CNAkt

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1. Where are the candy stripers?

   CNAkt replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

   I was a candy striper about 9 years ago, complete with the striped smock and everything. We also had the older women, the "Pink Ladies", who I think are still around. I haven't seen a candy striper in about 7 years, but there were Pink Ladies that wo...

2. Any 22 weekers out there?

   CNAkt replied to mauigal's topic in NICU

   I know this is a thread about 22 weekers, but I just wanted to throw my story in here. My son was born at only 24 weeks 3 days gestation, due to negligent behavior from two separate hospitals and my OBGYN. My little Matthew weighed 685 grams, and wa...

3. Did you ever have needle phobia?

   CNAkt replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

   All these responses are very encouraging...I want to be a nurse, but I have a terrible needle phobia. I can't watch when my blood is drawn or when I get a shot, I pass out about 15 minutes after my blood is drawn, and once my boyfriend at the time ha...

4. CNA shoes - what kind to get?

   CNAkt replied to CNAkt's topic in CNA/MA

   Wow, thank you all so much! I appreciate all of your comments more than I can say!!

5. CNA shoes - what kind to get?

   CNAkt replied to CNAkt's topic in CNA/MA

   Worldtraveler - $70 isn't the cheapest, but it sure isn't the most expensive. That sounds pretty reasonable for a great shoe that won't make me ache horribly.

6. CNA shoes - what kind to get?

   CNAkt replied to CNAkt's topic in CNA/MA

   Nightingale - I've never heard of Z-coils before. I'll have to investigate them! Thanks!

7. Skilled nursing visits & preemies - how many visits?

   CNAkt replied to JNogueira95's topic in General Nursing

   I hope your sister's son is doing well. My son weighed in at 1 pound 8 ounces, and was 13 inches long. His home visits lasted for about 4 months, and the nurses came back during RSV season with Synagis.

8. CNA shoes - what kind to get?

   CNAkt replied to CNAkt's topic in CNA/MA

   Lovelife2 - After reading everyone's messages, I'm definitely not going to go cheap. I'm so glad I asked, and really appreciative of everyone who has left a comment. I didn't realize I'd need to change my shoes every 3 months though. Thanks for the t...

9. Skilled nursing visits & preemies - how many visits?

   CNAkt replied to JNogueira95's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not a nurse, but I'm the mom of a micropreemie. My son was born at 24 weeks gestation, stayed in the NICU for 4 months, and was finally discharged. His neonatologist ordered home nursing visits 3x/week. After that initial order, the home nurses e...

10. Is anyone squeemish?

    CNAkt replied to CNAkt's topic in General Students

    Melosaur - Thanks for your message! It makes me feel much better to know someone else can't stand to look, but can give the injections and draw blood fine. I feel encouraged :)

11. CNA shoes - what kind to get?

    CNAkt replied to CNAkt's topic in CNA/MA

    Thanks, LaterAlligator and KB24!!

12. CNA shoes - what kind to get?

    CNAkt replied to CNAkt's topic in CNA/MA

    Justme - Thanks for you're advice! I'll definitely try both of those styles of Nikes on and see how well they work for me. And after reading about you're "wardrobe malfunction" I will definitely keep an extra pair of scrubs in my car! I'm so glad you...

13. CNA shoes - what kind to get?

    CNAkt replied to CNAkt's topic in CNA/MA

    Lin - Thank you so much for you're comment! I really appreciate the links to actually see the shoes you're talking about, too. I like the styles of the ones you've shown me, I think I'll look for something similar. Thanks again!!

14. Is anyone squeemish?

    CNAkt replied to CNAkt's topic in General Students

    Sock Monkey - I was just cringing reading about you're wound care experience...its great that you can isolate a reason and focus on that (the room being warm) and overcome you're squeemishness that way. Gpatry - I don't think this will be you're down...

15. Is anyone squeemish?

    CNAkt replied to CNAkt's topic in General Students

    Thanks, Guiltysins. I find it very interesting that it is very difficult for you to watch some surgeries, but others are not difficult at all - but I'm sure we're all that way, having certain issues with some things and not having any issues with oth...