RevBKPrince

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1. nurse to patient ratio laws ohio

   RevBKPrince replied to nursecompassion's topic in Ohio

   From what I've learned with the NAR and various research sources, as well as my training as a CNA, we were told, and I have found, that there is a legal maximum of 15 patients per aide -- I'm not sure of what the regulations are regarding LPN/RN's in...

2. Any advice???

   RevBKPrince replied to RevBKPrince's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks so very much. I'm in Ohio -- I've filed the FAFSA for aid. . . but, they're still doing whatever it is that they do. . . . I think, in order to go to the RN Program at the Columbus State I have to have biology, chemistry, and patient care te...

3. Any advice???

   RevBKPrince posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'd like to start LPN training this fall, and then go into RN+ I'm worried about two things. . . . 1. Are there any LPN programs that would begin in the Fall that I could get aid for? 2. What is on the NET? What do I need to study? I'm dyslexic -...

4. nurse to patient ratio laws ohio

   RevBKPrince replied to nursecompassion's topic in Ohio

   I totally understand how you feel. The ratio is just ridiculous. . . . We can't properly provide care for all of these patients -- it's difficult on night shift -- but it's even harder on days. I've worked ALZ with up to 18 residents on day shift....

5. nurse to patient ratio laws ohio

   RevBKPrince replied to nursecompassion's topic in Ohio

   I"m not sure what the legal limit is for nurses, but in an LTC facility, I've seen LPN's with as many as 25+ patients at a time. CNA/STNA's are legally not supposed to have mor than 15 patients. . . which means they try to keep us under 17 on any gi...

6. Need Help With Nurse-patient Ratio Legislation - You Can Make A Difference!!!

   RevBKPrince replied to autimom4ever's topic in Activism

   I would LOVE to work with you. I am a meticulous documenter -- as I've been accused of neglect several times. . . but I'm not neglecting my patients, as a matter of fact, I run myself ragged, stay on my lunch break, and stay after my shift to make s...

7. EMS-what's their problem?

   RevBKPrince replied to sleep deprived's topic in General Nursing

   I've never met an EMT that I didn't like. . . we're ALL in the healthcare field, and we ALL have EXTREMELY stressful jobs. . . when I encounter a Nurse, an EMT, a Physician, whatever. . . I always stop and think -- no matter what is said, no matter...

8. Do you believe in the power of prayer, do you pray?

   RevBKPrince replied to CEN35's topic in General Nursing

   I'm an interfaith minister, so. . .I believe in the power of prayer, but not just to the Christian God, to any God. . . because more than physical, it's psychological. . . I've seen it help.

9. A, B or C?

   RevBKPrince replied to mrs.tlc's topic in General Nursing

   I had one heck of a run-in with HIV/AIDS. . . I was in school, medical technology, and I was doing a blood draw on a patient, and somehow managed to poke myself with the needle. . . his HIV test was + so I got the rapid HIV test. . . it was - but my ...

10. are you on anti-depressants?

    RevBKPrince replied to 1996RN's topic in General Nursing

    I"ve been on antidepressants, antimanics, mood stabalizers, paxil, prozac, wellbutrin, lithium, depakote. . .

11. Need Help With Nurse-patient Ratio Legislation - You Can Make A Difference!!!

    RevBKPrince replied to autimom4ever's topic in Activism

    Ok, but is anybody going to do anything about STNA/CNA to patient ratios? It's AWFULLY difficult to give the best care to patients when you have 15-18 during a day shift, as an STNA, and are required to bathe each resident daily, dress them, feed th...

12. nurse to patient ratio laws ohio

    RevBKPrince replied to nursecompassion's topic in Ohio

    I'm a CNA in an LTC Facility ( was, until they terminated me. . . I injured myself taking care of a patient, and missed several days of work ) As a CNA in LTC. . . on 7a-7p shift, I have seen it common to have 12-18 residents, and we're required to g...

13. Patient Care Assistants

    RevBKPrince replied to Linda B.'s topic in Ohio

    I think that the regulations of PCA/PCT/STNA in Hospitals would depend upon each individual facility. The variation on skills performed is as wide as the number of training programs. As an STNA, I have looked into several different PCA programs, so...