CaregiverGrace

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  1. New Grad- just can't get it

    CaregiverGrace replied to iamanurse13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    On the bright side, you probably learned a lot in those 14 weeks and next time you have to orient you will be more comfortable and do a better

  2. MA working beyond scope of practice

    CaregiverGrace replied to Catedi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Only if the RN let her license expire, then worked as/was certified as an MA. And even in that case, that previous experience as an RN could come back to haunt you in court as far as liability. In the...

  3. MA working beyond scope of practice

    CaregiverGrace replied to Catedi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As the earlier poster said, this is wrong that an MA is performing these skilled procedures, but it may not technically be illegal. At the least, you should inform this person of how much risk she is...

  4. MA working beyond scope of practice

    CaregiverGrace replied to Catedi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    MA's are essentially glorified secretaries. Every time I hear a story about an MA performing a treatment or procedure, I wince. IVs are out of the scope of LPNs in some states.. and an MA is certainly...

  5. I want to anticipate needs...but I am also scared....

    CaregiverGrace replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in Emergency

    Congrats and good luck on the new position. Why in the world would you be starting an IV if you are a

  6. An open letter to the ER triage nurse

    CaregiverGrace replied to laurasc's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You should absolutely send it. However, as a nurse you well know that to a certain extent, this is a byproduct of the system. Yes, this nurse was wrong in her behavior, but the commonality of this...

  7. HATE my job!!!

    CaregiverGrace replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    This is interesting, because a lot of what you listed as "likes" are things that could be associated with MDs, whereas your "dislikes" are definitely associated with nursing. Getting blankets,...

  8. Reapply a Fentanyl Patch?

    CaregiverGrace replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in Patient Medications

    Can you use adhesive spray to stick it back on? These patches come off so easily during washing and

  9. Are colors consistant across all brands of scrubs?

    CaregiverGrace replied to wishfulthinking21059's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    They are different shades, and I've actually had it pointed out to me before on the floor! :) I really like one brand of pants, and another brand of tops. So what I ended up doing is getting the tops...

  10. Is it out of the norm to apply to multiple hospitals?

    CaregiverGrace replied to Nevran's topic in General Nursing

    IF you need a job, you need a job. Minutiae of your wants and desires comes secondary to bringing in a paycheck. If your girlfriend is so lucky that she can hang it all on one hope & prayer, then...

  11. Nurse chatting/dating patient

    CaregiverGrace replied to springgarden's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Chatting up" a patient that may be on "all sorts of drugs". That sort of sums it up,

  12. I-Pad Use By Nurses

    CaregiverGrace replied to Penguin67's topic in General Nursing

    I just wonder about being an early-adopter of what? IPads are fun devices but who knows if they will be commonly used devices in the nursing profession, down the road? You could simply be training...

  13. When job-hunting, when/how to ask for time off

    CaregiverGrace replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I'd ask her why she says that "none of the dates are flexible"? Unless she's wallowing in job offers, she certainly could change a 3-day family vacation, and the 3-day professional conference is...

  14. What should I have done differently?

    CaregiverGrace replied to nursedolphin's topic in General Nursing

    Also, I do not know the details of your work environment, but I can tell you that awful co-workers, backstabbers, and less than promised work schedules are pretty common in nursing, perhaps laughably...

  15. What should I have done differently?

    CaregiverGrace replied to nursedolphin's topic in General Nursing

    Well, there are unpleasant work environments, and then there are work environments that threaten your ability to work (ie, so poorly staffed that you could lose your license). If it is an unpleasant...

  16. What should I have done differently?

    CaregiverGrace replied to nursedolphin's topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering, why do you consider the job so bad that you would rather be unemployed than work for the next year while looking for a better job? I'm just wondering bc the hiring isn't exactly good...

  17. sleep breaks?

    CaregiverGrace replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    It's pretty simple. If you can't stay awake to work a night shift, then do not work a night shift. There are tens of millions of night shift workers that do just fine, once they adjust their sleep...

  18. discontinuing pressure alarms

    CaregiverGrace replied to sls73's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Why do you feel they should be discontinued? Not saying they're useful in all or even most circumstances, but I have seen situations where they have informed the staff that a patient was on the edge...

  19. false reassurance

    CaregiverGrace replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    If the procedure was truly risky, it is doubtful that the doctor would be performing it (except in extreme circumstances). To act calm and provide reassurance is neither dismissive nor unprofessional....

  20. Impersonating a nurse

    CaregiverGrace replied to Elleveein's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It really come across as offensive and ignorant of the Docs to confuse Nurses with MAs. It shows a complete lack of understanding and respect by the doctors of what a real nurse

  21. Impersonating a nurse

    CaregiverGrace replied to Elleveein's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You need to report this to your state BON. MA's are the secretary version of CNAs, but with even less "nursing" knowledge. By presenting themselves as nurses they are committing a crime

  22. Calling all Nurse Mamas... Please help me!!

    CaregiverGrace replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Simple solution, teach your husband to

  23. Should second-hand smoke be illegal in a home with children?

    CaregiverGrace replied to starzrn's topic in General Nursing

    I think people should be able to smoke in the privacy of their own home, as well as outside on any public property they want, and inside any private property that allows smoking. However, I do think...

  24. How to prepare for nursing?

    CaregiverGrace replied to Devie06's topic in General Nursing

    You confused nursing with

  25. Day Shift = Me Kaput

    CaregiverGrace replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

    I have always considered myself to be more nocturnal by nature, but I have gotten into a day-shift routine and have managed ok. For me, it took about 6 weeks to really get my body and mind into the...