RNfromMN

RNfromMN BSN, RN

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  1. Scheduling nurses to work as CNAs?

    RNfromMN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wondering what others opinions are on this topic. I'm an RN, been working at the same LTC for 8 years. I'm also 4 months pregnant with my 4th child. For the past 6 months or so, RNs & LPNs have...

  2. Scheduling nurses to work as CNAs?

    RNfromMN replied to RNfromMN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is 100% what I am saying. My husband works for a bank. I tried to explain to him it's like having the CEO (or a department head or anyone else in management) walk into work for the day &...

  3. Scheduling nurses to work as CNAs?

    RNfromMN replied to RNfromMN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just before I had found out about this pregnancy, I was on the verge of accepting a nursing position with another facility. I don't get any benefits through this job, but at least I would still...

  4. Scheduling nurses to work as CNAs?

    RNfromMN replied to RNfromMN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a staff nurse that only works weekends & takes care of her 3 small children during the week, I really don't feel it's my place to try & hire nursing staff. And if I knew anyone qualified...

  5. Scheduling nurses to work as CNAs?

    RNfromMN replied to RNfromMN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yeah, definitely not a volunteer thing. Don't get me wrong - some of the nurses (that started where I work as CNAs) love the change. But even they're getting tired of never being scheduled to work...

  6. Scheduling nurses to work as CNAs?

    RNfromMN replied to RNfromMN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's totally how I feel. The doc that wrote my coworkers note didn't believe her that she was being scheduled involuntarily for CNA shifts. I guess he was like, "I don't understand - did you get in...

  7. Scheduling nurses to work as CNAs?

    RNfromMN replied to RNfromMN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where supplies are found in each room. How they transfer. Dentures? Depends or pads? How much assistance is needed in dressing. There are 25-30 residents on my floor with new admissions...

  8. feeling stupid

    RNfromMN replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    Give it a good 6 months until you feel comfortable with your job...best advice a nurse ever gave

  9. Crazy things pt's do for pain meds.

    RNfromMN replied to eriksoln's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow! All these stories are just nuts! I think I'll just stay in my lil' ole LTC - the most "deceitful" thing I have to deal with there is a 94 y.o. man who's only allowed to have two 1/2 oz of...

  10. Another male idiot, asking stupid questions.....

    RNfromMN replied to wje9516767's topic in General Nursing

    i honestly can't tell if you meant to or not, but i think that you just blatantly insulted the profession i worked very hard to be a part of and am very proud to be a part

  11. Pleasantly Confused

    RNfromMN replied to debRN0417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I loooovvvvvee "pleasantly confused." I use it all the time - I'm a new nurse, I haven't really ever thought of the "appropriateness" of the term. I feel when I describe someone as "pleasantly...

  12. I passed the NCLEX!

    RNfromMN replied to NurseMarla's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No apologies necessary for melodrama - try to hang onto and remember this feeling for as long as you can!

  13. how do you take the BP in this scenario?

    RNfromMN replied to mashamontago's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I just treat the knee like an elbow, if that makes any sense, and take it in the

  14. please i need your prayers

    RNfromMN replied to tigger2sassy1's topic in General Nursing

    Prayers sent your way - God

  15. I Am An R.n.!!

    RNfromMN replied to BlessedRoseRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations!!!

  16. I am very worried

    RNfromMN replied to Ms.Migraine's topic in General Nursing

    Well, Welcome to Allnurses, Ms Migraine! I can't give you any advice, but I wanted to let you know that I sympathize with what you're saying...you actually managed to list a couple of pet peeves of...

  17. Can someone "dumb down" blood pressure for me?

    RNfromMN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm done with school, I've been at my 1st nursing job for about 6 months & I'm embarrassed to say that I just don't "get" blood pressure. Every time I go back to my text books to refresh, the...

  18. Why is potassium scored?

    RNfromMN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Potassium has to be given whole, right? It can't be crushed or broken in half, I thought. Another nurse was challenging me on this & she asked me if that's true, then why are the pills scored?...

  19. Why is potassium scored?

    RNfromMN replied to RNfromMN's topic in General Nursing

    Ohhhhhhhh:smackingf Well, in that case...seems I have quite a few patients to apologize to on Monday Thanks you

  20. RN's role in LTC?

    RNfromMN replied to emnicams's topic in General Nursing

    Well, here's my typical day:). I work on a floor that has 13 residents. The only other staff I have on the floor is one other CNA, but that's okay because I don't mind doing cares & all these...

  21. Ticked off a Chaplin today

    RNfromMN replied to pielęgniarka's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what our policy is (I also work in LTC), but all I would need to hear is that the family didn't want the chaplain there & that would have been the end of the story for me. Assuming,...

  22. A Heartening Moment

    RNfromMN replied to RenaissancemaN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing this moment from your day - it really is very touching, despite the fact that it may not be the most ideal

  23. So angry right now. Warning: Extremely long

    RNfromMN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow, October, I don't know what to say...how awful. I can't believe they haven't done another tap yet...what's the reasoning behind that? I sincerely hope you can get somewhere on the phone

  24. update: jerk fiancee

    RNfromMN replied to s_le2006's topic in General Nursing

    I followed your previous thread & just wanted to say....good for you! Your courage is inspiring. I can easily list off on 2 hands, girls in the same situation as you that don't have the guts to...

  25. How do you not get caught up with long winded patients?

    RNfromMN replied to WVStarFish's topic in General Nursing

    Perrrfect...thanks, Ilstu; I'm gonna use this