DusktilDawn

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  1. Are LPN's/LVN's real nurses?

    DusktilDawn replied to Faeriewand's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    actually i had been an rpn/lpn for over 10 years prior to becoming an rn. i was always proud of being an rpn/lpn. i can also tell you first hand that despite alot of outward similarities, there are...

  2. Pet Peeves

    DusktilDawn replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    Another night shifter I see. Vive le difference:roll :roll

  3. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    DusktilDawn replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Marie, I worked as a housekeeper years ago in a hospital. I would leave extra supplies nearby the dispensers. I don't have a problem adding stock to a dispenser, the problem with the dispensers we use...

  4. Medication Nurse Assistants

    DusktilDawn replied to K205's topic in General Nursing

    Late 2003 (November/December) the state of MI stopped issueing temporary licenses, even to Canadian nurses (who were licensed in Canada). They will still hire new grads without a license, however if...

  5. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    DusktilDawn replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I can relate to your edit, the docs were even asking about stocking paper towels and soap one day, all the sinks in the hall were pretty much

  6. Misconception about CNA's by CNA's (re:meds/treatments/licenses)

    DusktilDawn replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it's just I always preferred the term "collaboration." I guess "under me" sort of reminds of being "beneath" another person (in a snobby way), I do understand that this is not how you meant...

  7. Misconception about CNA's by CNA's (re:meds/treatments/licenses)

    DusktilDawn replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    It's not surprising that with certain skills that used to fall under the scope of the LPN/RN practices now being "delegated" to UAPs there are now misconceptions such as this (not with all but with...

  8. I guess I'm a florist now too....

    DusktilDawn replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    which is why i'm surprised flowers are still allowed, not to mention the numerous people who have pollen allergies, or have a low tolerance to perfumy smells. i'm not knocking flowers folks, but...

  9. Recommended Reading Nursing Books List (joke)

    DusktilDawn replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

    Treatment Protocols for Tuberculosis: by Juan

  10. What happened in the ER

    DusktilDawn replied to Shadelyn's topic in Emergency

    I don't think you were treated this way because they thought you were drug seeking, I think they morally judged you to be a promiscuous person and treated you as such. It sound like they made a lot of...

  11. body fluids exposure

    DusktilDawn replied to eden's topic in General Nursing

    Still you should follow the facilities policies and procedures in regards to this type of exposure, I believe most situations like this would be handled the same way as a needle stick injury. It's...

  12. So embarrassed, just want to vent.

    DusktilDawn replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: Certainly they should have demonstrated concern and offered

  13. So embarrassed, just want to vent.

    DusktilDawn replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Very unprofessional and unnecessary behavior on their part. I'm so sorry this happened to you. I guess what bothers me is that all of us (females that is) at one time or another has had a similar...

  14. I have a surname. I'd like to use it.

    DusktilDawn replied to 1Tulip's topic in General Nursing

    People always mispronounce my last name, I'd rather be called by my

  15. The bedpan incident, this is long

    DusktilDawn replied to dinkymouse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Dinkymouse is this the same person who may have left the other resident on the bedpan? This person has no business being in a position where residents are dependent on her care (or lack there of). I'm...

  16. Pet Peeves

    DusktilDawn replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    The results for our stat labs are 1 hour, but then we draw our own labs. Stat medication orders coming up 4 hours later despite repeated calls is my pet peeve. Any guesses as to how pleasant I am by...

  17. I NEED MAJOR HELP PLEASE! Scared of needles

    DusktilDawn replied to akerdonn's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel bad Karen, I fainted once at work too, pain related in my case (my pain). :chuckle :chuckle

  18. UUUGHH (White-coat syndrome?)

    DusktilDawn replied to jbeck817's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely Helllllo Nurse. I wanted to address what Cute CNA brought up that sometimes people don't think that what they do matters if they don't have a license, well it does

  19. UUUGHH (White-coat syndrome?)

    DusktilDawn replied to jbeck817's topic in General Nursing

    ? That's pretty bad, getting "fired" as a volunteer. I didn't comment on the white coat in my initial post because I wondered if Jbeck was referring to a warming jacket that alot of us wear. You may...

  20. at school and need answer for question

    DusktilDawn replied to 46yrsbacktoschool's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That would be

  21. I NEED MAJOR HELP PLEASE! Scared of needles

    DusktilDawn replied to akerdonn's topic in General Nursing

    There is a difference when you are the recipient of a shot as opposed to giving it. You may not have a problem giving others shots. Work with your instructors and talk to them about this. I don't...

  22. UUUGHH (White-coat syndrome?)

    DusktilDawn replied to jbeck817's topic in General Nursing

    "I'm just the CNA," The response to that remark: "Which is why I'm asking for your assistance," I don't know why he would state the obvious (about being a CNA, not the "just" part) when asked for...

  23. Nurses all come from DYSFUNCTIONAL backgrounds??

    DusktilDawn replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I've ever met anyone who has had a "Leave It To Beaver" childhood. Perhaps you could also apply those demographics to the general population: 70% of the population comes from a...

  24. Medication Nurse Assistants

    DusktilDawn replied to K205's topic in General Nursing

    No it's not meant just for med techs, read the article provided via the link in that post, it was published in a nursing magazine. "An adverse drug effect occurs in one of every four patients" What...

  25. Need Help!

    DusktilDawn replied to CanadianRN2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    [color=deepskyblue]welcome ......and....... o canada! our home and native land! true patriot love in all thy sons command. with glowing hearts we see thee rise, the true north strong and free!...