CaitlynRNBSN

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  1. Personality At Work vs. At Home

    CaitlynRNBSN replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in General Nursing

    At work, I am the sweetest, kindest person ever. My manager adores my "work personality" I go with the flow of things and never complain. At home, im the complete opposite. I get home and rant about...

  2. I can't believe that I made such a stupid mistake and am kicking myself!!!

    CaitlynRNBSN replied to RN Chaos's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I actually work on a committee that discusses events. The reason for these events is not to "document what happened" its because, there was something wrong with the system to allow this to happen. Why...

  3. i HATE my job. Does anyone else feel the same?

    CaitlynRNBSN replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think anybody is a bad nurse by saying they hate their job. We are just being honest. Sure some love their job and would not trade it for the world. I get patients who I adore and would do...

  4. Pregnant Nurse - Vent

    CaitlynRNBSN replied to MgMRN1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We don't allow pregnant nurses to take chemo or radiation patients. Contact? it depends on the situation I suppose. Never respiratory or airborne precautions, or any flu/virus type

  5. "Wait for the nurse"

    CaitlynRNBSN replied to brido's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    They could be nurses. Nurses and medical assistants work at doctor's offices. I've never seen or had an MA introduce themselves as a nurse. But I suppose it COULD

  6. Made a dangerous mistake

    CaitlynRNBSN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Same. Our secondary tubing is so short that I have a hard time visualizing what

  7. Made a dangerous mistake

    CaitlynRNBSN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    There are times where you actually push magnesium. It isn't like pushing potassium (which would have been much worse)- you learned from it. Patient is

  8. Tragically idiotic

    CaitlynRNBSN replied to Clementia's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The patient who went out for Chinese buffet dinner and took a couple extra Lasix (more than a couple maybe?). Came in with severe

  9. New Grad Interview was strange...advice please.

    CaitlynRNBSN replied to shaggy77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    7-8 patients?? Yikes. I run my butt off with only 4, I can't even

  10. Best shift for raising young children?

    CaitlynRNBSN replied to cherubhipster's topic in Nursing Career

    Like I said, I only have a 6 month old. But I would think once my kids are in school it will be nice to have a Monday-Friday job and get done at like 3:00 or 5:00. Because then I can make school...

  11. Best shift for raising young children?

    CaitlynRNBSN replied to cherubhipster's topic in Nursing Career

    I have a 6 month old, actually almost 7 months now. Yikes! time flies...anyway, she was a "surprise" to me and my fiancé. Anyway, I want to leave the bedside SO BAD but what I work just works out...

  12. Pregnant Teen Mom Who Just Turned 18

    CaitlynRNBSN replied to healthcare4life's topic in General Nursing

    every state is different, but the age of consent for sex is generally 16 or 17. So if she were 17 at the time she got pregnant, then no it is not

  13. New CNA needs to be fired, but is union.

    CaitlynRNBSN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We got this new CNA on our unit. Given she is pretty good, not the BEST one but does her job. her attitude is the worst i have ever seen. I can't even talk about the stuff she says without fuming. She...

  14. Nurses who go on breaks during report

    CaitlynRNBSN replied to cleback's topic in General Nursing

    Our problem is similar. We have 8 and 12 hour people. I'm a 12 hour day shift person. The 8 hour people come in at 3:00 and they ALWAYS need to take their break at 6:30pm. I leave at 7pm. So they ask...

  15. Infected Needlestick

    CaitlynRNBSN replied to blessedRN29's topic in General Nursing

    Last year i was called into a patient's room by physical therapy. The patient got their IV caught on the bed railing and it ripped out. It was bleeding pretty bad for an IV getting pulled out. I...

  16. A patient wants to know your thoughts on frequent fliers...

    CaitlynRNBSN replied to Clusterhead's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you need to stop worrying about what others think about you. All that matters is you seem like you are getting the treatment you need. Do we have drug seekers?? Of course, but i think nurses...

  17. New CNA needs to be fired, but is union.

    CaitlynRNBSN replied to CaitlynRNBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    hahaha, i laughed out loud. Made me kind of not mind her saying 'a monkey could do my job.' Yes, i'm the monkey but she is the monkey's assistant. Don't ever upset a

  18. New CNA needs to be fired, but is union.

    CaitlynRNBSN replied to CaitlynRNBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Depends, she acts like the sweetest person in the world around patients. the smarter ones can see right through her and see it is all an act. For example, if a patient has to go to the bathroom for...

  19. New CNA needs to be fired, but is union.

    CaitlynRNBSN replied to CaitlynRNBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, thanks for the advice everyone! This situation has gotten out of control with her. She is incredibly hurtful at times. I personally think she hates her life and the only way she can feel good...

  20. Staffing during hurricanes?

    CaitlynRNBSN replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

    My reply to them?? "You are forcing me to be away from my husband and children? I'll take termination. See ya, good luck with

  21. Staffing during hurricanes?

    CaitlynRNBSN replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

    Whhhhaaaat? Thats BS. My family is my priority. I'd be with my family before my patients. (Sorry, but its true). Is it mandatory you stay or optional for you to come in for extra help? I don't like...

  22. Staffing during hurricanes?

    CaitlynRNBSN replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

    I thought a little more, the only thing we get is tornadoes and blizzards in the midwest. Then they call a "code grey" meaning you are forced to stay at the hospital. They have never called a Code...

  23. Staffing during hurricanes?

    CaitlynRNBSN replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

    GOOD QUESTION! i always always wondered that. I'm from the midwest, so everytime i see a hurricane out east, my first question always is how the heck do they staff the hospitals?? If they order a...

  24. Can somebody help me correct my spellings/grammars pls about a pt harassing me!

    CaitlynRNBSN replied to babeblue's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    English primary language or not, the letter was terribly written and she needs help. Even if she re-wrote it i don't see it being any better. I feel like someone needs to sit down with her and write...

  25. Single moms, daycare and day shift

    CaitlynRNBSN replied to HelenaHandbasket's topic in General Nursing

    Im a mommy now, thank god i have my fiance that can get our daughter to daycare. Either that, or my mom if she works a later shift or my dad. There is always someone for me to lean on. Anyway, when i...