rainbowskin

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1. Nursing school staff

   rainbowskin replied to amber29's topic in Pre-Nursing

   From my experience they are mostly belittling and rude.. there are some good ones out there though. I try and stay away from bad ones

2. Waiting to get in

   rainbowskin replied to CupcakeMonster's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm just going to give you the perspective of someone who has no CASH MONEY or time to waste. Why would you PAY to retake classes you got a good grade in already. The university and even community college system is already overloaded with people want...

3. Dead bodies?

   rainbowskin replied to relgis15's topic in Relations

   When ill ones die that I have been caring for I think, thank god. And I am not religious. I just like the idea of them being relieved of their suffering. If anyone is used to this work, you understand the decline is not fun for them and when they fin...

4. New to the medical field, Interested in CNA work- 1 day training?

   rainbowskin replied to Sunaj's topic in CNA/MA

   I literally get disgusted at the thought of people taking a one day course and attempting to challenge a state exam. People should have proper training if they are going to be hands on with care giving not just learn what they need to in one day to b...

5. Your pet peeve of the week

   rainbowskin replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in CNA/MA

   You should tell a supervisor about that behavior

6. Your pet peeve of the week

   rainbowskin replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in CNA/MA

   Ewwwww. I cannot take people like that seriously.

7. complete bed bath

   rainbowskin replied to mrnewman's topic in General Nursing

   complete bed bath is head to toe, every crevice

8. CNA requirement help

   rainbowskin replied to emtwondering's topic in CNA/MA

   There are LTC/SNF facilities all over the place that will give you CNA training for free and hire you on. Just google for your area. You have a lot of experience but places only hire with certificates etc...

9. Your pet peeve of the week

   rainbowskin replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in CNA/MA

   I also have a pet peeve for supervising nurses that ignore/laugh off important information. It's up to them to talk to the doctor not me... I'm the only one with the patient day to day and able to communicate for them at times.. If someone's respirat...

10. Regarding 2 day class here and clinical portion

    rainbowskin replied to Sunaj's topic in CNA/MA

    I am pretty sure in most states you have to follow OBRA regulations to become a CNA which requires so many in class theory hours and clinical hours to even be able to take the state CNA Exam. You have to be signed off to take the exam after completin...

11. Nurses Masquerading As Doctors (INSULTING)

    rainbowskin replied to djaychris's topic in Activism

    Personally I've met a lot of dumb ass nurses and dumb ass doctors. Nurses and Doctors are the same to me, the only difference is a doctor wants to prescribe a medication knowing you in 2 minutes, and a nurse wants to take vitals get a history and mak...

12. Are nurses forced to assist abortions?

    rainbowskin replied to lookingintoRN's topic in Activism

    As a nurse you really can't dicatate patient's care plan.. if they want an abortion you just have to assist medically. Your judgements are out the door per say. If you really disagree with abortion and are asked to assist in your job you could say yo...

13. Has anyone done CNA training through the Red Cross?

    rainbowskin replied to lilpeapods's topic in CNA/MA

    I took my CNA class through Red Cross and while I admit it is pricey, it is COMPLETELY worth it. Red Cross is prestigious by all counts and only wants to be seen as such and they honestly offer only the best. They will refund and drop out people who ...

14. How to change resident with broken leg or ostomy bag?

    rainbowskin replied to Noob_to_Nursing's topic in CNA/MA

    Good questions! For a brief change on someone with a broken leg I'd support their broken leg side and let them use their strong side for support, now if they are total care I'd still do the same thing because I'd want to protect the broken leg. I'd c...

15. Dealing with noncompliant client?

    rainbowskin replied to Carolinathe3rd's topic in CNA/MA

    I have had a resident like this... I learned that asking doesn't work. You just have to tell them and hold their hand and say CMON we are gonna go get changed now. They need the assertive direction. I don't believe in GIVING UP ever, there is always...