DusktilDawn

DusktilDawn

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  1. Yeah, that's right, it's my fault.

    DusktilDawn replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I guess the big salaries of CEOs, presidents, and vice-presidents, along with the cost of medications, also the cost of state-of-the art equipment, the cost of supplies, building maintenance/code...

  2. LPN/VN's being called "Care Team Associate"

    DusktilDawn replied to NO1_2NV's topic in General Nursing

    It shouldn't jeopardize your license or your position with the SBON, it's just that your facility is now providing LPNs with a different title (not that I agree with this). You would still be held to...

  3. LPN/VN's being called "Care Team Associate"

    DusktilDawn replied to NO1_2NV's topic in General Nursing

    You know, when this type of thing happened where my sister worked, it was a prelude to phasing out LPNs and replacing them with UAPs. The term they used was Patient Care Associate. LPNs were no longer...

  4. Nursing Assistants Responsibilities-I Need Help!!

    DusktilDawn replied to ChattyRN's topic in General Nursing

    What the OP did, considering the situation, was DELEGATE to an appropriate person. Whether a nurse appropriately DELEGATES can become an issue in a court of law. She had two critical patients that...

  5. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    DusktilDawn replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Even 2 hour rounds would cut down on call lights. It provides the opportunity to provide to provide the simple needs such as water, kleenex, blankets, etc on a routine basis. Patients SEE the staff...

  6. I'm falling for my PRECEPTOR

    DusktilDawn replied to IMA's topic in General Nursing

    My question is this: Is this a one-sided INFATUATION. Why not focus on what is positive within your own life, instead of focusing on something that may only be one-sided on your part. EXACTLY. If...

  7. Nurses and our Healthcare Needs?

    DusktilDawn replied to Nurserose's topic in General Nursing

    I'm assuming he knows your a nurse. There have been times when I wonder if being a nurse hinders the doctor-patient relationship, when the nurse is the patient. The questions we would ask as a patient...

  8. is it ok to talk with my DON over the phone instead of in person?

    DusktilDawn replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have had conversations regarding work related issues with my NAM over the phone numerous times. I have also written incident reports at home, dated and submitted them when I next worked. I have...

  9. Holy cow - what are people thinking

    DusktilDawn replied to Nurse Ratched's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What baffles me is that they thought they could cover this

  10. Between a rock and a hard place: being taken advantage of

    DusktilDawn replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    L's problems (whatever they may be) are affecting her work, obviously something is going on with this person. It's not unusual for people that work together to feel a sense of loyalty, this is...

  11. Is this normal?

    DusktilDawn replied to nurse_clown's topic in General Nursing

    Did you notice that the administrator did not say which hospitals or which regions? My question to this person would be where and in what context does this occur? For instance in an out-patient...

  12. Is this normal?

    DusktilDawn replied to nurse_clown's topic in General Nursing

    No this is not common practice in Ontario or anywhere else in North America. Has anyone contacted OHA, CNO, or ONA? I'm sure they will tell you that you DO have the right to refuse to do this. What...

  13. quick question

    DusktilDawn replied to ladylabor's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Be honest and provide an objective account about the incident. Assault and battery in this case sounds shakey. As to the issue of confidentiality, if the mother allowed the family in the room during...

  14. Message from a CNA

    DusktilDawn replied to aspentree13's topic in General Nursing

    We all learn from each other while in school and once we leave. Don't be surprised if the CNAs don't have you proficiently using that Hoyer lift in your sleep in no time. None of us do it alone. We...

  15. Message from a CNA

    DusktilDawn replied to aspentree13's topic in General Nursing

    Absoultely an experienced CNA can teach an inexperienced nurse and even experienced nurses a thing or two (or three). I won't argue the fact that CNA training and working as a CNA would be beneficial...

  16. Message from a CNA

    DusktilDawn replied to aspentree13's topic in General Nursing

    Providing basic care was taught at the RPN/LPN program I went to (in Canada), and yes I could and did do the job a CNA did do the job of a CNA plus met the responsibilities that I had as an RPN...

  17. Just Got Hired Tonite!!!!

    DusktilDawn replied to hbncns35's topic in General Nursing

    well

  18. Medical Assistants are called "nurses"

    DusktilDawn replied to button2cute's topic in General Nursing

    the problem with those that have not earned the title "nurse" through education and licensure is that once they begin to think they are a "nurse," they begin to believe they can function as a nurse....

  19. Hung out to dry by administrator

    DusktilDawn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If these allegations are true, unfortunately due to the circumstances of her firing, she will win. The administrator shouldn't have put you in the position that he

  20. Almost fired today

    DusktilDawn replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    Concerning incident #1, the big problem is that the ativan could have inadvertently been given ATC every 3 hours because you didn't write PRN. I also agree with what Caroladybelle in regards to the...

  21. Message from a CNA

    DusktilDawn replied to aspentree13's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen the "I won't take crap" from nurses attitude, and not just from CNAs either. It's used as an excuse most often for a lousy attitude, disrespectful behavior towards others, lack of work...

  22. Message from a CNA

    DusktilDawn replied to aspentree13's topic in General Nursing

    That would be fine with me if they were solely accountable and responsible for their actions. I do think they should get paid more, but I don't think they should make more than the nurses. The fact...

  23. LPN with a problem

    DusktilDawn replied to Prilly's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It sounds like this is a situation you want to do something about. Intimitation is a method of creating fear in others to either force someone into, or deter from an action. It is a form of...

  24. LPN"s and telephone triage

    DusktilDawn replied to 4kidsrn's topic in Telephone Triage

    I was an RPN/LPN in Canada for over 10 years, and yes I was trained to critical think. I will say this though, I don't agree with LPNs triaging, JMO. LPNs and RNs both are accountable for their...

  25. she tried to access mediport, it was really a pacer

    DusktilDawn replied to jilliebean's topic in General Nursing

    tnnurse, i would love to see the full results of your study.:) i think the issue of being perceived incompetent/stupid because of asking questions isn't just a new grad issue. i also think the...