it. As a nursing measure you could at least do a wet to dry dressing and position the patient off...

  19. Problems at Home.....

    BadBird replied to lvn2004's topic in General Nursing

    No one can answer that except you. At least when you graduate you will be able to support yourself and your kids. Many men are jealous of our success and will try to prevent you from finishing...

  20. Please Enlighten Me!!!!! Confused!!!!!!

    BadBird replied to gerry79's topic in General Nursing

    Gerry, we all have to be responsible for our own retirement. For profit companies have 403-B's, not for profits have 401-K's I am curious, with all your years in the military why not check into the...

  21. Employment discrimination?

    BadBird replied to acuteobrn's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should move on to another facility, put that behind you, learn and grow from it but don't let it eat you up. You say that you have a lot of friends there, ask them if you can list them...

  22. Rubs me the wrong way

    BadBird replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    I would tell her really loudly in front of the other nurses, "the only one who thinks you are wonderful is yourself" or "self praise is no praise at all" then mention what she forgot to document...

  23. What do I do...I witnessed pt. physical abuse

    BadBird replied to abnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would document exactly what happened, I would notify the nursing supervisor or administrator, notify security, write up a incident report, write up a statement of concern (keep copies for yourself)....

  24. No "negative" comments tolerated

    BadBird replied to wayover20's topic in General Nursing

    This is why nurses need to be unionized, so management can't fire experienced nurses just to save a buck. Again I say, we will only be given as much s--- as we take.

  25. Critical thinking exercise

    BadBird replied to Teacher Sue's topic in General Nursing

    First thing I would do is call her name to wake her and check her vital signs, remember ABC'S airway,breathing, circulation. What is her pulse ox reading, what is her neuro status, is she arousable....