RNfromMN BSN, RN

RNfromMN has 4 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Developmental Disabilities, LTC.

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1. Scheduling nurses to work as CNAs?

   RNfromMN replied to RNfromMN's topic in Geriatric

   This is 100% what I am saying. My husband works for a bank. I tried to explain to him it's like having the CEO (or a department head or anyone else in management) walk into work for the day & being told they're needed as a teller. You don't know ...

2. Scheduling nurses to work as CNAs?

   RNfromMN replied to RNfromMN's topic in Geriatric

   Just before I had found out about this pregnancy, I was on the verge of accepting a nursing position with another facility. I don't get any benefits through this job, but at least I would still qualify for my 12 weeks unpaid FMLA time once the baby ...

3. Scheduling nurses to work as CNAs?

   RNfromMN replied to RNfromMN's topic in Geriatric

   As a staff nurse that only works weekends & takes care of her 3 small children during the week, I really don't feel it's my place to try & hire nursing staff. And if I knew anyone qualified for a CNA position, I wouldn't exactly feel comfort...

4. Scheduling nurses to work as CNAs?

   RNfromMN replied to RNfromMN's topic in Geriatric

   Yeah, definitely not a volunteer thing. Don't get me wrong - some of the nurses (that started where I work as CNAs) love the change. But even they're getting tired of never being scheduled to work as nurses over and over and over again.

5. Scheduling nurses to work as CNAs?

   RNfromMN replied to RNfromMN's topic in Geriatric

   That's totally how I feel. The doc that wrote my coworkers note didn't believe her that she was being scheduled involuntarily for CNA shifts. I guess he was like, "I don't understand - did you get in trouble for something over there? Are you being ...

6. Scheduling nurses to work as CNAs?

   RNfromMN replied to RNfromMN's topic in Geriatric

   Where supplies are found in each room. How they transfer. Dentures? Depends or pads? How much assistance is needed in dressing. There are 25-30 residents on my floor with new admissions throughout the week - I know these things about some of the...

7. Scheduling nurses to work as CNAs?

   RNfromMN posted a topic in Geriatric

   Wondering what others opinions are on this topic. I'm an RN, been working at the same LTC for 8 years. I'm also 4 months pregnant with my 4th child. For the past 6 months or so, RNs & LPNs have been scheduled to cover CNA shifts due to the wor...

8. feeling stupid

   RNfromMN replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

   Give it a good 6 months until you feel comfortable with your job...best advice a nurse ever gave me.

9. Crazy things pt's do for pain meds.

   RNfromMN replied to eriksoln's topic in Relations

   Wow! All these stories are just nuts! I think I'll just stay in my lil' ole LTC - the most "deceitful" thing I have to deal with there is a 94 y.o. man who's only allowed to have two 1/2 oz of alcohol/day d/t liver disease, yet consistently tells t...

10. Another male idiot, asking stupid questions.....

    RNfromMN replied to wje9516767's topic in General Nursing

    i honestly can't tell if you meant to or not, but i think that you just blatantly insulted the profession i worked very hard to be a part of and am very proud to be a part of.

11. Pleasantly Confused

    RNfromMN replied to debRN0417's topic in Geriatric

    I loooovvvvvee "pleasantly confused." I use it all the time - I'm a new nurse, I haven't really ever thought of the "appropriateness" of the term. I feel when I describe someone as "pleasantly confused" -to a family member or otherwise- I'm saying ...

12. I passed the NCLEX!

    RNfromMN replied to NurseMarla's topic in NCLEX

    No apologies necessary for melodrama - try to hang onto and remember this feeling for as long as you can! Congratulations!

13. how do you take the BP in this scenario?

    RNfromMN replied to mashamontago's topic in Student Assist

    I just treat the knee like an elbow, if that makes any sense, and take it in the calf.

14. please i need your prayers

    RNfromMN replied to tigger2sassy1's topic in General Nursing

    Prayers sent your way - God Bless

15. I Am An R.n.!!

    RNfromMN replied to BlessedRoseRN's topic in NCLEX

    congratulations!!!