Taiin

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1. Clinics Being Cut Short

   Taiin posted a topic in General Students

   I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this. Basically, clinic/class troubles. I'm an LPN. I'm currently working at a hospital. I am also working on my RN. This semester is the psychiatric health class and clinic. I so looked forward to this...

2. How did you spend your first nursing paycheck?

   Taiin replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

   Probably not very exciting, but I purchased a Littmann Cardiology IV and a few new sets of scrubs. And I wish I'd gotten a better stethoscope earlier. Part of it is needing to develop my assessment ears, but having MUCH more sensitive stethoscope hel...

3. HIPAA and Demanding Family Members

   Taiin replied to Taiin's topic in HIPAA

   We do have a system for admitted patients to provide a code number to family members who the patient wishes to receive information. Or if someone is unable to consent, the first emergency contact, spouse or closest relative, or POA-HC decides who to ...

4. HIPAA and Demanding Family Members

   Taiin posted a topic in HIPAA

   When someone is discharged from the facility I work at, all we're allowed to tell someone later is that the patient is no longer here. No details on where they go. Today an especially demanding family member kept trying to get information on a patien...

5. Hospital hoarders and pack rats

   Taiin replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

   Despite it having mental illness as a cause, it is very frustrating at times. I honestly don't think I could relate at all to why she does it, because my brain doesn't work in the same way. And because I deal with her so regularly, I do experience so...

6. Final Stretch Fatigue

   Taiin posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I am in my final semester in my LPN program. Honestly, I know I should be incredibly excited, but right now, I am just feeling worn thin. It doesn't actually feel like it is coming to an end, actually. Though technically I won't be finished with scho...

7. Hospital hoarders and pack rats

   Taiin replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

   My very own grandmother is a hoarder. Yes, she lived during the depression. However, she was in a family who was very well off, so her needs never went unmet during a time when many families were penniless, homeless, without a reliable food source, e...

8. One Atheist FAQ Answered

   Taiin replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Spirituality

   I'm not a nurse yet (working on it), but I am a CNA. I work for for a religious institution. A few people know that I am Atheist, a few people I am comfortable with knowing and are not judgmental. Actually, I've since learned there are a few other At...

9. Stethoscope Sales

   Taiin posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   The tube on my boyfriend's stethoscope tore in two the other night, and he is currently borrowing mine. And while I am just a nursing student (and he a respiratory therapist), I feel a post on this part of All Nurses might generate more responses, si...

10. Fired for posting on face book

    Taiin replied to Lizzly's topic in CNA/MA

    Is it not a common sense thing to keep negative comments about your workplace OFF a social media website? For example, I can understand an "I'm tired" post about a hectic day at work, but not bashing the workplace for being understaffed, difficult re...

11. Cna instructor:diarrhea of the mouth

    Taiin replied to deetrain's topic in CNA/MA

    It doesn't matter if Deetrain is easily discouraged or not. No instructor should be actively singling out a student in a negative manner. It is one thing to assist the student to help them improve their technique or learning experience, but to put th...

12. Question for CNAs

    Taiin replied to jadabraxton96's topic in CNA/MA

    A small person can have a lot of strength and stamina. Your muscles will get used to the job you are doing! Though always be sure to use proper body mechanics. Being a CNA is tough on the body, so use every method to keep yourself healthy!

13. Hospital Lift Test

    Taiin replied to Taiin's topic in CNA/MA

    Oh cool. I was thinking it was a fitness test from the sound of it! I am both very anxious and excited for this hospital CNA job. Though it will be very different! I like the nursing home I work in currently, especially my coworkers since everyone i...

14. Last name on ID badge?

    Taiin replied to ravenpuff's topic in CNA/MA

    The nursing home I work at has first names only for nurses and CNAs on the name tags. I think it is because there were a few members of staff who each picked up some tenacious stalkers (family members and/or friends of residents) in the past. Though ...

15. If you are a CNA and work the night shift, is it possible to have tons of free time

    Taiin replied to hhealthai's topic in CNA/MA

    There is never down time during the night shift where I work. There are two CNAs for 40 highly dependent people, most who have dementia, Alzheimers, or are huge fall risks in general. Many of the folks exhibit sun downing behaviors. So by the time yo...