Thankful RN,BSN

Thankful RN,BSN

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  1. Communication/Delegation Issues with CNA/Aides on PMs

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to felineRN's topic in General Nursing

    Communicate with your assigned CNA! Lay out your expectations. The CNA needs to be in his/her assigned area at all times(which should make them easier to find) and needs to report to you prior to...

  2. My day as a patient

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to RkfdNurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, i have had major surgery! Also, i have no issues with standing up for myself. I never said that the way she was treated was ok. I just can't stand when pt let things build up instead of speaking...

  3. My day as a patient

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to RkfdNurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry that you had such a bad experience. However, why didn't you stand up for yourself while things were happening? Why did you wait so long to speak up for yourself? Especially, since you are a...

  4. I got a "B" in physio...am i doomed?

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to hmpark's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, i didn't know that a "B" was

  5. Where did you get your license, KMart

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    how come you couldn't get the meds or scripts from your place of

  6. Do you ever plan on leaving the bedside?

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, i plan on leaving in about

  7. What was the toughest pre-req you took?

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    chemistry!

  8. Am I supernurse or superdud? Or somewhere in between?

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    why did the doctor have to tell you to call a code for your pt with the super low sats? why didn't you call rapid response or the code on your

  9. Vent: Embarrassed during change of shift.

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I sure hope that you are exaggerating. This just does not sound feasible. I'm not saying that this didn't happen to you. It just doesn't make sense. I would discuss this with the appropriate authority...

  10. TuTonka wants to know--what keeps you in nursing?

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to Cobweb's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^Same here. I need a paycheck. I enjoy the

  11. Negative Threads

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to Seagate's topic in General Nursing

    it

  12. How often can I say no?

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to DAMomma's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have no interest in working any ot at this time. Therefore, i don't answer the phone when my job calls. It's very simple. My supervisor did make the comment once that i was difficult to get in touch...

  13. Need Adivse

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to MesaRN's topic in Emergency

    I'd choose number

  14. Why do we do this to ourselves?

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to LovePurple's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I go to work and i do my job. I don't get involved emotionally at work (how draining). I care about my self and my family. That's

  15. How do you deal with an insensitive CNA?

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to arelle68's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    She doesn't need to be fired. She is used to having her way. Maybe this new nurse can speak with the CNA about her behavior. Then if she continues she can report it to her manager. Then it is up to...

  16. planning to take the RN course but have no exp in the med field, any advice???

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to chocolategirl's topic in General Nursing

    I had no medical experience and i did fine in school. I took the CNA course because it was required. But, i never worked as a CNA. You can do it. I wish you the

  17. Did you work while in Nursing school?

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to GCTMT's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, i didn't have to. I have a very supportive family. Both emotionally &

  18. what can I say to a family member?

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to rnto?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have been a nurse for 1 yr and 10mos. I have yet to see a nurse cry about a pt. I don't see how you sobbing over a pt makes you a better nurse. No one wants to see a pt suffer. There is only so much...

  19. "So you work in a nursing home; you can't possibly know what I'm asking" (GRRR)

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    their loss. i'd rather not be bothered with questions anyway! we get enough questions at

  20. Too much sadness this shift...

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to praying_mantis's topic in General Nursing

    That has happened where i work. A guy was on his way to see his mom that had been rushed to the hospital with chest pain. On his way to the hospital he passed out in his car and was also, rushed to...

  21. Hey guess what? You're charge tonight!

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like an average

  22. Does anyone else do this?

    Thankful RN,BSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Go to work early to case it? I'm about to go in 15 minutes earlier than usual to see if a certain patient is STILL there. That way i can avoid having that patient. I think that it is awful to have to...

  23. would you do a home care shift in an unsafe area at night?

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    This is one reason why i won't do any type of home

  24. AMA

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Oh well, you did the best that you could. It is up to him now. Please don't be too upset about the decisions that this pt

  25. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am not here to entertain you. So, stop playing on the call