CalArmy

CalArmy

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  1. Having a hard time with the people in my nursing school...

    CalArmy replied to tbnurse1's topic in General Students

    Wow I'm so sorry that happened. If she got kicked out of the restaurant it sounds like she has serious issues. It stinks because you need to have someone to lean on during nursing school. Just...

  2. Failing first nursing class

    CalArmy replied to Lannister123's topic in General Students

    Get the Kaplan book. It tells you how to answer questions. Like if the question is worded as so you are looking for an intervention answer versus additional symptoms. Also, there are always two...

  3. NG Tube Suctioning

    CalArmy replied to Whelan's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught that high suction also can adhere to the

  4. First med error...Advise..please.

    CalArmy replied to Joanie49's topic in General Nursing

    You will have med errors. The fact that you owned up to it and notified the necessary parties is the correct action. No matter how long you have been in nursing, you will always feel bad about it....

  5. Does working at a small hospital make me less of a nurse?

    CalArmy replied to Jaellys's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely not!!! Will you see some things you never have in a larger facility? Probably but people are people whether in a small or large hospital. Feel good about the difference you make regardless...

  6. Not following rules- vent

    CalArmy replied to poopylala's topic in General Nursing

    I'm trying to get past the wearing a contact precaution gown in a patient food area.

  7. Psych rotation and pregnancy

    CalArmy replied to Catarina82's topic in General Students

    Wow I was 6 months pregnant when I did my psych rotation. I was in the type of unit where they either go to prison or hetnpsych treatment too. I would fight it or at least get some clarification on...

  8. HELP! Threats to call BON!

    CalArmy replied to Nechic01's topic in General Nursing

    I would let HR know too. Even though this is outside of work it makes you feel threatened about your license. Call the police too and let him know two can play that game. He is a scumbag and needs...

  9. The Dreaded Social Media

    CalArmy replied to Lorelions's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If you have to ask then I think you probably already know it might not be a good idea. Better to be

  10. Nasty Coworkers should i stay or should I go?

    CalArmy replied to enfermeratobe's topic in General Nursing

    I tell my daughter every day that bullies do not go away with age. I'm sorry you are having a rough time. Get out while you still have some

  11. New RN having the worst time

    CalArmy replied to Nursetaylor3's topic in General Nursing

    Take a breath and know that seasoned nurses expect you to ask questions. You will still be asking questions after one year. I am sure you are doing fine and just going thru the normal novice nurse...

  12. Is it to late

    CalArmy replied to momtojosh's topic in General Nursing

    You are only as old as you feel. 50's are the new 40's. Do what your heart tells you to do and follow your goal. Best of

  13. Two residents have refused my care

    CalArmy replied to CNA2016:)'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked as an aide at night while in nursing school. Usually I had 15 patients or the entire floor because nights are always short staffed. Most nurses if not all have worked as aides before or...

  14. Two residents have refused my care

    CalArmy replied to CNA2016:)'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You asked for our opinion and we gave it to you. I have never seen a patient assume that his CNA or RN were automatically coming. When they hit the call light they want a response pronto. These two...

  15. Two residents have refused my care

    CalArmy replied to CNA2016:)'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I really don't think a different country has a separate definition of answering call lights. At least acknowledge the person so they know someone heard them. Just a simple hey I'll let so and so...

  16. Being Pulled into the Office for calling CAT

    CalArmy replied to ryuunohime's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The hope is if you call a rapid response you won't get to the point of a patient

  17. Necessary to socalize with doctors?

    CalArmy replied to nurse1990's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A doctor can be a great resource and friend. I love getting to know residents and fellows and learning from them. Take some time to just BS with

  18. Patient expires after you give pain medication

    CalArmy replied to CoastMedRN's topic in Patient Medications

    That first sentence is so insightful. I'm going to remember that

  19. Thrown From the Tower!!

    CalArmy replied to pcaldea's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can count on one hand the tardies I've had at my job the past eleven years. You have exceeded that in what seems like six months? While emergencies happen you seem to have a lot of them in a...

  20. ACLS 2016 preparation

    CalArmy replied to Florida Sun RN's topic in General Nursing

    Know your rhythms and what to treat them with. Know what rhythms you can't shock. When I did it the machine is random and spouts out a rhythm. I ran the code and gave orders for what meds to give...

  21. Say What?

    CalArmy replied to blueberrysundae's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just as guidance for next time if he comes up and says I'm getting two patients from you then maybe respond with great are you ready for report? That should hopefully help alleviate any confusion of...

  22. Pyxis error

    CalArmy replied to decarla's topic in General Nursing

    I understand the investigation part but the blatant lack of respect to you and not responding to anything is

  23. Pyxis error

    CalArmy replied to decarla's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely would sue. You should be able to find an Attorney who will represent you for a portion of the settlement. I would make sure your ducks are absolutely beak to tail. IE: the hair test,...

  24. In over my head?

    CalArmy replied to khinlicky's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Love it!! The comment about not wanting her as a patient. It's hard but ignore her. Someone that is that blatantly mean lacks common decency and is not worth your time or

  25. Difference between Ped Onc Nurse and Ped Hem Nurse

    CalArmy replied to cardenas_a's topic in Oncology

    If you are giving chemo you have to get certified which will happen on the job. Also need to learn port and picc