gloria1234

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1. Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

   gloria1234 replied to Brian's topic in COVID

   so........let me understand this......having a license is a privilege...........so what does that have to do with trying to force HCW into getting the flu shot.........so,that gives the goverment,federal,state.......the right to force us to take a va...

2. How often should someone get a TB test?

   gloria1234 replied to Nurse Kel's topic in General Nursing

   What do you think about getting a tb skin test every 3 months? This hospital I have just started, give there ER a tb skin test every 3 months. I think it crazy! Knowing what's in it .

3. Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

   gloria1234 replied to Brian's topic in COVID

   I have been in the field for 30 years........I have never seen anything like this before........I will quit any job, any time, if I would be force to take something I don't want. This new hospital I just started in NC......Makes the ER staff have a P...

4. TB testing

   gloria1234 replied to CNAmonica65's topic in CNA/MA

   I have been in the field for 30 years......working in the ER..........this new hospital I started out in.....requires tb skin test every 3 months.......is it safe to do this that often?

5. TB- PPD Skin Test Question

   gloria1234 replied to Starfish1's topic in Student Assist

   I have a question..........I just started at a new hospital here in NC......I will be working in the ER.........They give TB skin test every 3 months......I have never heard of this before!! I have worked in many ERs, some do twice a year and some do...

6. Do you get a break?

   gloria1234 replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California

   Can someone tell me......I was told that the hospital I work for has pemission by the state of NC......that working in the ER, they don't have to give you lunch or breaks.....that labor laws don't apply to ER's...that they can make you work the whole...

7. Working while sick- what do you think?

   gloria1234 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

   I agree, you should not go to work sick! However, where I work,in the ER. We are only allow 3 sick days a year....and if you come to work sick and leave before 1pm or 1am , it counts as an absent........and if you leave after 1pm or 1am its counts as...

8. Anyone have a nursing supervisor require you to work while sick?

   gloria1234 replied to NurseJennDenn's topic in General Nursing

   Our hospital only allows 3 sick days a year.......get this........I had a allergy reaction to some medication I was taking while working. I was sent home around 10pm, it was counted as an absent....thats right! if you leave before 1p or 1a, depending...

9. Sexual Harassment?

   gloria1234 replied to diane227's topic in Relations

   Who can feel sorry for him! because he is from a different culture? Now your saying........he's misunderstood! What! In Nigera, they run after married women? LOL He knows the rules.........but, his co-worker said it!.......He's a women chaser"! He go...

10. Does CNA training prepare you for nursing school?

    gloria1234 replied to gkbroaro's topic in CNA/MA

    No CNA training does not prepare you for nursing school..............but it will help you once you become a nurse......because, A CNA knows the basic skills.....making beds....vitals,etc. and they don't teach that in school.....I can't tell you how m...

11. Shocked by What Nursing Really Is!!

    gloria1234 replied to kendra1978's topic in General Nursing

    You got that Right! I have been in the field for almost 30 years......Computer charting is no better! Still too much doc. on the screen.......And its like that no matter where you go in the hospital........The stress level is very high in this field....

12. Sexual Harassment?

    gloria1234 replied to diane227's topic in Relations

    First of all......that violates HIPPA, by this CNA giving any information to a family member on the phone or in person about a patient in the hospital, Even if they are friends....The wife should be calling the nurse on his case for information. I th...

13. I can't get a hospital job!

    gloria1234 replied to gonzo1224's topic in General Nursing

    Good for You!!

14. drinks at the nurses station

    gloria1234 replied to gamegirlkimmy's topic in Management

    Oh!! We have sent it to the top management here and like I said all the doctors agree with us and think this isn't right at all[as they drink in front of us and do NOTHING to help]! Got us nowhere. I have worked in many hospitals, and drinking at the...

15. Did I handle this the right way with my coworker?

    gloria1234 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are doing the right thing. Stand your ground with her! I use to work in a very tough trauma hospital. We had CNAs like this all over the place. I stood my ground, even took it to the managers. You see, I am the type of worker that will he...