BadBird

BadBird BSN, RN

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  1. False accusations

    BadBird posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am just wondering if anyone has ever had false accusations made against them. It just happened to me and I can't believe it. What I think really happened was that I notified the dr's and supervisor...

  2. I need direction!

    BadBird replied to mridaho's topic in General Nursing

    Are you graduating with a BSN or MSN? You will need that for

  3. Does It Ever Change

    BadBird replied to gcja's topic in General Nursing

    The first year you have so much self doubt, with gained experience comes confidence. After a year you should have developed a better handle on coordinating care, knowing when a patient needs...

  4. Does nursing school go by fast?

    BadBird replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    I thought it would never end !!! Of course I had to work full time and raise 2 small children while going through a divorce. Now 11 yrs. later I am back in school for my BSN and I can't wait for it...

  5. An ethical question.

    BadBird replied to workingforskies's topic in General Nursing

    I think she did the right thing reporting the DUI, do you want her running into your family and possibly killing

  6. want to help out a friend BUT.....

    BadBird replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing

    If she was really your friend then she would not put you in a situation where you could lose your job and nursing license. Report her, don't feel

  7. Am I Too Nervous????

    BadBird replied to brown eyed girl's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like normal growing/learning pains. Good luck to

  8. Anybody here used Mckesson/Cerner/Meditech systems?

    BadBird replied to perseus29's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Yup, I used all the above. Cerner was my least favorite, it could have been the software purchased

  9. sorry, i have to vent, I am losing my MIND!!!

    BadBird replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    Many years ago I was in your shoes, only my ex did not work !!! The best thing I did for myself and kids was divorce him, I never regretted it. My only regret was trying to hold on to a failing...

  10. Hard Decisions to Make....

    BadBird replied to mchanrice's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry for you loss. Why not take some time for yourself, grieve however you grieve and don't add any more stress right now. I wish you much success no matter what you decide. Remember, you are...

  11. 12 hour shifts

    BadBird replied to 1972's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Three 12 hr. shifts are great, but when they mix 8 hrs shifts in and want you to work extra it is a major burn

  12. How can this be legal?

    BadBird replied to sweetcheekers's topic in General Nursing

    Bring your employee handbook so the judge can read it, probably would not believe you if he did not read it for himself. That is ridiclious! I too work nights and got summoned for Jury duty, I gave...

  13. mandatory to stay over after your shift?

    BadBird replied to johnson0424's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This happens occasionally where I work too. Mgmt. will ask if anyone wants to stay first some do which is a relief but when you are mandated after working a 12 hr. night shift it is just plain...

  14. Graduate nurse in may 06, moving to Pittsburgh and need help

    BadBird replied to BSNmay13's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The best kept secret in Pittsburgh is the VA ! They need 20 nurses to open a new ICU and are willing to train. I think there is a sign on bonus too. If you have your nursing license in any state...

  15. VA Nursing

    BadBird replied to nrsjo's topic in General Nursing

    I work for the VA in Pittsburgh, it is the best nursing job I ever had. Pay is good, cost of living raises every year too. Staffing ratio is the best in the city, plenty of equipment and supplies,...

  16. Hospital paying for school...who has done it?

    BadBird replied to marilynmom's topic in General Nursing

    I am going for my BSN now and my employer is paying for it. After graduation I owe them 3 years but I don't plan on going anywhere so I agreed to the

  17. Really getting nervous now! Did I make a big mistake?

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

    Sounds like you are prejudging the nurses in the unit and looking for an excuse not to take the transfer. If you are as confident as you claim and are willing to learn without labeling your co...

  18. This cannot be ethical!

    BadBird replied to sweetcheekers's topic in General Nursing

    If handled in a professional way for the purpose of teaching and improving a skill I don't object. It is not something that anyone would want done to their child but if your child needed intubation...

  19. what is like working for an agency

    BadBird replied to yankeesrule's topic in Agency Nurses

    I used to work full time for an agency but now work at the VA. I loved working for the agency, great pay, you schedule as much or as little as you want. After 4 1/2 yrs. it slowed a bit in my area...

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

    BadBird posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am planning on going back to school for my BSN and am wondering if anyone has any suggestions about accelerated programs near Pittsburgh

  21. Would you choose an Associates OR Bachelors in nursing? need your opinions, please.

    BadBird replied to apexsw20trd's topic in General Nursing

    I am in a accelerated RN to BSN program now, my understanding of 18month BSN programs required you to already have your RN either by diploma or associate

  22. Would you marry your prison pen pal?

    BadBird replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    NO, I would not even consider writing to a prisoner let alone marry one. I think those women have no confidence in themselves, why else whould they choose to go down the

  23. working on Christmas?

    BadBird replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    You knew when you went into nursing that it was a 24 hour operation, 365 days a year. No suprises there, you are new to your unit so naturally you get to work on Christmas. As far as you mother...

  24. I'm sick to my eyeballs of incompetent agency nurses.

    BadBird replied to bulletproofbarb's topic in General Nursing

    Your posting strikes a nerve with me. I was a agency nurse in ICU for 4 1/2 years and loved it. I was offered full time positions in every unit I worked. Not all agency nurses are incompetent and...

  25. open visitation in icu??

    BadBird replied to tennessee rn's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have worked with both and I hate open visitation ! The patients do not get to rest and when the families finally leave many have told me they were so glad the visitors left. Of course there are...