crazdmomof4

crazdmomof4 specializes in Geriaterics, RN Student.

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1. RN--TO LPN

   crazdmomof4 replied to shynurse's topic in General Nursing

   We are having just the opposite problem where I work. A bunch of new RN's have been hired and there is rumors circulating it has to do with the way our facility is billing medicare for nursing costs...

2. Ethical dilemma at work?

   crazdmomof4 replied to ok2bme's topic in General Nursing

   There is also the ethical dilemma of saving or preserving the life she is possibly carrying. Can you hesitantly broach the subject with her by being vague? Just to see where her thought process is at?...

3. I finally scheduled my first exam

   crazdmomof4 replied to nuprospect2's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Don't feel bad, I put mine off until I couldn't stall anymore. I took it today, and was pleasantly surprised. I used studygroup 101 and fundamentals of nursing review by prentice hall, and only had 2...

4. Calcium Alginate Rope with silver

   crazdmomof4 replied to RNhbaggenstoss's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   You seem very informed, so I have a question. I normally work in a nursing home, but recently decided to do home wound care. I am an LPN and have experience in the nursing home with wounds, but I am...

5. Phasing out LPN's.

   crazdmomof4 replied to BJ, LPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I think nurses wouldn't be so outraged if CMA's were not referred to as "NURSES" in the doctors offices. I cannot begin to tell you how many times my kids pediatrician office calls their MA a "NURSE"...

6. Upset...

   crazdmomof4 replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in Online Distance Learning

   I feel for you. Some times, just the smallest things seem like the largest hurdles. I spent 3 years jumping through hoops at my local community college just to try to get into their nursing program....

7. just scheduled NC1 and need advise on studying

   crazdmomof4 replied to crazdmomof4's topic in Online Distance Learning

   did the ATI supplements help you. I used them in my LPN class and some of the books had errors on labs and pathophys if I remember

8. Disrespectful Nurse aids

   crazdmomof4 replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

   OMG are we working at the same facility. I went to my DNS about the same problem and got the same lecture. I truly hate being the bad guy / nagging nurse. But I am at a loss as to what else to do. I...

9. 16 month old nurse needs advise / help on managing aids

   crazdmomof4 replied to crazdmomof4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I do put residents to bed, toilet, answer call lights etc. I was an aid for 10 years and know how hard and unappreciated their job is. I always start with "if you have time" or "if you need help let...

10. 16 month old nurse needs advise / help on managing aids

    crazdmomof4 replied to crazdmomof4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    obviously I gave the very wrong impression. I have dealt with these issues for over 3 months. I have also worked 36 hrs in the last 3 days. I have been called a good nurse by most of the aids I work...

11. 16 month old nurse needs advise / help on managing aids

    crazdmomof4 replied to crazdmomof4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am not on a power trip or do I need to get over myself. I have tried encouragement, my aids normally only have 7-10 residents, which is below most LTC standards. I have warned, encouraged, helped....

12. 16 month old nurse needs advise / help on managing aids

    crazdmomof4 replied to crazdmomof4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They are getting training however, the problem is they aren't being trained well enough or long enough. Which, I have told the ADNS, tomorrow I approach it with the DNS. I would have no problem not...

13. 16 month old nurse needs advise / help on managing aids

    crazdmomof4 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    sorry for the post, I very obviously gave the wrong impressions and am sorry to have upset and

14. What do you do when....

    crazdmomof4 replied to Carla25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I try to remember I still know more than the average bear. However, that backfired on my when inserting an iv on an icu nurse's dad recently. I still shake like a leaf on a tree when doing that. But...

15. Had it with Ga and EC both! Not worth my health!

    crazdmomof4 replied to Lorie P.'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am so sorry to hear about your health problems. Take care of yourself and the rest will come. As riled as the nurses on the board are, I am sure the great state of Georgia will resend their ignorant...