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vald96

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  1. Speaking foreign languages

    vald96 replied to wanderlust99's topic in General Nursing

    filipino nurses should be speaking in english because they went and learn english in school so they have to apply this knowledge in english environment like work,this is a country of people speaking...

  2. Defining nursing with a single word...

    vald96 replied to tgyles's topic in General Nursing

    TLC..........

  3. skin breakdown after total knee

    vald96 replied to Tsatalstrana's topic in General Nursing

    you have to call the DON of that hospital and find out their protocol or guidelines in taking care of s/p TKA.I'm pretty sure its not the surgeon's order.Having skin breakdown at the hospital is...

  4. Nursing or Cursing?

    vald96 replied to Utak Indio's topic in General Nursing

    It is well said and its only the philippines could actually straighten or change the system.united states has got nothing to do with it...they have to start on people in higher

  5. RN tattoo

    vald96 replied to jackson145's topic in General Nursing

    they say if you start with one tattoo you will want another one...then three...and still your not satisfied...how about you start with syringe then stethoscope then tounge depressor then bed pan until...

  6. Drug Legalization

    vald96 replied to commonsense's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    i am kind confused of what drug you are trying to legalize....if its controlled DEA is on top of that right now believe me........there are regulations,policies covering the issues on

  7. I have your meds, please take them:)

    vald96 replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    you even have to make sure the patient swallow his or her medications if refused do not leave it at the bedside.....waste it and document the reason for refusal, just my 2 cents

  8. Help!! Sticky situation relating to "abuse"

    vald96 replied to RNwithquestions's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    document....document....founded or unfounded, abuse and neglect statement you have to treat it like it happened...when you reported it to your adon that responsibility is already

  9. African Americans as nurses.

    vald96 replied to Daniel Floyd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i like what ROSER 13 said its 2011 not 1811 you put a smile on my face,you go for it and you will be one of a heck excellent

  10. Do you bag your bodies naked?

    vald96 replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    oh! NO...DIGNITY AND RESPECT IS THE LAST THING THAT YOU WILL SERVE TO THAT HUMAN BEING...if i have to pay for the gown i

  11. What are your thoughts on overtime? Is it a good thing or bad thing?

    vald96 replied to Rebaracer's topic in General Nursing

    you have to check staffing regulation,in my facility a licensed nurse ratio is 1:40 at night.Day shift is 1 to 30 residents, long term care must be in compliance with staffing ratio to meet the...

  12. Awesome story

    vald96 replied to WonderRN's topic in Emergency

    :yeah::yeah:job well

  13. Am I in the wrong Nursing home?

    vald96 replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    right practice is to call the physician any time you can not administer the ordered meds. you should not run out if its routine meds.refill 3 days before,should be available in each station e kit....

  14. IV help

    vald96 replied to Nursebabe2009's topic in General Nursing

    in my work nurse can only attempt to do peripheral line 3x if you cant get it send them for picc line at the hospital that way res. can keep it longer because for peripheral line you have to change...

  15. Tuberculosis Exposure

    vald96 replied to kritter01's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    according to infection control definition is airborne and i dont blame you for panicking but you have time to prevent it,either call the department of health or your physician so they can start...

  16. calmoseptine

    vald96 replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    yes,in my facility we used it and we include it as our skin care guidelines and we got medical director to approved it for c.n.a. to apply it,now its different if you write on tar looks like its...

  17. My friend needs to get a CNA certification

    vald96 replied to tinozc's topic in General Nursing

    come to florida you can do it

  18. Advice needed

    vald96 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    even you are right just think of all the agravation,move on and be happy with your next

  19. Hateful, mean nurses

    vald96 replied to CupCakeRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    if your co worker treats you like that how these nurses treat their patients,in my work thats a violation of company policy which is discourtesy to staff and or the general public also considered...

  20. What does nursing mean to you?

    vald96 replied to xInspiredx's topic in General Nursing

    to me its always go back to traditional meaning tender loving care,think of florence

  21. LTC interview/ what types of ????

    vald96 replied to msdaschcav's topic in General Nursing

    long term care deals a lot of regulations.policies and procedures,i'm sure that would be the high light of your interview,assure the DON that you are responsible and accountable in all the things you...

  22. Fired By Patient Family

    vald96 replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Nursing

    do not feel bad about it,you know in your heart and mind you did the best you can to serve the patient.Family members are irrational a lot of times,they can even fire their

  23. Should I start looking?

    vald96 replied to aprilbutterfly49's topic in General Nursing

    when you say drama?is it the management or staff drama,if its affecting your job responsibilities and you are not happy,its better to changed environment where you can be happy to do your

  24. My first Interview on Monday, Help!!

    vald96 replied to cna23's topic in General Nursing

    dress professionally,say thank you for the chance of the interview, sit upright,smile and always make eye contact, show your confidence that you got the skills to do the

  25. How do you chart verbal aggression by a client?

    vald96 replied to RxOnly's topic in General Nursing

    definitely we are talking behavior problem? i will document exact words for words pleasant or unpleasant,it will be my documentation,difinitely i can remember these words in 5 years....not anybody...