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  1. 'White' Crocs??

    bethin replied to ladybugsea's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have the ones with holes, been wearing them for a year, and I have never gotten anyone's body fluids on them. Maybe

  2. 'White' Crocs??

    bethin replied to ladybugsea's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I swear I came across a pair of white Crocs in a nursing catalog. I wish I remembered which one so I could tell you. I wear the pearl ones and I think they look more khaki than gray, but if you are...

  3. Do patients/families that are hostile, rude affect your morale?

    bethin replied to smartynurse's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN!! I can't tell you how many times I have asked a family member to leave so I can bathe a pt. Who really wants to see their grandpa's member? I also hate when I answer a call light, ask the pt...

  4. Do patients/families that are hostile, rude affect your morale?

    bethin replied to smartynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it does. I go home and wonder if I'm picking the right career. Right now I'm choosing between nursing and criminal justice - crime scene investigator. I joke with my mom that the dead don't...

  5. Hospital Positions for CNA's

    bethin replied to scizzerin's topic in General Nursing

    It took my current employer a month before they called me for an interview. Recently, I applied to a hospital in Indy and it took 3 weeks for them to call me. Try calling human resources and...

  6. I didn't get all this education to wipe behinds!

    bethin replied to SeekingNur's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't like the poo, get out of the poo business. I worked night shift this week where there was 20 pts, 3 nurses and me (an aide). Do you honestly believe that I should be turning and cleaning...

  7. Pubic hair

    bethin replied to nurseJLoo's topic in General Nursing

    Just a little too personal. You said she won't be going home. Is there any chance you could get someone who is a cosmetologist or esthescian to come in and do it for her? Marie, we may be in Key West...

  8. What can a RN delegate to a CNA?

    bethin replied to Angelfish1234's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have ended up with CNA's with bad attitudes. I'm a CNA and I jump at the chance to do things other than bed baths. In my state, we do vs, accu checks, d/c foley's and IV's, do SSE and...

  9. Has anyone else lost hair?

    bethin replied to lizzybeth's topic in General Students

    Do you have any conditions or take any meds? I know steroids make my hair fall out in clumps. I've heard that stress can cause it also. I've had pieces of new hair stick up. Luckily, it blends in...

  10. Ever been accused of being an "overcompensator"?

    bethin replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think you are overcompensating. When I think of overcompensaters, I think of brown nosers, suck ups, etc. You don't sound like any of those. You are just trying to be the best you can be...

  11. Domestic Violence Survivor.

    bethin replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I had had my abuser arrested. Next month someone will be toasting another law school graduate. Yep, just what the world needs - an abusive, conniving, sexually abusive lawyer. Please don't...

  12. Male Nursing Forum Reminder

    bethin replied to Brian's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thanks for clearing that up. I had often wanted to post here but thought it was 'men only'. Now I

  13. "Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda"

    bethin replied to Irishgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I feel that way especially after a very busy shift where I don't feel that I gave enough time to each patient. I never used to feel that way but lately I have the same feelings you do. I've been an...

  14. Navy- Info needed!!!!

    bethin replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in Government, Military

    Alright Lt. Dan, now I have some questions for you. I'm an aide right now but plan to graduate with RN when I'm about 28 or 29. Is that too old to join? Also, I have Crohn's which I am not currently...

  15. Hello and Please Help Me!!!!

    bethin replied to alange75's topic in Emergency

    Hi Amy and welcome to Allnurses! :balloons: Sorry, but as an aide I can't offer you much help. But I will say I'm jealous that you're in the Navy overseas. Extremely jealous. That was my plan but...

  16. i feel a rant coming on... things that make me mad!!

    bethin replied to goats'r'us's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I loved your post. The last part made me cry. How could a parent abandon a child???? Even though the child is disabled doesn't mean they don't know who mom and dad are. Makes me angry

  17. Domestic Violence Survivor.

    bethin replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    If you thought you were going to get flamed for it, why did you post it? You have nothing nice to say? Don't say anything at all. Jess, please get into therapy. It will help get those certain words...

  18. So What, I Skipped Class!!

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

    I just had to laugh at this. Then I read everyone else's posts and thought "oh, this is supposed to be serious. Not supposed to laugh." You got lucky. Sometimes you need to play hookey just to...

  19. Sick of Doctor's attitudes

    bethin replied to KAW1962's topic in General Nursing

    The nurses have thought about turning him in. He comes in at midnight to d/c a patient! Who wants to be woken up and told to go home? I will give him credit, this weekend he did come in during...

  20. Lupus

    bethin replied to katheriner's topic in General Nursing

    After reading all these posts I regret cancelling my appt. with the rheumatologist. Now I need to reschedule. I have ulcerative colitis and Crohn's, both autoimmune disorders plus mitral valve...

  21. Sick of Doctor's attitudes

    bethin replied to KAW1962's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know but when you do, let me know. Of course they're overworked and stressed but so are we. Do you think we'd still have a job if we acted like they do???? Had a doc come back to the break...

  22. White Pants Underwear Woes

    bethin replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    Underwear is for support, not to be advertised. For me, when I wear nude underwear with white pants I think it's more obvious than if I was wearing white underwear. Then again, I avoid white pants at...

  23. Highly Irritating!!!!

    bethin replied to Sunshine0425's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went to a well known university and then when I transferred closer to home to the community college I found the books are the same. I don't think cc is any easier than your average university....

  24. Docs and their dirty sharps...

    bethin replied to neneRN's topic in Emergency

    All but one clean up their sharps. The one that doesn't is scary: he almost stuck me with a dirty needle because he was waving it around. Yeesh. He does his job and then leaves. Doesn't dress it...

  25. Personal question: had anyone here had.....

    bethin replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a breast reduction in 2002. By far the best decision I ever made. The surgery itself (for me) lasted 2 hours. I had surgery in the morning and left in the evening. Pain wasn't a factor for...