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Also I’m not sure why you think nursing care can be charted by yourself if you didn’t do it...

Charting is not something that can be delegated. The primary RN must assess the patient and chart the assessment. She/he can then delegate tasks. Assessments/charting cannot be delegated. You cannot do this for the primary RN. You asked the RN what was needed and they asked you to do an enema. It’s not a big deal. Do it. If you don’t know how, say so and ask to be taught, learn the skill so that next time you can help out with a simple task. It’s okay to say “it’s been awhile”, or I need a refresher!” RNs love to teach! We will show you how so we know you got it next time so we don’t have to! we have CNLs nursing on our covid units now and many have not been at the bedside in years. I am so grateful they are showing up in scrubs taking patients now!! we need those dedicated, loving, nurses, at the bedside! They have forgotten some skills and time management but they are here and learning and helping! And when this is over they will return to their rolls and have a whole new appreciation for what we do! so don’t give up, don’t hold it against your nurses...if you need a skill refresher ask for it! An enema takes 10 minutes. It’s not taking away from your duties...you just seem scared to do it. It’s no big deal! Ask for help!

Hi, I'm Heather. I will be starting the Spring 2016 ADN program in January and look forward to meeting everybody. As I'm getting things ready for next semester, I do find myself with a few questions. The first is about the shoes. The office wasn't able to help me. What exactly are the shoe requirements? My second question is about stethoscopes. When do we need to have one/when will we start using it-how long into the semester before we are using it? Also if you have any good scrub tips for us, I'd love to hear them! Should we wait until orientation and buy them there or should we shop around for better prices and fits? I'm looking forward to this new journey and I hope to see some more classmates on here soon! Thank you, Kim, for reaching out to us-I live in Corinth too! H