SleeepyRN

SleeepyRN

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  1. why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

    SleeepyRN replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Instead of saying CNA, I always said nurse assistant. Even though the pt or general population may not know the roles of the 2, at least saying assistant isn't deceptive. Even a very brief description...

  2. allegation

    SleeepyRN replied to Salebow's topic in General Nursing

    I think there are too many identifying factors in your post, and my advice is to talk to no one but your family and lawyer about it. Hopefully, this will turn out to be just a learning experience. We...

  3. Deadly medication errors!

    SleeepyRN replied to Nurseling Kathy's topic in Patient Medications

    Recently a nurse check prevented what could have been a serious error. I work in a rehab facility and our meds are in med carts. My patient's BP was running around 210/110 throughout my shift. The...

  4. Can this be put on the homepage or SOMETHING?!

    SleeepyRN replied to SubSippi's topic in General Nursing

    That was my line of thinking. When I posted it to fb and tagged everybody, I specifically stated how it directly affects them and their

  5. INR range .86 - 1.8 ???

    SleeepyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I graduated nursing school 3 years ago. We learned that the reference range for patients on Coumadin is 2.0 - 3.0 and maybe 0.5 higher if at especially great risk for a blood clot. Well, I...

  6. Can this be put on the homepage or SOMETHING?!

    SleeepyRN replied to SubSippi's topic in General Nursing

    Yes!!! I shared the link along with the importance to everyone on my fb friend list. There is only so much I can do to spread the word. Question: does it have to be only nurses who sign, or can the...

  7. Vent about toiletting patients

    SleeepyRN replied to SleeepyRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOVE

  8. Vent about toiletting patients

    SleeepyRN replied to SleeepyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. The point of the paper is so that if we don't follow through with what we signed that we would do, they could later easily show me my signature and discipline me. Of course they can still...

  9. Nurses behavior towards CNA's?

    SleeepyRN replied to x0xerika's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, you're right. I agree. And I actually did say that the other night. However, that was one example that just happened to be emergent. Many times a first priority isn't an emergency per say, but...

  10. Nurses behavior towards CNA's?

    SleeepyRN replied to x0xerika's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yeah, unfortunately, there are rude nurses who let the stress build up and then take it out on the CNAs. You shouldn't have to put up with that, and you should take it up with management at that...

  11. Nurses behavior towards CNA's?

    SleeepyRN replied to x0xerika's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Right, because I don't get cursed out either when I prioritize who I will see

  12. Nurses behavior towards CNA's?

    SleeepyRN replied to x0xerika's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We shouldn't have to fully explain our rationale for prioritization to the aide. Ex: My patient's bp has been high throughout entire shift. I've been giving hydralazine. I need last BP check to see if...

  13. Vent about toiletting patients

    SleeepyRN replied to SleeepyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for your advice and support. I work for a pretty decent facility compared to where I've worked in the past. I have no intention of leaving. But I'm going to cover my butt if a...

  14. Nurses behavior towards CNA's?

    SleeepyRN replied to x0xerika's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

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  15. Nurses behavior towards CNA's?

    SleeepyRN replied to x0xerika's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm pretty new to a sub acute rehab facility. Many of the patients, specifically being there for PT, are none weight wearing and require total assist. This of course means that it takes a good chunk...

  16. An open letter to the #NursesUnite movement

    SleeepyRN replied to disillusionedrn's topic in General Nursing

    EXACTLY!!! I internally laugh every time I clock out, punching the button, "clock out, full meal break taken." Lol....um no. Most likely I did not get a break, but report that I did. Otherwise, they...

  17. Nurses behavior towards CNA's?

    SleeepyRN replied to x0xerika's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was a CNA for 5 years before becoming a nurse. A CNA of course can prioritize their job duties. However, ultimately, it is the nurse's job to prioritize because the nurse has the entire picture....

  18. The Nurse on the Other Side

    SleeepyRN replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    No. If a patient asks about their labs, I say they are within normal limits. It most definitely is special treatment explaining specifics just because the patient is a nurse. To me, the person is a...

  19. The Nurse on the Other Side

    SleeepyRN replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    I try to not reveal that I'm a nurse. It always inevitably comes out when asked what do I do. For example, I have interstitial cystitis, and being on my feet all day, my bladder is on fire at the end...

  20. The Nurse on the Other Side

    SleeepyRN replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    I had a completely a&o x3 patient with no psych history throw his room phone at me...hard when I opened his door to answer his call light. He proceeded to take his cell phone out and start...

  21. The Nurse on the Other Side

    SleeepyRN replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. Nuff

  22. The Nurse on the Other Side

    SleeepyRN replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    Why assume we haven't already been on the receiving end? My experiences as a patient is what led me to become a nurse to begin with. I'm usually a very empathetic person. But, yeah, you definitely...

  23. The Nurse on the Other Side

    SleeepyRN replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    Excuse me? I spend a LOT of time digging through the mountain of unorganized paperwork with history and presentation, labs, procedures. The only time it bothers me if a patient is a healthcare...

  24. Thank the good lord for standing orders.

    SleeepyRN replied to downsouthlaff's topic in General Nursing

    I second everything Blondy stated. And I work post acute rehab which is very similar to a nursing home. In fact, so many people use the terms interchangeably (which drives me

  25. Thank the good lord for standing orders.

    SleeepyRN replied to downsouthlaff's topic in General Nursing

    LOL That's one heck of an allergic reaction. There's no way. I'm positive that must be a