RevBKPrince replied to nursecompassion's topic in Ohio Nursing
From what I've learned with the NAR and various research sources, as well as my training as a CNA, we were told, and I have found, that there is a legal maximum of 15 patients per aide -- I'm not sure...
RevBKPrince replied to RevBKPrince's topic in General Nursing
Thanks so very much. I'm in Ohio -- I've filed the FAFSA for aid. . . but, they're still doing whatever it is that they do. . . . I think, in order to go to the RN Program at the Columbus State I...
I'd like to start LPN training this fall, and then go into RN+ I'm worried about two things. . . . 1. Are there any LPN programs that would begin in the Fall that I could get aid for? 2. What is on...
RevBKPrince replied to nursecompassion's topic in Ohio Nursing
I totally understand how you feel. The ratio is just ridiculous. . . . We can't properly provide care for all of these patients -- it's difficult on night shift -- but it's even harder on days....
RevBKPrince replied to nursecompassion's topic in Ohio Nursing
I"m not sure what the legal limit is for nurses, but in an LTC facility, I've seen LPN's with as many as 25+ patients at a time. CNA/STNA's are legally not supposed to have mor than 15 patients. . ....
I would LOVE to work with you. I am a meticulous documenter -- as I've been accused of neglect several times. . . but I'm not neglecting my patients, as a matter of fact, I run myself ragged, stay on...
RevBKPrince replied to sleep deprived's topic in General Nursing
I've never met an EMT that I didn't like. . . we're ALL in the healthcare field, and we ALL have EXTREMELY stressful jobs. . . when I encounter a Nurse, an EMT, a Physician, whatever. . . I always...
I had one heck of a run-in with HIV/AIDS. . . I was in school, medical technology, and I was doing a blood draw on a patient, and somehow managed to poke myself with the needle. . . his HIV test was +...
Ok, but is anybody going to do anything about STNA/CNA to patient ratios? It's AWFULLY difficult to give the best care to patients when you have 15-18 during a day shift, as an STNA, and are required...
RevBKPrince replied to nursecompassion's topic in Ohio Nursing
I'm a CNA in an LTC Facility ( was, until they terminated me. . . I injured myself taking care of a patient, and missed several days of work ) As a CNA in LTC. . . on 7a-7p shift, I have seen it...
RevBKPrince replied to Linda B.'s topic in Ohio Nursing
I think that the regulations of PCA/PCT/STNA in Hospitals would depend upon each individual facility. The variation on skills performed is as wide as the number of training programs. As an STNA, I...