Serhilda ADN, RN

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    Hired as PCT but only have CNA experience?

    Serhilda replied to Debbie1234's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hi there Sara. You'll typically have a basin full of soapy warm water and throw some wash cloths in, about 5 or so. You bathe them with the sheets still on the bed. You allow the patient to clean...
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    I just got hired in a plastic surgery clinic. Are these red flags?

    Serhilda replied to Puppylover0213's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely NOT, for multiple reasons. First, they're offering way too many promises and you have no reason to trust them. Second, I would never write a physician's progress notes. That reeks of...
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    How would you improve the nursing profession? (beyond better staffing, higher pay, etc)

    Serhilda replied to labordude's topic in General Nursing

    I wholeheartedly agree with you about nursing school, even though this wasn't my experience. Some of it depends on the hospital's attitude toward students. The culture on allnurses probably won't mix...
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    Advice for new nurse? Mistake was made

    Serhilda replied to Guest1141053's topic in General Nursing

    No matter what anyone says here, I promise you nurses and nursing assistants are rarely counting respirations. You observe them and determine if it appears labored or not. The SpO2 though, just take...
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    What would you do?

    Serhilda replied to Hunt er's topic in General Nursing

    With the way healthcare is going and how it's affecting nurses, I would advise you to stay where you are. Why not work as a part time nursing assistant? You'll still bring value to the world, as you...
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    What’s with “researching” patients before clocking in?! Is this a standard?

    Serhilda replied to NurseOrBust13's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely hit the nail on the head. We had a major problem with our unit's CNAs. Constant refusal to do anything outside of vital signs and blood sugars (they had 10 patients to our 6). As you...
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    pay scale for boston RN's?

    Serhilda replied to surferbettycrocker's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Just moved to Massachusetts from Texas. I can definitely say the pay here is absolutely awful in comparison, all things considered. With 1 year and 8 months experience, only 1 year of my experience is...
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    Bill Approved to Limit Treatment for Transgender Youth

    Serhilda replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    What's concerning is the trend of people mistaking gender stereotypes for a person's sex. Not every woman is submissive, loved barbie dolls as a child, or loves makeup and long hair. There are far too...
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    Expectations when addressing physicians across the country

    Serhilda replied to labordude's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, it's cultural. I just moved from Texas to the Northeast and noticed the exact same thing. It's very strange to use a physician's first name but alright. When in
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    Patient’s family threatening to report me to BNE

    Serhilda replied to GilligansPlace's topic in General Nursing

    Your misogyny was a bit too thinly veiled this time, it's showing pretty loud and clear. Go into welding, oil and gas, or literally anything else if you have a problem with women. No one is forcing...
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    Patient’s family threatening to report me to BNE

    Serhilda replied to GilligansPlace's topic in General Nursing

    Wait, so her comment was "nasty," but being screamed at, cussed at, backed into a corner with hands waving and flailing in her face isn't abuse? You may as well have told her she's overreacting and to...
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    Recently terminated- being reported to state BON

    Serhilda replied to nurseinthecity11's topic in General Nursing

    Call your malpractice insurer ASAP. I'm sorry you're facing this. I know when I was falsely accused of something, it was such a stressful experience. When this nurse accused me, it went no where with...
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    9 Types of Manipulative Patients

    Serhilda replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    You're spot on. These patients often times become verbally abusive when all else fails too. Been there, done that. Extending further sympathy for someone disrespectful, aggressive, and/or abusive is...
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    Nurse Assault: My Story

    Serhilda replied to Shawna Kratochwill's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Our criminal "justice" system is so biased against women, it's pathetic. I'm sorry you went through that. Kudos to you for keeping your cool
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    Do you have trust in your doctors?

    Serhilda replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Nursing

    On a personal level, the vast majority are wonderful. I've really enjoyed shooting the breeze with them and they've even brought us food in around the holidays. Seeing how they work as physicians is...
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    Your funniest "are you serious?!?!" MIDAS report

    Serhilda replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Except we all know reporting "near misses" caused by higher workloads won't do a single thing to address the root of the problem. Instead, the nurse in question is called in and scorned with the blame...
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    New Grad Nurse - NIGHT SHIFT ONLY

    Serhilda replied to mjm0427's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all of the above with one exception. Do not underestimate how hard working nights can be on your body and your personal life. There will be many nights you go without seeing your...
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    Ethical Question

    Serhilda replied to JK123's topic in General Nursing

    Regardless of laws or policies, would you want someone turning the evidence of your lowest point into a form of entertainment and
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    Was RN school easy for you?

    Serhilda replied to EV1518's topic in General Students

    Nursing school was enjoyable for me. I didn't have any issues but at times, the workload was excessive. Once you get a routine down, it's not too bad. Worlds different from prereqs
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    ADN unable to find job in Houston Hospitals

    Serhilda replied to hsmrn00's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    St Luke's and Huntsville memorial aren't magnet. They may say BSN preferred but I've known tons of ADN nurses that've been hired there. Methodist recently had sign on bonuses for ADN nurses with...
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    ADN unable to find job in Houston Hospitals

    Serhilda replied to hsmrn00's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Check out hospitals outside of the medical center, especially going up towards Huntsville. Plenty of jobs for ADN nurses there. Just take your
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    Setting the Precedent: Nurses Fired for Being Sick

    Serhilda replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    I have many complaints about my place of work, but thankfully their response to me being ill or injured has been wonderful. In the first year I've worked there, I've had to use short term disability...
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    Preceptor is SO BAD!

    Serhilda replied to Guest606's topic in General Nursing

    In before COBs eat the OP alive. But seriously, I'd just try to take the initiative more often. Switching will almost certainly come back to bite
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    New-ish nurse dilemma

    Serhilda replied to jenjen4218's topic in General Nursing

    That depends on what's making this hospital "crappy." Are we talking John Hopkins versus your local community hospital or something? If so, no one cares. It's a no brainer decision for me to work on a...
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    Any advice if your boss (an RN manager) isn't willing to work with your school schedule?

    Serhilda replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    I've never had an issue getting my requested days off approved for school and we're routinely short staffed. There's a significant bedside nurse shortage here though so if my priorities aren't their...