chadash

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    Best thing since sliced bread!

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

    Get me one of
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    Have You Ever Seen This?

    chadash replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    But, since they are already spending the money (all be it unnecessarily), could you let us know what they
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    Have You Ever Seen This?

    chadash replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    You mean like petechia? Could it be platelets are too low? Sounds different that
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    Have You Ever Seen This?

    chadash replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    Could this be vascular? If her circulation to her extremities is compromised, could the capillaries be doing some sort of compensatory
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    How long did you take off work post cholesystectomy

    chadash replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I think you need to take light duty for a couple days to test it out. My daughter did well after laproscopic surgery, but then got kicked in the stomach at work when she got back. Stuff happens. And...
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    Is working as a CNA beneficial?

    chadash replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    I know nurses who have never worked as Nursing Assistants that are very good at bedside care and very personable. It is not necessary. If you are uncomfortable with patients, it would be best to test...
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    Alzheimer's question

    chadash replied to Bigmama's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Dance! Put on some old records, or have someone play a piano, and take a pacer or wanderer by the hand and trip the light fantastic! Watch it with crafts, no small parts that can be eaten (small...
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    Tidying up the patient's room is important!

    chadash replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing makes a lonely little ol' lady happier than a cheery discussion whilst tidying her over-bed tray. I can't stand to just stand still, so this gives me an excuse to spend more time. Don't you...
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    The field of Nursing is wicked to CENAs..the ugly side no one talks about

    chadash replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    We don't want to add to your discouragement. Please know that we feel for you and are praying the best for your
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    The field of Nursing is wicked to CENAs..the ugly side no one talks about

    chadash replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    Have a good sit down with your parents and calmly but simply explain your work environment. Have resumes in hand for other employment opportunities (if you must be working while in nursing school)....
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    LTC Pt - What to do?

    chadash replied to nursesherry's topic in General Nursing

    Wondering....OCD? (NOCD: the nocturnal form:wink2: 0 ) Sundowning is remarkable, but is there any accompanying
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    I Passed!!!!!!

    chadash replied to SDS_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Brains AND good
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    The field of Nursing is wicked to CENAs..the ugly side no one talks about

    chadash replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

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    The field of Nursing is wicked to CENAs..the ugly side no one talks about

    chadash replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    again, the quote: this is a set-up. no one likes that nurse, she is loathed by too many. even when her mother died, many ppl did not sympathize with her, and said she got what was coming to her. in...
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    The field of Nursing is wicked to CENAs..the ugly side no one talks about

    chadash replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    Whoa there! wait a minute....REALLY? Ah, just another day in the crazy, zany world of
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    The field of Nursing is wicked to CENAs..the ugly side no one talks about

    chadash replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    Good point, but it happens~ Why? I don't think it has anything to do with getting the job done, or providing great care. It is something inexplicable in the aggressor. Some of these folks lurk in LTC...
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    Wannabe Nurses

    chadash replied to BUTTERFLY63's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with the original poster that the nursing assistant was out of line to change a dressing without being instructed to by the nurse. It is best if you find a yucky dressing to find the...
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    Social Anxiety Disorder

    chadash replied to putmetosleep's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing about your
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    Indiscrete CNAs

    chadash replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    gottcha
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    Indiscrete CNAs

    chadash replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wondering.... would you all rather Not have nursing assistant
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    Indiscrete CNAs

    chadash replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    there is a conundrum of sorts in all this. i know nurses are constantly amazed with nursing assistants. they are amazed that we think we know so much, and then again, are surprised we know so little....
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    Aging trophy wives of wealthy elderly patients

    chadash replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Mom!
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    Common infectious disease in the ER

    chadash replied to Neversad's topic in General Nursing

    It's
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    AUTISM SPEAKS- You HAVE TO WATCH THIS!!

    chadash replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, thank you for sharing
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    Hostile and demanding patients. How do you handle them?

    chadash replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Ooops, do you mean I should not have said