BeenThere2012

BeenThere2012 ASN, RN

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  1. What's In A Name Badge?

    BeenThere2012 replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I remember as a nursing student 200 years ago, while in the ER, one of the nurses had an alphabet of letters after name..mostly certifications, but degree also. It is not snooty, it is your...

  2. Merry Christmas, Little Angel

    BeenThere2012 replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    Unlikely "we" paid, since they were not able to get public assistance. Likely, the hospital provided services

  3. prescription drug addiction

    BeenThere2012 replied to shedevilprincss's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, yes, and yes. It seems that pendulum swings too far in many cases. I would switch doctors. Or, why not suggest a contract with your doctor? 30 per year certainly shouldn't be cause for...

  4. prescription drug addiction

    BeenThere2012 replied to shedevilprincss's topic in General Nursing

    Yep! Good example of how it begins. Especially for anyone depressed, has high stress/anxiety or in general, an unhappy life...the immediate relief from all these discomforts is difficult to deny....

  5. Merry Christmas, Little Angel

    BeenThere2012 replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    Beautiful...absolutely beautiful story! So amazing that so many pulled together to help this family. Very heart-warming! Thank you for sharing

  6. Making it in the ICU

    BeenThere2012 replied to lollipoplbc's topic in Critical Care

    Re #3...Very well described. I remember the first death of a patient I experienced. Afterwards, I felt as if I should be allowed to go home...kidding, but... it can be so emotional and draining,...

  7. Questions for San Francisco-area Nurses!

    BeenThere2012 replied to Pharaiah's topic in California Nursing

    That would Depend on where you want to go and who has contracts where...Ive worked for Nurses RX, and Integrated Healthcare Solutions. Also, American Mobile is a big company and has contracts all...

  8. Questions for San Francisco-area Nurses!

    BeenThere2012 replied to Pharaiah's topic in California Nursing

    As a traveler, a big portion of your pay is not taxed. You are paid with housing, and salary. Or, you can take a stipend instead of the housing and your housing equivalent will be paid. Last year...

  9. Questions for San Francisco-area Nurses!

    BeenThere2012 replied to Pharaiah's topic in California Nursing

    Working as a travel nurse is a great opportunity to "job shop". If you own a car, you can easily enough commute to work from Oakland/Berkeley to SF and other locations in the East or South Bay....

  10. How do you feel about having other nurses as patients?

    BeenThere2012 replied to purplegal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i tried to erase this. Wrong post.

  11. How do you feel about having other nurses as patients?

    BeenThere2012 replied to purplegal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Anyone interested in a post about being a patient since you have been a

  12. How do you feel about having other nurses as patients?

    BeenThere2012 replied to purplegal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I like taking care of nurses. I try to pamper them as we all know how hard it is to be a patient and we work very hard taking care of others. The other side of the coin is that I have been a...

  13. How do you feel about having other nurses as patients?

    BeenThere2012 replied to purplegal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had similar experiences at a different Kaiser as a Traveler...Floated nearly every shift, in the middle of the shift etc..Also, was told by an ANM that "they heard I had an attitude problem", and...

  14. December 2016 Top 8 Captions Contest - Select $100 Winner

    BeenThere2012 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Hahahahaha! Out

  15. Psych nursing is easy

    BeenThere2012 replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Psychiatric

    Got it! The 24:1 issue would send me

  16. Psych nursing is easy

    BeenThere2012 replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Psychiatric

    In general, as long as I am not forced to work in an unsafe environment, meaning...an impossible work load, chronic short-staffing or the like, where my patients are at serious risk and it all would...

  17. psych is so hard to break into...

    BeenThere2012 replied to heynow1313's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, please do not give up. It may be a bit of struggle down this road, but if this is what your interest is, you will be happy you stuck it out. BTW....Mind you, this was several years ago and I...

  18. psych is so hard to break into...

    BeenThere2012 replied to heynow1313's topic in Psychiatric

    Very nice post! I love it when the allnurses community is supportive, as was your lovely comments. Just

  19. Liquor Licenses for Nursing Homes?

    BeenThere2012 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    I say, why not? Especially in assisted living places. As long as the resident is well enough to tolerate a drink, then why not offer it? The only con I can think of is that it opens up a whole can...

  20. Professional Liability Insurance for Disciplined Nurses

    BeenThere2012 replied to Rickcarter's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, yes, and

  21. Professional Liability Insurance for Disciplined Nurses

    BeenThere2012 replied to Rickcarter's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, it is worth it. In the event your employer is the one causing you

  22. Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

    BeenThere2012 replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

    Modest? Humble? I'm not sure those can be developed...However, one can behave as though they

  23. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    BeenThere2012 replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    I knew someone who's son was named Mister. I'm told this was a traditional name in the south...but never heard it again. Mr. Mister Smith? I don't have a speech

  24. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    BeenThere2012 replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    THANK

  25. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    BeenThere2012 replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    When I worked in a Pediatric clinic and had to call out the names of patients to come in...Many parents who named their kids these , uhhem....unusual and unusually spelled names, they would be...