Paws2people

Paws2people has 13 years experience.

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   What did you miss the most while allnurses was "closed"?

   Paws2people replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing

   Oh no! Never say the "Q" word in nursing. That's when all hell breaks loose...
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   I'm a CNA, will I lose my license?

   Paws2people replied to Websterwiki's topic in CNA/MA

   I'm curious... Who took care of your patients the hour plus you went missing? In the future when you are sick, notify the proper higher ups and get the okay to leave before you go home.
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   Loud Cartoons for Elderly Patients

   Paws2people replied to NurseSince2014's topic in Nursing

   This is simple. It started to happen after that resident passed away? It's him...
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   Sick and tired of wiping butts...HELLP

   Paws2people replied to Mr.Beast's topic in CNA/MA

   How about something along the lines of Radiology, Ctscan, X-ray tech? Or maybe a Respiratory Therapist?
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   Old nurse won't retire

   Paws2people replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing

   Gee. And here I thought it was only my hospital that this went on in! Lol. :)
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   Burnout as a CNA and the impact on nursing

   Paws2people replied to YKA9727's topic in CNA/MA

   Don't let this discourage you from nursing. Use it as motivation that you will not be that type of nurse. Plus being an aide versus a nurse are very different from one another. Try and stay positive, ask for help when you need it, and keep moving forward in your education. Best of luck.
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   C.Diff Waste on Floor?

   Paws2people replied to newtonursing123's topic in Safety

   The no gloves and lack of handwashing bothers me more than the trash bags. After all, the trash is just sitting there. Those unwashed/ungloved hands are going from room to room. Patient to patient. Coworker to coworker...
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   Cna incident investigation

   Paws2people replied to Nnb07's topic in Nursing

   For sure. I always say that once they break a hip, they are never the same.
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   Newly Promoted CNA Lead -- Seeking Advice/Suggestions

   Paws2people replied to marvman's topic in CNA/MA

   Why did they chose someone who has only been there for 3 months as the lead CNA?
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    Peer feedback

    Paws2people replied to Ahopkins81's topic in Nursing

    This. Plus don't forget about your aides! HELPING them when they stressed. Nothing upsets me more than when I have 16-30 patients and all the nurses are chilling in the break room. Meanwhile calls bells and alarms are going off while I'm in the middle of vitals or changing someone who is soaked from the prior shift. Helping is the best way to show appreciation.
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    How do you deal with personal attacks at work?

    Paws2people replied to NewRN'16's topic in Relations

    Reality set in. Honeymoon phase is over :-)
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    CNAs sleeping on the job... What can I do as a new nurse?

    Paws2people replied to jessica0rae's topic in First Year

    Have management address it first in a group meeting, but tell them you don't want the CNA's knowing the complaints came from you. Then when they are sleeping, wake them up and say, "You fell asleep, I am waking you up so you don't get in trouble." That way they feel as though you are on their side. If it still continues, you have to write them up. You'll have no choice. What do the other nurses think and do about this issue?
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    When your D.O.N tells you that they no longer need you at their facility until the investi

    Paws2people replied to Reginalusk's topic in CNA/MA

    You need to get an admin to edit this post for you. Besides the nursing home's name, you also put the DON's name. That combined with your user name and the specific details of your post is risky. Plus you even have the exact time of the incident. As of right now, your post has had almost 300 views. One of the best things about the internet is anonymity :-) Don't giveaway that precious gift. You're going to have to wait and see what happens at work. In the meantime to be safe, I would start getting your résumé together and applying elsewhere. It's probably not a good idea to use your cell phone at work even if you are all caught up with everything. Your coworkers, the visitors/family members, and the residents don't know you are "done." All they see is you sitting there on your phone. Plus there is always something to do at work, especially in a nursing home. Best of luck.
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    Nurses Week Giveaways - WIN Up To $4,000! Nurses Week 2018

    Paws2people replied to Brian S.'s topic in Nursing

    I hope I don't find the patient "finger painting" in bed. (At least the stool softeners finally kicked in!)
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    Are You Really a Nurse?

    Paws2people replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nursing

    A nurse in my mind follows this path: Go to nursing school, graduate, take NCLEX, pass, receive license, get job. Once you pass the NCLEX and get a license, you are a nurse.
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    "I am a nurse!"

    Paws2people replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing

    My fav are the ones who are a CNA, home health care aide, or Animal Vet Tech. They say they are "nurses," contradict everything, watch every move staff makes like a hawk, and dictate how things should be done.