chrisrn24

chrisrn24

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  1. Documenting

    chrisrn24 replied to lilpetRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would chart what the doctor says about the patient, not directly to you. So if doctor says, "you're really calling me about that? Are you stupid? Only call me if his blah blah blah lab is above X."...

  2. Losing respect for nursing students

    chrisrn24 replied to kjnsweets's topic in General Nursing

  3. Praying in the work place

    chrisrn24 replied to RipeTomato's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I am non religious and work at a religion associated place. We pray before meetings and at the bedside sometimes. I just read it and don't think too much of

  4. Charting...what to say?

    chrisrn24 replied to chrisrn24's topic in General Nursing

    That is why I use "writer" in some instances, because it really isn't clear all the time who did it. Did the aide educate Mr X on using the call light properly or educating him on why he needs to ask...

  5. Compulsory male preceptoring

    chrisrn24 replied to stablesystole's topic in Men in Nursing

    They probably think a man is more comfortable with a man and vice versa. Is it right?

  6. Stale new grad interviewing for weekend option

    chrisrn24 replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  7. Losing respect for nursing students

    chrisrn24 replied to kjnsweets's topic in General Nursing

    In every program there are going to be duds, but if the whole program is duds it very well might speak of the program. There were students in my class I wouldn't want to touch me, and ones I would...

  8. Most shocking thing you've seen another nurse do?

    chrisrn24 replied to SuzieVN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That is sooooo

  9. What if the Boston bomber was your pt

    chrisrn24 replied to imintrouble's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  10. Advice pls...Networking

    chrisrn24 replied to Ginnym1981's topic in General Nursing

    Introduce yourself to the manager next time you see him/her. Just "hi, I'm X. It's nice to meet you. Thanks for letting me be here, I'm having a good time so far." Surely they have heard of you, but...

  11. Advice please!

    chrisrn24 replied to RN315's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To be fair. your job has a lot of

  12. Saying no when work calls

    chrisrn24 replied to TerpGal02's topic in General Nursing

    I wish we had something like

  13. Too good for my own good? Rant!

    chrisrn24 replied to AtheistRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  14. dealing with husbands family member having stroke

    chrisrn24 replied to nursebooboo's topic in General Nursing

    Ever since becoming a nurse it is surprising to me how many people don't understand things medical professionals tell them. My grandma was asked at the hospital if she wanted to be DNR. My mom told...

  15. Too good for my own good? Rant!

    chrisrn24 replied to AtheistRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nobody should be yelling at anyone. OP, what kinda of things are you asking? What is an example of what you

  16. Saying no when work calls

    chrisrn24 replied to TerpGal02's topic in General Nursing

    That is exactly my problem. If I return the call, and say no, they're rude back to

  17. LTC newcomer

    chrisrn24 replied to guest042302019's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think knowing how to do a good assessment is key, I frequently do focused assessments, like respiratory and neuro. But get to know your residents. Frequently, we nurses realize someone is sick when...

  18. First write up as an RN

    chrisrn24 replied to Leesha's topic in General Nursing

    At my work we have concern forms. In that case, I would write a form saying patient X told me this and patient Y said this about nurse Z. Our social work department will decide to investigate or not,...

  19. Saying no when work calls

    chrisrn24 replied to TerpGal02's topic in General Nursing

    And don't let anyone guilt trip you. Any additional hours you choose to work should be your choice. If your work chronically has this problem they need to figure out a long term

  20. Saying no when work calls

    chrisrn24 replied to TerpGal02's topic in General Nursing

    I don't even answer the phone! I listen to the voicemail and decide if I want to work. If I want to work I call back. If not, I just move

  21. I Hate LT: How I Want to Fix It

    chrisrn24 replied to libran1984's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh

  22. Difficult orientee

    chrisrn24 replied to jenvankempen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Definitely keep a list and voice your concerns to your

  23. I Hate LT: How I Want to Fix It

    chrisrn24 replied to libran1984's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There are a lot of things I would change about LTC if I could. - Better staffing ratios (nights are okay, but on days and evenings you can't even take the time to say more than hello to a resident) -...

  24. Hey fellas...

    chrisrn24 replied to exit96's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm a female but if it bothers you bring a book or crossword

  25. MARS: electronic or paper?

    chrisrn24 replied to hope3456's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a new nurse but I used paper MARs for about a month and then we switched to EMAR. EMAR is sooooo easy. Only hurdle is entering orders but it is easy to learn after a while. Can't believe there...