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As a CNA, always double checking all my VS make it into the computer charting. One time a BP I got on a pt was hypertensive, and I didn't have any VS for eight hours before (pt was q4). The nurse was ****** because he wasn't properly notified to gi...

Today I learned hospice patients are not always dying. It is for any type of care that is for relieving symptoms. And the moment you think you know it all, you receive this information. Do you find other people confused about what hospice care real...

Okay great! thanks for the extra explanation. Anyways, someone told me the other day that a palliative care unit gets all sorts of different patients with different symptoms to treat. I hear it is great experience.

Nope. 800 dollars soumds awful

Yes, you are correct that I made many assumptions. I did not mean for it to come off as a personal attack. Remaining as you put it "controversy free" is something I really need to grow in. Young and cocky as I am, I tend to make many quick judgemen...

I know my title needs changed. I am so sorry, I never knew that this was racist. Unfortunately, I am not a subscriber and cannot openly change it without administration help. It will be fixed ASAP, I am contacting the help desk.

Welcome to the LTC CNA life. You are in charge in the night shift for caring up to 20 residents. None of them can do anything for themselves. good luck

TWhat I am taking from you is that you never would sit and pray with the patient. That is fair, if the nurse feels uncomfortable, I understand. Not everyone is religious. If the patient is asking for prayer, that is the only time I'd offer it. I kno...

That is fine to disagree, but spiritual care is an aspect of nursing. When someone has a need for prayer (requested), there surely is nothing wrong as far as providing it if you feel comfortable doing it. My religion compels me to provide excellen...

I am a Christian CNA and hopefully someday a nurse. There will be all sorts of opportunities to give people hope in the midst of anxiety, end of life, and dire situations. Sometimes, it may be appropriate to pray with a patient. I know personally ...

If God is real, would he not work to heal someone through all the medical staff along the way?

I like most how you say, "Call out a coworker who trash-talks you." That is something a lot of people wouldn't have the guts to do, but it is key to working as a team. Without a team building environment, I am not sure how someone would survive in ...

I am very religious, but I chosoe not to blabber about it. I think it is much more effective to live a life that resembles your change in character.

Is there any websites that rank nursing programs around the United States?

Last week in the hospital, I was caring for a patient with severe pain and anxiety. I took their vitals every 4 hours, but I failed to record them in the charting system. At the end of my shift , my nurse comes screaming to me because the patient's...

What is the advice you seek?

Move to an area where they hire adns. Start working in the nursing home. After you grab experience, go to a hospital

I work in a float pool as a pct at my local hospital. I meet this really cute girl at my job who is also a pct on a specific floor. Is it a really a bad idea to ask her out if I don't know her that well? Chances are I won't see her much since I work...

If that is the cdc guidelines, then I guess I am wrong. They are the best source for that type of information. That is the great thing about science: if the objective evidence says something I don't think, I have to open my mind to the best evidence...

I hate how nursing professionals say "always wash your hands". At my work, we use hand sanitizer before going into a patients room and leaving the room. But, studies show hand sanitizer is ineffective after use four to five times in a row. Nurses ...

This post is golden. I guess work is not a good idea to try and date co's.

I have yet to see a code, and I hope one does not happen for a very long time!

Honestly, you are going to enjoy working in the float pool in the hospital setting most of the time. Compared to the LTC, which is always understaffed, you are going to get to see and be a part of the entire nursing team. You will be scared the fir...

Do nurses enter pulmonary artery catheters (with doctor order), or do they just monitor them?

I asked this because I am learning about critical care stuff. I didn't really have any idea.