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  1. Stupid Nurse Trick... Don't try this at home... or work!

    bethin replied to TXRN02's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was cleaning out my purse during my lunch break and came upon my mace in the bottom of my purse. I very carefully put it on the table when I noticed it was dusty (it's in a leather case with a flap...

  2. Night time fun

    bethin replied to HannasMom's topic in General Nursing

    I've always been a night owl. If I fall asleep before 11pm it's because I'm sick. When I did nights I'd stay up until 0600 on my nights off. I got so much accomplished. I cleaned, watched TV, did...

  3. Drug seeker t-shirt?

    bethin replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I love this website!!! I especially love the anti-Bush t-shirts. Got the one that said "Stop throwing the Constitution in my face! It's just a God****** piece of paper!" Will have to work up the...

  4. Ethics Violation-Would you remain silent or challenge the system?

    bethin replied to MissJanelle904's topic in General Nursing

    How is making a med error comparable to cheating? A med error can occur for a number of reasons: unable to read MD's handwriting, putting wrong info in computer, pharmacy mistake, etc. Falsifying...

  5. Information about Marian College

    bethin replied to r010127's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I have heard nothing but positive remarks about the clinicals there, all coming from RN's who went there. What's your

  6. Let's Appreciate our CNA'S

    bethin replied to RNKay31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a CNA, I had to do a double take when I read the title. Rarely, in my job now, do nurses appreciate our work. Work and patient care goes much more smoothly when everyone works together and there...

  7. Anyone sick of working weekends????

    bethin replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    I work EVERY weekend, 12 hour shifts. It bothered me at first but now I don't think about what my family and friends are doing. My best friend is also a nurse so we have no problems getting together...

  8. Health Questionaire

    bethin replied to madwife2002's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've been right all along. Thank God!! So, why am I still overweight?

  9. nurse & dr affair, what should I do?

    bethin replied to sandee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I presume they are having sex, kissing, etc. outside the hospital? If they are, then stay out of it. Pretend you don't know. You are not obligated to the dr's wife to say anything. Chances are,...

  10. Gave my heart away again. (long)

    bethin replied to km5v6r's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    During his short life you (and other nurses) provided him with the love and caring he deserved. He probably saw you as his surrogate mom and that's why you feel so horrible. I bet he made you smile...

  11. Do you feel valued in your current nursing position?

    bethin replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    No. Most definitely not. In the hospital where I currently work, nurses think aides know nothing and deserve nothing. Just last weekend, not 30 seconds after I walk in the door at beginning of...

  12. Cold weather causing pneumonia? *vent*

    bethin replied to wannabesedated's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure we don't share the same family? No, it does not give you pneumonia. If that was the case no one would be going outside when it was cold. The streets would be deserted. My grandma makes...

  13. Do I Have the Right NOT to Be Weighed?

    bethin replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I think some people are forgetting patient rights. The pt has the right to refuse if they are aware of the risks, which I'm sure the OP does. It isn't a check up for a nutrition appt, she isn't...

  14. "Nurses are not professionals"

    bethin replied to wannabesedated's topic in General Nursing

    AshleyDawn, I emailed the editor. Let me know if my letter prints, full of sarcastic remarks and ends in ...."smiling represses the gag reflux, but don't smile Mr Ball when you're cleaning up...

  15. any nurses fighting for their license with BON?

    bethin replied to aainme's topic in General Nursing

    Unethical and illegal. It is illegal for anyone but the witness to rewrite statements and it's even worse that they are trying to get them to sign it! Get a lawyer! Keep records of everything. Let...

  16. CAN you believe this! - Bad Portrayal of nurses in my local paper

    bethin replied to purseOnalityRN's topic in General Nursing

    My reply: Well, Mr or Ms Ball, the next time your loved one needs to go to the bathroom, you do it. I'm much too busy polishing my nails and keeping a chair warm for the next shift. After all,...

  17. Intake and Output - Question about Intake?

    bethin replied to PBAJS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We also include on intake soups such as tomato or cream of chicken. Also, we include creamers for

  18. Intake and Output - Question about Intake?

    bethin replied to PBAJS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not included. If it doesn't melt at room temperature then it's not a

  19. How about a thread for baby names you liked?

    bethin replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Girls: Addison, Madelyn, Grace, Sarah, Ava, Evelyn Boys: Matthew, Jack, Kyle, Thomas, Max And if I name my son Matthew, he goes by Matthew and if I name my girl Madelyn, she goes by that. My parents...

  20. Medical Workers wearing scrubs to and from work, outside the Hospital, etc..

    bethin replied to Galvatron1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm guilty. I wear them if I do errands after work. With living 12 miles from the nearest town and gas at $2.50 in our area it's a waste of money not to do the basic shopping while I'm in town....

  21. Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    bethin replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    To people who complain they can't sleep: "This isn't the Maui Hilton. Get a new travel agent." When pts ask me how I'm doing: I flatly tell them "I'm here, aren't

  22. Adn's Who Don't Care

    bethin replied to nursing4me23's topic in General Nursing

    I will be doing an associates program. I will most likely go back for a bachelor's but not because I want to be a nurse manager. My plan is to go to law school and I've learned that while you can...

  23. When do you call in?

    bethin replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    Did that once - not planned. I was on hold, waiting for the nursing supervisor. While on hold, I HAD to puke so I run for the bathroom. In the middle of puking she picks up. My mouth was too full...

  24. Question regarding narcotic addiction

    bethin posted a topic in Pain Management

    The nurses and aides have been arguing for some time about addiction. A nursing student told a nurse that a patient cannot get addicted to narcotics IF they only take the medication when they are in...

  25. Question regarding narcotic addiction

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in Pain Management

    Do you think that others are jealous? Do you think that they think we enjoy taking our pain meds so we can get high and they want to join in the fun? It's crossed my mind. It's the only reason I...