cblake4293

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1. I'm just sad :(

   cblake4293 replied to 123_y_321's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Most people from my 2012 graduating class are working in a nursing home. A couple got into VNA or doctors offices. The 2 major hospitals in my area do not hire new grads, but a year in a nursing...

2. Witnessed unsterile procedure and feeling terrible about it

   cblake4293 replied to cblake4293's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you to all who responded to my post about the unsterile cath I witnessed. After a couple of sleepless nights, I did what I felt I could live with. Talking with the nurse directly was not an...

3. Witnessed unsterile procedure and feeling terrible about it

   cblake4293 replied to cblake4293's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you to all who responded to my post about the unsterile cath I witnessed. After a couple of sleepless nights, I did what I felt I could live with. Talking with the nurse directly was not an...

4. Witnessed unsterile procedure and feeling terrible about it

   cblake4293 replied to cblake4293's topic in General Nursing

   Thank-you to everyone for all of the advice! While I have gotten mixed answers, I appreciate all the feedback. Honestly, this has been the best therapy for me! One thing is for sure...there is no...

5. Witnessed unsterile procedure and feeling terrible about it

   cblake4293 replied to cblake4293's topic in General Nursing

   I know! I wish I had just asked her in the moment! Dont reallly know why I didnt say anything in the moment. I guess I had already intervened alot and felt a little intimidated saying anything...

6. Witnessed unsterile procedure and feeling terrible about it

   cblake4293 replied to cblake4293's topic in General Nursing

   Good advice. I think that is how I will initially approach it. I will ask for clarification and take it from

7. Witnessed unsterile procedure and feeling terrible about it

   cblake4293 replied to cblake4293's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for your advice! I work at a nursing home not the hospital but UTIs are common and I would feel horrible if the patient got one or worse. I'm hoping I can talk to the nurse in charge of...

8. Witnessed unsterile procedure and feeling terrible about it

   cblake4293 replied to cblake4293's topic in General Nursing

   Being a new nurse is really not fun! One of the hardest parts is differentiating between what you learn in school and the real world. So I guess your saying this is not a big deal and I should move...

9. Witnessed unsterile procedure and feeling terrible about it

   cblake4293 replied to cblake4293's topic in General Nursing

   Yes this person does self caths at home! So this doesnt have to be a sterile procedure? That would be a weight off my shoulders! I am not student, I am now a new RN. The person doing this was an...

10. Witnessed unsterile procedure and feeling terrible about it

    cblake4293 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad and have been working as an RN for 5 months. Everyone I work with is very experienced and I am definitely the newbie. Yesterday I witnessed an LPN with 30 yrs experience straight...