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  1. Is it the same everywhere?

    bethin replied to actioncat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm not a nurse, but that place sounds dreadful! I don't think I could work in those conditions. Your managers last statement really frost my crack. You assessed the situation and determined that...

  2. Is being a CNA better than an lpn

    bethin replied to digestthis's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good description. I tell my family when they ask what I do that I do the things that nurses were trained to do but don't have time to do. I do all the little things that can be time consuming, thus...

  3. A patient who has NEVER been able to blink or close his eyes

    bethin replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I took care of a pt a while ago who couldn't blink. He said he has prescription eye drops that he uses frequently and that he tapes his eyelids shut to

  4. Getting Through Loooooooong Shifts

    bethin replied to peds_cna's topic in General Nursing

    I usually go to a pt's room who I know is lonely and I've developed a good relationship with. I'll tell my coworkers where I'm at, sit in his/her room and chat. Sometimes I go to rooms and sit with...

  5. Caffeine and shifts

    bethin replied to peds_cna's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I go to Starbucks and get a grande mocha cap with 3 shots of espresso (yes, 3 ). Gets me through the shift. If I don't have it I have zero energy and can't function. The only time I drink coffee is...

  6. Talk about nosey...sheesh!!

    bethin replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I'm lucky - my last employment physical consisted of vitals, bending over to check for curvature of the spine, pushing and pulling against the dr's hands, etc. Pretty basic. NO way would I...

  7. Unexcusable

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Dutch, I went to the police Monday with my statement. She has not attempted to contact the hospital, staff, or the pt again so I take that as a good sign. Social work is involved, very much so. I...

  8. Rudeness from EMTs and Paramedics

    bethin replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know this is in the LTC forum and I work med surg, but I have to add something: It's just not LTC. Our EMT's behave the same way towards us (aides) and nurses. I feel that they treat the pt's not...

  9. Aides and Nurses - Different Outlook, Lack of Understanding

    bethin replied to Weeping Willow's topic in General Nursing

    Huh?!?!?!? As an aide, I triple check before I d/c an IV or foley. I do not want to be taking something out that I shouldn't. And I always request to see the dr's order to do so. I don't give a...

  10. colostomy

    bethin replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    First, I want to make it clear I am not a nurse, but an aide. I have had several pt's who drop an aspirin in their bag and it completely covers the odor. You smell nothing. Something you could...

  11. What have patients told you that they shouldn't?

    bethin replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    Had a pt who had had a baby 1 week prior and was admitted for complications. The OB and her PCP could not pin down exactly what was wrong. She tells me "man, I had the best sex last night. I'm...

  12. Glen Beck's hospital experience

    bethin replied to emmycRN's topic in Nursing News

    I thought the same thing. He was taking alot of pain medications and he probably should have been admitted directly ater surgery instead of going home. He then would have bypassed triage. But that...

  13. Unexcusable

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think he has the strength to physically remove himself from the house and seek shelter elsewhere. His belly is distended but his limbs are just bones and his face is sunken in. There's a...

  14. Wanted to share my good news

    bethin replied to southernbelle319's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! Sounds like an excellent

  15. Since when do nursing assistants give enemas?

    bethin replied to Bonny619's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I routinely give enemas on my floor (med surg and ICU). Granted, if the pt is having heart problems we don't for fear of the vagal nerve. But that's rare. I was trained in my CNA classes to give them....

  16. Do I have to be an A student to be a nurse? ...there's no hope for me.

    bethin replied to BunnyJ's topic in General Nursing

    I can't really offer any words of wisdom as I changed my major but I do know that Indiana State University does not have a waiting list or a cap on enrollment. If you meet the requirements you're in....

  17. Unexcusable

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! I feel better today. Well, she showed up today - and threatened my life. I told her she was free to kill me but she wasn't going near the pt (per pt request who is a&o x3). I...

  18. Unexcusable

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    I don't give a flip what I am, I see abuse in action I will step in. It's in my nature to protect those that can't protect themselves. It's my duty to do so and I couldn't live with myself if I let...

  19. Unexcusable

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Because I'm an

  20. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    bethin replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't read the whole thread but here's my take - I'm a CNA. I often, several times a day get called a nurse. I'm very quick to tell them that no, I'm not a nurse but an aide and then ask if there...

  21. Ever been stalked by a patient?

    bethin replied to marygirl's topic in General Nursing

    Something similiar happened to me. I ended up filing a TRO against him. It helped - until I saw him again. I was especially frightened because he had spent time for assault and rape and would put his...

  22. Only Geriatrics?

    bethin replied to chavaries's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked LTC long enough to get my certification. I applied to a local hospital and accepted a postion in med surg. After a year I started floating to ICU which I love, then floated to ER and OB. I...

  23. ridiculous rule

    bethin replied to pawashrn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    That is what I was thinking. Am I supposed to smile even if I just rec'd word that my mother died? Am I supposed to smile as a pt is circling the drain? Ridiculous. Picture this: a pt just died after...

  24. more than nursing professionals wearing scrubs

    bethin replied to wearingmanyhats's topic in General Nursing

    This mirrors my exact words. I worked houskeeping in LTC and we were required to wear scrubs. Lets face it: scrubs are comfortable when you're bending and twisting, and as a housekeeper, you're down...

  25. How do you protect your identity?

    bethin replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    I lie. We don't have last names on our badges, but when asked by a pt I'll give them a common but not too common last name. My last name is not common at all and it would be too easy for a pt to...