Retired R.N.

Retired R.N.

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  1. Residents who don't get along

    Retired R.N. replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is there any way to move any of these residents into different

  2. That ain't my resident! I am dumbfounded...

    Retired R.N. replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    Depending upon the state where one works, the educational requirements for CNAs all too often does not include all the skills needed for good job performance. When this lack of proper education is...

  3. Thank Goodness for Good CNAs

    Retired R.N. replied to htrn's topic in General Nursing

    So what do we need to do to show that appreciation for the CNA in the regular paycheck? It's really disgraceful that supersizing a burger or french fries pays more that a CNA

  4. Main Problem In The Nursing Field?

    Retired R.N. replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    I think the main problem in nursing is a refusal to recognize and reward the work of the people providing the basic level of nursing service - the CNA. When the nursing profession learns to accept...

  5. scope of practice issues for CNA'S/LVN'S

    Retired R.N. replied to squeakykitty's topic in General Nursing

    Wouldn't it be nice if there were a standardized national set of regulations regarding the education and duties of

  6. female dr. male pt.

    Retired R.N. replied to gth's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps it is because women doctors have not had a long list of complaints filed against them by male patients. Or, perhaps it is because those women doctors have female nurses. You want two women in...

  7. Need Help!!!

    Retired R.N. replied to Indiana_Rn's topic in General Nursing

    Every time I read about a new nurse having problems adjusting to her early working experiences, I am more convinced than ever that the old-fashioned system of educating nurses through the 3-year...

  8. Nursing Shortage

    Retired R.N. replied to olichi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What state is

  9. Texas RNs are to be enlighten

    Retired R.N. replied to mark hamel's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Please take out a Texas map and see where those locations with high pay compared to the cost of living are. If your idea of gracious living includes tropical summer temperatures in the Rio Grande...

  10. Wearing scrubs home??

    Retired R.N. replied to Rn2bKatie's topic in General Nursing

    Posted by rn/writer: > I shudder to think back a few decades to the starched and pressed cotton uniforms (skirts, no less!) that older nurses had to contend with. Today's fabrics often have a...

  11. The Frustrated Learner Thread aka "I HATE studying MORE THAN ___!" All rants welcome!

    Retired R.N. replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    i have experienced only too many "inservice educators" with the same elitist attitudes. they may not have the alphabet soup behind their names, but they are just as inclined to rub your nose in how...

  12. RN's who cannot insert IV's being Fired???

    Retired R.N. replied to maidy's topic in General Nursing

    Daytonite, Just exactly what do you mean when you say that hospital staff nurses are technical nurses and if they don't want to improve their skills to meet your standards, they can be replaced by...

  13. RN's who cannot insert IV's being Fired???

    Retired R.N. replied to maidy's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps you haven't worked in enough hospitals to know that many of them do not have inservice departments, and do not provide any orientation over and above showing you where the utility rooms and...

  14. HCA and 2 weeks notice

    Retired R.N. replied to ZootRN's topic in General Nursing

    You don't say which HCA hospital, but I'm guessing that you know they are a national chain, and they trade information back and forth. Especially, if you are in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, you need to...

  15. Nursing scope of practice questions

    Retired R.N. replied to royr's topic in General Nursing

    As a student, you can always say, "I'd like to help you, but I'm not allowed to do that procedure yet." This answer may provoke a few dirty looks, but it also gets you out of a possible confrontation...

  16. Wearing white

    Retired R.N. replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    The caps have to be dripping wet with the starch solution, and then "pasted" onto a smooth surface like a mirror to dry. Be sure to get all the air bubbles out from between the cap and the mirror....

  17. Wearing white

    Retired R.N. replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    I am very happy to learn that your white uniform was so well received by so many people who really matter: your patients, their families, and most of all, yourself. There's no getting around the...

  18. Older generation vs the Younger Generation! RANT!!!

    Retired R.N. replied to Amyjosonata's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my opinion, you are absolutely correct! It is always wonderful when the patients and staff have a friendly relationship, but it is absolutely necessary for the nursing staff - and I especially...

  19. Wearing white

    Retired R.N. replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    Wear that cap proudly! You worked very hard to earn the privilege. Retired

  20. blood culture?

    Retired R.N. replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    This IS a bit unusual, isn't it? Did the mechanics also check your battery while they were at it? :-) I do hope your doctor(s) can find out what is causing this so they can get you started on the...

  21. Wearing white

    Retired R.N. replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    The idea of nurses wearing white was not especially meant to be practical, but was a constant reminder back in the days before antibiotics that cleanliness was very, very important to the welfare of...

  22. What if CNA won't work?

    Retired R.N. replied to Josifek's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Chadash, I missed the joking in that "Not my patient" scenario, and I was truly puzzled because in all your earler posts you seemed to be such a caring person. I have always had wonderful NAs working...

  23. What if CNA won't work?

    Retired R.N. replied to Josifek's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Chadash, What would you suggest as a way to get an aid to follow a direct

  24. Critique of Study: More BSNs equal better pt outcomes

    Retired R.N. replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    Timothy, > Simply put, this flawed and un-reproducible study is worthless. And that's the bottom line. In other words, it is a crock of er, ah, stuffing! I came to that conclusion after reading...

  25. are you burnt out too?

    Retired R.N. replied to godivalady's topic in General Nursing

    So where are the leadership skills of nurses today? If they cannot, or will not, provide for their own and their colleagues well-being, why should we trust them to do what is best for their