jjones435

jjones435

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  1. Common nicknames for hospital items.

    Or leg squeezers lol
  2. 1st nursing job in LTC ... seeking job in hospital. Help?

    You pretty much need 2yrs medsurg before you go to any specialty-- that goes for most places. I worked 4yrs in LTC care before going to the hospital. You do see and learn a ton the first 2yrs, trust me it's good to do it just to get a routine down, a...
  3. What does CNA do during code blue?

    CNAs should be gofers, if there are enough people responding to the code, then they can use their time wisely and answer call bells.
  4. How do you handle stress at/from work?

    Well I think all us nurses will eventually go nuts, however, I tend to exercise to get out my frustrations. If I'm too tired to do that I try and get a good night sleep, and try and remember why I got into the profession to begin with. Always remembe...
  5. does nursing count as exercise!?

    It's good we are always on our feet, but think of the stress and the weight that can put on....
  6. I hate my job and I can't get out.

    I totally know where you're coming from. I work on a stroke/med/surg unit and our ratio is usually 1:6 as well on days, 1:7-8 on nights. I work days, and yes the pt load is very heavy. You're right, you can't give the best care when you're taking car...
  7. Newbie

    Congrats!