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  1. I need help managing a very difficult resident!

    bethin replied to Lovely_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That sounds reasonable - you warned them of the problem. But suing because you trip over a pebble in a parking lot of Kohl's?? That's taking it too far and big companies hate lawsuits so they settle....

  2. Looking for Information about becoming a CNA

    bethin replied to ThoughtfulJonathan's topic in General Nursing

    Can you shadow an aide for a day or two? I'd ask staff development or the nurse manager of the floor you are interested

  3. I need help managing a very difficult resident!

    bethin replied to Lovely_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As someone previously stated, leave asap. Any manager that barks at you, accuses you of things you did not do and does not back you up, offer suggestions, etc is just bad news. Get out fast. And I...

  4. Best places to work as a CNA in Indy?

    bethin replied to Pie'nthesky's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Lori, I've heard bad things about Kindred. Are they true? I've heard that they are horribly understaffed and the facility is dirty. I don't want to go anywhere where no one cares if someone lays in...

  5. Thank God for small favors...

    bethin posted a topic in General Nursing

    ...like there only being 24 hours in a day. I like to think I'm tolerant and pt with others. Alas, the patience is gone. I work weekend option so every weekend is the same crew. The other aide...

  6. Thank God for small favors...

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Whew! I did speak to the supervisor this weekend. Her response was "I know". I have a list of 6 references from nurses and I will be applying tomorrow to other hospitals. I'm burned out on med...

  7. Looking for Information about becoming a CNA

    bethin replied to ThoughtfulJonathan's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on where you live and competition. If you're up against a PCA (patient care assistant which in most cases can insert foley's, do phelebotomy, etc) then odds are the PCA will get the job. Do...

  8. Most Embarassing Nursing Moments

    bethin replied to Jessiedog's topic in Nursing Humor

    Mine isn't that embarrassing. I have two left feet and continually trip over wires and even my own feet. I'm a danger to myself. I was feeding an elderly pt and I moved my foot but it was caught on...

  9. So Who Runs Your Floor, You or the Aides?

    bethin replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    The nurses. Aides are picked on by management - not emptying trash vs doing baths, cleaning tables vs answering call lights. I'll clean when all my pt's are bathed, turned, and

  10. When family members are more work than the patient.

    bethin replied to snowfreeze's topic in General Nursing

    Hospital, specifically med

  11. When family members are more work than the patient.

    bethin replied to snowfreeze's topic in General Nursing

    Fortunately, the nurse tells any family members in the room and the pt (and it's also in writing that they have to sign) that if they become intrusive, abusive, etc toward any employee or the pt we...

  12. So Mad I Could Just SCREAM.......

    bethin replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Are you saying that they won't pick up an elderly person? Say it ain't so! If so, wouldn't that be age discrimination? Who defines who is elderly? The 22 year old punk who thinks 30 is old? If...

  13. restructuring the hospital into the Hilton

    bethin replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Alexis, in all honesty I looked at the pic before I read your post. My first thought? 'I wonder where that hotel is

  14. restructuring the hospital into the Hilton

    bethin replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    :scrm: $25 million??? So what's going to be their excuse when they call off nurses, even though the floor is filled with total care pt's and management doesn't give a rats, uh, behind that you're so...

  15. You're too sensitive...

    bethin replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    I did.

  16. You're too sensitive...

    bethin replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    I'd rather have a bleeding heart than no heart at

  17. New nurse here...slapped today by patient.

    bethin replied to Bonny619's topic in General Nursing

    I think you just answered your own question. You were helping your pt. If you were in the grocery store and someone helped you, would you then slap them? I'm confused by her stating that she thought...

  18. Anyone blow up at work?

    bethin replied to kcochrane's topic in General Nursing

    You apologized. And apologized and apologized. You did your part. I did blow up at work once. A nurse had thrown away a narc and she ordered me to dig through all the trash in the nurses station...

  19. The "TRUE" Blue Bloater on Oprah

    bethin replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    How would you know if he was

  20. Hired As A Nurse Extern Now Being Used As A Cna ???

    bethin replied to N51308's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a job description? If so, I would look at that. It will outline your duties and responsibilities. Have you spoken to your manager? Bring your concerns to him or her. They will assume...

  21. I suck at studying!!!!

    bethin replied to FutureRN87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ugh, I'm still dealing with it. I never cracked a book in hs ten years ago and made A's and B's. I've been in college for ten years (yes, ten) and I still don't think I've conquered it. What helps...

  22. APA format?

    bethin replied to RbLegend's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I wouldn't survive without "A Pocket Style Manual". I have 2 copies - one at my desk and one in my bag. Here's a link:...

  23. Tech Refuses Patient

    bethin replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you Angie. If it was so important that she not go into a room with MRSA, wouldn't you keep that note in your purse or come in as soon as the dr wrote it and hand it to the DON or

  24. "Weekends aren't a shift!"

    bethin posted a topic in General Nursing

    Yep, that's what a higher up said. So, since weekends aren't a shift, they have closed the cafeteria to staff and visitors. Of course, they still will serve patients by some miracle. You're...

  25. can i take the CNA test without going to class?

    bethin replied to 9livesRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In most if not all states you have to attend so many hours of classroom work and clinicals. Much like if you were attending RN or LPN school. So no, don't think you can skip that part. If your...