aileenve

aileenve ASN, RN

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  1. Sick of the complaining!

    aileenve replied to JenniferSews's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Unfortunately most of these pts and families do not know what exactly our job is..they think our job description are "waitresses that provide bed pans, housekeeping etc. they have not got a concept of...

  2. Ever take care of a patient for a while to later find out...

    aileenve replied to wanderingRound's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a pt coughing and sneezing, you can always wear a mask and place this pt in a private room until you find out what he has; I agree with JoPaCURN, we probably encounter TB and everything...

  3. can't listen to his stories how to I get out fast?

    aileenve replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    After you give meds, ask if there is anything else he needs then say "I will be back later if you need anything." He is a control freak and incredibly lonely, its sad but he cannot monopolize your...

  4. got to give feedback about preceptor: AM CONFUSED ?

    aileenve replied to newsupernurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a preceptor, she is responsible to observe you with dressing changes and IV starts, how can she evaluate you if she has not seen you working with the pts? She should not precept if she is not...

  5. Pick your battles with your LNA.....

    aileenve replied to bluemorningglory's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I did not know you could pick and choose which patients you provide care for; I am responsible for my job, I agree with

  6. pushing hospital beds around

    aileenve replied to kraam's topic in General Nursing

    This is the #1 reason I have almost left nursing! It seems no one except an RN can move a bed where I

  7. Ideas for Gift for nursing instructors??

    aileenve replied to NC29mom's topic in General Students

    Some of my students have given me gift cards to Bath and Body Works, Tim Horton's (coffee) or

  8. Are there nurses out there that actually LIKE Med-Surg?

    aileenve replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    I have 15yrs of Med/surg; one thing that I like is every day is a different day; we see everything here and this is the place to get

  9. Is this ever acceptable?

    aileenve replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely

  10. Why do many nurses look down on LTC?

    aileenve replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ha ha most of the other specialties work with the LTC population! They are the ones with insurance and mostly the ones who are admitted to the hospital, ICU, and surgery...except for the drunks and...

  11. Assaulted and written up. (vent)

    aileenve replied to JessicRN's topic in Emergency

    Wow, where was security? when the drunk was uncontrolable security should have been there to help you; secondly; after he injured you, you should have been seen and had an x-ray; if the director...

  12. Medical staff rude to my brother;complicated;advice please

    aileenve replied to burberrylover's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This goes to show how staff demeanor can set the stage for miscommunication and bad feelings. I can see your brothers feeling he was not heard and wishes were not respected; however Drs and nurses...

  13. Hanging up my stethescope

    aileenve replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your service to your patients and co-workers. Nursing is a vocation, you will always be Annie RNC! You have touched more people than you know, we don't always know what lies ahead, there...

  14. How long before you were a charge nurse?

    aileenve replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Every RN does charge duty by rotation, no extra money; usually you will get charge duty with a staff person during orientation, then you are on your own with a pt. assignment

  15. I'm a Nurse Manager!

    aileenve replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congratulations! Be fair, keep your eyes and ears open and don't make personal friends on that

  16. Peer Reviews used as a tool to be malicious?

    aileenve replied to mamason's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This is a terrible idea as in every facility there is jealousy, envy, resentment etc. We have never done that- thank God but, A lot of people on day shift have issues with midnights leaving dry IV...

  17. ETOH/heroin/cocaine=GOOD times!! :)

    aileenve replied to MizzLizz's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like he was able to push your buttons

  18. Crappy Nurses Day

    aileenve replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    Ha ha sounds almost identical to our "Nurses day" with the chicken and salad, cookies and water; with scrub store selling unisex uniforms! we got a vinyl tote also

  19. Med-Surg Roll Call

    aileenve replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi have been most of my career in Med-surg (mostly med!) worked 5 years in hospice/rehab, 3 LTC and 10 medical. I love the diversity of the patients, and have learned most of what I know from them. I...

  20. Warning-DNR forms are worthless

    aileenve replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    People don't understand DNR orders and think they mean "do not provide care", I have seen families overturn a patients wishes and doctors afraid to challege the patient children. Its all very

  21. An Atheist Outnumbered by Christians at Work (an ethical dilemma)

    aileenve replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I am a Christian out-numbered by Muslims, and non-believers; it doesn't matter to me what beliefs anyone has as long as it does not interfere with job performance. This is the USA and anything

  22. I am not in the medical field yet I would respectfully like to ask a quick question.

    aileenve replied to James 1967's topic in General Nursing

    When you come to the hospital you should always tell nursing staff of all medical problems; then let the nurses know what you will need, it is easier than waiting until you need them. Most nurses have...

  23. Why did his nurses do this?

    aileenve replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry to hear of your loss...many years ago I worked in hospice and it so hard to accept that you are dying when you are so young! There's no one to voice this frustration and anger to but your...

  24. Help! Being stalked by a resident!!!

    aileenve replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but if a guy is interested he should talk with her and NOT snoop around getting address and phone # behind her back. Stalkers do not want their intentions

  25. Some advice please! (kind of long post...sorry)

    aileenve replied to shining_star28463's topic in General Nursing

    Don't settle for this job, it sounds like a nightmare! Apply for every nursing job in your area, send out your resume, make follow-up phone calls, talk with nurses at clinics, hospitals, schools,...