lilbearzmom

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1. I feel so dumb... I got flustered - about a patient in respiratory distress

   lilbearzmom replied to LalaJJB's topic in Emergency

   Definitely needed a RT consult. I'm wondering why one wasn't called if you were confused about what to do with a patient who was SOB with her other clinical presentations. She needed to be put on NIPPV- BiPAP stat. Good luck!

2. If I hear this/see this one more time, I'm gonna scream!

   lilbearzmom replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

   I am an RT student. One of the prerequisites we have to take is a nurse aide course. I would totally have helped with that patient. When I am on the floor, if the nurses need something as simple as that, I'd be happy to. Just wanted to assure you...

3. Dream job if you weren't an RN

   lilbearzmom replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

   This is crazy, but my dream job would be to be a Broadway actress, preferably musicals. In this fantasy I am hugely successful, but I wouldn't transition to TV/movies ala Hugh Jackman, Kristin Chenoweth, Lea Michele, etc. I would stay in the theatr...

4. Anti-CRNA website= such B.S.!!!!

   lilbearzmom replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in CRNA

   When I had a c-sec with my son, I was attended by the most wonderful, caring individual...who happened to be a CRNA. Just had to say it.

5. COLUMBUS,OH NURSES!I NEED HELP!!!!(new grad)

   lilbearzmom replied to leaBSN's topic in Ohio

   I am not a nurse (I am an STNA in a Respiratory Care program), but I do know that OSU will probably be hiring fast and furious in the next few years because of the ginormous new addition. It's not peds, though. I think part of it is a lot of additi...

6. Funny things your residents have said/done...

   lilbearzmom replied to SnowbirdinFL's topic in CNA/MA

   I work in a "Rehab" center- so we have many kinds of residents. Some are demented, and don't belong there, but I digress... The recent funny thing that happened was that we have two demented LOLs who share a room. One of them is always thinking the...

7. What grosses you out?

   lilbearzmom posted a topic in CNA/MA

   We all know it takes a strong constitution to handle the "messes" that CNAs deal with. Very little actually grosses me out, poop included. However, it's dealing with mouthcare and dentures that gives me the heebies and makes me want to gag at times...

8. Strange question / Vent thread.

   lilbearzmom replied to Starletta's topic in CNA/MA

   Exactly what do you mean by "restraints"? There are levels. Was she just holding her hands out of the way, or did she tie them? I'm confused.

9. I can't get a job.

   lilbearzmom replied to on eagles wings's topic in CNA/MA

   I think you shouldn't count on only applying facelessly online and expecting/wating for a call back. Be more proactive. Either call to speak to the hiring manager or better yet walk in and ask to speak to them in person. I did that (went in and fi...

10. Why do night shift nurses get paid more when day shift clearly does MORE work?

    lilbearzmom replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Relations

    And you know this because???? If you have never worked night shift, don't presume to know what they do or do not do. I am not a nurse, but i work with nurses on the night shift, and they NEVER take their measly 30 minute lunches because they can't ev...

11. I need advice!

    lilbearzmom replied to purpleandgoldblood's topic in Emergency

    Well, confidence is not a problem for you....

12. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    lilbearzmom replied to ICor9:24's topic in CNA/MA

    As a new STNA, this is what I would like to say: To residents (some, not all): YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY PERSON I HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF. Please stop trying to monopolize all of my time with your petty cra*!!!! To management: We would really like to follow ...

13. overqualified/cna job?

    lilbearzmom replied to deetrain's topic in CNA/MA

    I have a BA in History and am working as a STNA/CNA. It's a means to an end for me. I get to work in a related field while persuing an AAS in Respiratory Care. I agree with one PP- sometimes they just want someone with a pulse and a CNA license. ...

14. Being trained by CNA to do procedures

    lilbearzmom replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    It's an enema, not an IV! You might be shocked to know the things that CNAs know that you don't.

15. 4th night on the job and I cried all the way home

    lilbearzmom replied to lilbearzmom's topic in CNA/MA

    Thanks for all of the encouraging responses. I know now why the turn over rate is so high. LOL But I am no quitter. Taking care of people is my new career, so I've got to stick it out and learn as much as I can.