Okami_CCRN BSN, RN

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    Change of Path

    Okami_CCRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Before I ever thought about being an Registered Nurse I had the dream that I would be an MD. I really did think that this was what I wanted so I took Chemistry and Bio AP in High School, I attended...
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    Nurses - Leading your subordinates (Nurse Aides, Nurse Techs, Med Aides)

    Okami_CCRN replied to brotherbear's topic in Nurse Management

    I understand what you mean NancyNurse but I have seen many NA's do just that, the nurse tells them that they have to do something and they will walk away and do it whenever. It truly is a shame but it...
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    Subordinates

    Okami_CCRN replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    JBudd I understand that it is the "correct" word to be used but it is condescending especially when an RN goes up to you and asks you if you are her aide and then you over hear call you her...
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    Subordinates

    Okami_CCRN replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    I understand where you are coming from but I do not like being pinned down as a subordinate, I am a nursing assistant and my job is to assist the RN. I know that because it was what I was trained to...
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    starting the ball rolling again

    Okami_CCRN replied to Greenwolf77's topic in General Nursing

    If the NET is what is holding you back try attending a program that does not involve an NET, they do exist. At the local community college the school of nursing does not require NET scores but rather...
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    Eclipsys

    Okami_CCRN replied to Lightheavy198's topic in General Nursing

    Our problem is time of discharge from the system. They want us to D/C patient within thirty minutes of their actual discharge time and we all know things add up and you kind of forget. I like SCM and...
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    Thats it I give up!!!!!!!

    Okami_CCRN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am very sorry for the situation you have stumbled upon. It is so frustrating to put yourself in danger to only find that no one cares or appreciates anything. I would tell you to annoymously call...
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    Eclipsys

    Okami_CCRN replied to Lightheavy198's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital used to use eclipsys but it was phased out for a new system called Sunrise Clinical management which in my opinion is a much better system. Very clear and easy to chart and access...
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    intensive care

    Okami_CCRN replied to pokwangaba's topic in General Nursing

    I work in New Jersey and our Cardiac Care Unit has 8 beds and nurses usually have 2 patients 3 max and that is very rare. Patients are usually pretty sick with a lot of drips going A-lines, centrals,...
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    How short-staffed is short-staffed?????

    Okami_CCRN replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    Well.... I remember coming to work one day in 2 feet of snow. (I walked to work). I looked up at the assignment sheet and saw that three out of the four RN's called out. Two RN's from night shift...
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    Code blue: family at bedside????

    Okami_CCRN replied to ljcraigrn's topic in General Nursing

    I strongly believe family should not be present at the bedside during a code. I believe that there should be a designated MD to periodically go outside and inform the family members of what is...
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    Choosing The Best Route

    Okami_CCRN replied to bro4shoe's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend going straight for your RN via Community College. My reason for this is because I have seen a trend in the phasing out of LPN/LVN's in the hospital
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    Geriatric family member needs a PICC line

    Okami_CCRN replied to MsDelta's topic in General Nursing

    I believe like a poster above stated talk with the MD about your concerns regarding the PICC Line. But here are some things you should know about a PICC Line. 1. A Radiologist (MD) or Radiology Nurse...
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    For Those of You Who Have Press-Ganey At Your Hospital

    Okami_CCRN replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    Press Gainey is not a fair way to rate health care. Health Care should not be rated as to how good was your food or how fast your test was performed but rather, was your ailment attended to in a...
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    Health Unit Coordinator

    Okami_CCRN replied to gertieculpepper's topic in General Nursing

    I like the poster above would tell you to review the job descriptions thoroughly because in my hospital a Unit Health Coordinator has to be an RN and their job is to manage the care of the patients...
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    Nurse Assistant - A New Career?

    Okami_CCRN replied to ecmb's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I do not believe I am being negative, I am simply being truthful. Everything depends on the type of CNA you are. I work in a very busy hospital where I not only have to provide patient care but I also...
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    Nickle and dimed!!!!!!

    Okami_CCRN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    well... I gave up getting my ASN for many reasons being that I was in a school that set you up for failure. Now I am enrolled in a BSN program and I LOVE IT!!!! It feels great knowing that I go to a...
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    Nickle and dimed!!!!!!

    Okami_CCRN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a stepdown med/surg unit and I am well aware that things will change once I finish nursing school and I have always told myself I will not do med surg nursing. I much rather work in an...
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    Nickle and dimed!!!!!!

    Okami_CCRN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are twisting my words around a bit, patients can wait for water and a blanket. If they need to be positioned and there is someone willing to help be I will do it but certain things...
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    Nickle and dimed!!!!!!

    Okami_CCRN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I understand how you feel but you must also understand that in recent years the job description of a CNA has changed drastically. I know that as soon as I come on the floor I need to do vitals and put...
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    Nurse Assistant - A New Career?

    Okami_CCRN replied to ecmb's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I do not recommend being a CNA at that age. It is very strenious work leaving you sore in places you never knew could be sore. Also no matter how much you may practibe safe body mechanics you will end...
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    Please help me.... I'm going to take exam for CNA this month

    Okami_CCRN replied to usako3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Skill test is just as the name implies you will be asked to preform simple nursing assistant tasks such as washing your hands, measuring Intake and Output, turning a patient, performing a linen...
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    For Those of You Who Have Press-Ganey At Your Hospital

    Okami_CCRN replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    Actually the Unit I work on won the Presidents Award for having the highest Press-Gainey in the hospital which means we won 2000 dollars to spend however we choose and our Unit is plastered with...
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    Debunking the night shift myths

    Okami_CCRN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I work all three shifts at my hospital and I have to say even though I know I will be flamed Nights is by far the least stressful. The night shift RN's bring their food to the nurses station and set...
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    Have you reported each needlestick injury?

    Okami_CCRN replied to ChristyMNOP's topic in General Nursing

    I reported my needle stick and they put me on combavair and i had no side effects. After all my lab works were complete me and the patient were clean. Story made simple. I was drawing blood and the...