Elizabeth Renee

Elizabeth Renee

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  1. Couldn't believe he did this...

    Elizabeth Renee replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    I am in tears now. It just hit me in the shower getting ready for work how betrayed I feel. They just tacked on another person for me to shower (who is very difficult to shower) to my schedule. I...

  2. Couldn't believe he did this...

    Elizabeth Renee replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    As a CNA I have to work up my chain of command. The manager is always notified first of anything (as is the rules), then they are responsible for calling the nurse or MD. CNAs in my work environment...

  3. Working while in nursing school.

    Elizabeth Renee replied to LaurenD.'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So, I'm going to give my perspective, which differs a little from the others. This is just my opinion. :) I have no issues with working while in school. For me, it works. HOWEVER, I work as a CNA now,...

  4. How to respond to rude patients/visitors?

    Elizabeth Renee replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I laughed out loud on this

  5. Couldn't believe he did this...

    Elizabeth Renee replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I completely understand the concern and frustration. Although frankly, I was thinking about it, and I actually don't feel sorry for at least one of the nurses assigned to us. She is comfortable...

  6. Couldn't believe he did this...

    Elizabeth Renee replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    In a way I do too, but keep in mind that they volunteer and choose to delegate CNAs off of their license. They are not forced to do it. The nurse that delegates us has no reservations of doing it at...

  7. Best areas to live in Washington

    Elizabeth Renee replied to neurogirl77's topic in Washington Nursing

    There are many nasty places in Tacoma and Lakewood, and is quite the drive from Seattle if you end up getting a job there. I live in Federal Way (again, not the best of places) but it is not far away...

  8. Couldn't believe he did this...

    Elizabeth Renee replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

  9. Couldn't believe he did this...

    Elizabeth Renee replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    If for the last day or two there is a repeated pattern of high agitation then we would take a urine sample (and inform the nurse). If there is no UTI but the agitation is still peaked and PRNs do not...

  10. Couldn't believe he did this...

    Elizabeth Renee replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    If you're meaning is a nurse there to assess them at each and every instance they need a PRN? No, because the med is prescribed to them by their doctor with the intent of the nature of that instance....

  11. Couldn't believe he did this...

    Elizabeth Renee replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand. We have nurses come in from time to time to do periodic assessments/evaluations on them but when they are admitted here their condition has already been assessed and known. I'm...

  12. Couldn't believe he did this...

    Elizabeth Renee replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    But the point is I'm certified to do these things. All of these things I have described are legal nurse delegated tasks for CNAs. You may not think it's okay for me to pass meds and the like, but...

  13. Feeling confident!

    Elizabeth Renee posted a topic in General Students

    This week wrapped up my second week of nursing school. I've had 4 quizzes (2 were 90%, 2 were 100%). One of the 100%'s was my first dosage calculation quiz where I needed 100% as a passing grade. I...

  14. Couldn't believe he did this...

    Elizabeth Renee replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    But I would like to say, though I agree that some of these things are a bit out of our scope, they are all legal tasks that we are allowed to be delegated to do. Just wanted to make sure to clarify...

  15. Feeling confident!

    Elizabeth Renee replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Students

    I am going to practice on my husband today, lol! I'm sure he's thrilled to have his intestines listened to. I think that as I complete more tests/demonstrations I'll feel more at ease. I agree, I...

  16. I need help...

    Elizabeth Renee replied to Whitwilke's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

  17. Couldn't believe he did this...

    Elizabeth Renee replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    Do you want to know what's truly horrific? We have a resident who has one kidney and cannot eat foods with potassium. However, she receives a laxative that comes from a bottle that looks JUST LIKE the...

  18. Couldn't believe he did this...

    Elizabeth Renee replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    Correct. We are essentially working off of her license. There is no medication we give that is "pre-done" by any RN. The morning, afternoon, evening, and bedtime meds are all separated in their...

  19. Couldn't believe he did this...

    Elizabeth Renee replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    And we can also be delegated for wound care, mainly just dealing w/ bedsores. We have to be delegated to use appropriate bandages/barrier cream/barrier film/saline to cleanse the affected area,

  20. Couldn't believe he did this...

    Elizabeth Renee replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    The state has it set up as an online course. Nurse delegation is 9 hrs and diabetes nurse delegation is separate at 3 hours. You complete modules, watch videos and take a test on it. When you pass you...

  21. My scrub pants are killing me!

    Elizabeth Renee posted a topic in General Students

    Me and scrub pants just don't get along it seems. :/ It seems no matter what brand of scrub pants I buy, they hurt the hell out of my inner thighs. I just think that because they inevitably fit more...

  22. I need help...

    Elizabeth Renee replied to Whitwilke's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I remember very vaguely being told that if a serious grief happens to you while in school out of your control that caused you to perform poorly in a class, you could contest the grade or W and...

  23. Couldn't believe he did this...

    Elizabeth Renee replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, I appreciate that. And yes, CNAs can be certified to be nurse delegated to administer various medications (including narcotics) and also nurse delegated specifically for diabetes in my...

  24. Failed. :(

    Elizabeth Renee replied to sjg8412's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know you can do this. :) It sounds like you really want this. Study hard for the next time. I agree with someone else to take BSN pre-reqs in the meantime to keep all of your options open. However,...

  25. How do you handle all the reading?

    Elizabeth Renee posted a topic in General Students

    Let me start off by saying that for as long as I could remember, I have never depended on reading textbooks. Many times I've been successful in classes where I don't use the book other than to make...