sunsetsrn replied to readytoroll's topic in Geriatric, LTC
My other fav was the aide that said "she pulled out her IV and her wound vac" (semi-common occurance for this pt) me-"when?" "This morning" It's 1:55pm(aide shift change is at 2) me-"didn't think to...
sunsetsrn replied to readytoroll's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I have a 3 syllable name--apparently the last syllable goes up in tone on the end and becomes drawn out if something is wrong. I've worked 3 places as a RN now and the aides have done it all 3...
For the last 2 years I've worked full time with DD adults in a group home type setting, however, our clients are extremely medically fragile and require a RN on staff 24/7. Best job I've EVER had and...
sunsetsrn replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing
ThePrincessBride: Did you work as an Aide before you started nursing school? Have you been around a lot of nurses other than your teachers and clinical setting? I've worked in healthcare and only...
sunsetsrn replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing
I'm good with that.. I have apps on my phone relevant to drug interactions, labs, etc. I also think many of them need to be advised how much can be learned from spending some quality time looking at...