WoofyMutt80

WoofyMutt80

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  1. Turned Down and My Position Given to a "Me Speaka No"

    WoofyMutt80 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone, I am trying not to offend those who come to this country to work hard and learn the English language. Please tell me if this is borderline discrimination or something else! I am a...

  2. Turned Down and My Position Given to a "Me Speaka No"

    WoofyMutt80 replied to WoofyMutt80's topic in General Nursing

    I shouldnt judge because who knows if they have more years under their belt than I

  3. Turned Down and My Position Given to a "Me Speaka No"

    WoofyMutt80 replied to WoofyMutt80's topic in General Nursing

    True and keep in mind a majority of the people there were INTERNAL applicants. After doing research if you are a Nurse Aide, you can work there and once you get your CNA then you can then apply...

  4. Turned Down and My Position Given to a "Me Speaka No"

    WoofyMutt80 replied to WoofyMutt80's topic in General Nursing

    I should reply "Me Speaka No (insert foreign

  5. What's The Meanest Thing A Dr. or Co-worker Ever Said To You?

    WoofyMutt80 replied to tishirajan's topic in General Nursing

    What really ticked me off was what the Ortho Surgeon said to my mother after her total knee replacement. Here is the Cliffs Notes of the story: She had the TKR and had major swelling, a clicking noise...

  6. Just Venting: PCA with an Attitude!

    WoofyMutt80 replied to Dottie, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I worked with a LPN who was like that. She reminded me of the guards at Buckingham Palace where no matter what you do or say, they can't smile. Working with her was like working with a robot: no...

  7. Disgruntled ex-employee

    WoofyMutt80 replied to debi49's topic in General Nursing

    It has worked at some facilities I have worked at. When the person is let go, they have to turn in their name badge, which has their picture on it, and most systems that print out your badge, stores...

  8. Disgruntled ex-employee

    WoofyMutt80 replied to debi49's topic in General Nursing

    If there is a security guard there or a security service let them know what the heck is going on and they can give her a verbal warning to not show up or the cops will get involved. Also if it that...

  9. Can non-licensed person start an IV?

    WoofyMutt80 replied to carol72's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I guess in some states, MAs can get certified. I am a MA, and I can give injections, except for

  10. Question about Hoyer Lift and Patient With Severe Muscle Atrophy

    WoofyMutt80 replied to WoofyMutt80's topic in General Nursing

    It took me 2 DAYS to recover from a sore back! Unfortunately this guy doesnt have a hospital bed, but one of those TempurMedic beds and his condition is so bad he cannot assist himself during...

  11. A Patient Made Me Cry Today

    WoofyMutt80 replied to flightnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am about to reach for the Kleenex! I just hope and pray for peace for this man, and I pray that the legal system will do something to the bleeping a-hole who did this to this frail soul. With all...

  12. The Difference Between Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack Is this Statement True?

    WoofyMutt80 replied to Angela.Tris24's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to reach thru the TV set and slap the news reporters after a doctor EXPLAINED THE DIFFERENCE between cardiac arrest and a heart attack and how Michael Jackson had a cardiac arrest. Well the...

  13. ER Experience

    WoofyMutt80 replied to tishirajan's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, when someone is ill like that, they shouldnt have to wait, then be seen, only to be discharged because if something worse happens it could fall back on the doctor! Second that nurse...

  14. Question about Hoyer Lift and Patient With Severe Muscle Atrophy

    WoofyMutt80 replied to WoofyMutt80's topic in General Nursing

    UPDATE: the other client I WAS PROMISED to get for a companionship case was given to another aide and I haven't heard ANYTHING from this agency since I had issues with this patient and the issues with...

  15. What would you have said to this CNA

    WoofyMutt80 replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That is totally inappropriate behavior and what if the patients heard her? Management should show her the

  16. Question about Hoyer Lift and Patient With Severe Muscle Atrophy

    WoofyMutt80 replied to WoofyMutt80's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for your feedback and the agency is trying to re-evaluate this pt to see what can be done. He is a small guy but due to his condition it is like moving 350 lbs! Even the EMT's said...

  17. Medication Passes and Group Homes

    WoofyMutt80 replied to shozzy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This kind of stuff scares me because if I had a family member in a group home, I would want someone licensed and trained to not only pass meds but to know what to do in case the person recieved the...

  18. Racist Patients

    WoofyMutt80 replied to Williss2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I remember when I did home care and the elderly would call my agency and specifically request and I kid you not "a Caucasian, ENGLISH speaking aide"! Well that narrowed it down to 3 Caucasian English...

  19. In your experience have you seen this happen?

    WoofyMutt80 replied to Smith-Lee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Go to your state's elder affairs/disabled affairs agency, also go to the media and find out if there has been complaints against this

  20. OK, YOU WIN!

    WoofyMutt80 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Order the most expensive thing off the

  21. What exactly do you do in CNA school?

    WoofyMutt80 replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    I also learned ostomy care (trust me you'll get used to it!) and foley care (ex emptying bags into a container and measuring the

  22. What exactly do you do in CNA school?

    WoofyMutt80 replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    I was CNA trained thru the Red Cross and I learned the basics of pt care. Ex. feeding, grooming, mouth and denture care, turning and positioning pts, dressing, bathing, peri care, vitals, and how to...

  23. My God, these family members!!

    WoofyMutt80 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Alot of hospitals in my area are turning to "room service" and one has housekeeping leaving a little card saying "this room was cleaned by ________, if you are dissatisfied please call ext

  24. My God, these family members!!

    WoofyMutt80 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love the HHA clients I had who claimed they had no energy, and they were in pain, but would stand over me like a hawk while I cleaned their house, and one had "glaucoma" but miracously could see 1...

  25. This Is Crazy!!!

    WoofyMutt80 posted a topic in General Nursing

    http://www.patriotledger.com/homepage/x1440847549/Disorderly-South-Shore-couple-draws-crowd-in-Boston?popular=true