crazin01

crazin01

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  1. Anyone else being GPS tracked?

    crazin01 replied to RN0904's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In PA, we were told it's to cut down on physical paperwork. And supposedly make it easier for Recovery Trek. I'm not always a 'conspiracy theorist' but this is ridiculous. Government, companies...

  2. Cna incident investigation

    crazin01 replied to Nnb07's topic in General Nursing

    You should not have left for a break, until when the patient was not safe in bed/chair etc. However, I'm curious about the break occurring rite then. Were you told by supervisor you MUST take break,...

  3. What happens when you fail a fit test?

    crazin01 replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    I used to help Occupational health nurse a few years back, when annual fitting was due. There will always be the select few who the N95 doesn't work for. The most common area that gave lots of staff...

  4. Falling Asleep

    crazin01 replied to NurseRatchet777's topic in General Nursing

    Find out if you have a medical problem. Then seek advice on how it can be managed. All night shift nurses have to figure out ways to cope with working a shift that runs counter to how our bodies...

  5. Sitting a patient on the floor

    crazin01 replied to Nursemommyme's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've only used putting patient on floor, if patient is already falling, classifying fall as 'controlled' fall. As far as keeping the patient (who wont stay in bed) busy: We would place them in a...

  6. Sleeping in the Closet?

    crazin01 replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard of foil to keep lite out. My personal favorite and what I felt best : Poster board in windows. (The tall, white cardboard ones commonly found at science fairs). Then I graduated to...

  7. Magnet behind nurses station?

    crazin01 replied to Pharmahaulic's topic in General Nursing

    I've always see a magnet on every code cart. If patient expires, a flat line monitoring strip is required for the

  8. Manager Insists....

    crazin01 replied to alaskaman's topic in General Nursing

    if you're on the unit floor you must be clocked in. Heaven forbid you or a colleague injure yourself at work and you have already clocked out, time clock shows you as off-duty. I have seen the 7...

  9. Why do recruiters do this?

    crazin01 replied to jodispamodi's topic in General Nursing

    Length of one-way commute is a crucial requirement, depending on unit specialty or facility. Is there a on-call requirement? My next thought is, the recruiter somehow didn't see your home address on...

  10. Caution taking supplements?

    crazin01 replied to willow14's topic in Nurses Recovery

    (somewhat related) Awhile back, I had bilateral carpal tunnel release done laparoscopically; both minor, out-PT surgery center. I took quite a few supplements, to promote healing and counteract the...

  11. Travel Agency Recruiter harassing me to take the offer

    crazin01 replied to nomad29's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    clearly you're far from the first. I wonder if it might be a good idea to inform your employer? that was my concern when you mentioned sharing that info. But I suppose that could go both ways....

  12. Working with a bad back, light duty?? Opinions welcome

    crazin01 replied to J89Mike's topic in General Nursing

    as mentioned by others, if it's not a work-related injury, your employer does not have to accommodate your request for light duty. Unfortunately, that's all it would be, if not workers comp, a...

  13. I lost my CNA state certificate

    crazin01 replied to Halienichole26's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Many employers verify license, certification, etc online. But I've never worked anywhere where I did NOT have to show license physically. Then the employer will copy the original. Also, the copy...

  14. Does anyone here take their own bp manually?

    crazin01 replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    it's challenging, but do-able. I keep the cuff velcroed together & just slide my arm in/out. Squeeze the thing with my right (sorry, can't remember what it's actually called). There is a small...

  15. "Overhire"

    crazin01 replied to nurseee24's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of that, but suppose from a business perspective it makes sense. (reminds me of these recent issues passengers encounter with airlines selling an extra number of tickets, so less...

  16. Bullying by Nurses and CNa

    crazin01 replied to nadomel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There are always 2 sides (sometimes 3!) to every story. While you may not think you are coming across a certain way (demanding, your work takes precedence over others' duties, etc) you very well...

  17. 15 lb weight lifting restriction / light duty

    crazin01 replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    The only way your employer is forced to give you modified duty is if it's a work-related injury. If your employer is nice/supportive etc, they mite use you as a unit clerk, secretary, monitor tech,...

  18. PNAP

    crazin01 replied to nursepw2017's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am currently enrolled in PNAP (PA's 'Peer Nurse Assistance Program). It seems it is what you make of it. If you're ready to dive in, be honest and 'work your program' (as I've heard others say),...

  19. panic attacks after patient incident

    crazin01 replied to lasperanza's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you did everything correct in such an instance, to ensure the fall was controlled. I don't see how you're in danger of termination or a write-up, unless the policy/procedure states...

  20. Drug testing

    crazin01 replied to Lostitall's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Awhile back, I needed minor surgery and to aid the healing process (as well as preventative in the future) I was taking 11 nutritional supplements. To get the most benefit, some of these supplements...

  21. I feel like what's the point.....

    crazin01 replied to Treehugger444's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I feel pretty much the same way. Comforting to know we're far from the only ones going through

  22. Attorney and PNAP

    crazin01 replied to Stevie82's topic in Nurses Recovery

    (You have to have 15 posts, before being able to message privately.) I can't really give any feedback for whom to chose, why etc. I never had a evaluation with a addictionologist (I know that's not...

  23. Feels weird to be done with school

    crazin01 replied to StocktonNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I felt the exact same way after my BSN. Went right to college after high school, elected to stop my biology major after 2 years when I realized I wanted to go to nursing school. After diploma...

  24. Help! BON investigation

    crazin01 replied to mamma23's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In my state, if they "offer" the program to you, and you do not accept, it usually bites you in the butt. If you decline the voluntary program, your file is send to a different division,...

  25. Unsure what to do

    crazin01 replied to Medschoolnsu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    sounds like your previous manager was just,...not nice (don't wanna use bad words) Isn't that convenient??? who the heck says THAT!?!?!??. (How many times have we all been reluctant to go get...