southernbelle319 replied to SarahRNBSN's topic in General Nursing
We do not pay for parking here. Maybe it's because it's a government facility, I don't know. There are reserved employee parking spots though, for which you have to get a sticker. I, along with...
southernbelle319 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing
I hate it when you're by yourself rolling your heavier pt from side to side to either get them cleaned up or changing the linens and family member just sits there watching. Little old ladies/men, no...
southernbelle319 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing
That kind of stuff really upsets me when a pt calls or a family member comes looking for you to help the pt when the family present could help out in the first place. And when I say 'help the pt', I...
southernbelle319 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing
Oh dear. I know those kinds of patients. "Can you tare open this?" "Can you scratch that?" on and on and on. I have the same feelings about a select few of my patients that you have as well. I...
southernbelle319 replied to Jason2311's topic in General Nursing
Our volunteers here are not allowed to have any physical pt contact. They are mainly here as escorts/reception/info desk. Can't even help a pt up out of a wheelchair into the car or anything. If...
southernbelle319 replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing
I currently work as a CNA at the VA hospital here in Tucson Tues-Sat days. I'm not in school yet, as I'm awaiting to go to my new tech school for my job in the Air Guard. I recently re-enlisted...
southernbelle319 replied to Bonny619's topic in General Nursing
I have sorta the same problem. I don't get bumps, but my hands can end up getting pretty itchy and really dried out. I just don't know if it's the gloves, soap or Isagel we use. We use non-latex...
southernbelle319 replied to ABC054's topic in General Nursing
I've been a smoker for almost 10 years now and for the last almost 5 years my husband and I have been trying to quit. We both still smoke. I have tried cold turkey and the patch. Obviously neither...
southernbelle319 replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing
That's what I do. I've worked with a couple of nurses who were running around trying to get a million things done....and still hadn't eaten lunch or taken a break. I've told that nurse that I can...
CNA in Tucson AZ....with the agency I'm currently with, $10.84/hr (no benefits). I'm about to start working for the VA where I work currently through the agency and I'll be on salary possibly making...
southernbelle319 replied to southernbelle319's topic in General Nursing
Thanks again everyone!!! :) Yeah, the agency thing worked out for a good while since this is the VA's busy season and I was told it was less likely to get cancelled. It was a great steady,...