DusktilDawn

DusktilDawn

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  1. Guess what RN's, you didn't need that college degree!!

    DusktilDawn replied to welnet66's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Another graduate here from a diploma program in Canada before BSN became a

  2. Will Nursing's Reputation Suffer?

    DusktilDawn replied to TraumaICURN's topic in General Nursing

    I read about Genene Jones years ago. If I recall correctly, she used other medications beside heparin to harm patients. People that voiced suspicion regarding her were ignored, the same thing happened...

  3. "I'm an uncertified medical assistant"

    DusktilDawn replied to Freedom42's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't think dbowen02 is saying they are misrepresenting themselves. If I recall correctly, dbowens02 went through a 2 year associates degree program to become a CMA. I think her comment reflects the...

  4. "I'm an uncertified medical assistant"

    DusktilDawn replied to Freedom42's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I realize that when a patient yells "nurse, nurse" that they are trying to get someone's attention. I just don't think it has to be rude to inform the patient regarding who you are. So often I see...

  5. "I'm an uncertified medical assistant"

    DusktilDawn replied to Freedom42's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Three years ago I stared working on the unit I'm presently on, if a patient even used the word "nurse" in a sentence, the NA would immediately leave to tell the RN that the patient needed them. See,...

  6. Unfinished tasks from previous shift?

    DusktilDawn replied to pirap's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the nurse could have been confused about the PPN. Would 1500 be the usually time your pharmacy would start a new TPN/PPN order? Did the surgeon specify that he wanted he PPN to started ASAP, ie:...

  7. Faxed Reports- Does it decrease length of stays in the ED

    DusktilDawn replied to MDRRAJ's topic in Emergency

    Absolutely agree. Pts often arrive on our unit unexpected. Often with report not having been faxed, or fax arriving after the patient if at all. What comprises a faxed report is worthless (that is if...

  8. FollowUp to "Things You Wish You Could Say To Your Coworkers"

    DusktilDawn replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    love the names you come out with, ruby. do you think the only reason that antigone didn't wind up in communications class with hortense had to do with the fact persephone's w/e call offs are already...

  9. "Customer service" and nursing

    DusktilDawn replied to LilPeanut's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What your viewing as disdain and vitriol towards patients and their families is actually frustration, not necessarily with the patient/families, but with what customer service SHOULD NOT be within a...

  10. "Customer service" and nursing

    DusktilDawn replied to LilPeanut's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Absolutely inappropriate for nurses to be written up for this kind of trivial nonsense. Your NM should have backed you up: "I don't think you understood the situation Mr. Grandmaneedsacoke. Karo was...

  11. "Customer service" and nursing

    DusktilDawn replied to LilPeanut's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If he forgot about the soup because of a patient crisis, patient workload, and lack of assistance, do you not see the problem? You can't expect your nurses to provide for ALL needs and than tie their...

  12. "Customer service" and nursing

    DusktilDawn replied to LilPeanut's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well I stand corrected. No limitations on how many visitors at a given time that are actually enforceable? Somehow I still think the working conditions in regards to visitors/families in your NICU are...

  13. "Customer service" and nursing

    DusktilDawn replied to LilPeanut's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Peanut, you work in NICU where you may be dealing with 1-2 family members, big difference working in an area with restricted visitation and one with open visitation. Simply explaining that you were...

  14. "Customer service" and nursing

    DusktilDawn replied to LilPeanut's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If "customer service," as applied to nursing, was about providing the best care I could possibly give my patient, than I would be all for it. However that is not how TPTB view it. It's become about...

  15. Do nurses only "eat their young" in certain departments?

    DusktilDawn replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    You will no doubt experience floors where pretty much everybody is friendly. You will also no doubt experience floors where it seems everyone is mean. Floors that have a general "bad attitude" usually...

  16. "The Victim" and the "Big Ole Meanie who Made Her Cry"

    DusktilDawn replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Recognizing when you need help is part of becoming a professional, as knowing when to take help when it is offered. You're the one that should know that you need help not your coworkers, nor should it...

  17. Why do nurses eat their young?

    DusktilDawn replied to cinthern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When you become an RN, you will also see how badly they can be treated by "non-RNs." In any facility, bad behavior can come from anywhere and anyone, it's not strictly one group that is "more guilty"...

  18. "The Victim" and the "Big Ole Meanie who Made Her Cry"

    DusktilDawn replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I'd much rather deal with someone who's direct with their communication than one who takes the scenic route to get their point across. I agree with you that Myrtle should be included in communications...

  19. Understaffing and burnout

    DusktilDawn replied to cherishlpn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If you were to take a poll where I work with the nursing staff, and asked the question: "What is the ONE thing that would make your job easier?" The number one answer would be: "If people just did...

  20. How would you have handled this?

    DusktilDawn replied to Happeetxn's topic in General Nursing

    I think you handled it correctly. After speaking with the surgeon, how can you have any doubts about it? It seems that despite what the surgeon has said about the coumadin in regards to this patient...

  21. Can anyone tell me what a HCA or PSW scope of practice?

    DusktilDawn replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    Actually that surprises me. I'm baffled. I graduated ('02) from a Diploma program and nursing students were allowed to do them, at least the ones going through the college at that time. When I worked...

  22. slave labor

    DusktilDawn replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    Where did I mention unions? I'm not quite sure why you're jumping all over me about unions. I currently work in a NON-UNION facility in Michigan. I live in

  23. slave labor

    DusktilDawn replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    I think it's great that you have positive outlook and love your job, there is nothing wrong with that. I do disagree with you on what's wrong with nursing. Unhappy people who are complaining for the...

  24. Can anyone tell me what a HCA or PSW scope of practice?

    DusktilDawn replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    I wasn't sure, but I'm glad that they will hire nursing students because it can be a beneficial

  25. Can anyone tell me what a HCA or PSW scope of practice?

    DusktilDawn replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    Look at the facility's job description and policies. Have you checked out the Regulated Health Professions Act? I could be mistaken, but I thought in order to work as HCA or PSW in Canada you had to...