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  1. Got someone mad at me

    bethin replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't worry about it. Once the NM hears about this, she's going to be in a heap of trouble. I don't know about your hospital, but at ours, we have to sign a statement that we will not call docs...

  2. shift wars, GRR

    bethin replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    I have noticed that evenings and nights get alot (if not most) of the admits. I did alot of days during the week over summer, and I rarely saw an admit from 7-3. After that, the floodgates would...

  3. shift wars, GRR

    bethin replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    I worked nights for years and still do nights prn. On days, people will tell me "nights have it so easy. All these pts are sleeping." Yeah, they close ER and OR so the pts can sleep. People's IV's...

  4. Why are Newbies Such Whiners?

    bethin replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I've been an aide for 6 years and believe me, I have been chewed out and spit out again over not changing trash can liners, not cleaning dirty utility, etc when we had 2 codes in one day and I was the...

  5. Vent: I absolutely HATE stupidity! Not ignorance.....STUPIDITY!!

    bethin replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I did something like this years ago before I was even in nursing. My roommate and I were stopped in traffic in the middle of summer. Had our windows down and the car next to us had their windows...

  6. Refusal for Blood Draw

    bethin replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    Something similar happened in our hospital. The police had to get a court order to draw blood. The guy reeked of ETOH though. You don't state what the circumstances were behind the MVC. Was anyone...

  7. What anatomy book are you using for Spring 2007?

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

    You got a coloring book with yours? I had to buy my lab book and text seperate so that may explain it. I did get a CD ROM. Does the coloring book have an ISBN number on it? If so, would you PM me...

  8. Vitals

    bethin replied to x-tremestudent's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Make sure you palpate on the thumb side and don't press too hard. Radial vein is off center. I always get pulses first and continue to act like I'm getting a pulse while I'm really getting...

  9. Ratemyprofessors.com?

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

    I checked out my professors for the upcoming semester on it. Luckily, they are all rated high and seem like fair

  10. Student Loans

    bethin replied to Medic2005's topic in General Nursing

    I got my loan through Sallie Mae and then the money was distrubited through Chase. Go to the website the commuter posted. You will have to do your taxes first before

  11. The most horrible things instuctor's say...

    bethin replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hope I have instructors like you. The others, you are really scaring me. Is it worth it to be publicly

  12. Am I dumb??

    bethin replied to jewelsg627's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the one that's dumb compared to you! You have accomplished so much and you must be proud of that. I think all your other qualities will outshine that extra credit. If not, take a foreign language...

  13. Why are you choosing to become a nurse?

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

    I've always been fascinated with the body. In hs biology, I cracked the pigs head so I could see it's brain. I'm fascinated, intrigued about how the body is put together and works! How does the eye...

  14. What anatomy book are you using for Spring 2007?

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

    I didn't need a book for Advanced A&P. Professor said that all tests will come from labwork and lecture but if we didn't have an A&P book to reference that we should get one. So I got Marieb...

  15. ER disclaimer

    bethin replied to Jen2's topic in Emergency

    What if they have to go to the br? Glad you feel better. I think pts should have to sign that when they get

  16. Patient is a famous star

    bethin replied to Lara911's topic in Nursing Humor

    In no particular order: Matt Leinart (Arizona Cardinals QB) Wentworth Miller (Prison Break) George Clooney David Beckham The new James Bond, I can't remember his name, but does it matter? The guy from...

  17. CDiff Smell?

    bethin replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    It has it's own smell. I know before the tests are back if a pt is c-diff or not. I've been right 100% of the time. GI bleeds, to me, smell like I have nickels in my mouth. Very metallic. Now,...

  18. Elderly patient choked on water

    bethin replied to marilynmom's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. I was wondering how a liquid could completely cover an airway and then how do you get the liquid out? Heimlich I thought, only removed solid items such as food, pennies, etc. My...

  19. How to shut up people who gossip !!!!!!

    bethin replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    I like it. I'm going to make a gazillion copies and have them pasted everywhere on the floor. So sick of people talking about others behind their back but are nice to their faces. Makes me wonder...

  20. Eleven pound baby!

    bethin replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a co worker who didn't believe her dr's due date. Her and her husband had split and she calculated the last time they had sex would make this baby a month early than the dr's date. She was...

  21. Vent: On Jumping to Conclusions

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

    I don't speak up at work because if I did, words would fly out of my mouth that would make a sailor cringe. Co workers do things that piss me off but I let it go because I know if I call them on it,...

  22. Stress! How do you releive it?

    bethin replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I swim. I jump in the deep end of the pool and stay underwater as long as my lungs will allow. Then I float on my back and watch the world float by. Just thinking about it relaxes me. And I drink. It...

  23. Will hospitals rehire old employees?

    bethin replied to Purdue_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Not that I can see. You gave your 2 weeks and you were a good employee. They'll probably welcome you back with open arms! Good

  24. Money from a patient?

    bethin replied to jack4408's topic in General Nursing

    I would return the money with a note that said that you thank her for the gesture, but it's against hospital policy to accept any kind of gifts from pts or their families. Tell her, if she wishes,...

  25. Pain shots are us, not this nurse!

    bethin replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: Took the words right out of my