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1. CNA's passing meds

   mboyce replied to nurseleigh's topic in General Nursing

   There are many tasks now being done by nurses that keep nurses from taking care of patients. By refusing to let go of them we make the problem worse. There are not enough nurses to do the work that needs to be done now and there are going to be fewer...

2. Guys in Nursing...What's your Input?

   mboyce replied to MarcusKspn's topic in General Nursing

   I entered nursing school in 1975 and have traveled and long and interesting path. Nursing is no longer something that I do, its something that I am and I am not troubled by other people needing to challenge what they don't understand . . . in fact it...

3. CNA's passing meds

   mboyce replied to nurseleigh's topic in General Nursing

   Youda, We are entering into the design porition of the CMA proposal; these two elements will likely be useful. Thank you. It might also be useful to point out that they will only be effective in supporting a nurse who chooses to not delegate a task ...

4. CNA's passing meds

   mboyce replied to nurseleigh's topic in General Nursing

   MarcusKspn, Having begun as an orderly and now serving as an MSN (after having served as an LPN) and having worked in a variety of settings, I understand what you say. You should consider entering nursing school. We need more like you in positions o...

5. CNA's passing meds

   mboyce replied to nurseleigh's topic in General Nursing

   MarcusKspn, I appreciate your observations and your frustration. You are contributing to our work to bring CMAs into nursing homes in NM. I have used some of what you have said in your earlier remarks in a fact sheet we will be distributing in suppor...

6. CNA's passing meds

   mboyce replied to nurseleigh's topic in General Nursing

   There is a difference between being responsible for giving a bed bath and giving medications, unless there is a developing pressure ulcer that is missed or doesn't get reported, or there are new symptoms, or there are changes in a resident's response...

7. CNA's passing meds

   mboyce replied to nurseleigh's topic in General Nursing

   Youda, you're getting emotionally defensive about this topic. Ignorance is only an absence of knowledge, not a judgement unless you meant or take it that way. I'm not arguing, trying to prove a position (you wouldn't have changed yours no matter wha...

8. CNA's passing meds

   mboyce replied to nurseleigh's topic in General Nursing

   Youda, indulge yourself; don't be spoon fed. The data is there . . . again, you are looking at accounts of people who describe direct success and their observations of increased nurse effectiveness. Look at the states they are from and go to the dat...

9. CNA's passing meds

   mboyce replied to nurseleigh's topic in General Nursing

   If this were only an academic discussion the con arguments might be reasonable but it's not, and they're not. There are residents in nursing homes not getting the care they need, right now, for several reasons: 1. There aren't enough nurses; 2. The n...

10. CNA's passing meds

    mboyce replied to nurseleigh's topic in General Nursing

    Youda, Not yet read a valid argument? You need to reread the postings, you're ignoring what people are saying. The problem is not the nursing shortage . . . the problem is umet patient needs.

11. GOD!!! is this legal??? about family members???

    mboyce replied to Pamelita's topic in General Nursing

    Pamelita: I always ask for the patients no one else wants to take, it gives the others a break and makes me a better nurse. The advocate's choice is an expression of her confidence in you and of her own fear and helplessness. You can choose . . . she...

12. CNA's passing meds

    mboyce replied to nurseleigh's topic in General Nursing

    Youda, Unfortunately anecdotal accounts and data don't bear you out; taking your stand isn't working . . . for anyone. Nurses are leaving, fewer nurse candidates are arriving and while your approach may have worked at one time it isn't working now. Y...

13. CNA's passing meds

    mboyce replied to nurseleigh's topic in General Nursing

    Youda, I don't disagree with you . . . it just seems that it's time for new strategies. If you look at the membership (size and makeup) of most SNAs you will find that they don't really represent nurses in their states. Large groups are from the acad...

14. CNA's passing meds

    mboyce replied to nurseleigh's topic in General Nursing

    Youda, Re: your response that the RN (or LPN, please don't limit this issue just to RNs, it's an egocentric position especially in LTC) are responsible for actions delegated to supervised staff is an argument against CMAs; Do you have experience with...

15. CNA's passing meds

    mboyce replied to nurseleigh's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to ask a question or two of the nurses who are adverse to supervising CMAs because they don't want to be held accountable for the errors they might make. Who is responsible for the errors of the staff you supervise now . . . no matter wh...