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  1. Ped Onc - Can you talk me out of taking the job?

    bethin replied to NCINDASUN's topic in Pediatric

    I'm not going to talk you out of taking that job. I believe there are special people for peds, NICU, oncology, etc. Sounds like you might me the right person and you need to take this job so someone...

  2. Just let me vent - a little!!

    bethin replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh, I just hate when a pt or resident is sick and the nurse insists that they get up. Yes, getting up is important to reduce risk of pneumonia, DVT, etc. BUT when that otherwise chipper resident who...

  3. A Celebration for Gompers

    bethin replied to Jolie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    txspadequeen, I was waiting for that gray box to load before I realized it was your avatar! Where'd you get it? I want

  4. A Celebration for Gompers

    bethin replied to Jolie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congratulations Gompers! I am so unbelievably happy that you have this chance after being told you'd never conceive. This baby is your miracle. I don't need to tell you to treat him/her as one,...

  5. Sitters, give 'em a break!

    bethin replied to anonymurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm presuming you don't mean all aides? We don't hire sitters where I work but even if we did you better believe they would not be getting breaks q2h. I went 10 hours before I realized I had to pee...

  6. What CNAs need to tell the nurse

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

    Thanks. I needed that little boost. Now, what else do CNA's need to tell nurses? I'm all ears (or eyes in this

  7. Elective Primary C/S

    bethin replied to Gem97's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You've got to be kidding me. Why not take the soon to be mom for a stroll down to the NICU and see what pre-term babies look like and the problems that can arise from an early delivery? A dr....

  8. Well, if you want MY advice you should get your RN

    bethin replied to nursesaideBen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :yeahthat: I could only get student loans after I reduced my hours and didn't take that second job. I work as a CNA and according to the government I'm just too darn rich. Gee, that's why I'm still...

  9. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    bethin replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. The OP stated that this nurse grew up in a small, white town. I grew up (and still live in) a small, 99% white town. I was raised that you treat everyone the same and that racism is not an...

  10. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    bethin replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about others, but where I work patient swapping only occurs if it's a family member, an ex, etc. Once a pt was swapped because he only spoke Spanish and the nurse spoke fluent Spanish....

  11. Well, if you want MY advice you should get your RN

    bethin replied to nursesaideBen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Next time reply "if I wanted advice, I'd ask for it and I'd ask for it from a nurse." People like this really frost my

  12. seen from the other side of the bed- what's the best way to communicate this?

    bethin replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't write a letter, I'd demand to speak to the president, chief of surgery, etc. Would the board meetings be an avenue to explore? I know (at least where I work) that they're closed to...

  13. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    bethin replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    You're exactly right Tweety. For all we know he's a third generation American who just happens to be Muslim. There are other terrorists besides Muslims. Anyone can be a terrorist. Think about white...

  14. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    bethin replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I know walking into nursing that there may come a time when I will have to help someone that I don't like - ex: rapists, murderers, child molesters, etc. But I know that nursing involves taking care...

  15. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    bethin replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I watched "Combat ER" on CNN a few weeks ago. The AMERICAN doctors and nurses stated that they "treat ANYONE that walks through the door, friend or foe." So why could this nurse not take a cue from...

  16. House - Is this what nurses do?

    bethin replied to MT RN's topic in General Nursing

    Why don't we pitch a show about nurses to the networks? It would be comedy/drama. Some of what we see is quite serious but yet some of it is hilarious. I've racked my brain and I cannot think of one...

  17. LPN's is this true?

    bethin replied to CantWait2Nurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I know the LPN's that work with me make between $12-$15/hour but that's in a rural hospital in southeast Indiana. You could make more in a LTC facility or a larger city. RN's where I work start out...

  18. Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

    bethin replied to walla189's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, bad idea. I had a nurse who asked me to push Lasix. She would be on the other side of the curtain if there were any problems. I DID NOT DO IT! I am not getting paid 10 bucks an hour to push...

  19. Any advice for someone returning to (hospital) nursing?

    bethin replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Jack Daniels? I prefer vodka put in a water bottle. People think you're drinking alot of water and you're happy, but in reality........ Bearing in mind I'm just an aide here is some advice: Don't...

  20. The evil reign of PowerPoint Lectures

    bethin replied to agoodusername's topic in General Students

    I hate pp. Why even bother going to class if the professor emails you the pp lectures and then reads straight from them during class? I had one like this. No blanks, just notes and he read directly...

  21. You'll never make it in California

    bethin replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    I hear the same thing from my co workers. I live in Indiana and living here is cheap. They say living in California is expensive (duh!) and that I won't be able to afford it. I reminded them that...

  22. Middle and maiden name, what is the difference?

    bethin replied to aspen2010's topic in International Nursing

    Concerning your two first names: when people say your name, do they same them together? Example: Mary Ann would be a first name, not a first and middle IF she goes by Mary Ann. If you go by your two...

  23. Middle and maiden name, what is the difference?

    bethin replied to aspen2010's topic in International Nursing

    Don't be emabarrassed. Maiden name is your last name before you were married. If you're not married you don't need to fill in this part. Middle name is completely different from maiden. Middle...

  24. you might be from ohio if:

    bethin replied to mcmike55's topic in Ohio Nursing

    When you're driving on the interstate in another state and other drivers are treating you like you have "student driver" plastered on your

  25. Apts near Marian College

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Thanks to all for the suggestions. I found two places: both on Meridian street, one across from Channel 6 news, and the other near the Children's Museum. I've looked at both and can't decide so I'm...