Chaya ASN, RN

Chaya has 15 years experience as a ASN, RN and specializes in Rehab, Med Surg, Home Care.

Chaya's Latest Activity

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   What would you think if you saw this patient?

   Chaya replied to coffeemamaRN's topic in Nursing

   So sorry to hear the result. He and your folks are lucky to have your caring, insights and guidance at this time
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   Dirty bed sheets/RN/CNA/UAP/CP

   Chaya replied to STUNUR321's topic in General Students

   Where I worked they were actually taken down and washed after patients on precautions were discharged and the room was "purged".
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   Jimmy Kimmel Thanks Nurses Who Saved His Infant Son's Life

   Chaya replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing

   Yep. Like they say-ONLY a nurse.
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   Injection Gone Wrong: Part 3

   Chaya replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in Nursing

   Seriously! Justifiable or not, I feel the training a nurse receives in giving injections is more of a defined quantity: anatomical target areas, sterile/ aseptic technique, reaction and side effects, rationales, etc. I've received many, many flu sho...
5. 

   Flu Shot or Mask?

   Chaya replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nursing

   First, condolences on the loss of your friend. I think it important to focus on actual evidence so far as possible for the sake of clarity. (How quickly these discussions become polarized beyond the point where any communication is possible). What wa...
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   ER rushing patients to the floor

   Chaya replied to freckles23's topic in Nursing

   Ah, yes, that change of shift dump. I do get it, really. I understand totally that it is necessary to free up space for incoming patients. However-and this should be a HUGE factor with the current emphasis on accountability, continuity of care, and p...
7. 

   A Waiting Room Christmas Story

   Chaya replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing

   Thank you for reminding us what the spirit of Christmas is really about as well as the kind of gifts we should be focussing on. And thank you for the difference you have made over the years both to your patients and to your many allnurses friends who...
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   Murphy's Laws of Nursing | Life of a Nurse

   Chaya replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Humor

   Never use the "Q" word ANYWHERE! Ever.
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   Dr. told patient, "Nurses are STUPID".

   Chaya replied to Daetwin2's topic in Relations

   So-just a thought but shouldn't whoever the medical caregiver, whether PA or MD, have received/ had reported to them the most vital and timely info such as, for instance the patient received IV medication during the night to correct cardiac rhythm?.....
10. 

    Whatever happened to going to school to be a nurse?

    Chaya replied to indish's topic in Nursing

    I loved hands-on nursing. However, at one of my last positions, one of the questions posed in the written self-evaluation portion of our yearly evaluations was "what are your career goals and what do you plan to be doing in 5 years. Ambition was valu...
11. 

    Whistle blower/terminated

    Chaya replied to CaliGena's topic in Safety

    I wish you the best. You sound like a caring, responsible caregiver. Hang in there.
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    What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    Chaya replied to yazisizit's topic in Humor

    You would think by now I would know better than to even think there was nothing left that could surprise me...
13. 

    "They" Who Are "They"?

    Chaya replied to madwife2002's topic in Nursing

    The other name I see used for "they" is "TPTB" or "The Powers That Be", meaning those who actually hold and wield the power to make those decision and take those actions that impact our policies and resources to care for our patients. I am heartened ...
14. 

    When Hospice Goes Wrong

    Chaya replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nursing

    (((Viva))) I'm so sorry for what you and your family went through and that your experience with hospice, instead of easing some of the difficulties and pain of your family's last hours together made them that much more difficult. It is heart wrenchin...
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    Becoming a Nurse at 49?

    Chaya replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

    I became a nurse at 50. For me, it was easier to study than it would have been in my 20's because I was steadier; more focused and less distractable in general than when I was younger. I found I was better able to handle it emotionally after a lifeti...