Okami_CCRN BSN, RN

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    Disrespectful Nurse aids

    Okami_CCRN replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone loves bashing the NA's because its so easy to do. but we do so much and get such little recognition. There are days when I have 15+ patients and I change everyone, pass out water, do my...
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    Changing a patient's diaper while they are standing ?

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

    As a CNA we cut many corners and standing a patient is something I do if the patient is getting out of bed and their diaper is soiled.... I also use the shaving cream technique along with the...
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    Soiled uniforms

    Okami_CCRN replied to okihusker's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yeah my hospital has the same policy but when we try to attain new uniforms they question why we need them, what happened, where we work, what shift, and then they end up telling us they have limited...
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    Reentering the Hospital: Which area to choose?

    Okami_CCRN replied to kymaja's topic in Nursing Career

    Med-Surg is... hectic to say the least you get anything and everything. Sometimes you may have a load of 9 pt. Tele is nice since most people are ambulatory. I would have to say do ICU or ER. ICU you...
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    Family present during code of patient

    Okami_CCRN replied to sharonhayes's topic in Emergency

    I dont think family should be present during a code. It creates too many complications and makes the staff really nervous especially when the said family member(s) cannot be controlled. The other day...