brsharky

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  1. Patients reading their own charts-yay or nay?

    I don't know what your facility policy is but at mine there is a formal process that a patient or POA has to go through to get a copy of their chart. The medical records staff has them sign paperwork...
  2. towns near dallas or houston va

    I live in New Mexico and not Texas so I can't help with the accommodations but I do work at a larger VA facility and I think you will enjoy the benefits. I am not familiar with the Temple VA but the...
  3. Asking the Right Questions

    Subee made an excellent suggestion. I would suggest an externship of some sort or even working as a NA so that you can see what the nurses do. I think that hands-on learning is the best way to go. I...
  4. What can a RN delegate to a CNA?

    The NA scope varies between states and facilities. In many cases the state may allow certain tasks that a facility policy requires a licensed personnel to do. As a general rule, basic patient care...
  5. Change!

    Wound dressings are definitely changing! Salaries have also increased as well as sign-on incentive and benefits (largely depending upon your area). I have also seen an increase in BSN graduates and RN...
  6. 26 bed unit, SCI Rehab and Medical (probably closest to medical floor or LTC) Generally 5-6 RNs on day shift with 4-6 NAs and 0-1 LPN Evenings usually has 3-4 RNs, 0-1 LPN and 3-4 NAs Night shift...
  7. Med errors

    Luckily, I have never made a medication error (or at least not that I'm aware of). My facility uses bar code technology to help prevent errors. We complete an incident report and notify the provider....
  8. I have worked on a SCI Rehab unit for several years and I love it. I started as a student extern, then new grad and Assistant Nurse Manager. I am currently Nurse Manager and even though I sometimes...
  9. ASN or BSN poll

    BSN, then
  10. The Bird Flu Pandemic

    I also sat through long, 4 hour, discussion on the bird flu this week. I live in New Mexico and I don't know what the state is requiring. Our facility has been brainstorming on how to be best...
  11. Calling in Sick

    I forgot to mention that the other reason I have asked and only if an employe is willing to discuss the matter is when I am concerned that there is something contagious involved that I might need to...
  12. Calling in Sick

    I agree with you that you should not have to say why you are calling in sick, generally speaking. I am a Nurse Manager and when staff requests Sick Leave I grant it if they have it. The facility where...