BradleyRN

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    When the hospital kills people

    BradleyRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    jlsRN has blamed no one for this incident, but rather an entire system that each of us KNOW to be broken. Administrations are to blame for ensuring ratios that 73% of nurses agree are too large to...
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    Tired of impaired nurses

    BradleyRN replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    It isnt a point of stepping on toes. It is a point of accepting people and the mistakes they make. How do you feel about those people that you dont feel should be allowed to be a nurse because of...
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    Tired of impaired nurses

    BradleyRN replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    Alcohol is a drug. Should alcohol abusers have their licenses pulled as well? So you are saying not all nurses should have the option for treatment and recovery? I must say it is certainly scary...
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    New Grad

    BradleyRN replied to Carla25's topic in General Nursing

    When giving a subcutaneous injection, you pinch the skin, because you dont want the medicine to go any deeper than that pinched area. When giving an IM injection, flatten the skin, hold the syringe...
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    Real dilemma...help please (long)

    BradleyRN replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    It certainly can make it difficult to suddenly be in charge if you used to just be an
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    Should medication aides exist?

    BradleyRN replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would not fault a person for being a med aide. I would warn them though that the risk of them hurting someone would be astronomically high. I dont think it would be easy to train someone that had...
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    Did I do the right thing?

    BradleyRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    As you stated, this is not the first problem this CNA has caused, but one of many. Writing her up will hopefully encourage her to make a few changes to be more harmonious. At the first sign of...
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    Tired of impaired nurses

    BradleyRN replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    WHAT??? That is ludicrous!! Nurses are human beings, not angels. Human beings make mistakes. Maybe we should kick out nurses that forget something on a busy shift as well. If they are so absent...
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    jealousy/avoidance of top students?

    BradleyRN replied to queenjane's topic in General Nursing

    Cassidy and Wharf Rat ey? I like it! The Grateful Dead were a band beyond description with the most beautiful music and lyrics that have ever been or ever will be. Here is a partial list of my DVD...
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    Real dilemma...help please (long)

    BradleyRN replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    Holly, This place is pitiful. They want to tell you they have a lot invested in you and yet offer you absolutely zero assistance. I strongly recommend you get out of there. If you do want to stay...
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    Religious believes expressed in nursing theories. For or against

    BradleyRN replied to justagirl81's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you want someone to send you some nice pamphlets. :wink2: Just
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    previous employee coming back to work...and im nervous

    BradleyRN replied to climbingkp's topic in General Nursing

    She was unhappy at your office, but obviously more unhappy where she went next. A lot of nurses are unhappy. You are a medical assistant and that is a great job! When i was an LPN in LTC, so many...
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    Surprise!! Suprise!!- Yet Again another reason I'm hightailing it outta there!!

    BradleyRN replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    hehe. that is funny! it is so ltc! i had the same thing happen several times. even when on vacation, they would be calling leaving messages of "where are you?". it is just a bluff really to the...
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    help this lpn

    BradleyRN replied to debg's topic in General Nursing

    You are doing a beautiful job! Of course the nurses that dont go the extra mile will say "then they will be expected to do the same", but they should be anyway. You will be the one that makes the...
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    Tips for being a successful nursing student!

    BradleyRN posted a topic in General Students

    The first step to being a successful nursing student is to go out and buy a digital recorder to tape the classes. Get one that will record at least 24 hours so you dont have to constantly battle with...
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    stuff to buy for nursing school?

    BradleyRN replied to risly438's topic in Men in Nursing

    Get a good digital recorder to tape your classes. Get one that holds at least 24 hours. They have a USB port and transfer the data to your pc as waves which can then be burned to CD and listened to...
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    jealousy/avoidance of top students?

    BradleyRN replied to queenjane's topic in General Nursing

    Queen Jane, I love the Grateful Dead. I followed them for years. They do "Queen Jane Approximately" much better than Dylan. In fact, Dylan said last year, "if you really want to hear the best...
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    Should medication aides exist?

    BradleyRN replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Indeed, standing up as one will only get you into trouble. Unity is the only way. By getting rid of one voice of dissent, they silence all the rest. Keeping us oppressed is what they get paid to...
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    Religious believes expressed in nursing theories. For or against

    BradleyRN replied to justagirl81's topic in General Nursing

    My
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    Should medication aides exist?

    BradleyRN replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Standing in unity and refusing as you stated can make the necessary changes, especially if you do it in front of the news cameras. The mystery to me is that these nurses know good and well that they...
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    Insomniac

    BradleyRN replied to Skits's topic in General Nursing

    Call off. Especially if it is a 12hr shift. You could make it through, but you just went through enough of that in nursing school. Call in sick and relax. Enjoy your day after a good 7-8 hours of...
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    Blood pressure and nervousness...

    BradleyRN replied to CarmsOU25's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely do not let them put you on medication. Before that happens, doctors should always first recommend quitting smoking, losing weight, exercising daily, a healthier diet, and lowering sodium...
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    Should medication aides exist?

    BradleyRN replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Look at what the medication aide schmuffin says and youll think it's even worse of an idea..... What an
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    Should medication aides exist?

    BradleyRN replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    ltc facilities employ mostly lpn's. to become an lpn, i attended class from 8am-3pm for one year. that is so far beyond what a med aide must do that it is absurd. due to the high number of med...
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    Should medication aides exist?

    BradleyRN replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It isnt a perfect situation to say the least. ALF residents are suppose to be A&Ox3, so for them to have a medication aide is acceptable, because this is the alternative to them still being at...