qtpanda
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That is the biggest boil I've ever seen!
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What the patient doesn't know is that we've coated this temperature probe in a liberal amount of Ativan...
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Parkland Hilton - because so many of our patients feel the hospital is a 5 star hotel
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1. Pediatric patients complain much less than adults. 2. You never, ever stop learning. 3. Even a fresh out of school nurse can teach the veteran some things. 4. Babies don't cry every time they get their vaccinations (usually just if it's more than one) 5. Although I am not a baby/child person, I love being a Pedi nurse!
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The air conditioning is finally working in our Pedi clinic again!!
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Hello All - So today I had my first day alone at the LTC facility. This is my first CNA job and felt lucky at the interview that she offered me the 6am to 2pm shift. I was told that the average resident to CNA was 9-11 to one. I started off with 15 residents, but one passed late last week while I was still being oriented to the ways of the facility/residents. I was also told that they do 2-person transfers at this facility-she volunteered this information, I didn't even ask. So, today was not a good day. I already had heard that I was on one of the worst halls in the facility due to the number of incontinent & completely dependent residents. By the "end of my shift", I had 2 residents that were dripping wet, one resident crying (again) for the bedpan, and one resident that was supposed to be laid down ASAP after lunch (was not aware of that). I was ready to cry. The co-worker coming in behind me is very kind, knows that I am new to the function, and I helped her complete as much as I could before the head nurse told me to leave as my shift was over (an hour prior). Maybe I sound like a crybaby but should a rookie CNA be in a situation w/so many dependent residents (including a "feeder")? Also, I rarely see anyone doing 2-person transfers-most do them alone unless the person is very heavy (even those that state in the orders that a hoyer must be used). Any advice, words of encouragement are appreciated :) Thanks