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    I Lost a Medication: Controlled Substance

    Hygiene Queen replied to GreenApplesauce's topic in Patient Medications

    I did the exact same thing! I had to run and pull the Ativan and other meds from another Pyxis on another unit. Somewhere between that unit, another unit I had to pass through and mine, I lost the...
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    Oldest patient

    Hygiene Queen replied to MessyMomma's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LTC: Several over 100. My favorite was the lady who was 100 and very close to death. It was only then that her family revealed that this lady had lied about her age for years... especially since she...
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    OMG Say it correctly!

    Hygiene Queen replied to seanynjboy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Gosh, I'm wondering if it wasn't a Bohemian name! The only vowel you're likely to get is an "a" at the very
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    First clinical rotation finished, "not so glowing" evaluation

    Hygiene Queen replied to Neohippy's topic in General Students

    Wooh, this is so true. So often students or future students ask, "Do I have to be a CNA or a PCT first?". The answer is "no", but the point is not whether it is required, but that it provides...
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    Just got fired -

    Hygiene Queen replied to blondebabe0625's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Or maybe it is. Who really knows? Sometimes we get off to a rocky start, but with time and the right work environment, we take off and eventually do well. I had people placing bets that I wouldn't...
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    Sick of this

    Hygiene Queen replied to TurtleCat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Please check out The National Center on Elder Abuse
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    Sick of this

    Hygiene Queen replied to TurtleCat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    TurtleCat... This really isn't about you. This is about the residents that are being abused. You are a strong healthy person who can fight for yourself. These residents are vulnerable and helpless......
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    Elder Daycare: Who Has Experience?

    Hygiene Queen replied to Hygiene Queen's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies! I was afraid my query would be lost amongst the many many threads here on AN, but happy it was not. I think I'll send off my résumé and see what it has to offer. I do like my...
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    Elder Daycare: Who Has Experience?

    Hygiene Queen posted a topic in General Nursing

    I keep seeing an opening for a nurse in an elder daycare setting. I have always loved geriatrics and this intrigues me. However, I do not know anyone who has ever worked in that type of environment....
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    Abnormal Lab Results

    Hygiene Queen replied to rmariee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There is a connection between these two labs. Look and find what causes elevated prolactin. There is more than one reason, but the results of these two labs ring a bell. If you know what can possibly...
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    Depends leaking.

    Hygiene Queen replied to Cora_Ann's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You need to change them q2h. Not only because they will leak, but it will protect skin integrity. I worked in a place that did not allow any type of brief overnight. The residents slept on cloth chux...
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    scared to take CNA class

    Hygiene Queen replied to Lele0308's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Exactly. It is an awesome responsibility to take care of people who are very vulnerable. You will learn how to keep your patients safe. That is the #1 priority at all times and safety measures will be...
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    scared to take CNA class

    Hygiene Queen replied to Lele0308's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Keep in mind that 16 year-olds can become CNA's... it's not rocket science. When you get out there and see some of the people who have their CNA, you'll see that just about anybody can take the class...
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    Antagonizing patients--just a vent

    Hygiene Queen replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

    We provide caffeine-free coffee on unit, but if we got someone who suffers migraines or folks who would just feel better in general with caffeine, we get regular from the cafe for them. It's silly,...
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    Antagonizing patients--just a vent

    Hygiene Queen replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

    It's not cool to escalate a psych pt... and that is exactly what's going to happen if this nurse keeps getting in people's faces. So, a pt gets angry and lashes out... so what then? Is anyone going to...
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    Antagonizing patients--just a vent

    Hygiene Queen replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

    I work psych and what you are describing is not acceptable. Call him on it. Report
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    medical care in your place of employment

    Hygiene Queen replied to Umberlee's topic in Psychiatric

    We come across situations all the time wherein we can't be sure if a situation is psych or medical. We cover both angles by getting the internist involved. We never just blow it off as a psych issue...
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    Is a CNA job reflective of my future career?

    Hygiene Queen replied to JT23's topic in General Nursing

    Well, sometimes you have to start at the bottom and work your way to the top. Part of that will mean you will need to do things you don't like or may not need really need to achieve your goal. Take...
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    Nursing student being abused by teacher and staff

    Hygiene Queen replied to kyliel's topic in General Students

    You MIGHT want to check out your laws on tape recording without another party's
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    Is it helpful to become a CNA before becoming a nurse?

    Hygiene Queen replied to supermom.of.3's topic in General Nursing

    I found it very helpful. To add to Canesdukegirl's list: I learned how to multi-task under pressure and prioritize. I already had exposure to many types of pt's so I was already familiar with some...
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    Unit Secretaries

    Hygiene Queen replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    That would be because your friend probably has the work ethic of a
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    Tired of some MDs....

    Hygiene Queen replied to Emma_H's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had to end a conversation several weeks ago. He was becoming verbally abusive and one point he mocked me. I told him, "Now you're being silly. I'm ending this conversation now." I didn't yell and I...
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    What can I do to combat bullying?

    Hygiene Queen replied to Destiny'skid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't you dare let anyone lay a finger on you! I'm curious if you reported this, because if you did and they weren't interested in that, well I'd quit. If that aide grabs you again, you need to stand...
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    Unit Secretaries

    Hygiene Queen replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Our unit secretary kicks butt! We were worried about her losing her job, but she didn't. There is still plenty for her to do with setting up appointments, paging doctors, answering the never-ending...
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    Hey nurse, why do you smoke?

    Hygiene Queen replied to emtb2rn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's an addiction... and you know you're going to die from it, but it doesn't matter... you want the damn cigarette. Why do people use freakin' krokodil, even though they know it's going to eat their...