aileenve

aileenve ASN, RN

Hospital, med-surg, hospice

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  1. Nurse bashing, public view to a news item

    aileenve replied to annmariern's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would like to know how nurses were giving him meds that his Doctors told him not to take?? How can you blame the

  2. nursing and overtime?

    aileenve replied to tevez1015's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work there is always over time, they will mandate if no one volunteers; typically we are short 3PM-midnight, on most

  3. Caught stealing drugs

    aileenve replied to vonxojn's topic in General Nursing

    We have some nurses stealing antibiotics (azithromycin) pharmacy told me in our facility that drug along with some other things like inhalers come must constantly be

  4. Things you'd like to say to your co-workers, but never would ....

    aileenve replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    "you are not being paid for attendance; do your job"; answer your call lights; check your IV's; return from lunch, break on time..others would like to go to lunch

  5. What is the Law for Nurses taking breaks?

    aileenve replied to Ebeza's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Where do you work?? We get 1/2 hr lunch and supposed to get 2 15 minute breaks...we are lucky if we get 20 minutes for lunch..we are not suppose to leave the property although some

  6. I can't do it all

    aileenve replied to nursecrk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm so sorry to hear this, I know how you feel and the frustration you have to go thru on a daily basis; this same situation is true also (to a lesser extent) on some hospital floors...the RN's are...

  7. This is why ERs are used as PCPs

    aileenve replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    I have known people with no health insurance to call a Dr office only for an urgent problem only to be told "We don't accept pts without insurance" even when offered $100.00!! so what can the poor or...

  8. nurse abuse

    aileenve replied to mickeygirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry to hear of this assault; I was punched in the eye and knocked off my feet by a pt. in a wheelchair about 10yrs ago...I never forget that anyone can hurt you, especially those with...

  9. Why do people think the hospital is like the Holiday Inn Express?!!! LONG...

    aileenve replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah:I have told my patients that come in with ..."I threw up blood" or "I am having stomach pain and saw blood in my stool" not to ask for food, drinks etc..but what do they ask for as soon as they...

  10. I can't do this anymore...(VERY VERY LONG)

    aileenve replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    Have you been to a Dr and had a physical? It could be depresssion, and any number of things especially with the wt. gain..have you thought about home care, case mgmt, the possibilities are

  11. What are preceptors/clinical coaches looking for?

    aileenve replied to nursin09's topic in General Nursing

    Be interested in what you are doing!, come in on time ready to work, learn how to prioritize your time and most of all..ask questions!! It is really hard to precept, orient a person who looks at their...

  12. Suggestive ways of how you handled difficult patients/family

    aileenve replied to burnoutward's topic in General Nursing

    Our unit has this experience with families and patients from time to time, the most important thing staff can do is consistantly document care, comments by family or patients; also the staff have to...

  13. How annual leave decided fairly?

    aileenve replied to mipc's topic in General Nursing

    If someone had a week off / holiday last year they cannot have it off this year(whether they have seniority or not). However, some times if you are a favorite of the manager, she/he may allow you...

  14. Wow

    aileenve replied to dream'n's topic in Emergency

    I echo Dream'n; I had to take my husband in during a blizzard and I GREATLY appreciated their kindness and

  15. Ever had a older nurse treat you as a lowly new grad?

    aileenve replied to <3Nursing07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ha ha we have the opposite problem where I work, most of the nurses on our unit have +10-30yrs experience as RN's, then we get a nurse with a year experience..she "delegates" her responsibilities to...

  16. Rotating weekends

    aileenve replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    It means you will rotate week-ends and holidays on your

  17. Scared and don't know what to do

    aileenve replied to Skwidward's topic in General Nursing

    I would look around and apply for as many positions as possible, in your interviews ask how long orientation is, how long with a preceptor, is there training/asst with procedures you have not had...

  18. Things you wish you could say to your co-workers...

    aileenve replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And...to the PM and midnight shift, how about coming in on time, some of us would like to go home on time just

  19. A New Twist on a Familiar Complaint: Toxic EMPLOYEES

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

    We have several of them, however they don't intend to quit he

  20. Need advice on leaving nursing!

    aileenve replied to HealthyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't beat yourself up for being honest, direct patient care is not for everyone! There are so many jobs in nursing, have you thought of case management, home health, MDS coordinator in LTC, possibly...

  21. shift wars, GRR

    aileenve replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    Would'nt it be nice if we would just grow up and respect each

  22. Am I Being Unreasonable? Please Give Me Your Opinion!

    aileenve replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    You are not being unreasonable! The facility is; there should be a schedule where the holidays are rotated. For instance, if you work Thanksgiving, you should be off Christmas. We cannot have a...

  23. Which hospitals in the metro Dertroit area...

    aileenve replied to gin2425's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I agree completely with Addie80, you will need med-surg even if you choose another specialty later; you will learn a lot if you keep your eyes and ears open! And remember there are no stupid...

  24. I was punched

    aileenve replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    This same situation happened to me, I was called in a room to talk with a pt. about going to physical therapy; he punched me in the eye with no warning, I then left the room to go to the eye clinic...

  25. The cheerleading is NOT helpful

    aileenve replied to waterfall99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sounds like she wants attention, you should tell her "Have you checked on YOUR patients?" Maybe they need something. He