hkendrick1987

I had a similar situation happen to me. I had a nurse (who happened to be one of my best friends at the time) tell me that I needed to just pretend as if a fall didn't happen because she didn't want to have to do the extra paperwork on the incident.... PALEEZ! I'm in no hurry to lose my job, or end up in prison, because this resident died the next day from internal injuries that weren't apparent at the time of the incident and all of the sudden "nobody knew where they came from" (hypothetically, of course...). UGH! Needless to say, that nurse is no longer employeed with the facility. I suppose she tried to proposition the wrong person and got busted. :)

Congrats! That's amazing!

A 93 year old dementia patient of mine asked me last night why it was that I didn't find him sexually attractive. When I proceeded to tell him that it was unprofessional to think things of that sort about a patient of mine (trying to be nice and not break down his confidence), he then proceeded to ask, "Well, what does a guy gotta do to get laid around here?!?"

I guess they fail to remember that we also have to get these residents to their room, change their clothes (because of the lack of "undignified" clothing protectors), provide oral care, toilet them if needed, and whatever else happens to be needed at the time AFTER meals. Ugh.

Let me start off by saying that i'm not trying to ruffle the feathers of the smokers on the forum. To each is their own, and if you choose to smoke, i'm in no position to say anything negative about it. I'm merely venting because this is an ongoing problem in the facility that I work in. We have "strict" rules (in our handbook) that state that we are allowed two 10 minute breaks and a 30 minute lunch per shift. I understand that on a bad day at work, you just need an extra minute or two sometimes to center yourself before you return to the floor, but what I can't understand is why it's ok for the smokers in our building to be able to take a break every hour just to step out and puff away. Charge nurses never say anything about the situation (most likely because the majority of them are out on the deck smoking every hour as well), and it doesn't seem to bother the administration. Sometimes the break cut into resident care, and require the non-smokers to do the extra work to pick up the slack and get out at a reasonable time. Has anyone ever been in a situation like this? Any advice? I don't mean to complain, but it is very frustrating to be on this boat. Thanks!:smackingf

1. Clean, sweep, and mop up the dining room after the residents eat supper....because it shouldn't be housekeeping's responsibility. So, please tell me why it is that we hire housekeepers in the first place if it isn't their job to clean? Hmmmm... 2. Clothing protectors cannot be worn because they are a dignity issue. Someone please tell me what's dignified about a resident that wants to maintain their independence by feeding themselves sitting in the dining room with their peers with food all over their clothes because they accidentally made a mess. 3. If you'd like a locker to put your personal belongings into in the breakroom, you must share with another employee because they don't want to use up all the lockers in case they need them for something..... I work strictly weekends, and it seems like everytime I com back to work, some rule or regulation has changed. It's very frustrating.

I work Sat, Sun, and Mon nights, and i'm currently in RN school. It's not easy, and if you weren't in a situation that REQUIRED you to do so (such as being a single parent, like myself), I wouldn't recommend it. I NEVER work a shift and then go straight to class. School itself is stressful enough without adding sleep deprivation in the mix. Whatever you decide, good luck to you.

We have six 11 week terms (quarters) with a one week break between each. We go year round...

I've done this particular kind of work for nearly 5 years, and I can honestly say that i'm still not at the point of being burnt out. I get terribly frustrated with the fact that there is a lack of punctuality and work ethic among my fellow employees, and can totally understand being overwhelmed and aggrivated with the extra workload. It's my experience, though, that people that are burnt out in such a short amount of time just aren't "cut out", so to speak, for that kind of work. You can still make a difference in many other positions, though. Don't get discouraged, and do whatever you think is best for you.

In Kentucky, it isn't uncommon at all for CNA's to perform these types of tasks. They're trained in a hospital setting to do these things, and it's actually part of their responsibilities in some hospitals so that the work load is taken off of the nurse some.

I'm a young, single mother pursuing my AAS. I'm doing fairly well in school, but I feel as if i'm completely neglecting my daughter. I know that in the long run, this will be for the better, but I can't help feeling guilty for not spending much time with her. If I spend the time with her that i'd like to, then I have no time for studying. HELP!!! Have any of you ever been in a similar situation? How did you cope?

Please don't let the snide comments from one bitter person influence your entire way of thinking. Though she may be a doctor, I can assure you, just like every other human being on the face of this earth, that she has made her fair share of mistakes. If nursing is truly your passion, and what you want to do for the rest of your life, buckle down, work hard, and show that you are more than capable of being a wonderful nurse! GOOD LUCK!

Go to community college. Many of them offer a variety of degree options on the cheaper end of the spectrum. Just be sure that whatever knocked you out of the game the first time around isn't still an issue. I had similar circumstances, and I can assure you that if you're lucky enough to get another shot, you have to dive in head first and seize the opportunity! Best of luck!

I'm currently pursuing my AAS, and i've been a CNA for nearly 5 years. Having the experience in the field that I do has helped tremendously in my classwork.