Da-ved

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1. New RN how to 'manage' CNAs

   Da-ved replied to Da-ved's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you! I love the perspective and I think it will help a lot :)

2. New RN how to 'manage' CNAs

   Da-ved replied to Da-ved's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you for your words. They have helped me on my path to a more humble perspective of patient care. -David.

3. New RN how to 'manage' CNAs

   Da-ved replied to Da-ved's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you. Your words and attachments were helpful. The CNAs are actually great workers and after starting the job I am discovering that trust and equality are key to reaching the overall shared goal of patient/resident well-being. About 50.

4. New RN how to 'manage' CNAs

   Da-ved posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hi! I'm looking for a few tips. I'm starting my first RN job at a nursing home. During my interview, I was told there are a lot of young girl CNAs who like their phones, "group tasks" etc haha. I don't want to come off as a know-it-all or a jerk tel...

5. Share a Lesson you've learned as a nurse!

   Da-ved posted a topic in Career Support

   What is something: You didn't realize the importance of until you went through it? You feel that nurses often overlook? Or fill in the blank: I'm realizing/have realized that what makes a really good nurse is __________. Nurses need to ____________. ...

6. Primary Prevention Ideas

   Da-ved posted a topic in Student Assist

   We had a great speaker (oncology nurse) this morning for class and I asked her "What are a couple of practical ways to approach primary prevention in the community". She replied with a couple of ideas including 1) speaking at a high school about smok...

7. Where to get the most experience an a new RN?

   Da-ved replied to Da-ved's topic in New Nurse

   I agree with you about the technology. I've learned by observing, that experienced nurses base their actions on assessing the patient first and not the monitor. Good advice throughout

8. Where to get the most experience an a new RN?

   Da-ved replied to Da-ved's topic in New Nurse

   I see, that's exciting! I hope you have/find a good mentor (that's a whole new topic in itself).

9. Where to get the most experience an a new RN?

   Da-ved posted a topic in New Nurse

   What steps should I take to gain the most experience and competency during my first year as an RN? My areas of interest are ER, ICU med/surg but I want to have a comfortable transition into it, if at all possible. I will sit for the NCLEX-RN this sum...