noreenl

noreenl

school RN, CNA Instructor, M/S

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  1. Back to Work !

    I missed it too!!! I also needed a break from my honey!!! A small one floor home, two not so small adults and one 100lb German Shepard can make things VERY COZY after nine days!!! REMEMBER Absence...
  2. Bathroom grab bars

    If you feel like you are not getting anywhere File a complaint with JCAHO I believe this violates 1 of the patient's safety initiatives. Hit them in the...
  3. The only problem with a clipboard is HIPAA. you have to remember to turn over the top page so no one can see. That's why I said a small pocket notebook because you dont need to worry about putting it...
  4. These are totally excellent suggestions and speaking for all CNA Instructors"Thank you for listening to all our lectures!!! I would be proud to call you one of my students!! I would like to add one...
  5. Be sure you are a certified CNA because it sounds to me like you may only be a HHA which is a home health aide. The credentials are completely different. CNA in each state has a minimum number of...
  6. Working as a CNA while being in Nursing School

    I did work as a CNA on an adjusted schedule so I could attend clinicals. i worked 9PM to 5AM fri through tues and went to school M - thurs. mon and thurs were clinical days and tues and wed were class...
  7. Just a word of advice to all of you CNAs celebrating new jobs!!!! First, Congratulations!!!! I am sure you will all do well! As a former instructor, i wanted to be sure you all remember something...
  8. NYSNA is definitely where you should be going!!! They will have a record of who has had to fight for light duty before you and whaat tactics and options are for your specific case! I was an officer...
  9. First of all, congratulations on the new addition to your family!!! I have a couple of questions for you. Is your facility unionized? Have you looked into FMLA if your employer doesn't cooperate so...
  10. If you want to know what are the more common disease and tx then you should just look them up yourself, that's best way to learn. If you are considering a career in Med/Surg then maybe the ANCC...
  11. stress of losing a job

    First, each state is different.. Next how long were you in this staff position were you on probation? Does your facility have a union for nurses? If you have a good relationship with supervisor, see...
  12. A new venture!

    Congratulations!!! Isn't it nice to go to work everyday at a place you want to
  13. Looking for a school nurse "buddy"

    I am a clinical supervisor for agency school nurses in NYC and you are more than welcome to ask me anything you need. you can PM me if you wish but as Purple Scrubs said This site has helped me so...
  14. TPN and Ceftriaxone

    OK.Thanks for the refresher!! I appreciate the time you took to keep answering my questionsCause that's what this site is all about!!! I tried to google info and I got swamped like those commercials...
  15. My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    I am soooo happy for you and her and your entire family!!!! i couldnt believe it when I read the happy ending to this heartbreaking
  16. TPN and Ceftriaxone

    what pictures are you showing me? I was always told that if 2 "fluids" were not y compatable that they could not go in the same line at th same time. i was always under the impression that this...
  17. TPN and Ceftriaxone

    if two medications are not "Y compatible" then you cannot run them at the same time into two different ports in the same central line access site. All the lumens go to the same central line so they...
  18. Why do I feel like a COMPLETE FAILURE???

    :w00t::flowersfo:flowersfo:kiss:clpty::hgu: sOMETIMES WE JUST NEED A LITLE CHEERING SECTION OF OUR OWN!!! HERE'S YOURS FROM ALL OF US AT ALLNURSES!!!! HANG IN
  19. RN "Super Union"

    I can respect your opinion but I have to disagree. Patients have rights, LTC Residents have rights it is about time RNs LPNs and CNAs and other bedside care staff had rights as well. Look at the...
  20. Protective stabilizing device or restraint?

    A physical therapist is an excellent resource in this situation especially since any medical equipment or restraint used incorrectly is potentially an accident waiting to happen! If you google...
  21. TPN and Ceftriaxone

    Sometimes my older patients get a heplock as a secondary access for time frame of the ceftriaxone so that the TPN is never stopped. That is the only other real possiblity As for the central line I...
  22. Have you tried school nursing? PM me and I will give you the info. I'm a School nurse
  23. Im lost all nurses read!!!

    You might want to consider Occupational
  24. insulin pump question

    whether the child uses an insulin pump or syringe/pen the counting of carbs and giving insulin is essential to maintaining manageable levels of sugar in the blood. there are 5 numbers that you need...
  25. School nurse and pregnancy

    I hope this school nursing site doesn't turn into the Maternity ward!!!! :heartbeat:redbeathe:loveya: Seriously tho...congrats to all the mommies and daddies to be!!!!! What a beautiful present to...