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  1. Is it legal to teach CNA?

    onetiredmomma replied to freedom22's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you should check with your state CNA laws. Keep in mind though, family members can be taught these same cares so it shouldn't be a problem. Especially with good documentation and ongoing...

  2. Nurses with Arthritic Knees! What do you do for them?

    onetiredmomma replied to billjeff1's topic in General Nursing

    In my last CPR class I told the instructor no way could I get on the floor and he reluctantly agreed to put the mannequin on a table. I have CNAs who are willing to sit on the floor and mark CT...

  3. Should we chart in 24-hour time?

    onetiredmomma replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Another case for continuity! At our facility ICU is the only unit that reports pt temps in

  4. Is looking at your own health info a HIPPA violation?

    onetiredmomma replied to nkochrn's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Most places consider it to be so. Employee-patients are expected to go through the same procedure to see their medical record as everyone else...Fill out a med records req form and get the paperwork...

  5. How can we protect the nurses?

    onetiredmomma replied to hdhnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Call the cops, press charges, do whatever you need to do to keep your self safe. Someone shows up with a gun..give em whatever they want! Give em an injection if it will keep you safe!!! I could be...

  6. Things Change, People Change ;=)

    onetiredmomma replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes, late at night when a person can't sleep they focus on the negatives..pain,adjustment to an amputation, loneliness, etc that makes them needier than they are during the day. Sometimes it's...

  7. Ethics of patient bathing

    onetiredmomma replied to discontentment's topic in General Nursing

    To retiredlady: I used to work home care. Clients can really get annoyed when someone interrupts Price is Right!!!! To OP I understand the need to get som baths done by night **** staff. Perhaps the...

  8. The real reason I'm freaking out

    onetiredmomma replied to NewNurseAlert's topic in General Students

    Student nurses who cheat often can't pass boards. If they do pass, frequently they make career ending mistakes on the job. Work hard, learn lots and don't compromise your values! Good

  9. Company party...

    onetiredmomma replied to Fancy Face's topic in General Nursing

    Call 911 and tell them you saw him driving drunk and give them his license

  10. Does anyone ever feel guilty about care not given by the end of your shift?

    onetiredmomma replied to rtbabb's topic in General Nursing

    I agree nursing is a 24 hour job and rarely feel bad about having to pass things on to the next shift. I do feel bad when I am so busy that I feel I didn't give the best care every patient deserves....

  11. Inspiring Quotes

    onetiredmomma replied to lillian20's topic in General Nursing

    "For I know the plans I have for you" declares the Lord, "'plans to prosper you, plans to give you home and a future".Jeremiah

  12. Nursing Home ABUSE...TOWARDS STAFF!

    onetiredmomma replied to NsgRx27's topic in General Nursing

    Are you paid if you are there p 3pm? Overtime can be declared by policy, ie: over 8 hours/shift or over 40/hrs/week. If you are expected to clock out and then finish your work I think your state's...

  13. When you're down...

    onetiredmomma replied to stellina615's topic in General Nursing

    Make yourself a kudos journal. Write down all the compliments you get from pts, coworkers, visitors, etc. When you have a bad day, pull out your journal and remind yourself you are a good nurse and...

  14. Do Nurses eat their....lunch?

    onetiredmomma replied to massrn116's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I cannot and will not work 12 hours without a meal break. I refuse to eat on the unit because that time is MY UNPAID TIME. I function much better if I get away from the floor and relax for that 30...

  15. How do manage to leave work on time?

    onetiredmomma replied to Kurious RN's topic in General Nursing

    Try to combine your tasks: give 8 and 9 meds together, if a pt calls for pain med at 0850 and has 0900 meds, take them at the same time. DO NOT be afraid to ask for help! Are you getting out late...

  16. New CMS payment, what Hospitals are not reimbursed for:

    onetiredmomma replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    In the "good old days" EVERYONE admitted to a hospital had a chest xray, CBC, UA AND (shoot, can't remember the other lab test). Seems the least now would be a UA on all

  17. WHAT A WEEK!!! and its not even over yet.

    onetiredmomma replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I too hope your week gets better. My credit card was used out of state to the tune of $666. and change for various things. The company that the person bought the items from couldn't tell me anyhing...

  18. I really need some advice from experienced nurses!!!

    onetiredmomma replied to windmill182's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with the first poster that you should scope out what your job possibilities as an LPN in your area. Having done that, if you find you will be marketable get your LPN but please don't stop...

  19. Positive Spin on The Nurses that Don't Eat their Young

    onetiredmomma replied to nurselsteele's topic in General Nursing

    Many, many years ago when I was an LPN working agency and got a late call to go to a nursing home to be med nurse. By the time I got there it was almost 1000 and no one had started AM meds. Within...

  20. Cheating in nursing school?

    onetiredmomma replied to believer4's topic in General Nursing

    If these cheaters make it to NCLEX and IF they pass....They are the ones who will (first ) give nursing more of a bad name and (secondly) these are the ones who will eventually lose their license...

  21. Bachelors in Nursing

    onetiredmomma replied to domiinibabii's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would depend on your ultimate goal but I am going to encourage you to get a minimum of your bachelor's in nursing. At your age you might think there is no need but at MY age I wish I had...

  22. What Would You Like to Chart if You Can Get Away With It?

    onetiredmomma replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    IV infiltrated. Attempt to find new vein on male pt covered with tattoos. Pt whinning about how much being stuck with needle for IV

  23. Unit dues

    onetiredmomma replied to Nacki's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like a good idea to me. I have often thought this would be a good system to avoid those instances when people always promise to bring their money "next time" but never do. I do think it...

  24. Student Nurses

    onetiredmomma replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    We must treat students and new grads kindly and do whatever we can to help them move into their new profession! Not only are they our co-workers but they may someday be the nurses we need to take...

  25. CNA, why does it seem like I'm being tossed around?

    onetiredmomma replied to Gloin's topic in General Nursing

    Check with the nursing homes in your area. Sometimes they will offer training if you are willing to contract to work for them for a