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  1. Any other nurses have a baby voice?

    sunnybabe replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I lowered my voice like a man and people started taking me more

  2. Hourly Rounding

    sunnybabe replied to arbldj1234's topic in General Nursing

    I have to wear a tracking device at my job, but I think they use it more to find you and page you in a room. I have never heard of it being used to verify how long someone is in the patient's room...

  3. I am an artist.

    sunnybabe replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    You are so right! Sometimes when I see a patient crying, I freeze up at first because I was never taught how to react to that. But because nursing is an art, you have to be creative in how you treat...

  4. Which states are great for nurses to work in??

    sunnybabe replied to tua42321's topic in General Nursing

    I would think any state that is not in the South. I live here but the whole at will employment irks me, especially in the field of nursing. Nurses always feel like they have no voice here. I heard...

  5. Call light abuse. What to do???

    sunnybabe replied to IBleedGreen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    With that kind of abuse, I would wonder if they have something loose in their head! I would tell them that when you need something, you should call us. Hopefully, that won't come off as too rude but...

  6. Critical care for new grads without critical care senior practicum?

    sunnybabe replied to SummitRN's topic in Critical Care

    Could she at least become a tech in an ICU? I have heard of some ICU's hiring their techs as nurses after they

  7. Help please?

    sunnybabe replied to Jhely06182009's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Trust your gut! Wellstar is nice to work at from my observations although you may learn more and see more at Grady. It will probably be awkward but just give them a reason and they will probably...

  8. Rounding on patients at night

    sunnybabe replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm too paranoid to not do q1hr checks. I just peek in and might hover next to them to make sure they are breathing. Creepy i know, but it's only for a

  9. Co-complainers. Is anything good enough?

    sunnybabe replied to Ntheboat2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry, you have to go through that. As an aide myself, I think most of us on the floor bust our butt, especially on days! Some units are definitely harder than others. I know when I float to other...

  10. Infected Needlestick

    sunnybabe replied to blessedRN29's topic in General Nursing

    I'm praying that you have continuous peace of mind and everything will be OK.

  11. Nurse embarrasses me in front of patient, patient's family, and unit

    sunnybabe replied to mamacita2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm a nurse aide too and sometimes I just don't know and I will admit that. If you don't get it in report, then say so. You will have to learn to let things roll off your back with experience. The...

  12. PCT/nursing student in need of career advice-scared of pigeon hole

    sunnybabe replied to sunnybabe's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your advice. I am going to stay put where I am and be the best PCT I can be while figuring out where my heart lies in the end. If I can't figure it out by then, then I'll stay in med-surg....

  13. PCT/nursing student in need of career advice-scared of pigeon hole

    sunnybabe posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am having a mental dilemma because I'm worried about the future of my career in nursing after I graduate nursing school next year. I have been working on a PCT on a med-surg/ortho unit for...

  14. PCT/nursing student in need of career advice-scared of pigeon hole

    sunnybabe replied to sunnybabe's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I also wanted to add that some nurses have told me not to go into med-surg because they feel stuck in it and they can't get out to change specialties because most of the specialities are hiring...

  15. What's the secret

    sunnybabe replied to T-Bird78's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Someone I know got an interview with them( tech position though) by volunteering there first for a few months. However, the person in charge of volunteering told him that he would have to make sure...

  16. Holiday Gifts for PCT's

    sunnybabe replied to PinkNBlue's topic in General Nursing

    I am a tech and I would love a lunch bag. Maybe some pens since I go through them like water. What about gift

  17. Why are some aides so disrespectful?

    sunnybabe replied to onthemark's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, after reading your story, I agree that the aide was disrespectful to not only you but the patient. It's still not too late to approach her and have a talk with her. Perhaps, you could start it...

  18. Why are some aides so disrespectful?

    sunnybabe replied to onthemark's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You haven't even tried to discuss this with your management, even the charge nurse? Aides are just like the many other healthcare professionals who can disrespect you. You have to stand your ground...

  19. Yelling at my patients!!!! HELP!

    sunnybabe replied to Neen1221's topic in General Nursing

    I've been told my voice is too

  20. To the nurses: do you not like shy/quiet nursing assistants?

    sunnybabe replied to chariot's topic in General Nursing

    Every nurse is different when it comes to how/when they like certain info to be reported. For example, many nurses would rather have all the blood sugars you took at once than you calling with each...

  21. Nurses: Have you ever had to show compassion to someone who didn't want it?

    sunnybabe replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, whenever I work sometimes my compassion is received with rudeness. However, I just remember that the patient may be in pain(for example, sickle cell patients tend to be in a lot of pain) or...

  22. Slapped across the face by male patient

    sunnybabe replied to noyesno's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow at some of these responses. Sorry OP that this happened to you. One of my biggest fears in nursing is assault but it's always a possibility in this career. For the posters complaining about the OP...

  23. How clean is a "bathed" patient?

    sunnybabe replied to tiredtech's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    You might want to speak to your charge nurse or even the nursing manager about it so that it could be mentioned in daily meetings(we call them huddles where I work). You might not have to mention the...

  24. My first code-feedback appreciated!

    sunnybabe posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi. I don't post here often but I'm a PCT on a med-surg floor. I'm supposed to start my nursing program soon for Fall 2012. I was doing my rounds on my patients when I decided to check on this...

  25. Issues...

    sunnybabe replied to AlexCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a PCT and I don't babysit the RN. The RN is responsible for any med errors and I'm responsible for noting any unusual signs and syptoms in the patient. Even if the patient codes, I'm not going to...