ashleyelam

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1. Isolation patient question

   ashleyelam posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

   We have a patient with MRSA and pseudomonas in her sputum. Heres my question for all of you: Shouldn't this pt be in a negative pressure room? Our DON refused this pt. while the DON was out sick our...

2. Night Shift Rehab Nurses-How do you organize?

   ashleyelam replied to coopman712's topic in Rehabilitation

   I am the night nurse on a small rehab unit, up to 12 pt max. However we take a lot of train wrecks that other facilities refuse. I have 1-2 CNAs depending on how many patients I have that are Hoyer...

3. New lpn that is feeling discouraged

   ashleyelam replied to angelg86's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I felt the same way at first. Over time I was able to make time for the residents because I got a routine. It is overwhelming at first. Don't give up! Just give your work your all and be a good nurse....

4. how do you work with coworkers that doesn't like you

   ashleyelam replied to Creole_Nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I am a new nurse. I began with my aides by asking their input and helping them out with lights, bed checks etc. I would ask them questions and let them feel like they are important, which they ARE!...