BadBird BSN, RN

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 that a new patient was going down the tubes and n...

Can anyone give me any information on hospitals in Panama City, Fl. area. My husband is thinking of relocating and we are not familiar with that area. I currently work agency and If anyone is working for a nursing agency in that area I would apprec...

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

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 something not ordered by a doctor, etc... Think of it li...

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 to be over too. One thing I can say is that I neve...

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

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 guilty.

Sounds like normal growing/learning pains. Good luck to you.

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

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 marriage. I wish you luck, only you know how much s$$...

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 never too old for education.

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 out.

Sounds like a good candidate for a rectal bag, the diarrhea will be contained and your I/O's will be accurate. In addition your patients skin will be protected.

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 a copy of my summons to my employer. I will get ...

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 unsafe. This is one reason we will never get magnet st...

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 the VA will honor it so you won't need a PA license ...

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, no more going from one room to another to find a pu...

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 contract.

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 workers you will do fine. Sounds like you need to do so...

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 wouldn't you want someone with experience?

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 and I decided to go a different route. I plan on g...

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

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 degree.

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 gutter.

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 goes, you are on your own. I am not new to nursing bu...