bajamedic

bajamedic has 15 years experience and specializes in Hyperbarics.

Latest Activity

1. Can't get hired as a CNA!!

   bajamedic replied to Frustrated CNA's topic in CNA/MA

   I am hearing this quite often in allot of fields. One issue I see with CNA is that it is very basic. Get some certificates in other areas, ECG, ACLS, PALS. That might give you a better chance at getting hired

2. IV certification transfer from CA to NV?

   bajamedic replied to CrystalynnB's topic in General Nursing

   I would say take the IV Cert when you have the chance. It is always best to get it done when the training is being offered. Congrats on your LVN. What school did you go to?

3. Anyone know anything about nursing in Mexico?

   bajamedic replied to zamboni's topic in General Nursing

   Working and getting paid is going to be tuff. You need an FM2 permit. I have one but I got it thru political channels. Volunteering much more simple. The Red Cross is the most advanced Public Health Hosptial in Mexico, it is nothing like the Red Cros...

4. Paying for Vaccinations

   bajamedic replied to bajamedic's topic in General Students

   good to talk to someone who has a understanding of what i am talking about. yes i have all me vaccinations. i am finding out that there are allot of folks who have no clue of how much medicine pre-hospital care providers know and practice. when this ...

5. Paying for Vaccinations

   bajamedic replied to bajamedic's topic in General Students

   Did not mean to sound rude, I post in a hurry sometimes. Maybe that is why it sounds rude. Sorry. Thanks for the info on florida. I was in Destin last summer, had a good time. I hate paying for anything job related. It comes from time spent in Munic...

6. I'm very disturbed by this

   bajamedic replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

   We have AMBU bags in every room. I agree with the poster. Not the way to go. Nurse should have used UP, BSI. Remember the new BLS guidelines.......compressions. Those 2 breaths probably did nothing without compressions. Like I said I agree with the p...

7. subarachnoid hemorrhage questions

   bajamedic replied to SNtil11's topic in Student Assist

   Yep.......that is a good link. First think about the anatomy of the skull, you know sub-dural- sub-arachnoid. Then look at the bleed. If it is a large bleed then...surgery. If not then? Your statement of the Pt having no CNS deficit......that is good...

8. RN looking for info. on hyperbaric certification

   bajamedic replied to osiris7's topic in Wound

   I see it was many years ago u posted this have you found a Hyperbaric gig yet. It is nice to see you use your P-medic designation in your title. Thanks.

9. Paying for Vaccinations

   bajamedic replied to bajamedic's topic in General Students

   Um........I know know that answer. I need to know about Hospital's in general. My VAC record is very old, hard to read. I work at a registry, go to several hospitals......One HR rep told me the record was to old, I said well........let me run down to...

10. Paying for Vaccinations

    bajamedic posted a topic in General Students

    The way I read the OSHA guidlines, it seems that the employer is responsible for paying for Vaccinations. I know in California for a fact that the employer pays if your a Pre-Hospital Provider. Does anyone have any solid info on this subject?

11. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    bajamedic replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in New Nurse

    I don't know how I got on this forum but I am here now. So...........I am going to suggest something. I know you guys need to work and want to work....have you considered challenging the Paramedic Exam in your area. It won't be possible in all areas ...

12. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    bajamedic replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in New Nurse

    Um......how can you not be able to get job. There are tons of jobs for RNs. I am assuming that you are in New Jersey. Check out west, Texas is offering 20k sign on bonus in San Antonio.

13. Planning my future...need guidance from the wise

    bajamedic replied to greenclover's topic in General Nursing

    Like I said B 4. I am not getting the no jobs issue. There are plenty of jobs here in the mountain west and in California. Nurses are being imported from Canada and Mexico to fill jobs. I forgot to mention that most RN programs are very strict and i...

14. Any CNAs do Phlebotomy?

    bajamedic replied to Hausfrau's topic in CNA/MA

    Yes in fact I started out doing CNA and drawing blood in the ED. I did not get to draw all the time but I din get to draw. It is an invasive procedure and is great way to build confidence and patient interaction skills. So...u made a good choice. Som...

15. Planning my future...need guidance from the wise

    bajamedic replied to greenclover's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know where you live, but........here in the mountain west there are plenty of jobs for both. Stick with the LPN/LVN option. Find a school where you can get it done in year. The issue with CNA or LNA is that the scope of practice is so limited...