reussir1

reussir1 has 3 years experience and specializes in LTC.

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1. Meds That Cause Changes

   reussir1 replied to springgarden's topic in NCLEX

   You could use a drug book...

2. Not "real nurses"

   reussir1 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was told by another nurse that nurses in LTC are not "real nurses" and that if I wanted to actually use any of my skills, I should work at a hospital. I haven't started working yet, but how could this even be close to true? At my local hospital, th...

3. Job offers while still in school

   reussir1 replied to jam752's topic in General Nursing

   Um, if you passed the NCLEX you would be in the BON registry. They don't go to the testing company. They don't see your score. You don't even get to see your score. It is pass or fail.

4. CNA starting wage?

   reussir1 replied to nowayis's topic in CNA/MA

   Here in west Texas, the going rate at all local homes is 7.50/hr. When I quit to go to school a year ago I made 7.33 with 2 years experience. 10 an hour here would be a Godsend! People with years of experience rarely ever top 9.

5. What is your opinion on adding more Spanish-friendly tools to the ER?

   reussir1 replied to angiebelle's topic in General Nursing

   We have a large (>90%) Hispanic population where I am. I don't speak Spanish. I really don't care about educating them to speak English as long as I can find out what's wrong. Personal beliefs about whether or not they should learn to speak Englis...

6. What is your opinion on adding more Spanish-friendly tools to the ER?

   reussir1 replied to angiebelle's topic in General Nursing

   Because GOD FORBID anyone who does not speak English would get sick. Since they broke the law by entering the country illegally, let's deny care to ALL law-breakers. Ran a red light? Hope that MI works itself out. Leave your politics at home

7. CNA Forum Announcement

   reussir1 replied to ukstudent's topic in CNA/MA

   I'm from Texas and i am glad i attended a class at my community college. I would not attend an online CNA course if I had the opportunity. There are too many hands on things to learn. I don't know any online schools.

8. Expectations

   reussir1 replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in CNA/MA

   My CNA instructor was a CNA before she was a LVN, so she gave us a very realistic idea of what aide work would be like. When I started I at least knew what I was getting into. I have seen a lot of these threads too, but I'm not sure what to say. I sa...

9. To those who are cna's and also going to school to be LPN

   reussir1 replied to cnamommyto2's topic in CNA/MA

   I doubt you will be able to work without sacrificing your school performance greatly. I saved up for 3 years working as a CNA so i could quit work because my husband could not work. I have been living off my saved money since August.

10. To those who are cna's and also going to school to be LPN

    reussir1 replied to cnamommyto2's topic in CNA/MA

    I am in school now, and the two are not compatible for me. School is from 8-4 every day, and there is NO WAY i could work nights because you have to study so much. I suppose if you wanted to you could work nights or weekends, but I wouldn't recommend...

11. Started new job and ready to quit

    reussir1 replied to JoeM's topic in CNA/MA

    It seems like every few days there is another thread saying the exact same thing. I felt the same way at first. They don't do it how they we learned it in clinicals! I think if you give it a chance you will like it. I spent three months wondering why...

12. School

    reussir1 replied to MissMcCoy's topic in CNA/MA

    Alright.

13. use of gloves

    reussir1 replied to goldenretriever8's topic in CNA/MA

    Wow...5 or 6 glove changes! Your facility must spend a fortune in gloves! I went through a few state inspections and they didn't have anything like that. Basic hand hygiene and gloves when necessary did the trick.

14. use of gloves

    reussir1 replied to goldenretriever8's topic in CNA/MA

    Five times? To put one patient on a bedpan? Really? Seems a little excessive.

15. Can someone explain how to survive doing cna work

    reussir1 replied to meo814's topic in CNA/MA

    Budget carefully. When I was a CNA (haven't worked since august to go to nursing school) I knew exactly where every dollar went. I made around $800 a month. I owned my car, paid $300/mo rent, and supported my husband who could not work. I saved up fo...