beckysue920

beckysue920

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  1. Seriously?!?! You gotta be kidding me!

    beckysue920 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    Calivianya, you were his angel. I got misty when I read your post. Thank you for taking such good care of

  2. Seriously?!?! You gotta be kidding me!

    beckysue920 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    On a med-surg floor..."I didn't get my peanut butter balls!" Translated, after much consternation = phenobarbital. Did you know that 'hairpiece' actually means herpes? Some chief complaints in an STD...

  3. Call 24/7/365, no back up - is this reasonable?

    beckysue920 replied to Lucky724's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Smart

  4. I didn't become a nurse to feed people's addictions. Do *nurses* have the right to refuse

    beckysue920 replied to Thankgodforativan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    With tongue in cheek...isn't it all about PATIENT

  5. Oh no! Prohibited to Practice Letter

    beckysue920 replied to Nurse Nanobot's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse Nanobot, I am so sorry you have to go through this and ON A Week-end to boot. Did you go into work today? I hope, for your own sake, you did not. Please let us know if you got this...

  6. 50 Random Acts of Kindness for Any Nurse

    beckysue920 replied to NurseHeart&Soul's topic in General Nursing

    My goal each day is to make someone smile or laugh...it makes me feel so good as it seems to make the recipient a bit happier. A good day is when I can bring a smile to even more folks. Someone did...

  7. abusive yelling husband, new baby, not sure what to do

    beckysue920 replied to Noodle28's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Noodle28 has not posted it too long of a time. Is there any way to check on

  8. "Observed" urine drug screen

    beckysue920 replied to thisgirldrums's topic in General Nursing

    When my husband entered the military, all the men had their physicals in one large room, simultaneously. They were naked, had to bend over and "spread (their) cheeks". One lone voice was...

  9. Verbal Attacks. What should I do?

    beckysue920 replied to Butterfly9839's topic in Home Health

    More power to you for getting out of that situation! My concern is the 5 month old who is in a co-sleeping situation. Hope the baby doesn't die from suffocation, which is a MAJOR happenstance and...

  10. Nasty Coworkers should i stay or should I go?

    beckysue920 replied to enfermeratobe's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry you are having to deal with such terrible human beings! Before you go, just once, in front of everyone within earshot, tell the person who is dissing you that YOU DO NOT APPRECIATE...

  11. Is this worth filing an appeal for? PLEASE HELP.

    beckysue920 replied to Squidney's topic in General Students

    Squidney, most definitely file the appeal!! What do you have to lose? In the meantime, you will get the experience of filing an appeal and MAYBE, some others who have more say, may side for you!!...

  12. White Leather Shoes for Nursing School

    beckysue920 replied to atrrlrva's topic in General Students

    Just don't spill urine on them...they turn BLACK. Been there done that and there is no coming

  13. I am Getting Vocationally Rehabilitated!

    beckysue920 replied to NotYourMamasRN's topic in General Nursing

    What an uplifting post! I am happy for you and wish you only the best. It sounds as though you have travelled a difficult road with a respite in site. Take

  14. Is this ethical?

    beckysue920 replied to pumpkinspice's topic in General Nursing

    ​For me, personally, this would be abuse! Is the POA a sadist who gets off on controlling this little

  15. Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

    beckysue920 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    ​Porcelain denture cups which had to be autoclaved. Plasticized stool specimen containers that had to be hand carried to the lab. (As an aside, a co-worker and I both had to obtain specs...

  16. Returning to L&D after miscarriage

    beckysue920 replied to mamagui's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Mamagui, I am so sorry for your loss, one never gets over a miscarriage, as I read your post it brought back memories of my own miscarriage. But you know...that's okay. Elvish had some excellent...

  17. Clinic on wheels RN

    beckysue920 replied to ColdHandsWarmHeart's topic in General Nursing

    I almost blew my soda out of my nose when you explained TIA!! With that being said, I have never boarded a mobile STD bus, however I have worked in a community which has a similar set-up. My guess...

  18. nurse call response times in Ontario hospitals

    beckysue920 replied to fizzydrinks's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Fizzydrinks, my heart goes out to your dad, and your entire family. I have been following your posts. I am sorry you all have to go through this. It sounds as though your Mom is coming to grips...

  19. Sleeping at work

    beckysue920 replied to zynnnie's topic in General Nursing

    Pardon my paranoia, but it sounds like the charge nurse (?and others?) had a target on your back. So sorry you were terminated and I hope you find another job that you like just as well, if not...

  20. Lifestyle

    beckysue920 replied to gigi_rn's topic in Nursing Career

    I say...kick him to the curb!!! You deserve better, get a great attorney and move on to a better life. Get some counselling BEFORE committing to a new relationship and hopefully you will...

  21. Mandated HPV Vaccinations?

    beckysue920 replied to halohg's topic in School

    offlabel, HPV is transmitted by skin to skin contact. From what I've read, about 65% -80% of the people who come in contact with an infected person will get the virus, it depends on the recipient's...

  22. Mandated HPV Vaccinations?

    beckysue920 replied to halohg's topic in School

  23. Retired Cop - Starting a new chapter in life as a nurse

    beckysue920 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Retired Cop, I have no suggestions, I just feel the need to let you know that you amaze me. Pulling yourself up by your boot straps, tenaciously going forward to get a nursing education after going...

  24. Mandated HPV Vaccinations?

    beckysue920 replied to halohg's topic in School

    This post really interested me, thus with a search, I found SNOPES that says the American College of Pediatricians'(ACP) claim is False. It went on to say that the organization is very small, one...

  25. What would you do about this issue?

    beckysue920 replied to NurseK32190's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What would happen if you gave her absolutely NO assignments? When she comes on duty tell her she has to sit in the station, out of the way, but visible...kind of a "time-out" chair. Let her know that...