ABerryGirl CNA

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1. 36 hours is only part time??

   ABerryGirl replied to NurseDevonL's topic in General Nursing

   It's due to the American Workers Act....Save American Workers Act Facts - Obamacare Facts

2. Getting really concerned about going into nursing...

   ABerryGirl replied to mfrancisco's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, PICU is pediatric ICU. I'm glad you're feeling better.

3. Getting really concerned about going into nursing...

   ABerryGirl replied to mfrancisco's topic in General Nursing

   If you really love nursing and have a true desire to help people, then you should continue to persue your goal. I believe life along with work is what you make of it. There are several nurses in my unit who do nothing but complain. I am sure that no ...

4. Dream NICU

   ABerryGirl replied to NeuroNP's topic in NICU

   Do you know if Tampa General has a NICU internship for new graduate nurses?

5. 1st semester RN student

   ABerryGirl replied to ABERCROMBIE's topic in General Nursing

   Take full advantage of each clinical day. Somedays the patients you get will be boring, so hunt down things to do. Ask your nurse or your fellow students. Look for skills to do and become good at doing them. I'm in my last semester of nursing and wis...

6. What is the biggest piece of advice you have for nursing students?

   ABerryGirl replied to ton343's topic in General Nursing

   I'm in my last semester of nursing school. Yippie!! I too suggest that you don't fall behind, especially with your reading assignments. If you get summer breaks, make sure you relax & recover from the past semester. Also remember to keep studying...

7. Carrying It All - Fanny Packs ?

   ABerryGirl replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Check out Lesportsac online... they have updated the traditional fanny pack with lots of colors & styles. Also try the company Dakine, they make fanny packs that are also colorful & fun. If you don't need to carry a lot of stuff smart scrubs ...

8. HOT TIPS: a NuRsInG school survivor's guide for dummies ;-)

   ABerryGirl replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

   #13) Read your med/surg book from front to back. Even if they tell you the test is only on part of the chapter.... read all of it! They always seem to slip a question in that's from something you didn't read because you thought you didn't have to. Pl...

9. Migraines! How do you deal with this?

   ABerryGirl replied to preciousbaby621's topic in General Nursing

   I've suffered for years with migraines. They usually come on in the morning and can last from one day till three days. I get the migraines that come with the nausea and vomiting. I too am in nursing school, and did everything to get rid of them. I've...

10. Nurse fanny packs

    ABerryGirl replied to Sassybottom's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I have the first fanny pack you posted (the smaller one). I would not be without it. It allows me to carry everything I need and yet not be to bulk. I also have a bunch of smaller ones from smartscrubs.com. They are called scrubpocs. They can work to...

11. Did you work when going to nursing school?

    ABerryGirl replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing

    I work every Saturday and Sunday at a hospital as a PCT (CNA). 16 hours a week total. I go to school Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. I think working in a hospital environment makes it easier to learn. If I have nursing school questions I can ...

12. Etiology vs. Pathophysiology (Help!)

    ABerryGirl posted a topic in Student Assist

    I am a level 1 nursing student and we are just starting to learn about "the care plans" and nursing diagnosis. I need to do a clinical prep on my patient that includes the etiology & pathophysiology of pulmonary embolism. I'm having a difficult t...

13. Pet Nurse??

    ABerryGirl replied to Fuzzy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure yet how I feel on the term "PetNurse". I will tell you that a certified veterinary technician or someone who has been in the veterinary field for some time does have a great amount of knowledge. (That is, those that put some effort into ...

14. HELP! Math question

    ABerryGirl replied to adamsmom's topic in Student Assist

    Here's how I would set up the problem: 1400 units x 250 mls 1 hour ........25000 units You then cross multiply (crossing out "units" to leave you with mls/hr). Your answer should be 14mls/hr. Here are a couple of good...

15. 2nd day as CNA trainee w/ real patients

    ABerryGirl replied to dorselm's topic in General Nursing

    I recently started as a CNA. Something I've never done before. The first two weeks were very difficult for me. I keep thinking is this really what I want to do. I too am starting nursing school, Jan 2007. I've now been a CNA for a little over a month...