KarynicaRN

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  1. I'm in trouble for doing my job?!

    KarynicaRN replied to LokiM's topic in General Nursing

    that is really messed up. you are assigned a job and then get told you should leave a little extra for someone else? at least you are doing your job! why can't management ever just let well enough...

  2. The Stress of School Ruined my Relationship!

    KarynicaRN replied to carriesm8's topic in General Nursing

    i am so sorry to hear about what has happened to you. when i first started rn school, the don told us that she expected there to be several divorces, several pregnancies and was she right. nursing...

  3. Things you'd like to say to your co-workers, but never would ....

    KarynicaRN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    here's my few: "if you can't hear the iv and feeding pumps beeping because you can't hear anymore, why don't you quit being a registered nurse? nobody said you had to work until you were 80. you are...

  4. Help New and Nervous

    KarynicaRN replied to suni's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    oh how i know the feeling. when i taught my first nurse aide class i was so nervous i didn't know what i was talking about half the time! i guess i did a pretty good job because the students learned...

  5. How do I deal with this?

    KarynicaRN posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I work at a community college as a nurse assistant instructor. This is my first semester teaching. I have a "boss" who does not get back to me on very important matters. She asked me to give her the...

  6. How many females are "peeking" in this forum?

    KarynicaRN replied to caliber's topic in Men in Nursing

    today is the first time I have peeked in here! Very interesting

  7. It is me or them!!! I can't stand it anymore!

    KarynicaRN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I actually think the good aides all retired. I can't say all of them, but the majority of young people today do not have the respect that we had back in my day. When I was a nursing assistant, I did...

  8. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

    KarynicaRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    hello everyone! my name is karynica and i am a registered nurse working at a community college as a nurse assistant instructor. i am new at this job and would appreciate any help i can get! i have...

  9. Have you ever been a patient?

    KarynicaRN replied to jessi1106's topic in General Nursing

    i had my gallbladder taken out back in 2000. it was a horrific experience because it was an open cut from stem to stern operation. i was on a morphine pump for 3 days. i don't make a good patient. i...

  10. EEK! There's a woman in my room!

    KarynicaRN replied to 58flyer's topic in General Nursing

    i have never heard of a nurse or anyone else for that matter do such a terrible thing to another person. that nurse was truly evil and should be

  11. How did you or will you go about picking what specialty of nursing is right for you?

    KarynicaRN replied to pril's topic in General Nursing

    think about the different types of nursing specialties there are and then decide what is right for you. i decided to become a nurse because i had a wonderful ob nurse when i was 29 and had my last...

  12. LPN passing meds all over the place!

    KarynicaRN replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    lol valanda. you have me in stitches with your post about bumping the med cart. i have thought about the insanity that would insue if something like that did happen. you should see her med cart. it is...

  13. LPN passing meds all over the place!

    KarynicaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Talk about a scary situation. I work for a community college and take nurse aide students into a wonderful state owned facility. I have the biggest concern and no one else seems bothered by it and I...

  14. Tech that tells everyone she's a nurse

    KarynicaRN replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    spanish is my second language, but it's very rude to speak it around other people who don't know it, especially in a professional setting. i don't blame you one bit for firing her for speaking...

  15. My family can't believe nurses don't get breaks

    KarynicaRN replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    when i worked at a long-term care facility the administrator asked me why i wasn't taking my lunch breaks. i explained to him that we have no time. he scoffed and stated that with 2 nurses and only 80...

  16. Nurse Aide background checks

    KarynicaRN replied to KarynicaRN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    hi and thanks for answering. i decided to call the illinois department of public health nursing assistant program and found the information. it's not against the law, yet, but a nurse aide doesn't...

  17. LPN passing meds all over the place!

    KarynicaRN replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    oh yes, she is overworked. She is the only LPN on the day shift and she passes medications for 70 residents. Most of these residents must have their medications crushed and mixed with drinks or food....

  18. LPN passing meds all over the place!

    KarynicaRN replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the responses, everyone. No, I don't allow my students to give any medications. I think that is the reason why the LPN doesn't really like me. LOL. Her loss. My students know that it is...

  19. Staffing for 79 Residents in LTC!!

    KarynicaRN replied to BearyPrivate's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    wow. just wow. you have to be majorly stressed. i can't imagine working in such an environment. that is clearly too much for one nurse to handle. the don needs to do his/her job and get you some...

  20. Your Call Light is On Can I help YOU?

    KarynicaRN replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    i went to answer a call light and the lady insisted that she didn't call for anyone. as soon as i am out the door, she was back on the light again. happened every single day, several times.

  21. didn't pass second semester

    KarynicaRN replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    i know many good lpn's who didn't pass the adn first semester. seems they had the work knowledge, but the book knowledge was another thing. it had then confused. they had learned things one way and...

  22. Were You a Nursing Assistant

    KarynicaRN replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    i was a certified nursing assistant about 10 years before going to nursing school. it really helped me understand a few things about the nursing profession. some schools are now requiring one to be a...

  23. The long term effects of being fired

    KarynicaRN replied to Poochee's topic in General Nursing

    hello. i was fired once from a state ran mental institution. the reason i was fired was because the "big wig" who i called repeatedly didn't, wouldn't or couldn't answer his phone. even another nurse...

  24. If you weren't a nurse what other job would you like to do?

    KarynicaRN replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    i would like to be either a social worker or work in the travel industry. used to work in both and loved

  25. am I going to be in trouble?

    KarynicaRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    please whatever you do, don't lie. don't try to cover it over because it will come back. i had a situation in a mental health hospital arise (a recipient died after having 17 teeth extracted in one...