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  1. Kindred Hospital

    bethin replied to extreme's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    They don't have a great rep where I live either. Horrible ratios and full of people who don't want to work. My grandma was a pt there - horrible, horrible experience that I cannot recap on a public...

  2. Does your work call you at 0530?

    bethin replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    More like 0500. The supervisors know me well and know when I don't have to work the next day that I don't go to bed until 0400. Just last week I had a very hard time falling asleep and I took an...

  3. Medication Time

    bethin replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I think I woke up the neighbors from my barks of laughter!! That was

  4. How do you describe your job?

    bethin replied to HealthyRN's topic in Emergency

    I'm going to write that down. It comes in handy with confused pts who tell me I'm going to hell because I work on

  5. How do you describe your job?

    bethin replied to HealthyRN's topic in Emergency

    I have a waitressing job interspersed with hand holding. No tips, but here's my tip jar (as I hold open my pocket). Pts and families always

  6. CNA jobs!

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

    I work in med/surg and ICU. I got my hospital position with no hospital experience and only after having my certification for a few months. In the hospital I'm responsible for accuchecks, vitals,...

  7. Do CNA's Make better RN's? HELP!!

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

    I don't think it's a necessity but if you have time I would take the classes. When you do start clinicals you'll already know the basics - bathing, turning, etc. Also, you would be more comfortable...

  8. How embarassing (LONG)

    bethin replied to Nightcrawler's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with others to bring some doughnuts, cupcakes, etc in. I have a great recipe for mocha chocolate chip cheesecake bars that are easy to make - and are gone in less than 5 mins. Also, maybe...

  9. New Migrain Treatment?

    bethin replied to Lady_in_red's topic in General Nursing

    I heard that a few months ago. Joked to my mom that I could get rid of my migraines and wrinkles in one stop. I have not responded to any prescription meds and the only thing that helped was...

  10. OMGosh...she wrote me up! Update about the Narcan!

    bethin replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Also, this noc shift group you work with could learn alot from you if they paid attention and treated you with the respect that you deserve. IMO, they treat you like crap! Are you going to stay on...

  11. OMGosh...she wrote me up! Update about the Narcan!

    bethin replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I may not be a nurse (yet) but I think it's unprofessional, immature, and even unethical to chart who is at fault. You chart what you see at the time, not what the nurse before you saw - that should...

  12. Thouroughly Disgusted......comments and suggstions please

    bethin replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with Trauma, I don't care who sleeps with who, in what position, husbands, wives, etc. I just don't care. We're all adults and know the ramifications of sleeping with a man who is

  13. Where can i take a CNA class for certification...so confused.....

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

    Try nursing homes. That's how I got my CNA. I was paid for classwork and paid when I was a student on the floor. The state came in and I passed my test, applied at a hospital and got the job all...

  14. I don't WANT to be a doctor

    bethin replied to Halinja's topic in General Nursing

    Who would watch the dr's butts if everyone was a

  15. What's your holiday bonus?

    bethin replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Last year we got nothing - hospital spent all it's money (and then some) in a new OB. Three years prior I got $150 but that was supposed to be $300. I'm weekend option and we are considered full...

  16. I don't WANT to be a doctor

    bethin replied to Halinja's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Luckily my parents believe that no matter what you do, as long as you do it well it's an achievement. You could be a really really crappy, cheating lawyer and where's the professionalism in...

  17. Add to the story....

    bethin replied to bassRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    go see Dr McDreamy, he really wants to check out your new set

  18. Holiday policies- what does your unit do?

    bethin replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    A list is put up. On top of paper is list of holidays. Running down the side of paper is the shifts. Pick your day and your shift. We are required to work one holiday, 8 hour shift only on...

  19. Help! Money! In a pickle!!!

    bethin replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to a private college not because it's private and prestigious but because it's small, therefor my chances of getting into nursing school are greater than at a larger university. At this...

  20. Help! Money! In a pickle!!!

    bethin replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    :eek: I'm paying 6.8% on my previous student loans. Why so

  21. Write-Ups & Disciplinary Action

    bethin replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I've never been written up but I know that if I did I'd be a blubbering idiot crying all the time. Try to put it behind you and start over. Everyone makes mistakes. I don't know the nature of the...

  22. Do you ever wish people didn't know you were a nurse?

    bethin replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I went to see a NP when my dr was on vacation and she knew that I was an aide. Suddenly she's talking in these big words and I'm nodding my head but inside I'm racking my brain trying to...

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

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Thanks! I'll call them Monday. I want to stay on top of these applications and make sure they know I'm interested. Ok, very

  24. "I don't want to do bed side nursing"...SAY WHAT!

    bethin replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a nurse that said (as a then new grad) "I want the NM's job now". Before you can walk you gotta crawl. I've worked with her for about 4 years now and you see nurses run when she walks in...

  25. OMG- Flights are booked

    bethin replied to Belinda-wales's topic in International Nursing

    Congratulations! Have a good, safe flight and welcome to America! BTW, remember to drive on the right side of the