thenursemandy

thenursemandy

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  1. I want to work as a cna but im terrified of contagious diseases

    thenursemandy replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If his skin were intact, i could iunderstand not disclosing his dx. It wasn't necessarily the HIV that warranted special handling, it was the fact that he also had open, oozing wounds. If a pt has...

  2. I want to work as a cna but im terrified of contagious diseases

    thenursemandy replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think a pt with oozing wounds and in need of drsg changes is sufficient enough to warrant disclosure. It was my first day on the job. The other nurse knew that. I had a right to know. Some nurses...

  3. I want to work as a cna but im terrified of contagious diseases

    thenursemandy replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I remember going in with a nurse on my first day of orientation to help her change his bleeding dressings. He had hiv and she didn't tell me. Someone else told me the next day. I was furious! Thank...

  4. You know you've been a nurse too long when...

    thenursemandy replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    I scream at the TV all the time! It must drive my hubby crazy. Ha ha. Bedrails down, inaccurate details, Drs shouting orders while nurses scurry away to do their bidding, and over-sexualization of...

  5. Old nurse, New BSN, MED ERROR

    thenursemandy replied to marace's topic in General Nursing

    Feeling guilty for this long will not benefit you, your previous pts or your future pts. In order to move on and do better, you must forgive yourself and make a "game plan" so to speak, that you will...

  6. MRSA Precautions-Isolation or standard?

    thenursemandy replied to Not new new's topic in General Nursing

    You bring up a valid point. that is something that has bothered me for years and something I never could get a straight answer on. It seems very illogical to let family members and friends visit pts...

  7. Unusual Names for Medical Diagnoses

    thenursemandy replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Good ones! I haven't heard those in a

  8. wouldn't it be easier

    thenursemandy replied to mvm2's topic in General Nursing

  9. Is there really a shortage of jobs for new grads??

    thenursemandy replied to nolegirl8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In most areas of the country it is difficult for new grads to get a job....and it often takes many months. Most job ads are for RNs with (specific) experience. Employers don't want to train new...

  10. Please help me.. PHCC Nursing

    thenursemandy replied to storxusmc's topic in Florida Nursing

    Nursing programs are extremely competetive. Most people that get accepted have a 3.5+ gpa. B+ wont get you in during this competitive time. If you like the medical field you could look into...

  11. Med-Surg floor sucks, and nursing unions

    thenursemandy replied to coco42rn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    That's not bad! Cost of living is so much cheaper in IN than other parts of the country. I used to live

  12. 1 month into being a Med/Surg nurse. Help!

    thenursemandy replied to nurse2b121212's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Definitely try to anticipate things like assessments, meds, br txs and wound changes so that u can group them together. That helps a lot. It takes time to get a rhythm

  13. New Grad Job Market: A Game of Chance

    thenursemandy replied to sourapril's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know of several nurses that got nurse tech positions and later hired on as rns because they were top of their class. They stood out as ambitious, smart and eager to learn. Good grades aren't...

  14. Fastest & Easiest RN-BSN program online?

    thenursemandy replied to Hdyoungrn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am using Excelsior College. They aren't picky with prerequisites. It's nice that they don't tell you which prerequisites to have like some colleges in Texas that want you to have Texas government...

  15. ER trauma 1 per diem vs. ER trauma 2 full time.

    thenursemandy replied to klarity's topic in Emergency

    So....Klarity, what have u

  16. Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    thenursemandy replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    How did someone get ants in their

  17. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

    thenursemandy replied to C H I C A G O_RN's topic in Critical Care

  18. Too old, too fat, or both????

    thenursemandy replied to BBsGiGi's topic in Critical Care

    I wish you luck and I hope that you come out ahead no matter which path to go down. On another note, just because somebody is young, slender and pretty does not make her an airhead or a mindless...

  19. Everything is our responsibility. Rant.

    thenursemandy replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My mother is a housekeeper and until recently made MINIMUM WAGE. I would understand her reservations to handle blood and other fluids....especially when they're told the nursing staff is supposed to...

  20. New Grad Job Market: A Game of Chance

    thenursemandy replied to sourapril's topic in First Year After Licensure

  21. Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    thenursemandy replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    STORIES LIKE THIS MAKE ME WANT TO BECOME VIOLENT! (not really, but

  22. ER trauma 1 per diem vs. ER trauma 2 full time.

    thenursemandy replied to klarity's topic in Emergency

    Tough decision! I would go with the PT level 1. The experience of your preceptors can make or break

  23. New Grad Job Market: A Game of Chance

    thenursemandy replied to sourapril's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The job market have certainly changed since I first got my LPN back in 2004. I am now an ADN, RN and I noticed it is more difficult to find a job these days. The economy was really good in 2004 and...

  24. LVN work as Med aide cma in LTC?

    thenursemandy replied to jigzawnurse28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Unfortunately if you work as a qma you're still held to the higher standards of lpn role. I wouldn't do it. I'd look for an lpn job with a slower pace and less stress. Maybe assisted living or...

  25. Back in the ER have a few questions

    thenursemandy replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency

    And there's the overly worried mom who's child had a fever and vomited.....last week. Or the woman on medicaid with a yeast inf., that had to go to the ER cuz Monistat would have cost her something...