Bernarma12

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1. Accidentally told my coworker what I make, BIG ISSUES NOW

   Bernarma12 replied to newrn93's topic in Relations

   I'm really sorry you came here for advice and received so much negative, talking down to!! I have observed this as well in other posts I have read on this site. I can understand how it could slip out... We ALL have let things slip or had things come...

2. Accidentally told my coworker what I make, BIG ISSUES NOW

   Bernarma12 replied to newrn93's topic in Relations

   That was helpful... Chastising her was really uncalled for!

3. "I have a PhD, I know more than you do!"

   Bernarma12 replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry... Not comprehending the analogy. But thanks. As an infection Control nurse for 15 of my 40 years... Suggesting someone use soap and water for an obviously minor cut over saline... Does not take a Ph.D. Juat not getting it... But again, I woul...

4. "I have a PhD, I know more than you do!"

   Bernarma12 replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

   I call Many physicians by their first name because it's their preference. I can't imagine calling a friend Doctor... Unless it's somewhat in jest. And I also can't imagine any of them saying, "I know more than you"

5. Do lpns give vaccinations?

   Bernarma12 replied to naomifain's topic in LPN/LVN

   In my state, LPNs mainly work in a clinic setting and not hospitals so yes one would be giving vaccines! Nurses aides do not unless of course you are working in a home care area for a company who has nurses who delegate to the caregivers to provide m...

6. "I have a PhD, I know more than you do!"

   Bernarma12 replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

   It's nice to see that you still recognize how to help others... Obviously... By many of the comments below... You are one of the few who realize that you are in a helping profession! To the one comment "Less aggravation for me"....but we are in the h...

7. Frequent Falls

   Bernarma12 replied to Zee_RN's topic in Hospice

   I am looking for policy regarding falls in the hospice patient population Thanks in advance