Plagueis

Plagueis

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  1. Main Problem In The Nursing Field?

    Plagueis replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree. :) High ratios also affect us CNAs who are more exhausted and it means less time to care for

  2. Frustrated with the image of nursing

    Plagueis replied to Missa's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you all in that I really don't like those campaigns by nursing organizations and others who are trying to promote nursing. The emphasis "angels" and "caring" totally ignores what nurses...

  3. how do you introduce yourself to patients?

    Plagueis replied to panamama's topic in General Nursing

    I can totally understand why, in your case, that you don't want some people to know your last name. Personal safety comes first. However, in general, do doctors ever use their first name only when...

  4. how do you introduce yourself to patients?

    Plagueis replied to panamama's topic in General Nursing

    It's nice to see that we introduce ourselves to our patients :) (I'm still a CNA, but I do introduce myself), but I think that it is interesting that nurses often introduce themselves with their...

  5. Any books by nurses about nursing school?

    Plagueis posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have really enjoyed reading the posts about some of your experiences in nursing school, but I was wondering if anyone knew of any books that were written by nurses about their experience in nursing...

  6. How does this job offer sound to you?

    Plagueis replied to Spring_Peeper's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is a common problem around here. The nursing homes are supposed to post the number of CNAs that work each shift in a public area, but the numbers are posted in the morning before the 7-3, 3-11,...

  7. Calling in Sick

    Plagueis replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand where you are coming from. Based on what I have read in this thread, it seems like many employers think that people can be just like Bruce Willis' character in the movie,...

  8. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    Plagueis replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi, everyone. I was wondering about how much LPNs make in New Jersey. I am also curious about starting salaries. The rents around here are expensive, and I have heard rates from $11-$25 per hour....

  9. Absolutely an outrage... (RANT)

    Plagueis replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that an employee was called in, even though she was sick, isn't surprising to me. I have seen other posters have mention that even though they have a sick note, they can still get into...

  10. Feeling Guilty (calling in sick)

    Plagueis replied to RaggedyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I understand that employees shouldn't abuse the call-out policy. It is hard to work short as a CNA. However, just because some employees abuse this doesn't mean that every employee who calls out is...

  11. Scheduled toileting not being done by certain CNAs

    Plagueis replied to old rural nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It seems like toileting residents every two hours is doable, according to management, but what if the home is understaffed, like most nursing homes? For example, say a CNA has 12 residents, and it...

  12. Pet Peeves

    Plagueis replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    i couldn't agree more! i and my friends who are cnas have seen this many times. if a resident or family member has a complaint of any kind against a nurse or aide, then their word is taken over...

  13. Feeding and toileting

    Plagueis replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is an odd rule. If a resident needs to use the toilet, we have to take them where I work at, even during meals. If a resident has to go, how can we say "no"? I know, they should be toileted...

  14. Vacation Woes (rant)

    Plagueis replied to TreetopAngel_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I see that we already heard from one person who has to call nurses to come in to fill absences. However, I would like to hear from other schedulers, in order to find out why they call us nurses and...

  15. Difference and Training of Medical Assistants and Secretaries

    Plagueis posted a topic in General Nursing

    These may seem like silly questions, but what exactly does a medical assistant do, and how are they trained? I know that medical assistants help doctors, but I have also heard the people who work in...

  16. on call for holidays?

    Plagueis replied to bonjovigirl's topic in General Nursing

    That policy is ridiculous. Management apparently can't think of another way to ensure that people who are scheduled to work holidays actually work those days. I bet the people who came up with that...

  17. "What do you need Christmas off for? You don't have kids!" (rant)

    Plagueis replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    This refusal to work Christmas seems to also apply to other major holidays, such as Thanksgiving, Labor Day, Independence Day, and New Year's Day, at least based on the number of callouts nursing...

  18. Forced to stay at work, or abandonment

    Plagueis posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have some questions about facilities requiring staff to stay after their shift is over because they cannot find people to work the next shift. This hasn't happened to me yet as a CNA (thank...

  19. Sick of it!!!

    Plagueis replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I couldn't agree more. I understand that us CNAs are supposed to care for the residents, but it IS impossible to expect us to take on the work of other CNAs who call out, and do the exact same job as...

  20. Sick of it!!!

    Plagueis replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I totally agree. It is impossible to give quality, time-consuming care to residents, especially if they are completely dependent on care, if the nursing home is short staffed. I don't know how you can...

  21. OHHH The Arrogance of Some Doctors!!

    Plagueis replied to Katydidit34's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, I totally agree with you. I have a cell phone myself, but I still don't like them. I keep mine off while at the library, in class, and at the movies. Don't people realize that we can all hear...

  22. HIPAA privacy problems

    Plagueis posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, everyone. Some friends of mine, and myself, work in nursing homes/hospitals, and we are still confused about what exactly constitutes a HIPAA violation. We know that we can't discuss who is in the...

  23. why are cna's treated like they are stupid and replaceable?

    Plagueis replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You make great points. It seems that so many nursing homes pay $8 or $9 per hour, but end up bringing in agency CNAs at $15 to $20 per hour anyway, because of the high turnover of CNAs. So why don't...

  24. sick of ADN vs BSN! like most of us have a choice anyway!

    Plagueis replied to okie2's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think you made some very valid points. Many people seem to believe that everyone in this country has access to a four-year degree, and that those of us who don't have that degree are not motivated...

  25. How do I provide the care the residents need in such little time?

    Plagueis replied to December716's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wish you the best, December. You're lucky that you only have nine patients. Most CNAs I know have twice that amount to take care of! The problem isn't the lack of time management; it's the fact that...