mschumer

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1. Virtual patient observation vs. humans

   mschumer posted a topic in Safety

   I am a Patient Companion aka a "patient sitter" which is a term I despise since I don't sit much. I just received a 12% pay increase an we have just hired a new full-time Companion. My boss, the Director of Nursing, told me they are looking into Vitu...

2. RN as Patient Sitter?

   mschumer replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Well finally a post, albeit a little old, that a “sitter,” a title I cannot stand, would be appreciated in your situation. Why your hospital does not assign companions is beyond me. I am a Patient Companion and a good one at that. I’m part of the bed...

3. What does a patient sitter/safety attendant do exactly?

   mschumer replied to swtchariot's topic in Pre-Nursing

   This post may be old as dirt but I wanted to say as a Patient Companion at my Hospital, we do not cross the clinical line. We are however relied upon to provide observations that assist clinical staff in their assessment. We work and are an integral ...

4. I am a Patient Companion!

   mschumer replied to mschumer's topic in Safety

   No I didn't mean they were mutually exclusive. My particular position couldn't be justified if it paid much. I'm fortunate that I can take on a low paying yet rewarding role. Thanks for the feedback!

5. I am a Patient Companion!

   mschumer posted a topic in Safety

   I am not a Nurse. I am not a Tech. I am by choice a Patient Companion AKA a sitter. As you know, I am a non clinical uncertified bedside care worker. I consider the patients I'm assigned to as my patients just like a Nurse or Tech. I enjoy this role ...

6. Cleaning Scrubs. Need a consensus.

   mschumer replied to mschumer's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Thanks. I'm hanging them now and pre treated new scrubs. Delicate dry and I always turn inside out. Woolite seems like a good idea. The Cherokees look great when you first buy them. Hopefully more TLC will keep them looking better. Thanks!

7. Cleaning Scrubs. Need a consensus.

   mschumer replied to mschumer's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Thanks, I like Dickies but the medium pants ran long for me and didn't want to try the small. Just bought 6 pairs of Cherokees with brighter colors.

8. Cleaning Scrubs. Need a consensus.

   mschumer posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   Hi, I'm not a Nurse. I am a Patient Companion. I perform 1:1s in the hospital. Some may call me a sitter but I do much more than that. Anyway, I work five days a week. I like Cherokee scrubs the best. I have 7 pairs so I wash them once a week. When ...