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  1. Washing hair w/o getting trach wet

    bethin replied to luv2shopp85's topic in MICU, SICU

    We use shower caps. I can't remember the brand name but I've seen them at CVS and Wal Mart. You warm it up in the microwave and put it on pt's head. Scrub like you would if you were in the shower....

  2. What is the silliest complaint someone has ever made aboutyou?

    bethin replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    About a year ago I had a very bad case of sinusitis and larangyitis(sp). The larangyitis lasted for a month and I could barely speak. I was taking care of an elderly man who was very HOH. I kept...

  3. Interview (VENT)

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

    I had an interview like that last year. She was the nm of OB. I knew after 5 mins I did not want to work for her. At the end of the interview I kindly told her NOT to call me. No way would I work...

  4. Cure for whiny negative nurses - PET PEEVE game. Always read first post before entry.

    bethin replied to UKRNinUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    Pet Peeve: nurses, who after starting IV's leave the plastic caps, sharps, etc in the bed leaving marks on the pts butts. A: you know you started an IV, so pick up after yourself. Just because...

  5. Help...husband discouraging me :(

    bethin replied to Faye1's topic in General Nursing

    Your husband deals with these same messed up pts and so can you. And for the record (as an aide only) the good definitely outweighs the bad. When you go home and realize that you gave it your all it...

  6. Destruction at work: What have YOU broken?

    bethin replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I once broke a door handle. Walked by our soiled utility room wondering why the door was wide open for all to see our mess. I walk in and close the door behind me. Did some cleaning, tried to open...

  7. STUPID PARENTS!! (vent here)

    bethin replied to tgb3rn's topic in General Nursing

    I would still go after the $1000. And go to the local press. Television- our local station has people who go after those who aren't held accountable and they have alot of success. Contact...

  8. Bad Credit...I,m so embarrassed!!

    bethin replied to rnim's topic in Correctional

    That makes sense. But how far back do they go? I can see if it was a recent credit issue but what about issues that are 5 or 6 years

  9. Bad Credit...I,m so embarrassed!!

    bethin replied to rnim's topic in Correctional

    Exactly. Last year at work we were extremely slow (5 pts on med surg when we hold 30). I got alot of low census and with my medical history I just could not afford to pay for my medications ($300...

  10. CNA to patient ratio

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

    i agree. as an aide i've had as many as 26 pts (i was by myself). this is on med/surg. there is a prn nursing supervisor who won't call people off (hence we love the guy) because staffing is great...

  11. Hello

    bethin replied to faith2day's topic in General Nursing

    :welcome: Have you tried your state's website? Mine for ex, is IN.gov :: The Official Web Portal for the State of Indiana. Most are set up that way. Good luck! Is this law like the one they...

  12. Do you have Nurse Aides?

    bethin replied to sister--*'s topic in General Nursing

    You work on a med surg floor with no aides???? I do not envy you at all. I'm an aide on med surg and I cannot imagine if the nurses had to do baths, answer call lights, pass trays, etc. Especially...

  13. What if I can't make it?

    bethin posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm transferring from a cc to a college. The last time I went to a college I got kicked out because of my grades. I am petrified that I'm going to make the same mistake. I had a 3.25 at the cc but...

  14. Are Bs in nursing school really that good?

    bethin replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    The 4.0 bashers: my cousin who is also a nurse went through elementary, hs, and college with a perfect 4.0. Graduated first in her class. I was talking to her about my 2.5gpa in hs and she said " I...

  15. Are Bs in nursing school really that good?

    bethin replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    They're better than C's. I'm not in a program yet, still finishing up a few prereqs and I am super super anal about getting A's. I don't know how I'll handle the day that I don't get an A. My...

  16. Looking for opinions on a situation!!!

    bethin replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think what the dr did was unethical and possibly illegal. Pts have to consent to be tested for HIV and I would think if the husband cheated he would also wanted to be tested for HIV as would the...

  17. tech help in the unit

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

    wow. you should definitely tape record her and then let your manager listen to it. that takes alot of guts to admit to that. i'd feel pretty guilty if i sat my butt in a chair for the last hour...

  18. How hard is it to get a job at Clarian?

    bethin posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    I've worked 5 years on med/surg and will be moving to Indy. I applied to two different positions at Clarian: one was post partum (which I realize I have no experience) and the other was med/surg. I...

  19. Do you have a nursery at your facility?

    bethin replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Maybe I'm misunderstanding. It happens alot. The question was "do you have a nursery" which to me implies that not every hospital has a nursery. My question, if no nursery, where do they go? Or do...

  20. Do you have a nursery at your facility?

    bethin replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Question for those who have rooming in only: where does baby go if he/she codes? Is there a room special for that with crash cart,

  21. Do you have a nursery at your facility?

    bethin replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have a fishbowl nusery - completely surrounded by glass with places where toddlers can stand to get a view of their baby brother or sister. It's 50/50 at my hospital. Half keep their babies with...

  22. Have you performed CPR?

    bethin replied to TemperStripe's topic in General Nursing

    5 years on med/surg I think we've had 3 codes. Never had to do CPR but I've had to bag a

  23. Information about Marian College

    bethin replied to r010127's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I'll be attending Marian in Jan. I couldn't decide if I wanted to do ASN or BSN. My advisor didn't say anything about Indy hospitals wanting to hire only BSN nurses, but who knows? I am going for my...

  24. How hard is it to get a job at Clarian?

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I have an interview on Friday for float pool at Methodist. It's not my first choice but it will allow me to learn different areas and I'll have my foot in the door. Thanks for all your

  25. What is working with Alzheimers pts like?

    bethin replied to Kashia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And don't forget about sundowner's. Some people say it's bogus, but I'm not sure. I've seen many, many pts who are nice, cheerful albeit confused during the day turn into combative, swearing,...