Karou

Karou

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  1. Extra orientation days...feeling so discouraged!

    Karou replied to Robin1990's topic in General Nursing

    How hands on are your preceptors? I agree that time management gets more fine tuned when you are on your own. It's great to learn your preceptors routine, but you really develop your own when you are...

  2. Where will I have the least amount of contact with men?

    Karou replied to nightflower's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's unrealistic to avoid male patients and visitors altogether, yes. But it's not unrealistic to seek a job in an area where males are not as common. Several good options have been suggested where...

  3. Attracted to a physician?!?

    Karou replied to Rn8510's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Agree about not feeding the wolf! I have had attractions to my coworkers before. I am happily married. The attractions come and go. I have never and would never act on them. It's difficult not to form...

  4. Got hit on by a patient and it wasn't a granny.

    Karou replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    As long as a patient isn't creepy about it (like asking if I'm married or what my status is) then I take a simple one time occurrence as a compliment, feel a little flattered, and move on. If it's...

  5. Npo and medication

    Karou replied to igotsdamunchees's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You would have to call the GI and clarify the order. Explain the dx, the medication, and ask if the doctor wants it held or given. In my experience, on a med surg floor with a lot of GI patients, the...

  6. Looking up patients previously in your care

    Karou replied to Clovery's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    This is a clearly defined violation anywhere I have worked. Think about it. This patient is no longer in your care. You don't need to open the chart and find out what happened, but you want to. Need...

  7. Where will I have the least amount of contact with men?

    Karou replied to nightflower's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a friend who preferred to not have male patients. She had been severely sexually abused as a child. Had been in counseling, was married with children, but being in a small room with a male...

  8. Where to cross the line with patient rights?

    Karou replied to Kickflip012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If the patient is alert and able to make their own decisions and refuses care, then you need to make the nurse aware so that they can document it. It's something that needs to be addressed in the...

  9. Getting info

    Karou replied to TheTrueBunny's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not from Pittsburg so I can't answer about salary or job availability in that area, but I would suggest you do some research on local schools. See what type of programs they offer, their cost, and...

  10. Thoughts on calling an RR?

    Karou replied to Butterflyxx0621's topic in General Nursing

    Are you on an ICU or PCU type of unit? I can't imagine a physician refusing to put a central line in for a patient in her condition. We always take manual for a-fib. If you had several nurses verify...

  11. problem with my DON, help!

    Karou replied to nurseredd's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would try to find a different job. I think you did the right thing by refusing to change your statement, and it definitely sounds like the DON is retaliating against you for it. He sounds like a...

  12. Wanting to quit on LTC/Skilled nursing facility orientation.

    Karou replied to nursefromcali's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would be highly tempted to quit over this. At the least, I would be putting it applications

  13. Unhappy CNA on night shift. Help?

    Karou replied to michigan94's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I actually can understand this. There are nurses who never answer their call lights even when they aren't busy. The same nurses will leave a room to call a PCT (who is elbow deep in diarrhea in an...

  14. Do you have to enjoy being a cna to make it as a lpn!??

    Karou replied to Mkelly's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hating being a CNA does not mean you will hate being an LPN. I preferred being a CNA over an LPN. Worked both in LTC/NH. The roles are so entirely different. As a CNA I enjoyed providing personal...

  15. "Right" way to pulls meds from cards?

    Karou replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Once and a while when I worked in LTC, management would require us to do this. Usually when they suspected a nurse wasn't passing medication. It was just a way to ensure/prove the pill had been popped...

  16. Oh, you quirky night shifter you!

    Karou replied to dannibeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am naturally nocturnal! Never have been good about going to bed on time and waking up early. I've always felt energetic when it gets dark. I'll go to the grocery store at 11pm, midnight. Cook a huge...

  17. Weed and work.

    Karou replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was drug tested only when applying. Over three years ago. They do them randomly, but I don't know anyone who has said they have been chosen for a random. I work in a huge hospital though. I know...

  18. So fed up with my coworker

    Karou replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I read this whole thread, and the OP's added information. I finally understand the phrase "I. Just. Can't. Even". You need to back off. This is not your business. It's beyond offensive, out of line,...

  19. So fed up with my coworker

    Karou replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    She signed a contract when she was hired that dictated how many shifts per pay period she would work. That is between her, HR, and your manager. She is not obligated to work extra than required or...

  20. learning for your own benefit

    Karou replied to guest707142's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't then, but I do now. At the time I was building my knowledge base and primarily focused on current coursework/classes. Now I am often reading information on topics that interest me or that I...

  21. had an AWFUL night

    Karou replied to momof3al RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It sounds to me like you did an amazing job with a super crappy assignment. Your charge nurse should have supported you more. You were on the ball and got both of these patients the critical care that...

  22. Once you work in acute care you can't go back to LTC?

    Karou replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Been There Done That. They are probably afraid that that you will want to go back to med surg again. You can explain why you miss LTC and prefer it over the hospital. Say that med surg...

  23. Dining Room Duties

    Karou replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's interesting how anytime an unpopular policy (unofficial or official) gets started in LTC, administrators are quick to bounce back with, "State requires it!". Everything unpopular gets blamed on...

  24. Title RN/LVN

    Karou replied to JENURSE03_RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I never really thought about having both a current LVN and RN license until I came across this thread. I don't remember renewing my LVN license but I did renew my RN license this year. According to...

  25. submitting an anonymous neglect report

    Karou replied to fairdinkum's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You are in a strange situation with this non legitimate home health agency or whatever it is. You make a report of abuse with adult protective services. If the patient doesn't have food or basic...