Alnitak7

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    What is the Problem?

    Alnitak7 replied to rkumiwcc's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I worked as a C.N.A. I never thought charge nurses deserved to wash the patients over and above what they were already doing. I was always grateful if one of them washed up any of patients....
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    What is the Problem?

    Alnitak7 replied to rkumiwcc's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Doing the med pass and treatments is already stressful enough without people being
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    They act weird when their blood sugar is out of balance

    Alnitak7 replied to Alnitak7's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I was not talking about when someone actually collapses. In cases like this, I do what my training tells me
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    They act weird when their blood sugar is out of balance

    Alnitak7 replied to Alnitak7's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    When I'm on my job I don't wait until someone is down of the floor to intervene. When I'm out in public then there is a boundary issue that doesn't exist on the job. When you're out and around you...
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    They act weird when their blood sugar is out of balance

    Alnitak7 replied to Alnitak7's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Just so you know, that patient I gave the juice to was on a floor where I was working as a C.N.A. It was a number of years ago. In a lot of places I've worked the C.N.A.s are not expected to take...
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    I want you to look at the care plan

    Alnitak7 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was sent into a nursing home that I had never been in before. They gave me a patient group. I asked them for some basic information on them for safety reasons. Things like who the the...
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    Is it really a violation of H.I.P.P.A. law to share your concerns with the doctor?

    Alnitak7 replied to Alnitak7's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I think I had the option to contact D.H.S. when they would not bring equipment to take care of this patient. I guess I just called the doctor in a blind panic since I don't do very well with extreme...
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    The old lift versus the new lift

    Alnitak7 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Has anyone else here been upset with the new hoyer lifts? I have seen patients that almost fell right through the hole in the middle. I have also seen one the was electric that almost went right...
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    Drama on my unit and it's only my 2nd day. WOW

    Alnitak7 replied to FaithGurl93's topic in General Students

    This back-biting in healthcare has been going on forever and they get away with
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    LTC Nurse: Patient Ratios

    Alnitak7 replied to ringaring's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I was talking with a co worker about the need for more people and was told the state actually forbids this. They're supposed to be concerned about patient safety. They are not even there so they...
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    Correctional Nursing with Criminal Record?

    Alnitak7 replied to thejadedmonkey's topic in Correctional

    If you worked through the problems that brought you a criminal record then this might make you valuable as a correctional nurse. They might be able to learn from someone with a criminal history...
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    Is it really a violation of H.I.P.P.A. law to share your concerns with the doctor?

    Alnitak7 replied to Alnitak7's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    In years past I had agency supervisors who were sympathetic to my worries when I called them about an abusive, agitated patient. They also were responsible about making sure we had the supplies we...
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    unsafe staffing

    Alnitak7 replied to TerpGal02's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This happened to me once during a snow storm where I worked a double shift and then was still required to work the next morning at 7 a.m. I refused to drive home because of the roads being unsafe and...
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    Question

    Alnitak7 replied to ToothFairy(5)'s topic in General Nursing

    If I know what state this I'll know not to move
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    Near death experiences stories

    Alnitak7 replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient one time who had one of them. He became religious after his accident that left him brain injured. He was doing a lot of exploitative behavior so I was thinking that he couldn't have...
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    my first agency assignment....freaking out

    Alnitak7 replied to 8781RN's topic in Agency Nurses

    I found out most private home care assignments are a little easier than most nursing homes. One of the only things I didn't like about it was when I had to wake up the charge nurse on my night shift...
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    Have you ever done something against the law to protect your patient?

    Alnitak7 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient on my list who had severe arthritis and who would not sit still in her wheelchair. She was too weak to stand up and her joints were locked in position. She had severe pain. When she...
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    How does working night shift impact your FAMILY?

    Alnitak7 replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    I have tried all shifts and they all contributed to ruining my family life. The only stabilizing part was the money. All I could do about it was reduce my
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    I was told "If they won't get out of bed don't hesitate to call rescue."

    Alnitak7 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone here have any feedback for this situation? I worked in a boarding house where I always had at least three, four, or five residents that I was responsible for. One morning I cooked...
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    LTC and SNF nurses and CNAs: Have you ever been attacked by a resident/patient?

    Alnitak7 replied to MissFlashRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I decided to listen to the advice of my martial arts teachers from college. You need to be aware of what they're about to do. You can pick up on it from their eyes and their body
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    What helps you sleep after night shift?

    Alnitak7 replied to Emma_H's topic in General Nursing

    A long hot shower clean sheets and a dark
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    Religion in the work place

    Alnitak7 replied to Blufea's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Maybe a good answer for these patients who want you to join in prayer is "I'll send you some energy," or "I'll be thinking about you." The power of thought energy seems to be scientifically proven...
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    BE CAREFUL on social networks

    Alnitak7 replied to Chico David's topic in General Nursing

    On Facebook I have I immediately delete any comments that cause an attempted discussion about my old work places. I am not about to vent about my work with people who have no idea what I'm going...
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    Religion in the work place

    Alnitak7 replied to Blufea's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I was badly offended by a co-worker who was a regular church member and devout Christian who had the "us and them" mentality who saw certain staff-members as being evil, eg. "We're seeing the real...
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    The right to refuse has so many interpretations

    Alnitak7 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Inside one nursing home I have been adamently told, "You should not force her to do anything..." about an ill patient who said she wanted to stand up but was too weak. In the same facility on other...