BmoreOrioles

BmoreOrioles specializes in SNF,LTC,LTAC.

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1. New CNA feeling Overwhelmed and incompetent

   BmoreOrioles replied to A_dgonzalez's topic in CNA/MA

   I remember my first year being a GNA. It was tough, but I did it for 8 years before becoming a nurse. DO NOT BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS OR HELP. (All caps to emphasize my point.) Also, don't worry too much about those old people with routines...if th...

2. RN being pulled to work as aide?

   BmoreOrioles replied to Llame_Llama's topic in Professionalism

   I worked as a GNA/CNA for 9 years before I started work as a RN. I've been on both sides and I think working as a CNA with the responsibility of my RN license would be way too difficult. If someone becomes critical, I am ultimately responsible. I can...

3. What annoys you most in your daily tasks?

   BmoreOrioles replied to mangi's topic in General Nursing

   1. The phone 2. Crazy family members that mess with the medical equipment even after they've been told several times by the DON, ADON, administrator, and the Unit manager not to. When rounding on their family member you find a full IV bag of antibiot...

4. New to LTAC

   BmoreOrioles replied to AnneNugget's topic in LTAC

   I am almost done my 2nd week of orientation/training on a LTAC unit and I love it. I have learned so much from the other nurses and the patients. I was working in a SNF with high nurse to resident ratios so I'm loving the 1:10 ratio in LTAC. We alway...

5. Gel polish

   BmoreOrioles replied to BmoreOrioles's topic in Uniform/Gear

   That's what I figured that it was unsanitary. I was hopeful because it lasts longer but not going to risk it. I start a job this week in LTAC and I guess I'll start it with naked nails. :) thanks every one for replies.

6. Gel polish

   BmoreOrioles posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   Not sure if this is the right place for this question...but is gel polish ( not gel tips) sanitary ?