achieve08

achieve08 specializes in Geriatrics.

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1. Nurse c MRSA to Nares

   achieve08 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I am in nursing school and have had a recurring mrsa infection to the nares. I never knew it was mrsa until recently and have started some treatment for it. are mrsa people allowed to work as nurses? i'm devastated and afraid.

2. Hospice and New Grad CNA

   achieve08 replied to FutureNurse23's topic in CNA/MA

   Go for it! I'm just getting started in Home Health/Hospice - LTC just really wasn't for me. On the plus side, I was thrown into having to do absolutely EVERYTHING myself and QUICKLY, so that strengthened my skills - but I was so uncomfortable knowing...

3. Taking patient's blood pressure

   achieve08 replied to Linj's topic in CNA/MA

   I feel the same way the OP does. I'm pretty apprehensive about the state test - I've never actually gotten to take a BP myself - only listened/watched videos in class. I can't afford to buy the cuff for myself, either.

4. Texas Careers

   achieve08 posted a topic in Texas

   Has anyone heard anything about the LVN program at Texas Careers in San Antonio? Or any comments about the CNA program? I'm considering the LVN, but it is a really hefty investment (about 24k, but I can get a large chunk of it covered by grants). The...

5. A little squeamish? Or just normal?

   achieve08 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Today in my CNA class, our instructor recommended we watch a Youtube video of a female autopsy. I checked out the video, and I was definitely grossed-out. Before I saw this video, I was proud of my un-squeamishness -but now I'm really worried about b...

6. Debriefing. :)

   achieve08 replied to achieve08's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks so much for your encouragement. I guess it can't really be that different from diapering a toddler, right?

7. Debriefing. :)

   achieve08 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I am a new CNA student (who hopes to eventually become a Registered Nurse) who will be starting clinicals soon. I know this may sound a little petty, but I'm kind of nervous about peri-care and changing people's briefs. I have young children myself, ...

8. Funny/happy NICU moments needed

   achieve08 replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU

   This is such a beautiful thread. I am a nursing student with a goal of working in peds in some capacity, and now I really want to give NICU serious consideration. As a mom myself, I was especially touched by the stories written here. Thank you for th...