chili2641

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1. Nursing is like the military...rank has meaning

   chili2641 replied to JMP's topic in General Nursing

   RNPD, I would rather chat with cna's in our own little corner but that is not available. I very rarely post on actual nursing issues. I claim no nursing knowledge about giving medicine or any other pertinent nursing issue. Why, because I am ...

2. Nursing is like the military...rank has meaning

   chili2641 replied to JMP's topic in General Nursing

   In nursing titles seem to really matter. There is a definite rank and file and people work at all different levels. Susy K you talk alot about your education which I think is great. Usually people go to college to do a certain job or to work in a ...

3. this is for all nurses not just Pittsburgh area nurses!!!!!!

   chili2641 replied to sWolfie's topic in General Nursing

   I work as a cna on the weekends. During the week I work with young offenders. I am taking a home health position this summer. I decided to pursue a career in criminal law and hope to one day pratice as a defense attorney. I have an A.A and a B.S i...

4. this is for all nurses not just Pittsburgh area nurses!!!!!!

   chili2641 replied to sWolfie's topic in General Nursing

   This B/B is good therapy for me. I have been a NA for eight years and I am still very young. I am at a transitional point in my life right now. I have an interst in nursing because I am a cna and it is my job. No it is not my career but I still h...

5. this is for all nurses not just Pittsburgh area nurses!!!!!!

   chili2641 replied to sWolfie's topic in General Nursing

   Boy, I am glad that I had the good sense to study something other than nursing. Realize too PROFFESIONAL NURSES that cnas do go to college. Unless you ask them you have no idea about someones educational background. I am not an RN because I did not...

6. Is nursing a "calling"

   chili2641 replied to fiestynurse's topic in Career Support

   I apologize I know this is off topic. But, why did you become a lawyer? Is that what you always wanted to be or did you change careers? Did you put yourself through law school by working as a nurse?

7. For those of you that are a nurse and those of you who call yourself a nurse!!

   chili2641 replied to StaceRacer1's topic in General Nursing

   I am a cna and will be a law student. I for one could care less about becoming a nurse. However I work in the nursing field and I consider myself part of the nursing team. Yes, there are differences between nurses and aids but we are all taking ca...

8. sex offenders in texas ordered to put up signs

   chili2641 replied to kjmta57's topic in General Nursing

   I respectfully disagree with all of you. Remember too that not all sex offenders are violent rapists who prey on children. Several sex offenders are convicted of statutory rape and you would have to read the case file to truly understand the circum...

9. sex offenders in texas ordered to put up signs

   chili2641 replied to kjmta57's topic in General Nursing

   This is a very creative judge. I am however against punishing people who have finished their sentences. You should be able to function after being released from prison. This example of deterence general or specific is bound to cause trouble. Why ...

10. Nursing Home Crisis

    chili2641 replied to Stacey Tortorice's topic in General Nursing

    Stacey, I am a cna like you and I know how you feel. Somedays I feel like I work in an assembly line and the products we are working with are humans. It is easy to feel very overwhelmed but remember you can only do your best. Your job is a ver...

11. CNA to ATTORNEY

    chili2641 replied to chili2641's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all of your replys. I hope to practice as a criminal defense attorney but it is always good to have other interests. I will be sure to seek expert advice when needed.

12. CNA to ATTORNEY

    chili2641 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have learned that I will be attending law school and I am so happy. My concentration will be litigation. I will be studying both criminal and civil litigation. I plan on taking electives in medical mal-practice and also in health law. My questio...

13. Are their med techs or aides here?Please read

    chili2641 replied to Rhona's topic in General Nursing

    Rhona, Keep standing up for yourself. You have passion and you will go far. I encourage you to pursue your goals and ignore any and all negative comments. Working on the bottom can be a great motivator Good luck with school! ------------------...

14. Are their med techs or aides here?Please read

    chili2641 replied to Rhona's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Rhona, I have worked as a cna for over eight years. I have worked in both nursing home and hospital settings. In a nursing home nurse aids tranfer, feed, take vital signs and help residents with their everyday living skills. The job is ver...

15. Here is an idea for you

    chili2641 replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was trying to make the point that nurses work in the human services. Their work is helping other people. Most people who work in human services do it for more than just the money. ------------------ Nursing assistant