HAngel

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1. Nurses who let NAs Boss them around

   HAngel replied to PhePhe's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   WOW!!! To this entire board!! I can't imagine getting away with that behavior... I've gone 12-15 hours without more than potty breaks every 6 or so... no lunch or anything... not common, but we...

2. CNA/Nursing student needing advice in the jobplace.

   HAngel replied to jpoetic3's topic in General Nursing

   you will always have SOME problems in the workplace, but this is absolutely unacceptable!!!! I'd get the heck out of there right away!! I promise, MOST (not even 1/2, but MOST) CNA jobs are much,...

3. pt enjoys pericare too much...

   HAngel replied to moz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   agreed, unprofessional... but with the whopping 40 hours of training for NA's, I'm not sure what people expect. Professionalism isn't addressed in NA school, as NA's aren't to be treated like...

4. how do you delegate to techs?

   HAngel replied to jeepgirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

   techs being pissy is ridiculous... we knew what we were signing onto when hired... however, I think the same should go for nurses. I get tired of running around like a madman while the nurses sit...

5. Help with hopeless horrible nurse's aides

   HAngel replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

   I'm really not sure that I've ever confronted a patient... I've been assertive, especially those that are inappropriate (God bless Friday nights in the ER:), but never anything like that. More of...

6. Help with hopeless horrible nurse's aides

   HAngel replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

   AWESOME!! :) Agree!:)

7. Help with hopeless horrible nurse's aides

   HAngel replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

   THANK YOU :)

8. Do nurses really eat their young?

   HAngel replied to Jayla's topic in General Nursing

   Hang in there... I don't think you're paranoid, and I think sometimes nurses that are all gossipy and (whispers) lazy are threatened by those like you... I agree with the others... involve the...

9. CNA in ER

   HAngel replied to SpecificNorthWest's topic in Emergency

   I've been a CNA for over 6 years now (and have 1 year left to graduate with my RN BSN). I have worked in two different years for a combined time of 3 years. The experience is well worth the...

10. I am finally, totally convinced: There is NO NURSING SHORTAGE.

    HAngel replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    :)I will graduate with RN BSN next year. Our nursing school received over triple the number of applicants that they have slots for this semester. It's kinda wild really. But I know in my own...

11. I am finally, totally convinced: There is NO NURSING SHORTAGE.

    HAngel replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    For one, many church hospitals didn't sell theirs because of not wanting to be in the sick people business. How do you think a charity hospital really survives? I work in one- believe me, we have...

12. I am finally, totally convinced: There is NO NURSING SHORTAGE.

    HAngel replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think for the level of education required, being a nurse allows for a lot of flexibility and decent $. I agree that it sucks at times, and while we may not be in a total shortage now, we will be...

13. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    HAngel replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I hope the ER staff didn't think me coming down with a KS was silly. I live alone and just have myself to depend on. They sure did help me out - the pain was unbearable. Just a little anecdotal...

14. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    HAngel replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Cannot refuse a patient. They must be examined by a physician and deemed "stable". If stable, they can defer tx. For our frequent flyers that use us as their PCP, some of our docs check them to...

15. Offended by Prayer

    HAngel replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    I would want to be prayed for. Your intentions are known by the patient- good or ill. Whether or not they have passed on, I don't think it's inappropriate to pray for the patient. I pray silently...