sandy06

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1. Starting L&D! Any suggestions to make it easier?

   sandy06 replied to kkbaroness's topic in General Students

   I just finished my Maternity Nursing class - it was 14 weeks and one of the hardest yet. We lost many students who didn't pass it. I don't want to scare you, but I don't think it was easy. Having said that, I just got a job in L&D as a CNA. I lov...

2. Nurses who let NAs Boss them around

   sandy06 replied to PhePhe's topic in Relations

   Ok, first let me say I am a CNA in the ICU/PCU unit of a local hospital. I have been one for almost a year and am also a nursing student. I take my job as a CNA very seriously and am always there for the pt and the nurses. I really resent some of th...

3. Nursing Identity: is it to Dress in White?

   sandy06 replied to Daqueengene's topic in Safety

   This topic comes up every now and then and while I agree - we all look alike, I don't want the white look at all. I also disagree with the comparison to the bank staff - we are dealing with life and death and when a patient asks a question they are a...

4. Seven Lines

   sandy06 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   Wow. That was beautiful. I am about to start my first class as a nursing student and I printed out your posting to keep with me. I have been working as a CNA and recently had a patient that I had grown fond of pass away and couldn't figure out the em...

5. Hello, my name is Kathi and I need some

   sandy06 replied to 4mygrls's topic in Career Support

   Why not try being a nurse aide? You can get your certification in about 6-8 weeks depending on the program and then you can work in a hospital surrounded by nurses and doctors and see if it is something for you. I am 37 and will be in my first nursin...

6. How often do you replace your Drug Guide Handbook?

   sandy06 replied to EvelynRN-BSN's topic in General Nursing

   what other features do you load on your pda? I have one and want to get the best "stuff" on it.

7. color coding staff

   sandy06 replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

   Our management just finished a color coding of staff and while it serves an internal purpose I agree that to the outside world we are just one big rainbow. Each unit has different color options, however only the staff knows what color is on what floo...

8. Unit Secretary pay rate??

   sandy06 replied to Pre-RN's topic in North Carolina

   Hey there Kathy and Melissa ... I know it has been forever since I wrote, but life it crazy these days. Ok, let me catch you up on what I know. Frankly, the admissions folks at Presby seem a bit frenzied all the time. I have called many times with qu...

9. How many nurses do their own vitals???

   sandy06 replied to AmyRN1227's topic in General Nursing

   This has been a very interesting post. I am a CNA in an ICU/Tele unit. I am also a nursing student. We do all the v/s q4 and frankly, I don't mind. I think it is a good thing for me to make rounds, meet my patients and get v/s, check trash, check for...

10. Unit Secretary pay rate??

    sandy06 replied to Pre-RN's topic in North Carolina

    Melissa - congrats! I am very excited to start at Presby. I have a BS degree in Journalism and since I have 3 kids and other jobs, I just don't have time to be in school full-time so that is why I am taking pre-reqs before I get there. I am actuall...

11. Unit Secretary pay rate??

    sandy06 replied to Pre-RN's topic in North Carolina

    Hey there!! You sound soooo busy!!! I can relate ... Anyway, I took the medical term class at SPCC and it was great ... I learned a lot, but you have to be disciplined to keep up. I am taking Psychology thru them right now. Then I have abnormal psych...

12. Unit Secretary pay rate??

    sandy06 replied to Pre-RN's topic in North Carolina

    Kathy: I was curious ... what have you decided to do? I got my CNA at Carolinas College of Health Sciences ... good luck to you!!! Sandy

13. Reference cards for Spanish phrases

    sandy06 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a cassette set called Spanish for Healthcare and it is by Living Language, A Random House Company. I got this from Amazon.com and it has cassettes to listen to pronunciation and a handy reference book that is small enough to carry around with ...

14. Question for RNs

    sandy06 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a nursing student and have a medical question - it is personal not related to class. My husband has been getting chills and I don't know the cause - any anyone help? When he was 18 he hyper-extended his spinal cord (that is what he thinks they s...

15. Unit Secretary pay rate??

    sandy06 replied to Pre-RN's topic in North Carolina

    My job as a UC was on the maternity unit and it was a lot of fun. I worked with amazing nurses who knew that I was a nursing student wannabe and they answered all my questions and let me watch procedures when it was possible. I, in turn, tried to hel...