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  1. Should Government Pay?

    bethin replied to Shaggyb2000's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. For the same reasons the evil liberal said, specifically Article I, Section

  2. Suction Equipment in Resp Arrest

    bethin replied to vh1817's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm confused: are wall units available at all? You mention having to go and set up wall suction so I'm guessing yes but you say that suction in every room isn't going to happen. Sorry, it's 4am and...

  3. Anyone know where I can get soft scrubs?

    bethin replied to BerthaRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I too bought the grey's anatomy scrubs. Super super soft and very comfortable! I didn't see any white thought when I bought mine. I have bought soft scrubs from jasco's catalog before, don't...

  4. Does HIPAA apply to non-work related information (from friends and relatives)???

    bethin replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    http://aspe.hhs.gov/admnsimp/pl104191.htm

  5. What kind of LTC resident will you be?

    bethin replied to squeakykitty's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The one that has as a dr's order, "never wake resident up before 1pm. Breakfast served at 2p, lunch at 7p, and dinner at midnight. If resident's mother calls, tell her she's dead. No one is to speak...

  6. What's the dumbest thing you ever got called on the carpet for?

    bethin replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Got reamed by the NM that I had not done any patient care on a particular day and that no I&O's were done, no vitals charted, etc. I plopped the schedule down in front of her face, pointed to my...

  7. Do you get extra work cause your bilingual?

    bethin replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    I just have to wonder how the Native Americans thought when explorers and their English speaking counterparts first arrived? They probably thought the same thing some of us are

  8. Do you get extra work cause your bilingual?

    bethin replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. But, what I gather from the OP, she is the only one on the floor who is bilingual. Any nurse can start an IV, some just may be better at it than others. Most nurses will give it at least...

  9. Why Dogs Make the Best Friends

    bethin replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Here's the dog I was talking about, a shar pei:

  10. Why Dogs Make the Best Friends

    bethin replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I had the time for a dog. I love them. I treat them like they were my children. I'm allergic to cats but I despise them anyway. They want affection (rubbing around your legs anyone?) but...

  11. You Just Don't Care!!!

    bethin replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    I think this should be submitted to a nursing journal and posted to your local paper's editorial column. Maybe then the public will read it and start to get it. For me, this is the only reason I...

  12. Do you get extra work cause your bilingual?

    bethin replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    I agree 100%. I'm an aide on med surg in a small community hospital so we don't have much of a Latino population but it has surged in the past couple of years. Because none of the nurses or aides...

  13. Hospital declines

    bethin replied to ASSEDO's topic in General Nursing

    It rained for 3 days straight in early spring. My floor is on first floor - this is important to know. I had been standing where we keep old charts, looking for a particular chart for a dr. I had...

  14. nurses as patients

    bethin replied to danggirl's topic in General Nursing

    Been a pt several times on the floor I work. Great things: private room (if they have one) and I know who is the good nurses and who I need to watch. Coworkers who stop in on their way out and ask if...

  15. Question about "W"s on your record, urgent please

    bethin replied to maximus76's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1 or 2 I don't think is bad. But, I had one W on my transcript for A&P, I dropped after 4 weeks after being in the hospital for a week. Impossible to catch up being gone for 2 weeks of classes...

  16. grrr! gossiping, I cant stand it!!!

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

    If you are certain they are speaking about you, then confront them. Sadly, wherever there is a human being there will be gossip. Had a new nurse (to the hospital, not a recent grad) with lots of...

  17. thank god i passed

    bethin replied to hoping06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!

  18. Vomit phobia help!

    bethin replied to buffalowing81's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Everyone has something that makes their stomach turn. Event the most seasoned nurses will tell you they can't stand sputum or stool. The only thing that bothers me (don't laugh): is when pts use...

  19. twin delivery...vaginal or c-section???

    bethin replied to samsmom95's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My sil had 2 sets of twins (no fertility drugs!) First set, and her first pregnancy, they were born lady partsl. They were in excellent position. Second set, she didn't get as big and both babies...

  20. Instructor Issues.

    bethin replied to It's Alisa's topic in General Nursing

    It's your education. She's not teaching, she's reading to you as if you were in first grade. Did she learn anything in school?? Definitely go to the

  21. Who does blood sugar checks where you work?

    bethin replied to ginger58's topic in General Nursing

    CNA's

  22. My Feet Hurt

    bethin replied to Johnny Moo Man's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    This is what I do. Wouldn't it be nice if hospitals provided healthcare workers with foot massages after every shift or at least on a regular basis? I was in a large hospital in Chicago years ago...

  23. Are nurses professionals ?

    bethin replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    Not a nurse, but I think professionalism is relative. If you are respectful to others (no matter your job), helpful, do a great job, want to learn more in your current job, etc then you are a...

  24. Does anyone know where I can buy some dermablend?

    bethin replied to tiffany311's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I've used it several times to cover a tattoo. Definitely go to a store to pick the right shade - it is expensive. And you must buy the setting powder. It locks it in so it shouldn't sweat off. Mine...

  25. No nurses on floor during report

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I worked ICU last Sunday, came down to med surg for supplies at 0900 - they were still in report!!! That is just ridiculous. I knew they were in report because I had to go into the room to get the...