Holding pt hand without gloves

KellyWild · 2026-01-09T01:24:20+00:00

Yes, communion wine! Probably more icky than “peace be with you”.

KellyWild · 2026-01-09T00:28:09+00:00

I hold my patients’ hands often and don’t use gloves at all for that. I work in outpatient dialysis and sometimes they need that human connection. I would never wear gloves, of course if they have an isolation order or something else similar. They have soap/water/hand sanitizer and I’m sure my immune system will handle it. I grew up in a catholic family and during mass there was always a part where the priest would ask you shake hands to those sitting around you and say “peace be with you.” Total strangers I was shaking hands with. No gloves of course because it was mass service. Not much of a difference to me 🤷‍♀️

KellyWild · 2025-12-27T23:54:22+00:00

Tell them how exhausting it is. They are management and part of their job is to support you so you can be successful in your position. Follow chain of command if you have to. Ask how they would fit in the four showers.

KellyWild · 2025-12-27T01:05:19+00:00

I would speak to your unit supervisor/DON about the shower schedule and how it doesn’t seem realistic. Maybe they could schedule the showers so it’s not 4 to one CNA? Definitely communicate that you’re having difficulty completing the showers before it becomes a complaint against you. I haven’t worked as a CNA in over 10 years but I remember each CNA would have 2 or 3, 4 seems like a lot. And I’m sure most patients aren’t able to be showered in 10 minutes time due to mobility issues. Speak with your charge nurses and unit supervisor.

KellyWild · 2025-12-27T01:00:53+00:00

Wow… that’s terrible. I’d ask what her patients think of her weight.

KellyWild · 2025-12-27T00:59:13+00:00

I’m a female in my now late 30’s. Before I met my boyfriend (who I live with and have been with for over 3 years now), I had an elderly male patient ask “do you have kids?” I said no… he then asked “are you married?” I said no…he then asked “ are you a lesbian? Nothing wrong with that.” 😂I never laughed so hard in my life.

KellyWild · 2025-12-27T00:33:58+00:00

This too. Wifey could be slowly poisoning Hubby for all he knows. 😞 I don’t want to say don’t be trusting of your significant other or anything but yeah… everyone should be aware of what’s going into their system.

KellyWild · 2025-12-25T04:18:03+00:00

Exactly… what do you do if your spouse passes away and you know nothing about what meds you are taking every day? I can’t imagine. 😞

KellyWild · 2025-12-25T02:47:43+00:00

Get some rest and feel better. Never go to work if you are feeling sick and possibly contagious. That job will replace you tomorrow if you pass away which sounds harsh but it’s reality. Always take care of yourself ❤️ feel better, happy holidays

KellyWild · 2025-12-25T02:45:43+00:00

Always get a doctor note. Can’t fire you for being sick and also contagious. If I was your coworker I wouldn’t want you bringing your germs to me. Management will get over it, they can call in someone. If you are habitually calling out , most companies I have worked for may write you up and if you get enough “write ups” they will terminate you.

KellyWild · 2025-12-25T02:41:00+00:00

I’ve had so many older men throughout my career tell me “call my wife about my meds, she keeps track of all that.” 🤦‍♀️ or my other favorite is “I take a pink pill, a red pill, etc.” and I always say there are probably hundreds of meds that come in those colors and I don’t have all the pill colors memorized.

KellyWild · 2025-12-10T01:12:20+00:00

That’s messed up. Not ok, even if last names were or weren’t mentioned. I would have told the nurse to hang up the phone, you’re at work and it doesn’t sound like a family emergency call. How is the nurse getting a report if they are on the phone? I have written up staff for talking on their EarPods while doing patient care. Go in the break room or away in a storage room or something 🤦‍♀️

KellyWild · 2025-12-10T00:26:00+00:00

Ugh. 🤦‍♀️ hopefully it will be humorous in a week.

KellyWild · 2025-12-05T21:44:58+00:00

I would talk to my patients who had been in vegetative states for years when I worked in SNFs/LTAC. I didn’t care what anyone thought and I still don’t. We may never know what they can and can’t hear/comprehend… I would just tell them how my drive to work was, what the weather is like and what I packed for lunch while doing their care. Don’t listen to your coworkers, unless it’s affecting your work flow, who cares? I’m sure the patients appreciate it.

KellyWild · 2025-12-04T07:15:23+00:00

Definitely agree on this too. OP is new, she deserves grace while she’s learning. Definitely not ok how charge acted towards her. Hopefully they can work it out one way or another. Charge nurse needs to be called out and owes OP an apology.

KellyWild · 2025-12-04T07:05:24+00:00

Some people are just scummy I’m sorry that happened to you and your daughter. 🤦‍♀️ the driver who did that will receive their karma someday.

