BradleyRN

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  1. BradleyRN

    Heimlich Maneuver for the first time

    BradleyRN replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

    Nice job guys! That's one of the perks to being a nurse...There's always a health care professional around when you need
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    terminated

    BradleyRN replied to lynn0808's topic in General Nursing

    In my state, employers can only give the dates of employment and if you are eligible for rehire. Most applications i see ask, "may we contact this employer", and you may check yes or no. If that is...
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    The Power of Positive Thought

    BradleyRN replied to BradleyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen families like this as well, and could only feel saddened for the patients who already knew better. Indeed there is a line in the sand where once crossed, there is no going back. The...
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    Insubordinate CNAs

    BradleyRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldnt let her keep getting away with this behavior. If you do, it will only get worse. I would tell her that if she has such a problem following your instructions as her supervisor, then maybe...
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    Insubordinate CNAs

    BradleyRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    That is not the case here. The nurse wanted the CNA to put the patients that were still up to bed before doing a round and the CNA wanted to do it the other way. In the case of helping a family...
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    Required Reading

    BradleyRN replied to ProLogic's topic in General Nursing

    http://product.half.ebay.com/Human-Anatomy-and-Physiology_W0QQprZ2399961QQtgZinfo http://product.half.ebay.com/Brunner-and-Suddarths-Textbook-of-Medical-Surgical-Nursing_W0QQprZ2420961QQtgZinfo Check...
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    Medication Aides

    BradleyRN replied to R.L.Silva's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you schmuffin! I am glad you got out of the backbreaking work of CNA, and that you see the atrocity that is being perpetrated here. Im sure many nurses in LTC are so happy to have a medication...
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    Required Reading

    BradleyRN replied to ProLogic's topic in General Nursing

    Half.com
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    What do nurses really think of CNAs?

    BradleyRN replied to ccyrrus's topic in General Nursing

    CNA's are great! Im not just saying that because i used to be one either. In LTC, the nurse is so overloaded with pts that the eyes of the CNA become the eyes of the nurse. Without them, the...
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    Insubordinate CNAs

    BradleyRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    When i was in LTC, when i asked a CNA to do something and they complained, then i would give a reason why i would like it done in that order. For example, once i had an Alzheimer's pt that said she...
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    Required Reading

    BradleyRN replied to ProLogic's topic in General Nursing

    Get one as new as possible but still try not to spend too much since you will be buying your school's version when you start (they usually cost $100). Like kriseh said you need to learn the anatomy...
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    I'm not an orientee anymore? Um, when did this happen?

    BradleyRN replied to RNdaze's topic in General Nursing

    This whole core thing is a racket! You should be hired for a particular unit, but in this day and age, where they "pull" nurses so frequently to other units, now they act like it is the norm since so...
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    Safety glasses

    BradleyRN replied to frellyou's topic in General Nursing

    A patient spit a droplet in my eye two years ago. He didnt even know he had done it. Nonetheless, i went out and bought a pair of glasses with no prescription in the lenses to wear at work. They...
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    My question is: Why are nurses so mean to each other?

    BradleyRN replied to LadyJRN1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Leslie, An apology would display an ability to own up to errors. It may not change the opinions of those she offended (though i forgive her), but it would certainly start her on a road of acceptance...
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    My question is: Why are nurses so mean to each other?

    BradleyRN replied to LadyJRN1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I truly hate to say this, but this is the thread that illuminates what is really going on here.... https://allnurses.com/forums/f22/rn-responsibilities-ltc-309085-2.html LadyJRN1, please apologize for...
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    RN responsibilities in LTC

    BradleyRN replied to saraltx's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LadyJRN1, Please stop while you are behind. This is ALLNURSES.COM, which include CNA's and LPN's. I really cant believe the things you are saying here. It's like promoting deforestation at a global...
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    Can I become a CNA at age 16?

    BradleyRN replied to Kimmyyf's topic in General Nursing

    I would certainly recommend working in an activities department at any long term care facility (nursing home). You will have a lot more fun doing crafts, playing games with elderly people and will be...
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    My question is: Why are nurses so mean to each other?

    BradleyRN replied to LadyJRN1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a male nurse and relatively exempt from this type of behavior. However, just in general and a few times early in my career i had to deal with such nurses. I have always found the answer to be...
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    Any advice on how to handle........

    BradleyRN replied to LadyJRN1's topic in General Nursing

    I am a male nurse and relatively exempt from this type of behavior. However, just in general and a few times early in my career i had to deal with such nurses. I have always found the answer to be...
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    Some questions about being a nurse

    BradleyRN replied to sam3992's topic in General Nursing

    Doctors dont spend much time with the patients. It is up to the nurse to be the one to catch anything that goes wrong and report it to the doctor. Meanwhile we have a whole lot of nursing measures...
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    Anyone can get into Nursing.

    BradleyRN replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    Your boyfriend is an idiot! Dump him immediately! Even if you wanted to be a cashier (i used to be one), he should be supportive and not belittle you or your dreams. It just so happens that your...
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    I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

    BradleyRN replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

    Any MA that says they are a nurse is misrepresenting themselves as something they are not. It would seem they should have a bit more pride than to mislead people to think they are a nurse. If they...
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    Irony, how I love thee...

    BradleyRN replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    People should not be allowed to call themselves a nurse when they are not no more than calling themselves a doctor when they are not! Anyone that says otherwise has obviously been misled. Im not...
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    Required Reading

    BradleyRN replied to ProLogic's topic in General Nursing

    Medical/Surgical Nursing...it is a textbook and there are many with this title. Get a used one and start learning about
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    So what would you do?

    BradleyRN replied to smstar1996's topic in General Nursing

    How are you suppose to know to hold it if it doesnt say that on the MAR? When i worked long term care, the MAR was for 30 days. If a dose was to be held, then each day would say HOLD in the place...