noreenl

noreenl

school RN, CNA Instructor, M/S

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  1. Back to Work !

    noreenl replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    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

    noreenl replied to makes needs known's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    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. Finally got a job offer, at a great hospital!

    noreenl replied to Girl Scout's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    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. Finally got a job offer, at a great hospital!

    noreenl replied to Girl Scout's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    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. CNA Training... what experience did you have b4 you hit the floor?

    noreenl replied to CNA2day's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    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

    noreenl replied to hearts895, RN BSN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    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. Finally got a job offer, at a great hospital!

    noreenl replied to Girl Scout's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    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. Modifying tasks when pregnant. My boss says "no".

    noreenl replied to RNnik07's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    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. Modifying tasks when pregnant. My boss says "no".

    noreenl replied to RNnik07's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    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. Assessments and the Need to knows about different med surge patients

    noreenl replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in Medical-Surgical

    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

    noreenl replied to deToxTech's topic in Health, Stress Management

    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!

    noreenl replied to NeoPediRN's topic in Pediatric

    Congratulations!!! Isn't it nice to go to work everyday at a place you want to

  13. Looking for a school nurse "buddy"

    noreenl replied to mc3's topic in School

    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

    noreenl replied to CooL B8B's topic in Pediatric

    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

    noreenl replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    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

    noreenl replied to CooL B8B's topic in Pediatric

    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

    noreenl replied to CooL B8B's topic in Pediatric

    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???

    noreenl replied to RNFinally12's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :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"

    noreenl replied to Mindful's topic in Collective Bargaining, 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?

    noreenl replied to can's topic in School

    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

    noreenl replied to CooL B8B's topic in Pediatric

    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. Know any good Agency Nurse part-time gigs for an experienced RN?

    noreenl replied to njxcrush18's topic in New York Nursing

    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!!!

    noreenl replied to Reminisce's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to consider Occupational

  24. insulin pump question

    noreenl replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    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

    noreenl replied to pvtschoolnurse's topic in School

    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...