kool-aide, RN

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  1. Is this in our scope of practice?

    kool-aide, RN replied to klmb318's topic in General Nursing

    Cleaning with a brush or orange stick and filing with an emery board, yes. Clipping, no....especially for

  2. what chain of command?

    kool-aide, RN replied to supervisorhatchet's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Start filling out incident reports (in your SPARE time!). At my facility, this is the best way for these types of situations to be resolved because management are REQUIRED to review them with us...

  3. Slow nurse response time is a danger to pt health

    kool-aide, RN replied to SoCalCrafter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't buy

  4. UAP d/c-ing peripheral IV's

    kool-aide, RN replied to Lorien_LPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    CNAs at my hospital WERE trained to D/C peripheral IVs, but that power was recently taken away from us--idk if it was a facility decision or a state law decision. Seems silly to me, if an angiocath...

  5. There but for the grace of....

    kool-aide, RN replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    Her name was Shirley. I don't remember her last name but she was the CUTEST little old lady. I don't remember her specific Dx but I took care of her on the medsurg floor and she was later transferred...

  6. Ranting!...

    kool-aide, RN replied to brotherbear's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I guess I'll just say I agree with everyone else...

  7. Hospital orientation for CNA/Support staff

    kool-aide, RN replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any literature to share with you but you can message me, I would be happy to point you in the right direction for resources to put in your

  8. What are your favorite types of patients??

    kool-aide, RN replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sedated, intubated, constipated, and restrained. lol But I love the cute old people… I don't mind total care pts, especially the cute

  9. Sympathy strike...would you do it??

    kool-aide, RN replied to notachargenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    That's dumb. I vote you should definitely go to

  10. different types of ICU

    kool-aide, RN replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    Under the "specialty" tab click on "critical care nursing" and there's a whole forum for each of these different types of ICUs. You can find all the information you could ever want! They're very...

  11. Underarm Sweating

    kool-aide, RN replied to ScrubMan0416's topic in Men in Nursing

    Certain Dri works great! I perspire excessively as well and I think a lot of it is due to nerves. I have taped ABD pads to my armpits when faced with social situations that it's absolutely imperative...

  12. Should I become a nurse ?

    kool-aide, RN replied to Arvin Vo's topic in Men in Nursing

    They're full of crap and very

  13. Glad I stood up for myself...

    kool-aide, RN replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    That's ridiculous. Why would the LPNs care if you assigned yourself the pts who needed RN intervention? What's it to

  14. Water Pitchers

    kool-aide, RN replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    I love hearing so many nurses saying that either they OR the CNA pass waters. So happy that this isn't looked upon as being the "CNA's job." Thank

  15. The cna payscale is an insult, to all we do!!!!

    kool-aide, RN replied to CNA/glorified maid's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    let's not forget that nurses have much more schooling and responsibility than we do as cnas… the should be making more money than us. although, i do agree that $7/hr is

  16. when to use a transfer belt?

    kool-aide, RN replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    How much I use a gait belt depends on the type of pt I'm working with. Usually, a gait belt is used when ambulating or transferring a pt who is considered a "fall risk." Use the gait belt at your...

  17. Controlling bleeding from wound site

    kool-aide, RN replied to NN2BVE's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was just thinking that myself, very important point. I would not remove saturated gauze while holding pressure, especially if it was an arterial bleed or a bleed from a large venous

  18. Staff splitting...how to deal?

    kool-aide, RN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes, how's that family dynamic working out for you, Angel? lol Sounds like you handled the situation with

  19. Going shopping for school supplies tomorrow

    kool-aide, RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Oh, and don't even get me started on label makers, organizing supplies, planners.... I'm an organizational neat freak. Nobody and I mean NOBODY messes with my label

  20. Going shopping for school supplies tomorrow

    kool-aide, RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    School supplies shopping is my FAVORITE!!!!! Always has been.... I love getting fresh pens, pencils, highlighters, etc. Although, I'm super picky and will only use certain brands.

  21. Dreaming about work?

    kool-aide, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello Allnurses! It's the summertime and as you know, pt census is usually down in hospitals. Lately, since I've not been getting a lot of my hours and haven't spent much time at work, I have...

  22. Need career advice please

    kool-aide, RN replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a CNA but I'm going to chime in anyways…. If you would ever want to work in ER, this experience would look awesome on your resume! Also, I would talk to your manager about stipulations...

  23. Tips for bed baths with combative patients.

    kool-aide, RN replied to bloodlikefire's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Vented at home? Wow... didn't even realize that was a possibility...but I suppose that's why you're there for a 12 hour shift, huh? lol That's a really difficult situation... Is there anything about...

  24. Getting rid of sitters!?!?

    kool-aide, RN replied to Loloberry's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Uhm, Hello! Even WITH restraints pts still get hurt quite often!!! At my hospital, sometimes pts are restrained AND have

  25. Tips for bed baths with combative patients.

    kool-aide, RN replied to bloodlikefire's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Give me some background. What's the Hx? Recent Dx? Is the pt A&O? Anything that normally soothes the pt? Could the pt be in pain? Is the pt only combative when betting a bath? If so, it could be...