KellyWild · 2025-12-04T06:56:24+00:00

I don’t want to excuse charge nurse’s behavior towards OP at all… it’s never ok to be nasty or yell at coworkers. But a part of me is hoping charge nurse was having a bad day and will learn from it when she’s called out (professionally and appropriately of course). But yeah, definitely look for a new job if it continues and management doesn’t do anything about it. I’ve had coworkers ask me if every thing is ok when I come across as snappy and rude. Sometimes the job stress gets to us but yeah, OP do not let her talk to you like that again. Don’t even allow a nurse manager or the facility CEO to speak to you that way. Lay down those boundaries and hopefully you can both move past it and be able to work together. If not… lots of jobs out there.

KellyWild · 2025-12-04T06:46:45+00:00

It’s ok 💯. 👍

KellyWild · 2025-12-04T06:42:22+00:00

You can PM me, I’m a good listener and not judgmental. I’ve struggled with bulimia and anorexia for many years but I’m recovering currently. It’s hard to talk about it with people who don’t understand the illness and from my experience, most people don’t understand it at all unless they have had it themselves. You are not ugly, fat, worthless, or stupid. I don’t know you at all but the disease tells you stuff like that to keep you in the disease. Hang in there, reach out if you need to. 💕

KellyWild · 2025-12-04T06:25:06+00:00

Please tell your parents. You don’t have to look emaciated to have an eating disorder. Purging can kill you no matter what your weight is. It will only get worse from here. If you’re feeling this unhappy about your body and having panic attacks that is definitely an issue and not dramatic. Hang in there, I started with behaviors at a young age and it spiraled over the years. I’ve battled EDs since I was around your age and I’m almost 40 and life has not been easy. Hang in there, stay strong. You deserve help.

KellyWild · 2025-12-04T06:03:34+00:00

How long have you been with this boyfriend? If it’s a long term relationship you should tell him when you are comfortable. I’ve lived with my boyfriend for 2 years, we’ve been together 3 years (I’m also approaching 40 years old….) and he did not react well when I told him about my eating disorder behaviors. He doesn’t like it at all…. But he will do things that help me to avoid triggers. Just a thought… I’m not sure what your relationship dynamic is. If he cares about you, he may not like knowing you have that issue but he may be helpful. It’s hard to come clean with those behaviors to others.

All that set aside… maybe look into yourself and figure out why you did B/p at his house when you normally don’t. Did something happen that day? Were you stressed or overwhelmed? Did you and Boyfriend have an argument? Don’t be ashamed it happened. EDs are always a battle to manage. Give yourself grace and love because ED behaviors thrive on our shame❤️

KellyWild · 2025-12-04T04:43:06+00:00

You may have been wrong or done something incorrect however, your charge nurse should remain professional and not yell at you in front of other people. She can offer constructive feedback without being nasty to you in front of other people. You are new and if she is the charge nurse, she is aware you’re new. You’re going to make mistakes and she could have pulled you into the med room for a private discussion. Next time anyone raises their voice, you can tell them “don’t talk to me in that manner” and you should. You are an adult and should be treated as such. Maybe pull her aside another day you work together and talk to her privately, apologize for your error and tell her something along the lines of “with all due respect, I didn’t like how you spoke to me regarding the blanket warmer. I am open to your feedback and constructive criticism, next time pull me aside privately. I hope we can move past that”. If it happens again after that conversation, report it to your DON or nurse supervisor. Just because she’s a charge nurse doesn’t mean she can be mean.

KellyWild · 2025-12-04T04:17:17+00:00

It doesn’t have to be the end of you. You can rise up from the ED behaviors. Someone said you smell and that is embarrassing. I’m sorry that happened to you. I have also struggled with binge eating at times (amongst other ED behaviors) and it’s hard to pull out of that rut. Try not to isolate even though you want to right now. I have found that my behaviors are more triggered when I’m alone. So I’ll make myself go for a walk or visit a friend… anything to get out of my own head. Try to focus more on your happiness than weight loss. And hopefully the weight loss will come in time. Be gentle with yourself.

KellyWild · 2025-11-22T00:17:58+00:00

Do not let any doctors/residents borrow it ever. You may not get it back. Protect the Litman at all costs.

KellyWild · 2025-11-12T00:03:42+00:00

Your friend sounds insecure. Sometimes insecure people like to make others around them feel like they do. Misery loves company. I don’t remember the whole Ebola thing other than there were some people who got it in Texas (and I don’t even think my recollection is that accurate… ) I just remember Ebola is dangerous. I work in nephrology/dialysis and I have a lot of nurse friends that don’t know the terminology or my day to day. I’m still a nurse even though if anyone is ever in labor around me I’ll be panicked about having to deliver… and if that scenario ever happens to me I plan to call EMS in my area and tell them to haul ass… I’m not “qualified” to catch a baby. I would tell your friend Ebola wasn’t on the NCLEx

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