I work at Sinai and I'm so happy that some of you guys got hired. Imwas getting depressed reading about how hard new grads were finding the job market. Yup you get paid for everyday of in class...
Girlygirl69 replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing
I should have been clearer. My sister in law told my nephew she was a nurse, not like a nurse. When I asked her about it she said, "well I told him I'm a nurse because RN and NA, same thing". I didn't...
Girlygirl69 replied to eyeball's topic in Critical Care
You're never too old. Unless you can't physically stand for a shift, you're never too old. The great thing with nursing is that the physical aspect is rough but you have other nurses and aides who can...
I was watching the David Letterman show and actress Minka Kelly stated that she was a scrub nurse. I'm like yeah, go girl. Then I look it up on the Internet then combine her statement that a scrub...
Girlygirl69 replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I posted a topic similar to this a few days ago and I got chewed out for being a nurse who thinks she is above patient care. Maybe I explained myself all wrong but you guys are stating my point...
Girlygirl69 replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing
I think I'm so used to hearing comments like this that it doesn't affect me anymore. My coworkers and I joked about how I was such an incompetent nurse because I don't speak polish, German, and...
This happened awhile back. I was caring for a patient, had to use the translator phone because of the language barrier. After telling the patient all of the meds she would receive, asking about pain,...
Girlygirl69 replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC
How you handle this depends on what you're equipped to deal with. Are you comfortable with confrontation and possible animosity? If so, speak to the nurse or manager about your concerns. If you're...
You know what I value experience. I'm getting my experience before starting school, but you know what I give credit to any nurse who wants to further their education and as soon as possible. If a CRNA...
Girlygirl69 replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing
Pixie120, thats great that you work with a cna who wants to learn other tasks to help around the unit, but where I work we already have a social worker, a central supply man, and a housekeeper. This...
Girlygirl69 replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC
As I've learned from previous replies on AN.com in regards to lazy or incompetent RN's....." stop complaining and do do your job, you're the nurse so do it yourself. Imma super nurse so I wash all of...