BadBird

BadBird BSN, RN

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  1. GETTING WRITTEN UP: What is the most ridiculous thing you have been written up for?

    BadBird replied to greeneggsnham's topic in General Nursing

    I got written up once for not giving a medication that was not available, pharmacy did not have it, I notified the doctor to get the order changed and he still wanted it given so pharmacy had to send...

  2. The Pyxis System

    BadBird replied to VRON's topic in General Nursing

    I love the pixis system and no I have never had a problem with a narc.

  3. Should I choose to be a agency nurse?

    BadBird replied to Oreo's topic in MICU, SICU

    It all depends on what you want out of your nursing career. Are you a new nurse? If you are you need experience to work for a agency especially in ICU, most have requirements of 1 yr. and 3yrs. of...

  4. short staffed

    BadBird replied to alkat's topic in Nurse Management

    Having a reliable agency with qualified n RN's can be a lifesaver

  5. Smoking

    BadBird replied to GEO's topic in General Nursing

    You already know the dangers of smoking all I can say is smokers STINK, you can smell them coming a mile away. It is offensive to people with bad allergies, smokers abuse breaks and non smokers have...

  6. Central Lines: saline or heparin?

    BadBird replied to nursemouse's topic in General Nursing

    We only flush with Saline now, even for arterial

  7. Paxil Evil

    BadBird replied to JDPARIS's topic in General Nursing

    Since your doctor was not specific with weaning off the drug why don't you call your pharmacist to see what they

  8. Recruitment and Retention

    BadBird replied to KimRN41514's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately there is no retention incentive, for new hires, there are sign on bonus of $3,000.00 with a 2 yr. minimum requirement but for seasoned nurses they get zilch. Just another reason we are...

  9. what size syringe is used to flush triple lumen?

    BadBird replied to cmv's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree, I use 10cc or

  10. covering an npo pt

    BadBird replied to milicarr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would cover a bloodsugar of 300. Most patients that are NPO for surgery also have a maintenance IV running like D51/2 so they should not bottom out. Just let the OR team know that coverage was...

  11. Art Lines

    BadBird replied to bluemoose21's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I always level and zero my art lines with my initial assessment and compare to cuff

  12. Would you join a union

    BadBird posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am about to accept a position at a hospital that is unionized; you don't have to join but I guess most do. What are your thoughts on this, would you join? Care to share the pros and

  13. VA/Govt Nurse Satisfaction

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

    I realize this is a older thread but I am a newly hired VA nurse and was interested in resparking the interest so to speak. I was pleasantly suprised at the staffing ratios, much better than non VA,...

  14. Would you join a union

    BadBird replied to BadBird's topic in General Nursing

    I am enjoying reading the responses. What amazes me is that some of you think you could represent yourselves, and yes, you can but at some point you need to hire attorneys and pay out of pocket only...

  15. Patient confidentiality and husbands

    BadBird replied to AndyLyn's topic in General Nursing

    You definately did the right thing, it is not a matter of trust, it is a matter of the law. Your husband should understand this and if he doesn't hand him a copy of the hippa regulations. Let him...

  16. Hysterectomy Questions

    BadBird replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There is a wonderful website I found when I had mine. http://www.hystersisters.com There is a lot of support and many of your questions will be answered. Good luck to

  17. Are NMs privy to their staff's hourly wage?

    BadBird replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the NM is aware and I believe in most cases instrumental in deciding what measely percentange of a raise you

  18. Heart Problems???????????? Please help

    BadBird replied to prairiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Is your pulse regular? I think it is time you went for a physical and insist on a EKG for a baseline just in case you end up in the

  19. Who's wearing white?

    BadBird replied to RNBN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I think that white uniforms look like students and ice cream vendors. Give my my blue scrubs

  20. Discarded babies

    BadBird replied to Browneyedgirl's topic in General Nursing

    What amazes me is that you need a license to fish, hunt and even haul garbage but any moron can have a child to abuse or

  21. Agency Nurse

    BadBird replied to hartsbur's topic in General Nursing

    I work agency and love it. You schedule when and where you want. Call your local agencies, see where they staff and ask what the needs of those hospitals are. You can get cancelled and the more...

  22. Desperately need help

    BadBird replied to Nurse Pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    It is horrible to be falsely accused of anything. If you don't work in a union you work as "at will" meaning they can fire you for no reason at all, you being innocent means nothing to the...

  23. Would you join a union

    BadBird replied to BadBird's topic in General Nursing

    I am planning on joining the union as I don't think it is fair for non union nurses to be represented the same as union nurses but not pay their fair share. It has been my experience that management...

  24. Nursefinders of Western Pennsylvania

    BadBird replied to burghnurse01's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I have worked with a few nurse that staff through them and seem to like the agency. Good

  25. STR8 vs Gay Male RN

    BadBird replied to Ah life!'s topic in General Nursing

    I don't know, I never asked the male nurses if they were gay or straight, then again I don't ask the female nurses either. It really is a non