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  1. You'd think I was applying to CIA! Background checks

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Do you mean previous owners or roommates, children,

  2. You'd think I was applying to CIA! Background checks

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

  3. How do you feel about paying for parking?

    bethin replied to ICUUCME's topic in General Nursing

    I would complain. I'm not a big complainer when it comes to work, but your post really burned me up. No way would I walk through an unsafe neighborhood while the docs got a van to haul them back and...

  4. homeless pt's?

    bethin replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    You don't sound cold hearted at all. It sounds as if your ED is trying it's best to help people. Volunteering? Buying extra food for the food bank? That's far from cold hearted. I don't...

  5. homeless pt's?

    bethin replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    Exactly. I was trying to explain that but I guess it didn't come out

  6. Unsafe situations...Your thoughts please

    bethin replied to NurseBenz's topic in Home Health

    I would have done exactly what you did. It's not fair to you or the patient to walk in there 'blind'. I'm also not comfortable going by what the pt. says should be

  7. homeless pt's?

    bethin replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    Not all get help and once they do it can take years before they can "move onward". And that comes from personal experience. On the bright side we do agree on one thing: life is priceless. I...

  8. homeless pt's?

    bethin replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    Who gets to decide who is the fittest? Please don't tell me natural selection. We are ALL here for a purpose no matter our disabilities or illnesses. What would you do if you had a child with a...

  9. homeless pt's?

    bethin replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    I'd ask you something but I have a feeling I already know the answer. What if your father molested you? Of course, you'd feel pretty crappy about yourself. What if you told your mother and she...

  10. homeless pt's?

    bethin replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    What do you think of the "working homeless"?? Believe it or not it's a problem. I can think of LOTS of people who try their hardest to make ends meet and it doesn't happen. One parent works a min....

  11. FABULOUS preceptor!!!

    bethin replied to chickdude1's topic in General Nursing

    That is the true definition. I'm so glad that you had so many great experiences. Now, when you're a nurse with students you know how to treat your

  12. Feeling guilty about poor practice

    bethin replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you for noticing this. From your post you sound like a caring nurse who wants realizes past mistakes. I'm a CNA. I rec'd my certification from a LTC facility. When I went to work in a...

  13. I can't stop crying... need encouragement...

    bethin replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's easy to criticize and pass judgement when you're not looking at the person's face. I'm sure we've all said "this is what I would do" but you don't know what you'll do until you're in that...

  14. I can't stop crying... need encouragement...

    bethin replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Amen. Could we please get off the computer subject??? That wasn't the OP's problem to begin with. Her problem is that she passed stressed last week! If any certain members came near me with a needle...

  15. How stupid & crazy can I be???

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

    I commend you for keeping it together! No, you're neither stupid or crazy. You were incredibly lucky though. I procrastinate about procrastinating. Some people study a bit each night. I've never...

  16. occurence policy unfair

    bethin replied to ruggerredhead's topic in General Nursing

    File for FMLA. I have an open one which means I can call in whenever I want and they can't do a darn thing about it. I have Crohn's and ulcerative colitis and my job has been aware of this and...

  17. Please help me understand/Domestic Violence Question

    bethin replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    You took the words right out of my mouth. I was always the "sweet little girl" in school. I was neither popular nor unpopular. I was friends with everybody and tried not to look down on others. I...

  18. I can't stop crying... need encouragement...

    bethin replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Are you supposed to be God or something? Oh, sweetie, I'd be overwhelmed too with that

  19. I can't stop crying... need encouragement...

    bethin replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    156 residents? OMG! Even with 5 LPN's that's alot of responsibility. I'm a CNA so I can't imagine the stress and responsibility nurse's have. I'm sorry you're having such a crappy night. It's...

  20. Your dying wishes?

    bethin replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    No way on God's green earth would I EVER go to a LTC facility. I did my nurse aid classes there and got out of there ASAP. I won't allow my parents to go there when the time comes. There isn't...

  21. Please help me understand/Domestic Violence Question

    bethin replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, the "hand in oven" is just too simple of an analogy. You're humiliated when the abuse happens and then you're humiliated again when you go to the ER, have pics taken, etc. And then everyone...

  22. Please help me understand/Domestic Violence Question

    bethin replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    I've been in therapy for years--and taking meds. I'm the most stubborn, hard headed person you may ever meet. Because of that I won't allow myself to forget. I want to but sometimes I'm doing...

  23. Please help me understand/Domestic Violence Question

    bethin replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    Your right, you can't understand something you haven't experienced. I was 17 and went on ONE date with a guy. That date turned into 2 years of abuse. Since I was a minor when it started, living with...

  24. Frustrated with neighbors

    bethin replied to TypicalFish's topic in General Nursing

    I hate these situations. My mantra to those who ask for medical advice: "I'm not even a nurse, let alone a doctor." I'm a CNA and student and my grandma knows this, but she continues to wake me up...

  25. Shift Report

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

    If this nurse is one of those who wants just what happened during your shift or wants everything, why can't she just ask nicely? Why can't she say, "could you please be more detailed" or "I just want...