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  1. How can an adult leave a child in a hot car?

    bethin replied to Patrick57's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a doozy: http://www.theindychannel.com/news/16653075/detail.html And the real kicker to this story: These people disgust me. What kind of life are these children going to have when their...

  2. New CNA with comments and questions :)

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

    I became a CNA with the hopes of becoming a nurse. I changed my mind and am now studying political science although I'm still working as an aide. I like it, but I don't think it's my life's calling....

  3. what is a good customer service?

    bethin replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Doing what management wants with no questions asked and remembering that the patient gets what they want when they want, no questions asked. Kidding. Good customer service is giving it your all -...

  4. Sick Leave Question: different policy for different shifts!

    bethin replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't find it odd. Most people sleep at night. If you're called in to work extra at night or evenings (which most go until 11p) that person would probably need some extra notice so they can take...

  5. Post-Interview Thank you note help needed!!

    bethin replied to NurseSoonToBe's topic in General Nursing

    Thank them for taking the time out of their busy day to speak to

  6. Called Off for Low Census!!!

    bethin replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know how you feel. Two summers ago our med surg floor was incredibly slow. We are a 29 bed unit but we would have 5 patients top at one time all summer. At this time I was weekend option and being...

  7. I am giving up

    bethin replied to tryingtobecome's topic in General Nursing

    You got a lot of good responses. I'm not pursuing nursing but I've learned everything is hard. Life is hard. You have to persevere and rise above your fears to make it. I'm studying political...

  8. Just a vent about the start of my bad day.. REALLY long winded...

    bethin replied to PeachyERNurse's topic in Emergency

    Sorry about your bad day. I can handle patients, but family members - no. They're worse than the pt's sometimes. I swear I can tell the ones who only come to visit their loved one when they're sick...

  9. Wages around the country?

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

    SE Indiana $10.75, shift differential $2 Hospital, 6 years

  10. Lost and Unexperienced soon to be CNA.

    bethin replied to michelle4698's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It doesn't hurt to try. Check LTCF as some offer classes and pay you to work there while you're taking classes. Also check your local Red Cross and community colleges. I think I made $5.50 as a...

  11. 3rd Shift STNA Duties... please let me know.

    bethin replied to Labor&DeliveryRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good point. Don't divulge too much but don't come off as a snob either. Don't talk religion or politics. If you're going to school, this is a good starting point when speaking to others or asking...

  12. 3rd Shift STNA Duties... please let me know.

    bethin replied to Labor&DeliveryRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I did 3rd in LTC these were my responsibilities. It's been over 5 years since I worked LTC so here's what I remember: 1) change water pitchers. Not just the water but exchange the pitcher for a...

  13. CNA test on Tuesday in NC and I am soooo nervous

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

    you'll do fine. think of all the experience you have. just remember not to rush, think what you're going to do before you do it and you'll be ok. good

  14. Not allowed to say "I was busy w/ another pt"

    bethin replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the same thing as I listen to them complain for 5 mins. I've been tempted to say it, but I'm one of those people who when they do say something even slightly rude it comes out REALLY rude....

  15. Customer Service and 24 hour visitation

    bethin replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital is cheap too. No internet access (except at nurse's station), no 24 hour dining, no dvd players, etc. We do have an ancient VCR and TV for educational purposes for diabetics and such....

  16. Not allowed to say "I was busy w/ another pt"

    bethin replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: Just last week I had a pt who needed a sprite NOW when another pt was in resp. distress. It took me 15 mins to get to her light but I was running for the nurse, dr, RT, etc getting supplies...

  17. HOPKINS: 20 minutes into the show

    bethin replied to HopeItWorksDNP's topic in General Nursing

    They did show a nurse, albeit briefly, applying TED hose to a pt prior to surgery. I don't have cable so I'm not able to pull in the local channels but watched it online. Didn't think it was that...

  18. Jury Duty vs Duty to Hospital

    bethin replied to transkat's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospitals have it in their employee handbook that jury duty is excusable (work wise) and you cannot be fired, reprimanded, etc for it. I would suggest looking that up. Jury duty is one of those...

  19. Customer Service and 24 hour visitation

    bethin replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Even with family members stepping out, I think this could possibly lead to a HIPA violation. What if the family member who spends the night is male and the patients are female? That's a BIG no-no...

  20. What kind of shoes do you wear?

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

    I second this. I only wish I could wear crocs instead of heels after I graduate (political science major). I wear crocs to work, to the store, etc. I find they're more comfortable walking shoes than...

  21. Foot pain

    bethin replied to Nursingstudent512's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I also was born with club feet (both feet affected). Just recently it hit me that my foot pain could be related to problems I had as a child. I went to see a podiatrist who told me to relieve the...

  22. Techs checking O2 sats

    bethin replied to 1TachyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I always check sats with vitals. I don't think it's a no no for aides as I was taught it is part of obtaining vital signs. Have you communicated with the aides that you want this done and do you...

  23. Disclosing personal info to patients

    bethin posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in a small rural hospital. I work weekends only, 12 hr shifts 7a-7p. What do you say when you are asked quite often your religion, when you go to church, what church you attend, are you...

  24. would like day shift to remember there are two others!

    bethin replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    We divvy up ours now too. When I did days we immediately got containers from kitchen and marked it with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts. Course, nights had to go all the way to the top to get anyone to...

  25. Are you an introvert or extrovert?

    bethin replied to jessi1106's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Introvert