grinsngripe

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  1. HIPAA and patients name

    Thats the proper"'ist" way *L* ahh, i do suppose i have a way to go sometimes... i get soo nervous at times its like a handicap! thanks again for an outside view.
  2. HIPAA and patients name

    Thanks, I appreciate your input. I did notice many times CNAs left their assignments in open view on their carts and such, as i did, i would look it over , gather my supplies before entering and then write down my findings. and that was where i had c...
  3. HIPAA and patients name

    i have been curious regarding taking assignment in hospital as a CNA. i was taught to write the patients room number not their name, on my personal notes. so i was in training and the girl told me their names, but i wrote their corresponding room num...
  4. What was your job training like?

    i have found orientations to vary widely. I find the classroom part could be anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks, and completely boring and repetitive, but i do have experience and so it would only be normal that i feel that. it should be benefi...
  5. Nurse Mobbing/bullying

    i think this is the real reason there is such a shortage of nurses. i mean theres waiting lists to get into schools all over, so i cant see a lack of supply. i see lack of desire. i got a cna position at a local hospital where i always wanted to work...
  6. Giving Report to a CNA

    they need to know if the patient requires additional assitance, i( 1 person or 2) a hoyer? their diet staus, any cultures needed, if they have anything contangious requires PPE, remember your aide does hands on care, they need to report any change in...
  7. Nursing School Bloopers

    besides the first one is sterile , right? *L*
  8. What do RNs do that LPNs can't?

    contact your state nurses association, you should be able to find out in depth there. good luck.
  9. Anyone know what an LPN's salary on Long Island Is?

    YEP thats my impression as well. starting at 20 an hour, but hospitals do use LPN's, they do treatments, and med's.
  10. Hi I'm In Long Island New York Looking For Lpn Programs

    i know SCCC is opening a LPN program in 08 riverhead, thats far for you, try farmingdale maybe?
  11. hospitals in or near cohoes NY

    I am from LI but moved upstate , i did rounds to these hospital. St peters is the best, beware of the lady in HR, but past that.. very nice. Ellis also offers much. i believe st peters pays more, nicer area too, right next to SUNY, maria college. go...
  12. Taking the person but leaving the body behind

    the saddest of all.. just wanted you know this was read and appreciated. god bless all those who love and work with alzheimers patients.
  13. Agency CNAs

    HI! i worked as a CNA threw agencys in Ny for a few years, i loved it, you have control of schedule, you get vast experience if you choose to. and also had alot of private duty cases. its worth trying. im finding a new trend against the use of agency...