Bruce_Wayne ASN, RN

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    Pt choking and DNR....

    Bruce_Wayne replied to Beachbum2010's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I guess it's properly called an "abdominal
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    Not wanting to work at hospital?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to momof2prettygirls's topic in General Students

    Isn't it pretty much a rule that Dr. Offices pay less than
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    Pt choking and DNR....

    Bruce_Wayne replied to Beachbum2010's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had this almost happen to me once, it was scary. I keep doing the bed Heimlich, to little success. And just when it was looking like we were either going to have to switch to CPR or stop PEWY a...
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    HELP CNA

    Bruce_Wayne replied to cdheckel's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yea I think the "medical assistance" thing is kind of a scam. I've never met anybody that's had any luck with that. I knew of one girl that was complaining to me about how she went to school for 15...
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    asking for meds?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    However a sleeping person isn't aware of their pain. No more so than any other unconscious
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    Handling chauvinistic male charge nurse

    Bruce_Wayne replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    From what you've described he's authoritative, decisive, charismatic, knowledgeable, and concise. All good qualities in a manager. You've also said that he's short, dismissive, non-engaging, and...
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    Any advice for my situation would help in my decision...

    Bruce_Wayne replied to nnn_girl's topic in General Students

    Well that's one problem right there. Don't make your life decisions based on your perceived notions of what would make your family proud. Your mother wants you to be happy and to find your own path...
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    Sleeping amenities

    Bruce_Wayne replied to Geneve RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow you must work at overly regulated bureaucratic hospital. A committee on noise control? Really? Couldn't this have been handled by an email reminding people to be quiet, and the charges making a...
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    asking for meds?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    Let me say that I'm sorry you had a bad experience with pain control during your hospital stay. I know that pain control is one of those things that can put a negative light on the care a patient...
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    Any advice for my situation would help in my decision...

    Bruce_Wayne replied to nnn_girl's topic in General Students

    I empathize with your situation, in many ways. Is there any reason you need to plow through school right now? Maybe you should take some time away from school, get a job, and try to sort out your...
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    asking for meds?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really trying to learn from your input and the input of other people in this thread. You've mentioned multiple times about not wanting to bother the nurse, I'd like to address that if I may. The...
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    asking for meds?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    Also, I haven't seen this mentioned yet, sometimes nurses deliberately start spacing out pain medications because they're trying to make sure you don't become too tolerate of the medication or become...
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    asking for meds?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, if a patient is asleep they are not in
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    Write-up and Promoted all in same week!????

    Bruce_Wayne replied to leelee10's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Maybe suggest that he starts writing stuff down on his cardex. Patient x has diapers, CBGs, and needs to be turned. Then he can be reminded when he's looking over his notes. Also there's always...
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    asking for meds?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure this has already been said but with "as needed" pain medicine you cannot predict with absolutely certainty that it will be needed exactly the next time it is due. Maybe you won't be hurting...
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    CNA in State Psych Hospital

    Bruce_Wayne replied to mamayogibear's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have a close friend that did that job but for a private company, not a state place. From what I hear the state places can be a little rough and prison-like. I've also heard it can be dangerous....
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    Frustrated Psych. nurse

    Bruce_Wayne replied to Want to be aware's topic in General Nursing

    How many days have you been sick? If you have nausea, vomiting, and chronic pain very often you might want to learn how to cope with those issues while also working. If you find that your health...
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    I Passed!

    Bruce_Wayne replied to Elvienm's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats
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    Why is it called RN-to-BSN/MSN instead of ADN-to-BSN/MSN

    Bruce_Wayne replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Truthfully I was kind of ignorant of non-associate degree nursing diplomas, I've never encountered one so this is the first time I'm learning of it. So maybe they say that to be
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    Newly Certified Nursing Assistant Seeking Advice

    Bruce_Wayne replied to VannVann2008's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My situation was totally different than yours because I was first hired as a non-medical hospital employee but when I wanted to try out the medical side my hospital paid for my CNA training. However...
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    Any tips for working a 12 hour shift?

    Bruce_Wayne replied to Christine90's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    All the tips here are good, once you get used to doing 12 hours you'll never want to go back to 8 hour days. You get more days off and if you're like me if it's a day you work you're pretty much out...
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    PCT and CNA whats the difference

    Bruce_Wayne replied to KdnRN2B's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I recognize the differences between a PCT and CNA and I'm glad that somebody is trying to standardize it, but I wonder how common the certification is, because this is the first I've heard of it. I...
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    PCT and CNA whats the difference

    Bruce_Wayne replied to KdnRN2B's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I didn't really think of it when signing up (look at my username) but I guess I'm more of a PCT than a CNA. However my CNA training is one license I have and "PCT" is kind of like a quick way of...
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    CNA in Pediatrics???

    Bruce_Wayne replied to JessicaP4588's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There was a time period when I was pulled to peds a lot because they were short staffed. The routine is kind of similar to adult patients, especially on the older peds like teenagers. Vital signs...
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    Gay Nurses... help!

    Bruce_Wayne replied to quakerkid's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I've only had one pt ask me if I was gay, but he was special needs and blurted out offensive things. I believe he said something like "Ya queer?!" without any provocation or