A.dela

A.dela has 4 years experience and specializes in Geriatric Med/Surg.

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1. Underage drinking question? please help

   A.dela replied to xjay22's topic in General Students

   As happy as I am for you to be 19 in the ADN program (I was 20 when I got my nursing license) you have a lot of growing up to do. Everything you do as an adult will stay on record (DUI's/MIP's etc.)...

2. I'm a new hire & want to start making protocol changes

   A.dela replied to A.dela's topic in General Nursing

   Right. Thats the plan after my husband is finished with his doctorates. I know several LN's that are ADONs and that may be something I'd be interested in pursuing (given if the opportunity presents...

3. I'm a new hire & want to start making protocol changes

   A.dela replied to A.dela's topic in General Nursing

   This is great advice! Yes I'm working on helping my CNA'S as much as possible, once I figure out their routine I will help out more :) thank you! This often gets overlooked and it's a great reminder...

4. I'm a new hire & want to start making protocol changes

   A.dela replied to A.dela's topic in General Nursing

   ABSOLUTELY!!! thank you for

5. I'm a new hire & want to start making protocol changes

   A.dela replied to A.dela's topic in General Nursing

   Haha "salty". And yes I take pride in the care I provide. I love being a nurse. Like I stated earlier, all the mangement is new as well. And just as an update, it just so happened they decided to have...

6. I'm a new hire & want to start making protocol changes

   A.dela replied to A.dela's topic in General Nursing

   Was a charge nurse for SNF, I'm doing somewhat the same thing here. I believe in providing high quality care and I'm used to typically 20-30 residents with high acuity. So when I came in to this, it...

7. I'm a new hire & want to start making protocol changes

   A.dela replied to A.dela's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not a new nurse, I'm just new to this facility, which is why I notice these things are missing. I have several years of experience as a charge

8. I'm a new hire & want to start making protocol changes

   A.dela replied to A.dela's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you. Ya thats exactly what I want to avoid because I find patient care is much better when every one works together, and coming off as superior would cause a rff (even though I'm not superior by...

9. I'm a new hire & want to start making protocol changes

   A.dela posted a topic in General Nursing

   So I am a new hire at a new job. They recently started going through a change in management and many of the nurses stayed with the company. Some have been there for 3+ years and love it there. Im...

10. My husband doesn't want me on ALLNURSES

    A.dela replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    You're ALLOWING your husband to have possessive control over you. You need to think deeply about what you're allowing him to do and what you're allowing yourself to fall into. That is the beginning of...

11. How would you interpet this order?

    A.dela replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    Simple, you call the ordering physician/PA/CNP and request they

12. I feel like my career is coming to an end after a major surgery

    A.dela replied to A.dela's topic in General Nursing

    I wasn't aware that working from home was an option for LPN/LVN's but I'll definitely start some research. Thank

13. Reported for this?

    A.dela replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    The one thing my teachers drilled into our minds as students: "Never ever take credit for giving something if you didn't prepare it or administer it yourself". Sorry but I'd have to agree with your...

14. I feel like my career is coming to an end after a major surgery

    A.dela posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there. I have been an LPN for 3 years, almost 4. I was diagnosed last year with Chiari Malformation which resulted in a suboccipital craniectomy/c1 laminectomy. 1 week later I went back to my part...