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Where does the liability lie? I can appreciate CNA's desirous of more training, possibility of a bridge to RN/LPN and the possibiblity of more money-- and I think the liability is too great. The bottom line must $$ for the state. LTCFs will be able to accomplish more with less wages than that of RN/LPN. Seems like it creates more questions and problems th-- all for the sake of MONEY.

I am truly sorry both for you and your staff and the family of the new baby. What a nightmare. Remember to heal yourself along the way!

Respecting others is precisely the issue. The way you do this is the utmost of good spirituality. Morals, who's right and who's wrong, don't count as spirituality. Sounds like you are on the higher road-- continue on!!

Volunteering is a wonderful and non-threatening way to see and hear alot about nursing. Go for it!!-- in as many areas as you can stand.

You've gotten alot of great advice!! It's tough-- but you sound like compassion is still part of your fabric. It just takes getting back in touch every once in a while. Here are 4 of the most simple and most profound reminders. Be impeccable with your word. Don't take anything personally. Don't make assumptions. Always do your best.-- Don Miguel Ruiz

You could be my nurse anytime. Good job of fighting for the care of your patient and taking on the system to do it!! I think the employer should be responsible for the reporting to the state medical board(granted it will include all your documentation, transfers, etc.) but their direcctor, board or someone should represent the facility not you. Your job is looking out for the best interests of your patients just like your doing!!

I think you 've got some good advice. Unless you started out in a trauma center or something many situations aren't that intense. It will grow on you as you get better at focusing on investigating the issues of the wound, acting with intention and helping someone else in need because of your assessment and treatment ability. You can do it!! --Dub.

WOW!! Emote away!! I don't recall anyone saying pain doesn't exist or noones pain but my own is real and needs to be treated...... and at the same time there is a universally recognized phenomena of patients who while having 10/10 pain are making out with there S/O on the gurney, would like another sandwich-- and "could you make it roast beef this time" and "oh, could you close the door while I make a few more calls 'cause I'm missing the party at my friends house". There are indeed people who use emergency depts. as personal entertainment centers, have been let go by 5 providers already and have fired another 5 because they can't get the regular 200mg hit of demerol on a standing order!! I can't believe any professional would want to deny pain relief to anyone or any situation and yet at the same time I have a difficult time with situations where I have actually bent needles trying to find a place to push the next dose around and through large patches of scar tissue caused by......... you guessed it!! It is not one or the other-- it's both and.

To my knowledge, this is a non-specific "muscle inflammation". Non specific in both its etiology and scope.