OneDayAtATime93

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  1. Patient complaint-freaking out!

    OneDayAtATime93 replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely do not go into the meeting with the manager alone. I would suggest using this time to seek other job opportunities just in case. I'm surprised a manager would do this because hospitals...

  2. New BSN vs veteran LPN

    OneDayAtATime93 replied to kiyoshi kazuya's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why is it that when we bring up issues with CNAs being rude, the main response is "they're jealous". We acknowledge that nurses are "higher" on the latter and earn more, and that thus creates the...

  3. WGU RN-BSN

    OneDayAtATime93 posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Hello all, I recently graduated with my ASN and am looking at various programs, one of them being WGU's. If you have attended there, would you mind sharing your pros and cons in the comments below?...

  4. Pay grades for different units??

    OneDayAtATime93 replied to MarySnov's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In my facility, RNs are paid the same at a base level, regardless of where they practice. The only "extras" are for BSN or

  5. Need to vent!

    OneDayAtATime93 replied to RNin10's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Props to you for speaking up. I remember in school a professor told us "DNR/DNI does not mean do not treat". It seemed trivial in the moment, but now I see there is a reason. Good for

  6. New BSN vs veteran LPN

    OneDayAtATime93 replied to kiyoshi kazuya's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So it is acceptable for someone to attack a new staff member in front of a patient? And if the LPN is using an outdated technique, then yes, they should be

  7. New BSN vs veteran LPN

    OneDayAtATime93 replied to kiyoshi kazuya's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You are 100% correct. But it is still not appropriate for anyone, whether MD, RN, LPN, or CNA, to try and make someone look incompetent in front of a patient. Because now when the RN is back in their...

  8. Never been this intimidated!

    OneDayAtATime93 replied to RBancroft's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    You'll be fine! I was a fresh-faced 18y/o when I started my first PCT job on a med/surg unit. To be honest, being a PCT isn't too hard mentally, but it can be hard physically (obese patients, total...

  9. RANT, sick of certain nurses

    OneDayAtATime93 replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I have been a tech in the ED before so I understand your complaints. BUT: -its the ED. There are worst things that could happen, yeah? As for the dirty beds, it sounds like with all the trauma alerts...

  10. New BSN vs veteran LPN

    OneDayAtATime93 replied to kiyoshi kazuya's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hello, I can relate with your situation. While in my facility we don't have LPNs, we do have CNAs. I have been a CNA for 5 yrs, and I have worked at the facility where I am currently a RN. I graduated...

  11. Complaints already?!

    OneDayAtATime93 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hello, AllNurses! I just recently started working as a tech in the ER, and for the most part, it has been an amazing experience. I was a CNA in a hospital for almost 3 years, but after getting...

  12. Complaints already?!

    OneDayAtATime93 replied to OneDayAtATime93's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It was more of a heads up. They stated I need to try and venture out and speak more to the staff, to which I responded that this isn't motivation for me to want to speak to them any more than I have...

  13. Complaints already?!

    OneDayAtATime93 replied to OneDayAtATime93's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just that I am not seen as being proactive enough. However, the individuals who complained did not provide examples to management. Its very vague. I feel I am proactive and gave examples of my...

  14. Complaints already?!

    OneDayAtATime93 replied to OneDayAtATime93's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was referring to issues on my previous unit of almost 3 years,

  15. New to ER, coworker makes me feel stupid.

    OneDayAtATime93 replied to ConfusedAmanda1's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I am so sorry this is happening. It probably is jealousy. All I can say is DOCUMENT! Document when you speak to her and what she says. Email you manager what is happening to keep a paper

  16. "My Tech" or "My Aide"

    OneDayAtATime93 replied to dreamer30's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    When I was a tech, this happened a lot. I think they mean it in a team sense. I did have one RN introduce me to a patient as "This is my assistant. If you need anything let them know and they'll get...

  17. My First Vent

    OneDayAtATime93 replied to ak2190's topic in General Nursing

    I know exactly how you feel. The best thing I can say is tell your managers. If things don't change, leave. You are putting your own health at risk. I've seen RNs run around like crazy doing that and...

  18. advice needed

    OneDayAtATime93 replied to chelsey6600's topic in General Nursing

    I can't say how important it is to double check the outgoing RN's work at shift change. It may stink because they just want to give report and leave, but whatever you didn't check becomes your...

  19. Fired after 8 months.... scared.

    OneDayAtATime93 replied to mr cooper's topic in First Year After Licensure

    At some facilities once the RN accepts the pt, whatever they didn't check becomes their mistakes. This has actually happened at my facility, except the outgoing RN hung D5W on a hyperglycemic pt,...

  20. A CNA/RN Student's Lament

    OneDayAtATime93 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been working as a CNA for 3 years on a busy med/surg floor, and the things I have seen so far have frightened me to where I didn't even know if I wanted to even do nursing anymore. I started...

  21. G-tube pulled out by patient

    OneDayAtATime93 replied to HelloRN00's topic in Rehabilitation

    Red

  22. Waiting in the ER & Heard This

    OneDayAtATime93 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Emergency

    Let me tell you, this happens everywhere. I had a pt some in for angina and then ask for sodas, food, and I had to ask her to quit talking on the phone so I could check her BP. But when it came time...

  23. A CNA/RN Student's Lament

    OneDayAtATime93 replied to OneDayAtATime93's topic in General Nursing

    That is true. If it comes to where I need a job, I may have to accept a med/surg position. I just want to be "that RN" that helps everyone and I'm not sure if I can handle some of the RNs treating...

  24. NOt liking where this is headed

    OneDayAtATime93 replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would try to keep my grades up as much as possible, obviously. But if you're not accepted on your first application, consider applying to other schools or even private schools. Just with private...

  25. G-tube pulled out by patient

    OneDayAtATime93 replied to HelloRN00's topic in Rehabilitation

    Oh let me tell you, it will happen! I've had pts rip out their foleys, IVs, G-tube, nephrostomies, and just about every other line you can think of. Anything can happen in a minute. If you've been...