Bindy

Bindy BSN, RN

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  1. New Nurse BULLIED/UNDERMINED/DRIVEN OUT

    Bindy posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, I am new to this forum. I am a 37 yr old mother of three who worked in the Ultrasound field for eons...before making the "smart" move to go back to school for nursing. I was in the hospital since...

  2. Nurses and the 2008 election

    Bindy replied to Brian's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I do like how you broke down each comment and responded accordingly. It's so great for some one that loves order like myself. Self-Reliant I am, I am 41 and had never had my hand out.....never, I...

  3. Nurses and the 2008 election

    Bindy replied to Brian's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Personally, I don't think the "O" is the second coming and I see long gasoline lines and long health care lines in the future if he can help it. I feel he is the media's messiah but if you truly speak...

  4. RN Rates in Philadelphia area Poll

    Bindy posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi to all Pennsylvanian RN's. I want to take a poll. If you care about your salary and future and don't want to work as a missionary....then take a minute and share salary info. Just a simple poll,...

  5. What Does Your Agency Do Differently to Keep You With Them??

    Bindy replied to NewYorkCityRN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Sorry I don't do spell-check off hours....just so ya know. Tally

  6. What Does Your Agency Do Differently to Keep You With Them??

    Bindy replied to NewYorkCityRN's topic in Agency Nurses

    I work agency. I have two....it took some time though to find the "right" ones that would work for me. The one agency knows me and what days I like to work, shifts, knows my personality and what I...

  7. Tips For New Grad ER Jobs

    Bindy replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in Emergency

    Don't want to be totally discouraging, but....if there is not an offical precepting program for ER then do Med-Surg and/or Tele for at least...at least a year. Even with that under your belt,( I am...

  8. Colorado - Illegal Immigrants no longer eligble for state health care

    Bindy replied to hope3456's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well, I think this thread has enough replys to gain some attention. Why don't we all group together and have a rally? They do it waiving there non-american flags. Oh...,but wait, we work...so I guess...

  9. Colorado - Illegal Immigrants no longer eligble for state health care

    Bindy replied to hope3456's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I believe in Immigration, just not the illegal "kind". I am a ER nurse, I do a lot of agency work so I circulate. I see so much of illegal immigrants that are flooding the ER's. Not only that but they...

  10. RN Rates in Philadelphia area Poll

    Bindy replied to Bindy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    SO far this thread is going O.K. The last nurse hit on target when he said remember the gas and parking. Right now I am doing agency, looking to do staff again and started interviewing. Berks County...

  11. RN Rates in Philadelphia area Poll

    Bindy replied to Bindy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Well...in all due respect, don't answer it. If you don't want to know if your making a rate on the bottom, middle or top of the barrel, then don't reply. I have many discussions with colleagues about...

  12. First week on my own in ED.... and frustrated

    Bindy replied to NewEDRN's topic in Emergency

    Boy, I agree with all the replies here. I have a heavy Cardiac background and have been only working ED for a year and a half. I learned that you either sink or swim. Yes, it is absolutely possible...

  13. RN Rates in Philadelphia area Poll

    Bindy replied to Bindy's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Well Bill apparently your the one and only couragous and spunk to tell all. Starting out in ED all the way in Berks County you get around $20-$21 an hour (that was what I was told). Med-Surg in 20...

  14. Mercy Hospital - West Philly

    Bindy replied to angshallad's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Sorry, It has been awhile and I'll have to clean it out. I will do that sometime tonight or tomorrow. Hang tight. I'll be in touch soon.

  15. Mercy Hospital - West Philly

    Bindy replied to angshallad's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I worked in this ED....you may want to take it very slow. ED is not an easy environment BUT this one takes the cake. I met other old ED "misery" nurses, not one of us stayed more than a year. You can...

  16. I freeze up when the big traumas/CPRs come in

    Bindy replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency

    I feel compelled to share. I graduated as a RN in August '04, worked as a Echocardiographer for 11 yrs. prior. Started out in Med-surg, did so for 9 months, then landed a job in a underserved area of...

  17. PRN Nursing Question

    Bindy replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    It depends upon the establishment. Everyone conducts business differently. I know of some hospitals that have a certain amount of hours you must fill per pay period and others that strictly are an "...

  18. This is why I rarely go in for physicals...

    Bindy replied to jkaee's topic in General Nursing

    Jkaee, I had to laugh.....it is so incredible what worms into the medical establishment. That person is a loser, your not. I so understand where you are coming from. I am constantly trying to...

  19. New Nurse BULLIED/UNDERMINED/DRIVEN OUT

    Bindy replied to Bindy's topic in Nursing Career

    I was offered the ER position and I accepted it. Even though I am scared and intimidated, I realize that I have the will and determination to learn what needs to be learned to become a competent ER...

  20. New Nurse BULLIED/UNDERMINED/DRIVEN OUT

    Bindy replied to Bindy's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you for your support and encouragement you have given me in the past several days. I went on the interview today, met the nurse manager and nurse leader of the ER....we talked for about an hour...

  21. Need Advice, Please!!

    Bindy replied to smrtipntz's topic in Nursing Career

    Absolutely! :)

  22. Exit interview!!!!

    Bindy replied to pkoehler's topic in Nursing Career

    I requested one. I feel that I have to at least attempt to make it "right" for oncoming RN's ........or at least have it a possability.....that they experience a healthier environment. I would want...

  23. Need Advice, Please!!

    Bindy replied to smrtipntz's topic in Nursing Career

    You will need to write a letter about it when you go for your temporary permit and your license. Be prepared to have it set you back about a month. I am 37, when I was 19 I worked at a bank as a...

  24. Specialty to fit Personality Type?

    Bindy replied to RebaAdams's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Reba, I am a nurse for only a few months but just got a resume done by someone that only delves into the medical realm. He asked me many (hmmmmmmmmmm.......) questions. He asked me if I am a...

  25. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview hints!

    Bindy replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I absolutely love Belusi....what a shame......Anyhow all the resume comments make sense. Since I am going through a rough time and need to secure employment fast, I hired someone to do the dirty work....