livelovelaugh22

livelovelaugh22 has 2 years experience.

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1. I Don't Care

   livelovelaugh22 replied to livelovelaugh22's topic in General Nursing

   I feel as if they look at me in such a way, as their tone of voice changes when they're discussing the pay scales of the competing hospitals. And I also love the variety of situations that I have encountered at my teaching hospital, as they've helped...

2. I Don't Care

   livelovelaugh22 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Before anyone becomes overly concerned, I still care about my patients and my job. However, what I do not care about is that __________ Hospital pays their staff a little more for the same job. I love my current employer, despite its imperfections, ...

3. Back up stethoscope?

   livelovelaugh22 replied to sillymu's topic in General Students

   I should've elaborated (it's a long story)! I was gifted a Littmann Classic III, which has wonderful sound quality, but leaves something to be desired because I am hard of hearing. I can hear everything with the Classic III, but heart sounds are more...

4. Back up stethoscope?

   livelovelaugh22 replied to sillymu's topic in General Students

   I have a Littmann Classic III, a Littmann Cardiology IV (it's currently being shipped to me), and a MDF stethoscope. It is not necessary to have a backup, as hospitals have disposable stethoscopes that are used for isolation patients. At my hospital,...

5. Nurse tech working as RN

   livelovelaugh22 replied to esrun77's topic in General Nursing

   I hope by this point that you have either... A) put your foot down and insisted that you will only operate within your scope B) are searching for alternate employment C) quit D) A&B E) All of the above

6. Jahi McMath is back in the news

   livelovelaugh22 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Headlines

   Oh dear... I understand that she is a child, but there is no recovery from brain death. I'm so glad that I know my loved one's wishes, because no matter how much it hurts, I'd rather allow them to die with dignity than be subjected to unnecessary pro...

7. Stubborn CNA in ICU

   livelovelaugh22 replied to AnnoyedNurse's topic in General Nursing

   It sounds like you need to stand your ground with this CNA. I understand that she is the only CNA for 18 patients (your management needs to work on getting 1-2 additional staff to assist her), but there is justifiable reason why she should be going a...

8. Nurse tech working as RN

   livelovelaugh22 replied to esrun77's topic in General Nursing

   I think you should heed the advice of the previous commenters and get the he** out of dodge! Staying at this facility is endangering your future.

9. Dealing with frenemies

   livelovelaugh22 replied to medg's topic in General Nursing

   Forgive me if this isn't a perfect answer, but this is how I deal with workplace gossip. My mantra is "if they don't pay my bills, then their words don't affect me". Well, this is what I told a coworker yesterday after she complained that another NA ...

10. Inappropriate CNA behavior?

    livelovelaugh22 replied to matcha-cat's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think that you're overreacting. That CNA's behavior was very inappropriate. To the poster that insinuated that only the resident's dignity would be injured, well... you're wrong. If someone is able to be safely walked to the restroom or beds...

11. I need to vent!!!!!!

    livelovelaugh22 replied to livelovelaugh22's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to thank everyone for their helpful feedback. Since last week, I have had a different outlook about my job. I try to obtain vitals early, no matter what, because I want my patient's care to be the best possible. I am also spending less t...

12. How to deal with a bully patient?

    livelovelaugh22 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    And when do you think it's okay to pair up the difficult patient with the RN from the float pool? Although I am just a nursing assistant, I am in the float pool. Some floor NAs are jealous of float NAs (they think our wages are higher, but they're no...

13. I need to vent!!!!!!

    livelovelaugh22 replied to livelovelaugh22's topic in General Nursing

    You're right. Forgive me for not understanding your point the first time (it's been a long day for me). Now when I think about it, I tend to be long-winded when I give report. I routinely place too much on my shoulders and think that the patient is s...

14. I need to vent!!!!!!

    livelovelaugh22 replied to livelovelaugh22's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely agree that I am somewhat a control freak. I wouldn't say that I'm always policing people though, because although I may remark on what should've been done, I don't take it upon myself to chastise people. As you said, I am not in a manage...

15. I need to vent!!!!!!

    livelovelaugh22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, I hope this post finds you all well. I am a nurse aide and soon-to-be 1st semester nursing student. Although I am a nurse aide, I am a floater and usually spend most of my time as a sitter (while still performing NA duties). Although...