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    Dealing with difficult CNA's

    Orion81RN replied to Katiebug96's topic in General Nursing

    This is absolutely crucial. You worded it in a concise manner, where I would have rambled at all the reasons the nurse needs to know. When a CNA reports to me a refusal, we go to the pt and assess the...
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    Pet Peeve

    Orion81RN replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I was the original poster here. I had created a new account to my current one bc it had been a while, and I couldn't recall my username, and I no longer had access to my email to obtain my log in...
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    Do you consider it helpful or not to be given a Pt’s attitude during a report?

    Orion81RN replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I want to know the facts without it being gossipy. State what happened, how you responded, how they responded and the outcome. So, yeah, I want to know. I just don't want report to be a time to vent...
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    RN overwhelmed with med school

    Orion81RN replied to RNtoMD's topic in General Nursing

    Id also try to keep in mind that your fellow classmates, non-nurses, are probably thinking the same thing. "What did I get myself into?" Keep chugging along, and just *know* you DO have an advantage...
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    Dealing with difficult CNA's

    Orion81RN replied to Katiebug96's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse for your patient should have been your ally in this case. If you have a patient that refuses any care, you tell the nurse who then charts the specific details of refusal of care. That way,...
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    My Employment Ended Because of an Incident Report

    Orion81RN replied to Anhnguyen2912's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When you are that behind you need to ask for help much sooner AND let the patient's nurse know. You were fired, but that nurse is ultimately responsible. If during your shift, you are drowning and no...
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    C MA to RN but ..

    Orion81RN replied to Hunnybee79's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It sucks, but I'd suck it up and do a cheap, quick 8-12 week CNA program at a community college. It may differ school to school, but the nursing programs around me only require the CNA certificate,...
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    Starting CNA clinicals, and now I am unsure if I want to continue on this path.

    Orion81RN replied to djksjdalksjf's topic in General Students

    I agree with PP. I remember I felt awkward in CNA clinicals. But after working as a CNA and nurse, I connect very well with my patients now. It may just take some time, or Geriatrics just may not be...
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    I don't enjoy going to clinical

    Orion81RN replied to sl0352's topic in General Students

    I very much hated clinical. All areas, all locations. Real world is different, so don't fret. It's
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    Failed drug calculations quiz, need some encouragement...

    Orion81RN replied to Katie803's topic in General Students

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    Is Medical Assistant school difficult?

    Orion81RN replied to Venusx30's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Would the school you attend offer math tutoring? Most community colleges do. Its very very basic math. I'm basing this assumption on the math I had to know to get into nursing school. There were...
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    Memorizing drug interactions!

    Orion81RN replied to Banana nut's topic in General Students

    Here's another example. You have an asthmatic pt who recently was prescribed propranolol by her psychiatrist for symptoms of anxiety. A month earlier her primary provider prescribed Ventolin HFA Q4...
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    Manual Dexerity

    Orion81RN replied to Big_Mike's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im an RN. I have no clue what kind of dexterity it takes to be a plumber or mechanic. As for myself, I've always had a slight tremor in my hands. Barely perceivable to others unless I drink coffee on...
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    Frustrated Patient

    Orion81RN replied to jojomarie26's topic in General Nursing

    OP is an MA that works in a primary care clinic setting who, in another post, responded to this statement: "Nurse and MA don't have much in common beyond taking vital signs. You'll pretty much be...
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    Depressed patient refuses positioning even though she is lying on her own bowel movement

    Orion81RN replied to MissHannaway's topic in General Nursing

    I think you need to look up what medical power of attorney
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    Does anyone really read all this charting?

    Orion81RN replied to gypsierose's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. It's the double, tripple charting that gets to me. As far as my porogress notes, I enjoy charting. (When I'm not rushed.) I do also read other's charting when I'm needing in depth knowledge,...
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    Could the reason I got fired from my last job affect becoming a nurse

    Orion81RN replied to Allie94's topic in Nursing Career

    You posted your question. People replied. It sounds like you have a hard time taking responsibility. Don't post a question if you know you can't handle people's opinions. My first thought is, eh,...
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    Having a hard time finding a part time CNA job

    Orion81RN replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Find an agency to work per diem as a sitter for now? I did that through nursing school. Except I worked for my hospital, not an
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    Wrongfully fired

    Orion81RN replied to Tiffani3116's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You advocated for your patient. I believe you did the right thing. If I were your nurse, I would have vouched for you. At my last facility, I loved our kitchen staff. They were just as overworked as...
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    Confident in clinicals - but hard to relate

    Orion81RN replied to The_Muffintime's topic in Male Nursing Students

    As a female RN, Im not at work to connect with neither students nor colleagues. I'm there to precept you and do my work, period. I don't in any way come off cold, don't get me wrong. I'm a friendly...
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    No Parking, Yes Problem!

    Orion81RN replied to wernicke's topic in General Nursing

    That is simply cold hearted, him KNOWING he is impeding healthcare for a medically fragile child. What a piece of
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    When refusing to work is considered abandonment?

    Orion81RN replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    I left. I was about to receive report when the offgoing nurse started to make it clear what a horrid shift she had directly related to a sudden increase in pt load. (Our unit was switching from...
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    Why nurses don't want to talk to a ward psychologist?

    Orion81RN replied to manjar's topic in General Nursing

    EXACTLY!! He/She ALREADY gave up too much info even discussing this with the "head nurse." NOT
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    Why nurses don't want to talk to a ward psychologist?

    Orion81RN replied to manjar's topic in General Nursing

    I see my own personal psychiatrist and counselor, with NO ONE at my place of work kmknowing. Unfortunately, there is still such a stigma to mental health care (though I believe EVERYONE would benefit...
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    CNAs give medications

    Orion81RN replied to Beaue's topic in General Nursing

    The lay person only has to learn his meds. Not dozens of other people's meds as well. And just because the lay person takes his own meds, does NOT mean he knows the action, onset, peak, duration,...