JSlovex2

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  1. Immunizations & nursing school

    JSlovex2 replied to determined09's topic in General Nursing

    there are lots of things you'll have to do in nursing school that you won't like and won't understand. this is the first of many. do you have to get vaccinated? no. do you have to be a nurse? no. it's...

  2. im selfish? hmmm

    JSlovex2 replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    maybe she was being sarcastic. some people really, really can't pick up on sarcasm. that's what it sounds like to me. it would be so hilarious if she felt the same way you

  3. What do I do about nurses who think my job is worthless?

    JSlovex2 replied to onlyj's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    you took one part of my comment - the part that said "but if this is you" then this might be why they get upset and applied it to yourself. as i said, i have been a sitter and it was always 12 hour...

  4. VFib Arrest after heaven discussion

    JSlovex2 replied to curtiv's topic in General Nursing

    everyone has an opinion about this and they're all very different. i remember the very first patient i felt that i 'bonded' with. when i was leaving my shift and i knew i probably wouldn't see her...

  5. First Shift -- is this exhaustion normal?

    JSlovex2 replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

    your body will adjust. after my first shift (and for the first couple of weeks) i would leave in the morning (i worked nights) and i would hate to think what the person walking about behind me thought...

  6. Hovering (a tiny vent)

    JSlovex2 replied to CAPPYBARA BREAKFAST's topic in General Nursing

    is it possible to takes turns entering rooms? that would solve the problem pretty quickly. you could even talk to your instructor about it being a little awkward (without throwing said person under...

  7. What do I do about nurses who think my job is worthless?

    JSlovex2 replied to onlyj's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i was pulled from my job as a CNA to sit with patients a few times. i HATED it. it was hard to sit in a quiet room (night shift no less) and not fall asleep! it would've been different if i signed up...

  8. Dealing with people's negative comments about nurses.

    JSlovex2 replied to ledzepfan's topic in General Nursing

    SWIIIIIIIIISH........

  9. Tattoo cover up

    JSlovex2 replied to juniorminty's topic in General Nursing

    this! wearing a watch or a bracelet (wide band) and especially elastic/beads works perfectly. most facilities allow a

  10. Just received a job offer for a CNA position in surgical stepdown/SICU.

    JSlovex2 replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    it's hard to say because every facility is so different. it would help to know how many patients you'll be caring for and how often you'll be getting vitals. when i was a CNA at night i had to get...

  11. Worked hard all night

    JSlovex2 replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    many people (including myself) assume that night shift is "easier" because patients *must* be sleeping. keep in mind, this is what i assumed before i started working. after working night shift for...

  12. Weakness for an answer in a job interview

    JSlovex2 replied to Critsplace's topic in General Nursing

    i wouldn't use that as a weakness. i've struggled with weight my whole life - fluctuating in between being extremely fit and going to the gym every day to being so overweight i wouldn't swim all...

  13. Dealing with people's negative comments about nurses.

    JSlovex2 replied to ledzepfan's topic in General Nursing

    i've been known to say that i think nurses should be CNA's first. i know some people disagree with this, but lots of programs actually require it. i was talking about this with a nurse when i was...

  14. How long does it take to give report?

    JSlovex2 replied to DemonWings's topic in General Nursing

    you will learn how long report will take and how detailed it needs to be after you get to know your co-workers. it's really nice when the same nurse who had the patient(s) the day/night before comes...

  15. Dealing with people's negative comments about nurses.

    JSlovex2 replied to ledzepfan's topic in General Nursing

    i love this! i would say, "aren't you a teacher? well, let me tell you, i had this HORRIBLE teacher one time in second grade. want to hear about it?" like this poster said - they will get the

  16. Sexist Comment by Unit Director

    JSlovex2 replied to whill08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i think you have every right to be annoyed. yes, people where i'm from use "guys" collectively. i'm guilty of saying, "hey, guys" when there are no males in sight. it's just a figure of speech....

  17. WOW! The public really doesn't like us, huh?

    JSlovex2 replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    "As much as I want to be a team player and help the CNAs and answer all the call lights and give the patient their pain med exactly on time it isn't possible. Sorry but that is life." See, this is...

  18. Personal info was shared -HIPPA violation?

    JSlovex2 replied to Quienes's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    just giving the benefit of the doubt, but is it possible that the RN had a conversation with your father about giving a "care taker" his phone number? you mention the friend who interviewed being...

  19. Non-verbal signs of pain

    JSlovex2 replied to ShayRN's topic in Pain Management

    good post. when i was working as a CNA it was part of my job to ask patients to rate their pain. many elderly patients would deny being in pain, but it was obvious to me that they were hurting. i...

  20. Give me the numbers regarding "Nursing Shortage"

    JSlovex2 replied to kalevra's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    as with ANY profession - it depends on where you live. i see people posting here all the time that they can't get jobs, they've applied everywhere, been unemployed for 1+ years, etc. but where i...

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

    JSlovex2 replied to RNwithquestions's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    whew! good for

  22. WOW! The public really doesn't like us, huh?

    JSlovex2 replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    you're interpreting it differently than i said it. i didn't say that nurses should only ask for help when they're absolutely swamped. i said there were nurses when i worked as a CNA who wouldn't ask...

  23. I feel so bad

    JSlovex2 replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    i didn't say that since you are there you should help them "get water or the commode." i was asking a question and actually said exactly the opposite. i guess there's just a lack of comprehension. use...

  24. Patient's addicted to narcotics

    JSlovex2 replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    when someone is addicted to pain meds they may "look comfortable" because they aren't really in "pain" but they aren't really COMFORTABLE because their tolerance is so high. if they are taking more...

  25. Stuck in the rumor mill at work...

    JSlovex2 replied to ToughLover's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    people should pay more attention to their patients instead of what so and so is doing. it's like all the stupid memos we get about dress code or something else ridiculous become some cute young nurse...