Nurse Leigh

Nurse Leigh

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  1. Medical Assistants in jails?

    Nurse Leigh replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    I thought MA's could only work under the supervision of a physician, NP, or PA. Not sure how that would work. Do the corrections facilities ever utilize those qualified to pass meds? I agree with...

  2. Words You Hate

    Nurse Leigh replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

    For those who hate the word "moist" I present this article from I F'ing Love Science Why You Hate The Word "Moist", According To Science |

  3. Female vs male patients

    Nurse Leigh replied to qaz99's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And bonus points if your visitors are respectful too! I'm sure we've all had those rooms where both the patient and their visitors are appropriate, respectful, and even have a great collective sense...

  4. Planned Parenthood NP

    Nurse Leigh replied to OCRN3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ^^ This is one reason I think IUDs are a wonderful invention! Pills are too easy to forget. Although we also need to be sure people understand that to prevent transmission of STIs, condoms and dental...

  5. Planned Parenthood NP

    Nurse Leigh replied to OCRN3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just love this entire post. Wish our local PP were still open. Women's health was never something I really wanted to do, but the more I feel women's rights being supressed, the more I want to be...

  6. HELP! I have to write policies now??!

    Nurse Leigh replied to ArisTomas's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That's pretty crummy on their part. Sorry, and best of luck in the

  7. Why do some nurses "hate their jobs"?

    Nurse Leigh replied to iculvr's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have the foggiest notion what you are trying to convey.

  8. Is this a hipaa violation?

    Nurse Leigh replied to NurseRatchedTheBest's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Nope, I'm concerned as

  9. Female vs male patients

    Nurse Leigh replied to qaz99's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow, I guess when I really think about it, I can come up with some (generalizations) pros and cons of each. It does seem like the LOLs were more likely to dump out her cup of pills in her hand or on...

  10. Why are Nurses and CNAs so mean/rude

    Nurse Leigh replied to guest05/03/16's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would encourage you to take a breather then come back and reread your posts and our responses. I saw no one "attack" you. We asked questions for clarity and challenged your beliefs. *We* did not...

  11. Is there a field specifically for the pediatric disabled population?

    Nurse Leigh replied to nevergiveup2016's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have Child Life Specialists at your facility? Bet they'd have oodles of tips for you. Heavens no, being timid around certain populations doesn't make you evil - you know your weaknesses and now...

  12. Is there a field specifically for the pediatric disabled population?

    Nurse Leigh replied to nevergiveup2016's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if you could find a program for children with a variety of special needs where you could volunteer. Even just playing games with them or discussing favorite hobbies can will increase your...

  13. Why are Nurses and CNAs so mean/rude

    Nurse Leigh replied to guest05/03/16's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know, right? Guess we need a sarcasm

  14. Kudos to this doctor

    Nurse Leigh replied to MsPebbles's topic in General Nursing

    And while I certainly don't know for sure, I wouldn't be surprised if this patient and his mother had been educated on a lot of what to expect *prior* to surgery. It's often helpful have classes...

  15. Why are Nurses and CNAs so mean/rude

    Nurse Leigh replied to guest05/03/16's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You came here looking for advice from those who have more experience than you do and after reading our thoughts, you seem to be responding in an awfully rude way. Just because you may not like our...

  16. Why are Nurses and CNAs so mean/rude

    Nurse Leigh replied to guest05/03/16's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Heck, the OP seems to still be taking her CNA courses and is working as a NA since she won't even take the exam until May. Altogether strange. And the idea that she's the only one who cares is old....

  17. Is this a hipaa violation?

    Nurse Leigh replied to NurseRatchedTheBest's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    And??

  18. What path would be easier to get a job in with no experience?

    Nurse Leigh replied to Eeramsey's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm confused. Working the floor? As a tech or what - you aren't a nurse yet, right? Some places can be difficult to gain employment as a new ADN grad and not so difficult in others. Really depends on...

  19. Vacation?

    Nurse Leigh replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    I was annoyed for your situation before, but reading THIS ups the ridiculous factor into the stratosphere. ***** You don't even work the same schedule as the nurses who will be on leave? So stupid....

  20. Has nursing made you negative?

    Nurse Leigh replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    Shock that a human survived a dx of bicycle vs semi truck - and was planning to ride again. Crazy amazing. Love these outcomes. Or the less sensational but also wonderful patient who has a health...

  21. CNA lost a close resident

    Nurse Leigh replied to guest05/03/16's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    How are you working as a CNA if you haven't taken the exam yet as you mentioned in another thread? Boundaries are the only thing that can maintain therapeutic relationships in healthcare. Without...

  22. What path would be easier to get a job in with no experience?

    Nurse Leigh replied to Eeramsey's topic in Nursing Career

    Is there a reason you don't want to simply work as a nurse and gain valuable experience? Wanting to go straight into management or an APN program does seem like a shortcut to me, one that leaves out...

  23. What offends you (nursing related)?

    Nurse Leigh replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh. People who want to graduate from nursing school and immediately become managers or enter grad school to become APNs without any of that pesky experience being a you know,

  24. What path would be easier to get a job in with no experience?

    Nurse Leigh replied to Eeramsey's topic in Nursing Career

    *sigh* OP, experience as a nurse can only help as you *advance* in your practice. Nurses don't want to have inexperienced managers telling them what to do. Nurse practitioners should (in my...

  25. *HELP NEEDED* Understaffed NICU Project

    Nurse Leigh replied to gcoffin92's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    True enough. I really wish people would stop expecting us to do the bulk of their research for them - and even if that isn't the case now, it does happen a lot here. How do they think we all wrote...