SleeepyRN

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  1. EMS hitch this one takes the Cake!!

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

    Pretty sick of EMTs and people who have worked as CNAs who think they know everything or at least better than the nurse. Was there even a point to this post other than to show off your own knowledge?...

  2. LPN...not good enough??

    SleeepyRN replied to em1025's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    WOW. She's the ignorant one. Not you. Its very easy to say, but if you are confident in your skills, brush it off your shoulders, chalk it up to HER ignorance, and move on. And NO!!!!! We do NOT, I...

  3. Use of C/O in Documentation

    SleeepyRN replied to darrell's topic in General Nursing

    I learned "denies pain" in

  4. Use of C/O in Documentation

    SleeepyRN replied to darrell's topic in General Nursing

    In reference to the tense of the verb "to complain", that is why we document thoroughly. If we document that a pt. "c/o", we also document our intervention and the outcome. Perhaps the nurse then...

  5. Do you aspirate before giving an IM deltoid injection?

    SleeepyRN replied to seasalt1023's topic in Patient Medications

    Shaking my head. I am so confused now lol. I guess I'll just go by P&P. However, I'll make sure when going by policy for anything, that the P&Ps are kept up to date by

  6. Just let me be...

    SleeepyRN replied to WldChrry's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh, I know what you mean. So many NEW GRAD RNs are placed in supervisory positions. I have no interest in management or a supervisor role myself. I can completely understand an LPN become so...

  7. Doctor Hassles

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

    I can understand the consertivive treatment the NP prefers for this patient. However, as someone else stated, it is the manner in which the NP is speaking that appears to be the problem. Instead of...

  8. Just let me be...

    SleeepyRN replied to WldChrry's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I can't click "like" a million times, so I'll respond. DITTO everything you said. In my case, I was bombarded by CNAs and LPNs who got in my face. I tried explaining myself saying "I love learning...

  9. Just let me be...

    SleeepyRN replied to WldChrry's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You were absolutely complaining. You stated this wasn't a rant. It most definitely was a rant. Own up to it and proudly rant away, nothing wrong with that. That being said I STRONGLY (I can't...

  10. Student Nurse Nightmare-Help!

    SleeepyRN replied to RNFiona's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly what drives me nuts. There are so many of us new grads that love the opportunity to work with and learn from experienced nurses. When I hear there are students and new grads that...

  11. Any other nurses have a baby voice?

    SleeepyRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I myself have battled obesity since middle school. It is just as rude to make comments to those who are "skinny." My cousin is tiny and gets mean comments all the time. She absolutely eats. Its just...

  12. Any other nurses have a baby voice?

    SleeepyRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree. I like my voice and am not going to speech therapy. I'm articulate, I enunciate, and speek intelligently. My husband loves my voice. No desire to change it. Yes, its annoying...

  13. ATTENTION ALL Nurses, Volunteers, Patient Care Associates/Techs, CNA's...

    SleeepyRN replied to LM NY's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    It is all hustle and bustle in LTC. Its not sitting by the bedside holding their hand and talking. You try when you can, but you are busy every minute. That being said, I definitely enjoyed working in...

  14. Lost in the Details

    SleeepyRN replied to Stcroix's topic in General Nursing

    Very good advice. It addresses the issue in a non judgmental

  15. Lost in the Details

    SleeepyRN replied to Stcroix's topic in General Nursing

    Unless I see with my own eyes that a nurse isn't documenting properly, I wouldn't question anything out loud. As you said, patient's conditions change. As to a student's question as to why false...

  16. Lost in the Details

    SleeepyRN replied to Stcroix's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked as a tech in a hospital I saw so many techs falsify documentation. I remember when I started out as a sitter (was still a cna and had my own password for documentation) the techs would...

  17. Should I question their training?

    SleeepyRN replied to TED_RN-to-be's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Agreed. It's ignorance. I read an article recently by a paramedic instructor that was aimed at his students. It was basically telling them they have no clue what LTC nurses do or the level of...

  18. Speedy med pass

    SleeepyRN replied to sbostonRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had to laugh a little. When I read the post, I immediately thought of you, Brandon because I've seen you post this so many times. I knew someone was going to say something eventually. While many...

  19. Failed med/surg! Need help. Confused and disappointed

    SleeepyRN replied to nursingchick42's topic in General Students

    Ditto the above posts. Your teacher did not fail you. Be accountable. Now, that being said, yes, it sucks. Take your time to grieve a little, then get back at it. I had to go back a whole year because...

  20. case study help

    SleeepyRN replied to ckirkpa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Close. Look at the hx and medications again. The pt takes metformin which tells me that this pt.'s body does produce insulin. Therefore, are ketones likely to be found? Probably not. Also, you're not...

  21. Please someone read my Nursing school admission essay.

    SleeepyRN replied to Alejandra19's topic in General Students

    Is there a writing or tutoring center (such as those that most community colleges offer) that you could bring your essay to? I think you could benefit from advice on grammar. I see many run on...

  22. I'm losing it-need to vent out b/c I have nowhere else to vent

    SleeepyRN replied to demeanor89's topic in General Students

    It really sounds like you're struggling with answering nclex style questions. Others have suggested it, and I will too. The book I recommend besides Saunders (which is great and has tons of questions...

  23. ATTENTION ALL Nurses, Volunteers, Patient Care Associates/Techs, CNA's...

    SleeepyRN replied to LM NY's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    The likelihood of getting a pct job with no experience is going to vary due to numerous factors. I applied for 6 months at the hospital closest to me without getting an interview. Then I got the name...

  24. SF Bay Area Speech Pre-req

    SleeepyRN replied to lauraline's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm just curious. Why can't it be online? You still give the speeches in the classroom. I just finished my class. It was my 3rd attempt at taking speech. Before nursing school with all the...

  25. Any other nurses have a baby voice?

    SleeepyRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I know exactly what you mean. People have mocked my voice my whole life, and now, some patients do too. The most annoying thing about it is that people do not take me seriously. I always have to PROVE...