DusktilDawn

DusktilDawn

Member

  • Content

    1,119

  • Visitors

    5,942

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    7

All Content by DusktilDawn

  1. It's a Hospital, Not a Hotel (Gripe)

    DusktilDawn replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The problem I have with this "customer service" routine, is that most of this stems from high above in ivory towers from someone behind a mahagony desk that has absolutely no clue about what a nurse...

  2. I feel so stupid!

    DusktilDawn replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    At times we can be our own worst critic. Right now your still new to nursing. There are a lot of things you learn on the job that you didn't learn in school. Right now you will find your peers will...

  3. Ed Techs

    DusktilDawn replied to nursejennie76's topic in Emergency

    I would so make a point of praising the good, hard working Ed techs in front of these two. You're right about Ms. Knowitall being eaten alive in school. Next time she feels the need to demonstrate...

  4. Puuuuuuulese!!

    DusktilDawn replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Aw, come on. Most people don't even finish their antibiotics, can't say the same about narcs though! I've only heard the tired and extremely lame excuses. Can't wait to read what others have

  5. It's a Hospital, Not a Hotel (Gripe)

    DusktilDawn replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm sorry, did you say "Magnet" or "Magot" status? Don't you just love nursing. Just when you think you've seen or heard it all, someone always has to prove you wrong!!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:...

  6. Starting LTC Tonight! In need of some encouragement and tips.

    DusktilDawn replied to estrogen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good luck and all the best with your new

  7. It's a Hospital, Not a Hotel (Gripe)

    DusktilDawn replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Considering your manager hauled you in because a patient's family member was too warm and totally ignored the fact that the patient was uncomfortably cold, I'm surprised she didn't rake you over the...

  8. It's a Hospital, Not a Hotel (Gripe)

    DusktilDawn replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You got called and had to come in on your day off for this???? :angryfire :angryfire :angryfire Gee, how unfortunate that poor family member was a little too warm for his/her comfort (sarcasm...

  9. It's a Hospital, Not a Hotel (Gripe)

    DusktilDawn replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    After the night I had last night with 2 prima donnas, I actually started to believe I was a "beck & call" girl. After reading this thread, I'm relieved to finally figure out I'm a

  10. Workload split between RNs/CNAs

    DusktilDawn replied to Alpha13's topic in General Nursing

    Speak those 5 words as a nursing student within ear shot of CNAs and be assurred that they not be impressed. Remarks like that on a unit creates hostility. Alpha 13, if as a nursing student you...

  11. Workload split between RNs/CNAs

    DusktilDawn replied to Alpha13's topic in General Nursing

    As an RN you are responsible for the care your patients receive and as such you will be held accountable both professionally and legally. Even if you have the hardest working CNAs working with you,...

  12. The Verdict Is In!!

    DusktilDawn replied to Jen2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations Jen2

  13. Yelled at by NA for shaving pt.

    DusktilDawn replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    This morning prior to the end of the shift, I walked into a patient's room to hang her IV antibiotic, while I was handing the antibiotic the NA who was also assigned to this patient and had just...

  14. what else can I do?

    DusktilDawn replied to wrkoutgirl's topic in General Nursing

    wrkout girl, it sounds as though the secretaries and PCAs are giving you attitude so that you will not delegate to them. When you feel imtimidated and do their work so you don't have to deal with...

  15. Yelled at by NA for shaving pt.

    DusktilDawn replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Although the NA was correct concerning the use of the electric razor on this patient, there was no need for her to discuss the situation loudly and where others could hear. The only purpose I can see...

  16. Is your hospital DIRTY ??? Does housekeeping clean the empty room and bath in

    DusktilDawn replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    The minute a facility hears that JACHO is coming there is an instant increase in housekeeping staff. Prior to them inspecting our facility things that I have never seen cleaned were cleaned. When they...

  17. Is your hospital DIRTY ??? Does housekeeping clean the empty room and bath in

    DusktilDawn replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    I started working in a hospital as a housekeeper in the late eighties. At that time, I would be assigned for the entire 8hr shift in one area. I took pride in the job I did. All patient floors were...

  18. Another Drug Calculation question

    DusktilDawn replied to Dratz's topic in General Students

    Tricky question without that important tidbit of info. Never did have a similar question on a test. But now we both know what to do with

  19. Another Drug Calculation question

    DusktilDawn replied to Dratz's topic in General Students

    I learned to be able to calculate almost any med question in school by using a ratio method. According to my drug book, there is 20mg/ml of lidocaine in 2%. 50mg:Xml = 20mg:1ml, multiply outside...

  20. Have you ever had CNA's/MA's who dont want to work?

    DusktilDawn replied to exodusgo's topic in General Nursing

    A co-worker whom I was receiving report from at shift change was venting about a family who had been upset that their mother was soaking wet and shivering with cold. She had been busy with another...

  21. Have you ever had CNA's/MA's who dont want to work?

    DusktilDawn replied to exodusgo's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work on a unit where there are numerous issues between the CNAs and the RNs. The CNAs seem to believe that their job is to only do VS, chemsticks, I&Os, and lab draws, they perform...