I work as a CNA in a hospital and we float units including the ER and we are responsible for calling and starting codes if necessary so I'd def take CPR class but be careful because some facilities...
My hospital also rotates the holidays.But unfortunately depending on census I'm the only CNA that works because the other girls request to be on call.But I work nights, and it's holiday pay so not too...
My manager is very nice and I do not dislike her.She tends to procrastinate alot.She never pays us our vacation so we have to constantly watch our checks to be sure its right.But I always know I can...
FlowerChild2005 replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Nursing
I think if a specific nurse said she'd like to float thats ok.But most ICU nurses I know float between Icu and the telemetry unit.Med Surg staffs the entire hospital including the physician offices if...
At my facility we are supposed to get 1 15 min break and a 30 min lunch.I wrk 12 and a half hr. shifts and hardly ever get the chance for a break period. But sometimes we can sneak away for 5 min for...
I almost did.They said there were no guidelines to kick him out.I insisted they call our ceo and apparently dayshift had called the cops that day and they never showed
Wow....Some vistors are just inconsiderate.At my facility this past week i had a pt and her boyfriend smoking and he was smoking throughout the facility.And he was passing her pills and drinking...
If you are a new Cna you will feel lost without training.I think all aides should be certified.It never hurts to learn the skills especially if you have never performed basic nursing skills before....
My hospital also has a newly required color code for only the nursing staff.Nurses in navy blue and nursing assistants in khaki.The idea of patients being able to identify who is who is great but...
FlowerChild2005 replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency
We have a frequent pt who comes into our ER who fakes seizures.She moves her arm around all crazy and we told her stop moving your arm or we can't get your Iv in.Then she stops and starts with the...
FlowerChild2005 replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal
I hate how there are stains and some tape residue on some sheets and blankets.If I find them I put them in the reject bin so we won't be charged for them.I can't believe housekeeping puts those sheets...
FlowerChild2005 replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing
I like nightshift for the most part.I think it's funny how some day shift people think we sit and twiddle our thumbs for 12 hours because patients "sleep" at night.HAHAHA!!!! Now most people with...
We had a Cna at work getting ready to start nursing school.After a year as a Cna she changed her mind about becoming a nurse.I think being a Cna before becoming a nurse is a good experience.Especially...