chadash

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    Why are nurses such back-stabbers?

    chadash replied to RNforLongTime's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I hear what you are saying, but would like to suggest something for your consideration. It is commendable that your focus, your total focus, is on the quality of patient care. But you can not give...
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    What's your holiday bonus?

    chadash replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Gee, when I leave work, it's a bit like "Good night, good work, most likely we'll lay you off in the
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    I should have said something...

    chadash replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes in the moment, you are so shocked that someone would do such a thing, you are tongue tied. But the person who did these things either needs anger management, or a major attitude adjustment....
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    anyone else struggle with Anxiety?

    chadash replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    I have to admit, I have got to be the Woody Allen of nursing assistants. I probably burn more calories worrying that
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    Why are nurses such back-stabbers?

    chadash replied to RNforLongTime's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    STM, in reference to difficult patients: smack that
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    Why are nurses such back-stabbers?

    chadash replied to RNforLongTime's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I hate gossip. Gossipers smell that, and have an irresistable impulse to punish me for it. I live with it. Keep your nose to the grind
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    How do you schedule/organize your day?

    chadash replied to Jennaswa's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am so sorry you haven't gotten a response! Must be cause there is so much going on right now, holiday wise.... I know your difficulty with managing more tasks than there is time to do. I have not...
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    What's your holiday bonus?

    chadash replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    We never get time off for boxing day either! Of course, we dont even know what that is here in the states.
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    What's your holiday bonus?

    chadash replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    bonus? bonus? What bonus?
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    What's your holiday bonus?

    chadash replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Bonus? Bonus?
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    why so mean?

    chadash replied to johnsonprn2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Like the post about the nurse who always says:"Glad to see you!" Most of the nurses on my new job say that when I come in, and they can not know how much that helps.(Hope they mean it!) What the...
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    first night on new job!

    chadash replied to followyourbliss's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Not to worry! You will be great. My husband always tells me, if the job can be done, you can do it. Alot of NA work is based on diligence and continually reassessing your skills. I take a long long...
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    why so mean?

    chadash replied to johnsonprn2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have to stick up for valifay. I don't think she is saying this is right, just a reality. I am new on a unit myself, and have driven many a nurse to distraction. They have withstood it with grace....
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    They did a c-section without anesthesia

    chadash replied to Mrs.S's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Actually, had a similar experience with an epidural. Second birth, my previous c section was emergency, this one scheduled because of a really really contracted pelvis(I would have chosen natural, I...
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    Help...back from Iraq and miserable

    chadash replied to kmftiko's topic in General Nursing

    There is so much that is stressful about making your transition back to non military life. It is similar to the stress of going to Iraq in the first place. The endless of adjustments...who could...
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    Long Whine....

    chadash replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    I really understand your concern for the emotional and social needs of your patients. I am a big softy, and probably have to work faster and harder to compensate for that. But, you really don't have...
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    Christmas Songs For The Psychiatrically Challenged

    chadash replied to lozza81's topic in Emergency

    I am very pro-humor. We have had lots of sad disorders and health problems in our family, and have found humor a great way to deal with them. It is healthy to laugh at ourselves, not take it all too...
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    What CNAs need to tell the nurse

    chadash replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! This may
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    What CNAs need to tell the nurse

    chadash replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I really appreciate that. I think I will start doing this. I don't want to drive my nurses
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    What CNAs need to tell the nurse

    chadash replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a new twist on this helpful topic: how to tell the nurses. Sometimes we ( the cna's ) are running pretty fast, and the nurses are very busy, but we might need to communicate some little...
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    What CNAs need to tell the nurse

    chadash replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    At least she had a good solid reason. Ive seen
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    What CNAs need to tell the nurse

    chadash replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    With one knee replacement, just keep the knee extended and bear most of the weight on the non operative leg, but what I was wondering was how that is done when both knees are done. They do that...
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    What CNAs need to tell the nurse

    chadash replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't mean to be your partner in crime, but, with bilateral total knee replacements how do you deal with the weight bearing issue? And to the rest of you, carry
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    be kind to your CNAs

    chadash replied to AuntieRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't think nurses shun NA at lunch, it just is not practical to go to lunch with anyone, frankly, and if you can you would have a tendency to go with someone you have more in common with..... But,...
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    What CNAs need to tell the nurse

    chadash replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    this is so helpful..... but my brain hurts..... no one at work gets my warped sense of humor.... I think that makes them normal thank