crazdmomof4

crazdmomof4 specializes in Geriaterics, RN Student.

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1. RN--TO LPN

   crazdmomof4 replied to shynurse's topic in General Nursing

   We are having just the opposite problem where I work. A bunch of new RN's have been hired and there is rumors circulating it has to do with the way our facility is billing medicare for nursing costs (sometimes they get a little creative) so now the D...

2. Ethical dilemma at work?

   crazdmomof4 replied to ok2bme's topic in General Nursing

   There is also the ethical dilemma of saving or preserving the life she is possibly carrying. Can you hesitantly broach the subject with her by being vague? Just to see where her thought process is at? I don't envy you your position. Is she alert enou...

3. I finally scheduled my first exam

   crazdmomof4 replied to nuprospect2's topic in Online Learning

   Don't feel bad, I put mine off until I couldn't stall anymore. I took it today, and was pleasantly surprised. I used studygroup 101 and fundamentals of nursing review by prentice hall, and only had 2 weeks to study ( I am the worlds worst procrastina...

4. Calcium Alginate Rope with silver

   crazdmomof4 replied to RNhbaggenstoss's topic in Wound

   You seem very informed, so I have a question. I normally work in a nursing home, but recently decided to do home wound care. I am an LPN and have experience in the nursing home with wounds, but I am in new uncharted territory. I was given a client to...

5. Phasing out LPN's.

   crazdmomof4 replied to BJ, LPN's topic in Safety

   I think nurses wouldn't be so outraged if CMA's were not referred to as "NURSES" in the doctors offices. I cannot begin to tell you how many times my kids pediatrician office calls their MA a "NURSE" you are not nurses, do not have the assessment ski...

6. Upset...

   crazdmomof4 replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in Online Learning

   I feel for you. Some times, just the smallest things seem like the largest hurdles. I spent 3 years jumping through hoops at my local community college just to try to get into their nursing program. However, they kept changing gpa requirements adding...

7. just scheduled NC1 and need advise on studying

   crazdmomof4 replied to crazdmomof4's topic in Online Learning

   did the ATI supplements help you. I used them in my LPN class and some of the books had errors on labs and pathophys if I remember correctly.

8. Disrespectful Nurse aids

   crazdmomof4 replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

   OMG are we working at the same facility. I went to my DNS about the same problem and got the same lecture. I truly hate being the bad guy / nagging nurse. But I am at a loss as to what else to do. I feel your pain and frustration.

9. 16 month old nurse needs advise / help on managing aids

   crazdmomof4 replied to crazdmomof4's topic in Geriatric

   I do put residents to bed, toilet, answer call lights etc. I was an aid for 10 years and know how hard and unappreciated their job is. I always start with "if you have time" or "if you need help let me know" Its just that lately we are getting hit wi...

10. 16 month old nurse needs advise / help on managing aids

    crazdmomof4 replied to crazdmomof4's topic in Geriatric

    obviously I gave the very wrong impression. I have dealt with these issues for over 3 months. I have also worked 36 hrs in the last 3 days. I have been called a good nurse by most of the aids I work with. I have asked management for help and better t...

11. 16 month old nurse needs advise / help on managing aids

    crazdmomof4 replied to crazdmomof4's topic in Geriatric

    I am not on a power trip or do I need to get over myself. I have tried encouragement, my aids normally only have 7-10 residents, which is below most LTC standards. I have warned, encouraged, helped. I do not have time to care for up to 23 pts, meds,...

12. 16 month old nurse needs advise / help on managing aids

    crazdmomof4 replied to crazdmomof4's topic in Geriatric

    They are getting training however, the problem is they aren't being trained well enough or long enough. Which, I have told the ADNS, tomorrow I approach it with the DNS. I would have no problem not writing them up, however when I am flat out being ig...

13. 16 month old nurse needs advise / help on managing aids

    crazdmomof4 posted a topic in Geriatric

    sorry for the post, I very obviously gave the wrong impressions and am sorry to have upset and offended.

14. What do you do when....

    crazdmomof4 replied to Carla25's topic in New Nurse

    I try to remember I still know more than the average bear. However, that backfired on my when inserting an iv on an icu nurse's dad recently. I still shake like a leaf on a tree when doing that. But I try and give general explanations that aren't to...

15. Had it with Ga and EC both! Not worth my health!

    crazdmomof4 replied to Lorie P.'s topic in Online Learning

    I am so sorry to hear about your health problems. Take care of yourself and the rest will come. As riled as the nurses on the board are, I am sure the great state of Georgia will resend their ignorant decision. Besides, Texans have always marched to ...