hp79

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1. Curious about a Nursing assistant job/career, in need of some advice!

   hp79 replied to Dezzydoll's topic in CNA/MA

   Contact your state's board of nursing. There should be a list of approved programs and, whether through the BON or the school you choose, you should be able to find financial assistance options.

2. Difficult resident and charged nurse

   hp79 replied to mineSgold's topic in CNA/MA

   So, again... Explain to your supervisor.

3. Hospital CNA job listing disappeared after 6 days?

   hp79 replied to Dancingqueen94's topic in CNA/MA

   Same thing happened to me, but I got the call for an interview two days after the job posting was down. I got the job. The HR manager said sometimes they will take down a job posting when they get flooded with applications just so they can get throug...

4. How much vomiting happens on an acute rehab floor?

   hp79 replied to starryeyed7's topic in Rehabilitation

   I work in acute care rehab as an LNA. I've seen it 2 1/2 times in six months. One full vomiting episode, one person that I had to change clothes and shower after the fact. And the 1/2, just gagging with no vomit for about a half hour.

5. legal ramifications?

   hp79 replied to nursecheryler's topic in Safety

   That was my other thought.

6. legal ramifications?

   hp79 replied to nursecheryler's topic in Safety

   Silly question, but in this "scenario," is it possible that the OP is the patient?

7. The Living Room

   hp79 replied to obasnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you. Thank you for putting into words the things I have had trouble saying myself. Our stories are so similar. My father was diagnosed with stage four lymphatic cancer in November of 2009 and passed in January 2010. I have come to be grateful t...

8. Did you pass or fail the state exam the first time?

   hp79 replied to Fanie_Mae's topic in CNA/MA

   I passed first try. Written and practical. Didnt get nervous. I just looked at it this way : I've lived and breathed this for the last four weeks straight and had no issues, the state exam is no different. And it really wasn't. You've got this! Good ...

9. Mandated reporting outside of work

   hp79 replied to chrisrn24's topic in General Nursing

   I'm an LNA in NH. Yes, mandated reporting here for us 24/7.

10. Is floor nursing making you fat?

    hp79 replied to OCRN3's topic in Stress 101

    I've never been overweight, i just know about where my body feels best, healthiest. I graze a lot too. On the days I work (3 12-14 hour shifts a week) I eat 6-8 mini meals a day. Lots of proteins and healthy foods, it just seems to be what I gravitat...

11. A Nurse's Misdirected Reflections on Giving Thanks

    hp79 replied to CheesePotato's topic in Rock

    This was an incredible piece, and I happened to find it at just the time I needed it. It might not be the holidays anymore, but we all need a reminder on occasion to look for the things we're truly thankful for. Thank you for the things you do and th...

12. Hand Lotion

    hp79 replied to arronlpn's topic in Men

    Oh, forgot to mention... My hubby is a mechanic and will use the gold bond lotion despite hating the idea of "using lotions because he's a man!"

13. Hand Lotion

    hp79 replied to arronlpn's topic in Men