bendyprissy

bendyprissy

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  1. Help developing leadership/accountability in our nurses

    bendyprissy replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I have a question and a comment I suppose. If you know the aides are sitting up at the front during call bells going off, not doing there job, why have you, as management, not done your part in...

  2. Have Mononucleosis, New Job, Questions.

    bendyprissy posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Well fantastic. I was supposed to start the 2nd day of my new job today. Luckily I am between orientations so they were only going to have me sitting with a nurse going over discharges today and...

  3. 12 hour shifts and weight/exercise.

    bendyprissy replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Health, Stress Management

    In nursing school I gained 40 lbs & went from a size 5 to a size 12. After nursing in a crazy, busy unit for a year, without exercising/changing diet I now weigh 125 lbs & am in a size 8. I...

  4. Feeling sick but don't want to call out on first day of orientation

    bendyprissy replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Man it sucks going in to work sick but I get to do it tomorrow on my 2nd day at a new facility. Oh yippie. Had 80+ hours PTO at the job I just left & haven't been sick in a year. Want to call in...

  5. 2 EKG strip questions

    bendyprissy replied to LaceyRN12's topic in General Nursing

    I agree completely. As a previous Cardiology Tech who was a certified EKG Tech here's my interpretation: Strip 1: NSR w/ PAC's. There is no P wave with a dropped QRS. If you have a QRS then the wave...

  6. High alert meds

    bendyprissy replied to EDnurse1228's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Not just high alert though. Don't forget the caustic meds like: Phenergan & Toradol - make sure you dilute & push slow or it will burn like fire. Lasix - if pushed faster than a turtle...

  7. Kudos to floor nurses

    bendyprissy replied to hodgieRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have been a nurse on a post-op med-surg unit for one year now that has tested my sanity more than a few times but what I have learned in that time has been priceless. It feels great to hear all...

  8. Time for a vacation!! Where do you want to go?

    bendyprissy replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    The beautiful USA has so many amazing places! But diving the massive coral in Cozumel isn't bad

  9. Med-Surg floor sucks, and nursing unions

    bendyprissy replied to coco42rn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    How much do you pay per month in rent/mortgage, utilities, groceries, gas per gallon, entertainment, car maintenance, ect. $46/hr sounds a lot more than $23 but if it costs half as much to live where...

  10. What Is The Deal With All The Highly Educated & Professionals Becoming RNs?

    bendyprissy replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    You hit the nail on the head when you said a symptom of a very bad economy and terrible job market. And like you said, the abundance of nursing jobs you think there are before you become a nurse is a...

  11. Older Nursing Students

    bendyprissy replied to faithfl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not wanting to be the Grinch here, & I completely do not agree because I myself am 40 & just started nursing last year. But, graduated with the sweetest, kindest, most intelligent woman who is...

  12. Resignation & New-Grad Internship Contract Question

    bendyprissy replied to bendyprissy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The contract does state repayment is required on a prorated basis but it does not mention taking your last check or PTO; however, just found out a previous RN with a contract there had her last check...

  13. What is the maximum number of patients per nurse?

    bendyprissy replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Medical-Surgical

    On nights we have had up to 7 patients, always at least 6, on a post-op med/surg high acuity floor. IF we have a tech then it is never more than 1 for the entire 23 bed unit. 4 out of 6 of your...

  14. Nursing Job Fair Attire Question

    bendyprissy posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Would it be appropriate to wear scrubs to a nursing job fair at a hospital as I will be going directly from working my night shift to the job

  15. Why do you love Med/Surg?

    bendyprissy replied to nursetvs's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Pro's: Learning more skills, about more diseases, and incredible time management than I could imagine! Con's: Makes me wonder why the heck I got into nursing & when can I change

  16. Safe Harbor question

    bendyprissy posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Was told I could possibly get 7 patients which is 1 more than we're supposed to get on a very busy floor. When I asked a nurse whose been there for 10 years if she's ever done it, she flipped out...

  17. I cannot believe a nurse did this......

    bendyprissy replied to shellybsn's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, you wanting to potentially ruin the life of a nurse for that would be as rediculous as CPS investigating your husband for taking a toddler into an establishment where it is common for people to...

  18. My feet HURT!!!

    bendyprissy replied to NursieNurseLPN's topic in General Nursing

    My lifesaver...Boca Klogs $50 & footless compression hose $25. World of

  19. Safe Harbor question

    bendyprissy replied to bendyprissy's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks "The Commuter" I was wondering if that was the norm response from

  20. "You've never said you liked nursing." A vent.

    bendyprissy replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I knew I was not the only one but I had no idea this many nurses felt just as appalled and devastated with this "job" as I do! Kind of nice to not be the only one so absolutely frustrated and...