Elladora

Elladora

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  1. RN's forced to do CNA work

    Elladora replied to rnckr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We are told when we are hired that we will be expected to work every level of care UP TO our highest level of training. Translated, an RN can do the work of a DCP, CNA, CMA and LPN and is expected to...

  2. help, coumadin alternating dose

    Elladora replied to micstn's topic in Patient Medications

    Most of our clients are on alternating Coumadin and it's as you thought - one dose on M, W, F, Su and another on Tu, Th, Sa. If in doubt, call the prescribing doctor for

  3. Total nursing failure. Don't judge. I am a totally incompetent nurse

    Elladora replied to allycat49's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me like nerves and negative self talk are getting the better of you. You are aware of what you need to work on and best of all, not afraid to admit it. Now instead of saying that makes you...

  4. Nurses don't eat their young, the CNA/CMT's do!!

    Elladora replied to proudauntie415's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I went through that where I work. There was a HUGE "us vs. them" between CNA/CMA/DCPs and LPN/RN/BSNs. This is GREAT advice. Come to find out at our facility, nurses come and go but the floor...

  5. Must-have gadgets for the nursing student

    Elladora replied to FDW630's topic in General Students

    Laptop for research, papers, etc. A GOOD pen and notebook for taking notes in class. I had a recorder, taped several lectures and never, ever listened to them. I tried once and without the visuals...

  6. Mental Health Nursing

    Elladora replied to TerryNeal's topic in Psychiatric

    And to answer the original OP: Pros: Every day is different You will meet people you NEVER would meet otherwise You will most likely have a "Wow! My mind is blown!" moment on a monthly, if not weekly...

  7. Mental Health Nursing

    Elladora replied to TerryNeal's topic in Psychiatric

    While I see where you are coming from, I would respectfully disagree. I've had several HR people tell me they like seeing the mental health experience on resumes because those nurses tend to be more...

  8. Mental Health Nurse Interview

    Elladora replied to Rlala's topic in Psychiatric

    1. What are the education qualifications of a mental health nurse working in the community? I'm licensed as an LPN. Our facility employees everything from DCPs to BSNs. (Currently have one nurse...

  9. Night shifters - ever experience this?

    Elladora replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    I have those sleep issues and I work second shift. Before you jump shifts (especially since day shift where you work sounds a bit nightmare'ish), I would seek a second opinion. There are also meds...

  10. What to wear on a unit where nurses wear street clothes and not scrubs?

    Elladora replied to tareija's topic in Psychiatric

    Ours have to have the break in the middle (halfway between your neck and the bottom of the lanyard) for that reason. Really hard to find so most of us make our own or just carry our keys in our...

  11. Name Badges Worn Backwards

    Elladora replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    I think the different colored scrubs idea is kind of cool but in all honesty if I were a patient that would be the last thing I would want to keep track of. "Oh you have on blue pants, you must be my...

  12. Behavioral Health Nurse- break from floor nursing?

    Elladora replied to Redder's topic in Psychiatric

    Psych nursing is medical/floor nursing, just in a different way. Psych can be physically and emotionally draining but it can also be extremely rewarding. I would encourage you to read some of the...

  13. Name Badges Worn Backwards

    Elladora replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter had surgery Monday and I noticed this. A lot of times the back of the badge had pictures of children and/or pets. I'm all for having pride in your children/pets/whatever, but as others...

  14. I feel like everybody hates being a nurse!!!

    Elladora replied to hershdawg's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a year in and I still absolutely LOVE my job. There are good days and bad days but I have yet to have the whole "Debbie Downer/my job sucks" attitude. I sincerely hope that never

  15. Nursing In My Blue Jeans

    Elladora replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    We can wear basically anything as long as our bits and cracks are covered and we have closed toe shoes. That said, 99% of the staff where I work wear either scrubs or a combination of scrub top and...

  16. Are there any LPN's not going for RN?

    Elladora replied to HippyDippyLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm currently "just" an LPN and as of now have no immediate plans to change that. When I started nursing school I was 100% sure I would not quit until I was at LEAST an RN, possibly a BSN. Then...

  17. My thoughts on Mental Health Nursing

    Elladora replied to Elladora's topic in Psychiatric

    I feel crazy some days! But as for lazy, no. I daresay anyone that says psych nurses are lazy has never worked as a psych

  18. I've decided to go into nursing at 32. Is this a good choice?

    Elladora replied to violetrays's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It's hard, but manageable. I started at 38 and it was one of the best things I ever did. As someone told me when I was kicking it around. In two years you can be 40. Or in two years you can be a...

  19. Not doing what I was hired for

    Elladora replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted so badly to find something in your post that would make me sympathize with you. Instead I found myself getting chills, and not the good kind, over the fact that you are upset because you...

  20. Words and phrases that I didn't know before I became a psych nurse

    Elladora replied to Kay28's topic in Psychiatric

    We say "homicidal/suicidal" at our facility a LOT. It's typically a warning to staff members that a client is escalating and having thoughts of suicide/homicide. Basically means watch out, you're...

  21. Favoritism in nursing?

    Elladora replied to kellycinalli's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It sucks but it's an unfortunate part of life. In the end, it doesn't sound like the company you work for is going to do anything about it so you need to just let it go. Do your job to the best of...

  22. Bad things happen in 3's?

    Elladora replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing

    I firmly believe in this. It's happened way too many times for me not

  23. Do you give back-rubs and foot baths to your patients?

    Elladora replied to silt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't now because I work in psych and we just don't go there. :) However, when I was doing clinicals, that was one of the things we were taught and clients were always appreciative. We were...

  24. What keeps you going? Why do you stay?

    Elladora replied to NCindasun21's topic in Psychiatric

    You're welcome! I hope it helps you as much as it has

  25. My thoughts on Mental Health Nursing

    Elladora replied to Elladora's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks to everyone for the kind words. I truly love my job and hate the negative perception many people have of psych