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  1. Lets brag about our hospitals where we work!!

    bethin replied to Shantas's topic in General Nursing

    Like a therapist? I would be seeing that guru everyday on my lunch break. Eventually, the guru would need a

  2. If For One More Day.......

    bethin replied to military girl's topic in General Nursing

    psalm, I don't think that's stupid. Obviously she was more than just a cat to you. She was a part of the family. I'm not a cat person, but when my dog Millie died after having her pups, I cried for...

  3. DNR bracelet with DNR written on it. HIPAA???

    bethin replied to FireStarterRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    What if the pt can't speak? If a visitor of another pt walks into the room (assuming you don't have private rooms) then they may see it as family who don't know that the pt is DNR. A stroke pt who...

  4. Lets brag about our hospitals where we work!!

    bethin replied to Shantas's topic in General Nursing

    Where do you work? I think I'd forget law school and become a nurse if I could work in those conditions! My boss' boss is nice. Really a sweet woman. Too bad she's in upper management. I get a...

  5. Why So Many Unhealthy Nurses?

    bethin replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about nurses, but as an aide who works days and nights, I find it hard to get up at 0500 just to eat a good breakfast. I'd rather sleep. Yes, it's laziness on my part but it's hard...

  6. CNA this, CNA that - Enough Already!

    bethin replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    kyboyrn, I agree. If this nurse had a problem with the aide's work, he or she should have taken him aside and calmly and politely stated the problem. Insults help no

  7. CNA this, CNA that - Enough Already!

    bethin replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Reminds me of the time that a RN told a CNA (and nursing student) that CNA's were lower than the dirt underneath her feet. Funny thing is, this RN was a CNA for a long time before coming a nurse....

  8. If For One More Day.......

    bethin replied to military girl's topic in General Nursing

    I know I'll be in the minority, but I'd have to decline. If I knew that I only had a day, that whole day I would be thinking that I only had 8 hours to go, 7 hours to go, etc. I wouldn't be able to...

  9. No nurses on floor during report

    bethin posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've spoken with my nm regarding my concerns that no nurses are on the floor at shift change. I work 0630-1830. Third shift nurses leave at 0700, when the day shift comes in. Night shift tapes...

  10. Day Shifters Drive Me Nuts

    bethin replied to nurseby07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I do day shift and night shift and I see the problem with both shifts. After 12 hours of working with too little staff and too high of acuity, I want to be standing in front of the time clock at...

  11. Do I have a right to be upset?

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Went in to talk to my manager yesterday. Showed her my contract and told her what I would work. I didn't show her the contract right away but tried to reason with her first just to see how honest...

  12. "Ask me if my hands are clean"

    bethin posted a topic in General Nursing

    Worked last Thursday and what do I walk into? Hundreds (no joke) of yellow stickers with a big smiley face saying "ask me if my hands are clean". Am I five years old? Do I need to be reminded? I...

  13. Do I have a right to be upset?

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    I have a copy of the contract I signed. I'm going to take it in tomorrow, slap it in front of them and ask if they are going to break my contract. I am not petty enough to contact a lawyer or...

  14. Calling out Sick on a Holiday

    bethin replied to pirap's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have a valid excuse. You have a dr's note stating that you cannot work. It's not like you're calling in pretend coughing and lying. If someone has a problem with it, refer them to the...

  15. Do I have a right to be upset?

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Pam, it's partly my fault. I am not normally a doormat, but with this job I am. I have been extremely grateful to them for being understanding about time off d/t my treatment of crohn's. I offered...

  16. Do I have a right to be upset?

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Oops. I am off Dec. 29. I guess I got a little crazy typing all those numbers in a row. You think it's too early for an April Fools

  17. Why can't the other 49 states get ratio laws?

    bethin posted a topic in General Nursing

    How did California achieve the ratio law? I'm curious because I think that poor staffing is one of the reasons that new and old nurses are leaving the bedside. Now really, who doesn't want to run...

  18. I work at Disney World now!!

    bethin replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    ah, my favorite quote. i love

  19. I work at Disney World now!!

    bethin replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, but I don't agree with calling it "on stage". How just about being professional, leave your personal lives at home, don't yell down the hall, don't swear, look presentable, speak with...

  20. I work at Disney World now!!

    bethin replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I thought! I thought maybe she got a job in the park as a nurse. As far as being "on stage". Ugh, another customer service moment. On stage? So, are you going to be getting the salary...

  21. Some days it just stinks to be an aide

    bethin posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm feeling really guilty about something that happened at work 2 weeks ago. I'm an aide that primarily works on med surg but if ICU is open (really small hospital) I float up there as I'm the only...

  22. Weekend Option folks....

    bethin replied to Elvish's topic in General Nursing

    We have to do one spring/summer holiday and one fall/winter holiday. We can request off, but it's not guaranteed. Our manager hangs up a calander with the holidays highlighted and we sign up what...

  23. New to Case Mgmt in Nursing Home setting

    bethin replied to RNSally's topic in Case Management

    Welcome! I would pose your question in the Case Management forum. Good

  24. Changing a patient's diaper while they are standing ?

    bethin replied to EmBeMap's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Depends - if the resident can hold himself up I will put the depends on then, but usually only if he/she is going to a chair. Just extra work for me and the resident to get them back in bed and roll...

  25. "Ask me if my hands are clean"

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, our NM, been a nurse for about 35 years, started out on med surg floor and now manages same floor. Been at this hospital for 35 years. She does not know how to do pt care. I don't know if she...