MurrR

MurrR

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  1. If manager asks about new job when I give notice.....do I tell????

    MurrR replied to kimbalotz's topic in General Nursing

    When I gave notice at my last job I told them I was taking a position working for a group home agency. I shared what kind of work I was going to do, but skimmed over the name of the agency or even...

  2. Feeling so guilty about calling in.

    MurrR replied to rnay312's topic in General Nursing

    Throwing up on a patient versus throwing up on your driveway...! If I were your manager, I'd suck it up given your track record of not calling

  3. What to make of this?

    MurrR replied to CNA2bRN13's topic in General Nursing

    Could be they're not accepting any new applications because they have as many candidates as they want to deal with - You might have just slipped in under the wire, so to speak. Like others said, if...

  4. My lie to patient's mom

    MurrR replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Nursing

    n. expert: A person with extensive knowledge or ability in a given subject; Compare your knowledge of IV placement to hers. Your expertise is obviously far greater. I'd say your lie rates a big ol' 0...

  5. What should I wear to my CNA interview at a LTCF?

    MurrR replied to Bbo.W's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A friendly smile doesn't hurt either. It's an interview - not an execution. Relax, don't stress.

  6. gift ideas for nurses I have clinical with...

    MurrR replied to ldutton2's topic in General Nursing

    When I wanted to thank the unit I was on as a CNA student, I got them a box of cookies and a card. They appreciated it a lot. I also made sure to tell them all thank you personally before I left.

  7. concierge ? Really?

    MurrR replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    On the one hand, I can see how a "concierge" might fill a role in a hospital - helping pt's families navigate a new and unfamiliar place and helping them arrange things that aren't medical or related...

  8. Full Moon kinda weekend!

    MurrR replied to Alana211's topic in General Nursing

    Holy cripes!! If it's not one thing, it's another, and if it's none of that - it's something new! That really is unbelievable

  9. Med Aid School

    MurrR replied to jhoannaliz's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Maybe you could connect with other people wanting to take the CMA classes in your area and car pool to class together and split the cost of gas between you? I'm sure there must be other people in your...

  10. Clothing protection ideas

    MurrR replied to vampiregirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Patterned scarves that maybe button or snap together at opposing corners sounds like a great idea, especially if they're made out of simple, attractive, easy-to-clean fabrics that hold up well. My...

  11. Why do nurses feel the need to put RN on their license plates?

    MurrR replied to 3dayRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I saw one that used to say Q2D PRN I thought it was kind of cute since she did home health care and drove that car to see all her

  12. Why are they after me?

    MurrR replied to MJJFan1's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you can step inside her head and replay that moment from inside there, you're not going to. This "encounter" is all happening on her end, so I wouldn't worry too much unless your manager is...

  13. Why are they after me?

    MurrR replied to MJJFan1's topic in General Nursing

    She may have felt that you had a negative outlook on her decision not to "argue" with the patient (The fact that you don't have to "argue" with people you disagree with is totally another topic!) and...

  14. Do men in healthcare suffer from burnout?

    MurrR replied to Pigeons's topic in General Nursing

    I do it like this: When I'm not there, there's not a damn thing I can do for anybody. Worrying doesn't do a damn thing for anybody. If I stay there all the time and don't take care of myself by going...

  15. False Documentation

    MurrR replied to redroses13's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on what the BON in her state decides to do. It could be suspended, could have limits placed on it, could be revoked. In Oregon the BON publishes their disciplinary decisions on their website,...

  16. SMELL

    MurrR replied to klt324's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I knew a person was going to have something smelly - like bed sores, poor hygiene, or possibly a pungent BM, I kept a tin of altoids in one of my pockets and would crush one or two in my mouth...

  17. How do you become a CNA?

    MurrR replied to prime11214's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Usually you take a class that, when you finish, gives you a certificate that makes you eligible to take a licensing exam. Some places hire people and give them on the job training and they do similar...

  18. Amount of residents responsible for in a day?

    MurrR replied to vtmainer's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    At my last job I was assigned to 50 residents. When my co-worker or I went on break, the one who was still on the floor would cover the other 50. This was in an assisted living facility. The thing...

  19. What to do with CNA cert.?

    MurrR replied to OBplease's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's awesome, I wish you the best of luck!

  20. What DO we do...really?

    MurrR replied to DREAMSDOCOMETRUE0610's topic in General Nursing

    If it had been me I probably would've said, "Lucky for you that's all you

  21. Possible to Work as a CNA without State license?

    MurrR replied to noni06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Actually, I have a current CNA license and work as a caregiver where I do things outside my CNA scope of practice. Since I wasn't hired as a CNA, and since my position doesn't require a license, it's...

  22. Landing first job

    MurrR replied to intothenight81's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Generally speaking, the only support you're going to get as a temp worker is going to be at the discretion of the other staff on duty. Some people can be hostile towards temps because often you make...

  23. Can I HHA give suppositories?

    MurrR replied to Mami.Melissa's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Many states have Administrative Rules which will sometimes include a scope of practice or define the limits for unlicensed positions. I'm assuming a HHA doesn't have a licensed or certification, but...

  24. How much is too much?

    MurrR replied to rosey2007's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I always took my full 30 - I wasn't getting paid for 30 minutes anyway, so why wouldn't I take my time? They're giving it to me, not taking it would be like refusing a

  25. Do you get discipline for not wearing ID badge?

    MurrR replied to tavia_yeung's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm not sure what state you work in, but I have a CNA certification from my school that made me eligible to take a licensing exam. In Oregon, CNA's have CNA license It comes with a defined scope of...