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  1. First night shift.....staying awake?

    bethin replied to Purdue_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Take a nap later even if you think you can't sleep. Just resting will help. I have never had a problem in the morning after working nights. About 5am I get my second wind and it lasts until I get...

  2. Policy for SCDs

    bethin replied to inspir8tion's topic in Operating Room

    Our hospital requires a doctor's

  3. OMG! Something good from Grey's Anatomy

    bethin replied to nursejohio's topic in General Nursing

    I was surprised that they put that in the show. Maybe all the neg feedback is starting to sink in! I love nothing more than when a dr respects

  4. When is a temp too high?

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in Pediatric

    Really? I'm not doubting your statement but do you have info to support this? This sounds interesting and could be a future research paper. Never thought of

  5. Why are paper towel dispensers locked?

    bethin replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    one time my roommate and i went to the br at 3am and stole all the tp and paper towels. it was hilarious in the morning! people were sitting down to do their business and didn't have tp and were...

  6. Inflatable mattresses for home use to prevent bed sores

    bethin replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    You should have seen me try to get out of it! OMG, I felt like an old lady. When I moved out, I took my mattress and box springs but I go home every weekend to work. Decided it wasn't worth it to...

  7. CNA ?s

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

    And becoming a CNA is a great way to find out if nursing is for you. You can work in a hospital or LTC. You will learn much more in a hospital if you like a fast paced environment. Not that LTC is...

  8. CNA ?s

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

    I would take the test in TN and then transfer your certificate to MO. Many employers (in my experience) will help you through this process. LPN's responsibilities vary state to state. In Indiana,...

  9. Inflatable mattresses for home use to prevent bed sores

    bethin replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    I find them very uncomfortable and very hard to get out of if you have it on the floor. Have seen some on tv where it looks like a bed and doesn't sit so low. Air mattresses do leak and like I said,...

  10. So you thought your ER experience was bad? - this is long but certainly ices the cake

    bethin replied to SK-222's topic in General Nursing

    $25,000 for a retainer? That's outrageous! Most retainers are btw $2,000 - $5,000. I have a lawyer on retainer just in case. If I'm ever in a position where I need a lawyer (such as an accident) all...

  11. What Days Are Considered Weekend?

    bethin replied to land64shark's topic in General Nursing

    Weekends where I work are considered Friday, beginning at 7p and ending Monday morning at

  12. Any St.Jude Nurses here?

    bethin replied to newbeginnings07's topic in General Nursing

    I was always interested in St Jude. I see the commercials on tv and they really pull at my hearstrings. I would love to hear from more people who have or do work there. Is it as good as it seems?...

  13. Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    bethin replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a CNA who makes less than $10/hr I'm certainly not in it for the money. I'm going to school to be a RN but nurses are underpaid. If I wanted money I'd be a doctor, banker or

  14. Go Saints!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    bethin replied to LuluBird's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Sorry the Saints lost. I was rooting for them for two reasons: I like rooting for the underdog and if they won and the Colts won, then it's a given the Colts would be Super Bowl

  15. What happens if the patient is someone you know

    bethin replied to Chaya's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I don't take care of people I know and I don't take care of family members. Hard to do when you're a CNA and responsible for all pts. It's not that I'm uncomfortable, but they have to...

  16. buying a pulse ox of my own?

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

    Why not ask respiratory what they use? Would that help with liability issues? Then order one of those. If you do, don't tell anyone you have one or it will grow legs and disappear. And label it...

  17. ipods at work

    bethin replied to RNfloatpool's topic in General Nursing

    I have a problem with it. It's unprofessional. Listening to music is what you do at home, in the car, or working out. How can they hear what's going on if they're listening to music? How can they...

  18. my DON called today and told me i lost my job

    bethin replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Please, please get a lawyer. Do not allow these people to continue doing this. I work with a nurse who has cancer and was off a long time d/t surgery, chemo and a broken arm. She went over the max...

  19. If you won the lottery, would you still do your job?

    bethin replied to SK-222's topic in General Nursing

    I don't play the lottery although my parent's at Christmas give us lottery tickets as stocking stuffers. I did win $50 but hardly enough to quit working. I would probably finish my BSN and go to law...

  20. disposal of ns flush syringes-needleless

    bethin replied to ginger58's topic in Infectious Disease

    I throw them in the trash. Guidelines state that as long as blood is not dripping, flaking, etc off the syringe, blood bag, etc that it can go in the

  21. CNA test question

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

    The facility where I took my classes provided someone but I took my classes in a LTC facility so it could be different at the Red Cross. On the practical I got lucky - I drew back rub, range of...

  22. Lots of Lifting.........

    bethin replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked with a CNA that weighed 100 lbs soaking wet and lifted just as well as anyone. You won't believe my upper body strength now after doing this for 5 years! I think you will do fine. I don't...

  23. would you like to work in a place like this?

    bethin replied to gilbertonline's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds great. Really, I want to spend the least amount of time at work. I love my job but nothing beats putting my feet up, eating, and sitting in front of the tv in my own

  24. Mandatory Patient HIV Testing after Needlestick Injury

    bethin replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what you mean about HIV needles. But to answer the second sentence: I was cleaning a pump and surgery had left a needle dangling. Don't know why it was there. It was capped but taped...

  25. Gompers

    bethin replied to cshell1964's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Gompers, she is so beautiful! She's going to be a heartbreaker when she gets older! She looks so wise and