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  1. Tomorrow is the big day

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

    Take anatomy in the fall and study. You won't know if you don't like something unless you try. And nursing is never boring. Good

  2. I'm so disappointed. My hospital FIRED ME!!

    bethin replied to hotomalis's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers. You have been through so much but yet you're not bitter. You should be proud of that. Know that everyone here is rooting for you to get better...

  3. I'm so disappointed. My hospital FIRED ME!!

    bethin replied to hotomalis's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The law is that (as I understand it) your employer MUST keep your job for you while you are off. If, after 16 weeks (in this case) she cannot return to her job in full capacity then she can be...

  4. new here & need help w/ Samuel Merritt ABSN app f

    bethin replied to davisgirl9's topic in General Students

    Welcome! I can't really help you with your question as I haven't a clue what they want. But whenever I've written an admittance essay they are looking for somewhat formal but what they want is to...

  5. Cordless Phones/Call Lights

    bethin replied to jennh1982's topic in General Nursing

    I worked PRN on a floor where everyone was given a pager. When the floor was split and we received our assignments somehow (don't ask me how) we only rec'd pages for our pts. When a call light went...

  6. vents- just a little angry

    bethin replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a :beer: for you. I would suggest speaking to your managment about the unsafe conditions. This is the reason I left LTC. No help. ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((a great big...

  7. illegal

    bethin replied to heatherwood's topic in International Nursing

    :welcome: How do you know that her info is forged? Did she tell you? Maybe it isn't forged and that's why managment is turning a blind eye? I dunno. Need more

  8. Please Help Me

    bethin replied to Sadeyes07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Doesn't matter where you go people will always talk about you. Even if you have 20 years experience people will talk. You should never take an assignment that you have not been checked off on....

  9. Playing secretary and receptionis during med pass??

    bethin replied to SoCalif1979's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We have a unit secretary until 11p so night shift is responsible for getting admits in the computer, answering phones, putting orders in, etc. I'm an aide so I answer the phones most of the time...

  10. Sweet Dreams, Baby! Tell us about your strange dreams r/t nursing

    bethin replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Mostly hear IV pump alarms going off. There was one dream where I was at work and fell asleep. I jumped up when I realized that one nurse was running the code! So I go into the room and she tells me...

  11. Low census?

    bethin replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    How about we switch? I need the money and you need a vacation. You'd get a call every morning and if you do work it's not stressful - 3 patients with 2 nurses cannot be stressful (med surg). You...

  12. Nicknames your pt's give you

    bethin replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    Was called Mary Sunshine - I am not a morning person and this kind pt understood (she wasn't either). She never remembered my name, just called me Mary Sunshine. One pt called me "eyes" because my...

  13. Low census?

    bethin replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    Really slow where I work too. Our unit has 30 beds but we've had no more than 10 pts for months. I'm WEO so if I'm called off for a day it's a big deal. Lately on weekends that I do work we've had...

  14. Whats with the scrubs?

    bethin replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

    ok.....as long as you look like George Clooney. Is it ok for me to wear running shoes if I walk sometimes when I run? Run for a mile, change shoes, walk for .5 mile, change shoes,

  15. Say What??????!!!!!!!!!!

    bethin replied to gt4everpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    :stone Had an sweet LOL who was confused. As I was attempting to put her in the geri chair (with tray) she said in a sweet voice "honey, you can't put me in a high chair. What will the babies eat...

  16. Bath Bags

    bethin replied to esokane's topic in General Nursing

    I do love the shower caps. Younger pts have even used them and loved them. I used one when I was in the hospital for a week. I have naturally curly long hair and it turned out just like I had used...

  17. Bath Bags

    bethin replied to esokane's topic in General Nursing

    They're ok. They're great if you're busy. At least they got some kind of a bath. If I have time I still use soap and water. But, if I use the bath pack on Sat (i'm weo) on a pt, then on Sun they...

  18. Any patients you couldn't stand et how did you deal?

    bethin replied to fultzymom's topic in General Nursing

    Before going in I take a deep breath and a say a short prayer. Then I go in and do my job and say another prayer that I came out alive. If they make rude comments I ignore them. I try only to...

  19. I say this patient is being abused...

    bethin replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would report it. Have the husband step out telling him she needs a UA. Speak to the woman. She may deny the abuse but let her know that you are always there for her at any time if she wants to...

  20. Can you get GI upset from cleaning supplies?

    bethin replied to dedicatedstudent08's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, found this website: http://www.doi.gov/greening/sustain/trad.html From the site: Nausea or other gastrointestinal ailments: Gastrointestinal ailments can result from ingestion of harmful chemicals...

  21. Can you get GI upset from cleaning supplies?

    bethin replied to dedicatedstudent08's topic in General Nursing

    That's a very interesting question. I have never thought of that. If smells can make a person nauseous I guess they could possibly have other side effects. I'm going to have to search the web. I'm...

  22. Having trouble counting respirations and finding pulse

    bethin replied to ARRR10's topic in General Students

    I've found that sometimes applying too much radial pressure makes it harder to feel. Also, I'm sure there are many of us who only count for 15 seconds and multiply by 4 but I wouldn't recommend doing...

  23. Working with a tyrant

    bethin replied to ccnicurn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ditto what Kitty said. Sounds like the place I work! You will find gossiping, elitist, back stabbing rude people anywhere. They are in retail, DMV, post office, etc. Just steer clear of her at all...

  24. Male Nurses Gay!

    bethin replied to tigress_8207's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I don't see how nursing could turn a straight man into a gay one. Why would it? It's common knowledge that there are more women in nursing than men and you'd think the straight ones would be giddy to...

  25. I need some encouragement please

    bethin replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tazzi, I don't recall you ever doubting yourself so why are you doing it now??? Yeah, you had some problems but life is full of second chances (and sometimes third). You were not fired from your...