Neats

Neats BSN

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  1. med administration

    Neats replied to lepew's topic in Correctional

    You could try this site: Training for Corrections Professionals | National Institute of Corrections I am not sure any would be out there prison specific. The prison systems do not have video of things...

  2. My DON accused me of patient abandonment during a snowstorm

    Neats replied to NurseScorpio88's topic in General Nursing

    And this is why I always say can you send me an email, have the schedule there so they may initial the date, or have a witness so these situations never get out of control. I once went into a very...

  3. Maybe a stupid question..

    Neats replied to fjluce's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You communicate your not really sure what happened. Policies in the work place are there for a reason. Adherence to a standard can be perceived as "hard" or inflexible at time. It remains unclear if...

  4. Sometimes, it just Stinks

    Neats replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    When I first started out I had a patient with Elephantitis, that smell I will never forget. It was like wow just putrid yucky and it stayed if you did not take out the garbage. I was working as an...

  5. Med admin times

    Neats replied to Birdy2018's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think it is wrong to wake up a patient just because the facility staff would be inconvenienced. If this were my loved on and I found out you were waking up Aunt Betty just to give her medication to...

  6. The ridiculousness of LTC/SNF

    Neats replied to YUKONrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I realize there are a lot of responses in regards to this original post. I think we can all take this as a lesson learned. Again for the life of me I do not understand why a large number of nurses...

  7. Poor Manager

    Neats replied to Pamgrayrn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Being a manager is hard work if you want to be a good one. Follow through is the hardest part of the job. If you have good relations with this DON I would respond to this nurse in a way that makes...

  8. Administer medication right or wrong

    Neats replied to Lovenursing1116's topic in Patient Medications

    OMG this is a prime example why we need standardization and why so many medication errors are out there You wrote When administering a medication according to Mar. For example if you need to...

  9. Will my license be at risk?

    Neats replied to Elmstreet209's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think you really did anything wrong you should however called the family to let them know. Some family would rush right over to the hospital and your late calling kept a family form being...

  10. A Checklist for Patient Safety - This Nurse Quit, Will YOU?

    Neats replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As an Administrator and nurse and no I have never worked as a nurse in California... Safety is first. For the patient and nurse. I am always surprised to find nurses do not band together, majority do...

  11. Multiple CNA's refusing assigned task

    Neats replied to Dawnkeibals's topic in General Nursing

    Your systemic problem will only get worse. I would require/mandate all C-NA to have another in-service/training about residents rights and about responsibility for the N-AC, ensure each attendee...

  12. Would and how would you address no pay raise in over a year?

    Neats replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    If you feel strongly about a pay raise I would go to my boss and find out why not? If I do not get a good answer have a meeting with the DON. Communicate your concerns. My husband did not get a pay...

  13. Insurance Case Manager Question

    Neats replied to cshelly12's topic in Case Management

    I am a Case Manager and love it I am at a stage in my life where it truly is a blessing for me to earn a decent wage, work from home and not be on call 24/7...I have a life. My days are "click heavy...

  14. Canadian physicians protesting pay raises, advocating for nurses

    Neats replied to elkpark's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I grew up in the Yukon territory in Canada and would love to work back there as a registered nurse but alas they only are taking Canada nurses. I must say the providences fair worse than the...

  15. Verbal abuse ... what are my rights?

    Neats replied to KHT's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure if this patient is in a SNF but I can tell you this I had a quad patient , the facility had to buy a special bed costing $25,000.00, I inherited this patient when I was a LNHA and took...

  16. Clonidine...

    Neats replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    In the prison system we use Clonidine at bed time...last med pass as it promotes sleep and reduces anxiety...99% of the inmates are on this

  17. Most Pressing Issues in Nursing Today

    Neats replied to pmcgrady's topic in General Nursing

    Most pressing nursing issue to me is "documentation not standard". I think we waste valuable time with point and click and with the old fashioned pen and pencil documenting what we do. I think there...

  18. Advice for dealing with addicts?

    Neats replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Addictions

    Working in the prison system and with the elderly who are used to their meds (they do not even realize they are addicted) and having 5 half sister addicted to anything they could stick in their mouth...

  19. Thinking about getting a gun for safety

    Neats replied to MotoRN34's topic in Home Health

    Well first really think about you carrying a weapon.. I am prior military. My husband is retired Green Beret/Ranger Our children currently serving in the Guard or Reserves. Here are some points to...

  20. Critical thinking development

    Neats replied to chipper_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I was a new nurse I developed a cheat sheet I could use on a daily basis I copied 20 sheets on a monthly basis. On this cheat sheet were vitals, any labs, dx, name, you know the information you...

  21. Forced to do 12 hr shifts

    Neats replied to pensivern's topic in General Nursing

    After reading all the posts I say better life through pharmaceuticals! Seriously though I would ease myself into the role and start changing my times to reflect my new scheduled in 1-2 hour...

  22. Did CPR for the first time today.

    Neats replied to Amethya's topic in School

    So very proud of my medical profession! Way to

  23. Funniest Nursing Situation

    Neats posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is your funniest Nursing situation you have ever been in.... Mine was As a Nursing Home Administrator and Nurse I once went to the wrong funeral. Two people in a small town with same unusual name...

  24. Depressed and Disappointed in Myself

    Neats replied to Samx3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The best advice I can give you comes from my nursing heart: Do not let college, your chosen profession, and the cost to get there dictate how your professional life should go In Nursing people are...

  25. Do you have a previous bachelors degree before going into nursing? (RPN/RN/LPN)

    Neats replied to suits2scrubz's topic in General Nursing

    Before I became an RN I had Bachelor in Business and Healthcare Administration and Masters in Healthcare administration and Project management. I think being in HR will make you a very well rounded...