I used to worry about my facial expressions when something smelled nasty. I didn't want the patient to feel even worse than they did so I wear a surgical mask when I think I am going to have an issue...
Sun_danc3rRN replied to redredrose's topic in General Nursing
I work 1900-0700. As soon as I get bedside report I go back in and assess all of my patients. I usually just go back in and wake them up if they are sleeping. I re-introduce myself, assess pain first,...
Sun_danc3rRN replied to KdubsRN's topic in Rehabilitation
I work in an acute inpatient rehab. They don't qualify to be there unless they can tolerate 3 hours of therapy a day for 5 days a week out of 7, and have co-morbidities that nurses have to manage. Our...
Could it be that the MD already has a protocol in place that the nurse has to follow regarding patients, including accessing the files of his patients? I find your entire post rude and degrading. Why...
Sun_danc3rRN replied to lpncharlie's topic in General Nursing
Sounds like you are in an overwhelming position for your training, or rather lack of proper orientation. I would look for a job where you are not a float nurse, and certainly not a charge nurse at...
In my area the local branch of our community college does CNA classes with clinicals. You get your class and are prepared to sit for your CNA test for 3 college credits, and lab fees, which is about...
To put it bluntly, BFD! We have ALL worked hard to get where we are! We all have lives, spouses, children, have had crappy jobs, some even including nursing. Alot of us are drowning in debt with...
My schedule goes like this: work Fri, sat, sun, mon..off tues & weds work thurs, then off fri, sat, sun, mon...then work tues, off wed & thurs..then repeat. So I get 2 days off between a set...
I can do just about every thing I need to do in a patient's room either by hall light, bathroom light, or flashlight, BUT I turn on lights at night to give meds. I have to practice my rights of med...