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Completely agree with that statement, I'd much rather someone tell me what they think TO MY FACE, directly. A "lost art".... :roll

Uh....this is what I was talking about being "inappropriate": No offense but I think YOUR comment to the nurse manager about this man was inappropriate.....

That strikes me as extremely inappropriate. I think there's more to this story....

I'd wager this isn't an isolated incident. I'd ALSO wager that, if the RN writes her up or otherwise attempts to discipline her in any way that the Unit Manager will take the nurse aide's "side."

Absolutely agree......I've worked in several different hospitals and other situations as a RN and it is true.......

I wear support stockings, started when I went to twelve-hour shifts. I wear the kind that have graduated compression. I think all nurses should wear them, to head off any circulation problems that could develop from being on your feet so long.........

Kudos to you, Happy ER RN, for not knocking the dragon's block off! It's a damned shame we can't just call security or some other designated personnel to deal with the crazies, which are legion. There are more NUTTY patients (and family members!) on Med-Surg than Psyche!

Sounds like hell. Talk to your Unit Mgr, tell her you're goin' nutz and need a BREAK. They need to stop dumping on you. Talk to her and if you don't get satisfied, start looking for another job, they're plenty of them out there!

If it is her word against yours, I wouldn't worry too much. In fact, it may be a good thing. Use this as an opportunity to bring this entire situation to your Unit Manager's attention. Tell them your entire story of how this person has targeted you, explain in detail. Don't be defensive but rather try to show them that you are being targeted and you are tired of it. Also, you stated that other nurses do "it" (whatever you are accused of.) Talk to them and see if you can get some support........? It's hard to give advice when you don't know particulars, but those are my first thoughts.

Just a few thoughts: Are you making full use of your nurse aides? Are you letting others know when you feel swamped? The other nurses have evidently noticed that you have been having a lot of difficult patients. Talk to your unit manager. Tell her how you feel. See if you can come up with some things that will tide your over and get you through. I know the holidays were rough even where I work, acuity went through the roof. I agree about going to twelve-hour-shifts, they are much easier to deal with than 5 eights. I do 3 twelves in a row but then I have four nights off. May not be an option for you now but make a note if it for future reference.

Med errors are much more common than anyone will admit, you did the right thing, learn from it and go on.... We have to co-sign all insulins where I work.

Don't forget the old "it wasn't a good fit" explanation.............

Two LPNs And one RN for >100 residents?!? Get out ASAP!

If you have a pulse and respirations, you're a shoe-in. LOL Honestly, some of the people who get hired as CNAs...well...:chair: It sounds like you already have the necessary "qualifications", i.e., desire to BE a CNA, to learn, etc. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Take that to the interview with you. More importantly, keep it with you after you're hired. Don't let ANYONE (other CNAs, nurses, doctors, family members) make you feel insignificant!!! Being a CNA is something to be proud of. They are not compensated according to their worth; a good CNA is worth their weight in GOLD....both to nurses (and TO RESIDENTS!!!) Smile. You'll do fine.

And she cared because..................??? Grrrrrr! What a repellent, OBNOXIOUS attitude!