itsybitsy

itsybitsy

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  1. CON withholding proof of graduation!!!!

    itsybitsy replied to KelERnurse's topic in General Students

    I don't see how they can make students do further "required" coursework after graduation. If you graduated, you graduated... As in you have the degree whether or not you pass NCLEX. Plus, even if you...

  2. Would you be content if you worked your current job/specialty for the rest of your career?

    itsybitsy replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    NICU speciality? Yes. Bedside RN Role? No. - However, if I could find a hospital with split NICU's of critical vs. feeder growers where I could ONLY work critical, it would really make me think twice...

  3. Switching specialties

    itsybitsy replied to BlueBoxSearcher's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think your family will care what you decide to do as long as you are happy and succeed in what you want to do. I wanted pediatric oncology in the beginning of nursing school; after one...

  4. Bumped from NICU?

    itsybitsy replied to Lady_Leijing's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree with the general consensus that the unit wasn't doing you much justice by first, giving only 8 weeks orientation, in which who knows how much experience you really got during those weeks....

  5. Flush solution for UVC?

    itsybitsy replied to Cfholmes's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use one time use NS pre-filled flushes for both UVC and UAC. However, we will use sodium acetate flushes if the sodium rises too high from frequent flushes. If that's the case, we have a separate...

  6. "the nurse"

    itsybitsy replied to Flare's topic in School

    Do you by chance work at Cracker

  7. Baby positioning. What do you use?

    itsybitsy replied to Lyuba's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    bendy

  8. Whatever happened to going to school to be a nurse?

    itsybitsy replied to indish's topic in General Nursing

    For me, the reason I don't want to do bedside forever, is I feel it really is too hard on my body. Don't get me wrong, I am doing nothing compared to those working on adult units with 300-400lb...

  9. SO BAD at drawing blood, starting IV's??

    itsybitsy replied to Chimio's topic in General Nursing

    Keep on trying. Don't let the nay-sayers get you down. I sucked at IVs when I started, and these were healthy, juicy ones. I would miss, get flustered, and not know how to proceed or I would hit it...

  10. Is this a crime?

    itsybitsy posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I wanted to get some of your thoughts on this situation I see daily. On facebook, I am "friends" with a person I have known since kindergarten, and we went to school together all they way until...

  11. Is this a crime?

    itsybitsy replied to itsybitsy's topic in General Nursing

    Well yes, I understand that. But I'm willing to bet the cast of Grey's Anatomy also don't strut around at Starbucks or a bar in their stage outfits, stethoscopes and all, calling themselves Doctors...

  12. Is this a crime?

    itsybitsy replied to itsybitsy's topic in General Nursing

    Cased closed then! I guess I forgot about the "intent" part of the law... But I truly didn't really think it was that serious, the other thread about nursing being sexualized sparked my memory of...

  13. Is Mother/Baby a good way to get into NICU?

    itsybitsy replied to heathermartin94's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I came from L&D and postpartum and was basically a 'shoe-in' for NICU. I would say mother-baby would be SO much better than med-surg if you're looking to get into NICU. Also, if your hospital is...

  14. New nurse: I get no respect

    itsybitsy replied to Nurse326's topic in Emergency

    There really is a significant difference in, "Go get me all of my supplies!" (No respect and a rude and demanding demeanor) and "Can you get me my supplies?" (Respectfully asked and a polite way to...

  15. New nurse: I get no respect

    itsybitsy replied to Nurse326's topic in Emergency

    I don't... Nobody should have to "work" for respect. Respect should be given to everyone no matter their situation. (Okay, some people don't deserve respect, but they dig their own grave for that...)...

  16. Care plan books..yes or no?

    itsybitsy replied to LaBellaVita's topic in General Students

    No, if its not required, I would save my money. They make you pay enough for books and courses. If I feel like I can't live without it later, then maybe I would think about buying it. But since it is...

  17. Discrimination in the workplace by your boss female, how do you handle it?

    itsybitsy replied to LifeisChange1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    But on a serious note, give it a few more days or weeks and see how it goes. When I first started my new job, I didn't really like the people and thought they were kinda cranky. Now, I really enjoy my...

  18. Discrimination in the workplace by your boss female, how do you handle it?

    itsybitsy replied to LifeisChange1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Stay until the end of your orientation and then quit. The ultimate slap in the face. P.S. The above is not always wrong, but you gotta do what you gotta

  19. Some days.......

    itsybitsy replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    Furthermore, if one phrase (that was not inappropriate) triggered someone to rebuttal in what we have seen, I think it is very apparent that people cannot deal with not having others take into account...

  20. Some days.......

    itsybitsy replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what side you both are on, but I thought it was pretty clear I was making a mockery of what political correctiveness has come too. I thought the response roser made was fine. I was...

  21. Some days.......

    itsybitsy replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    This is a safe space!! You're disrupting it, making people feel violated with your words!

  22. What is with this angry nurse?

    itsybitsy posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ***Some things are specific to the speciality but I want a general nurse reply as it can happened anywhere! Thanks.*** Please tell me I'm not the crazy one! I work have worked in the NICU for about 3...

  23. What is with this angry nurse?

    itsybitsy replied to itsybitsy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you all for the responses of level headed people. My ego is back to it's original form. Hindsight is always 20/20, which is why I'm working on my response game for when nurses attack.

  24. What is with this angry nurse?

    itsybitsy replied to itsybitsy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As I said, I just feel like our reports are different. Different layout, different flow. I just include the age at the beginning instead of in history. And you are surprised as much as I am about the...

  25. What is with this angry nurse?

    itsybitsy replied to itsybitsy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I definitely meant Pass The Loo... Preterm